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| Feature | 4MLinux | Ubuntu | Debian GNU/Linux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | 52.1 | 26.04.1 LTS | 13.7 |
| Base | independent | debian | independent |
| Family | independent | ubuntu | debian |
| System type | linux distribution | linux distribution | linux distribution |
| Release model | stable | lts | stable |
| Architectures | x86_64 | x86_64,arm64,ppc64le,s390x | amd64,arm64,armhf,ppc64el,riscv64,s390x |
| Desktop | JWM | GNOME | Not applicable or user selected |
| Use cases | desktop, light, rescue, server | desktop, server, beginner, enterprise | desktop, server, advanced |
| Available images | desktop | desktop, server | minimal, desktop |
| Editorial review | 2026-10-28 | 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-03 |
4MLinux is a small independent live distribution organized around maintenance, multimedia, miniserver and games. It can serve as a lightweight desktop while also including rescue and compact server tools. The selected x86-64 ISO is the official stable update 52.1; its mixed use cases are reflected in the catalogue categories.
View downloads Official websiteUbuntu is a Debian-derived distribution developed by Canonical and its community for desktops, servers, cloud platforms and containers. Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS Resolute Raccoon is the current long-term-support desktop release and receives five years of standard security maintenance.
View downloads Official websiteDebian is an independent community distribution known for stability, an extensive package archive and support for several hardware architectures. Debian 13.6 Trixie is the current stable point release and is suitable for desktops, servers, containers and infrastructure.
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