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| Feature | Archcraft | Ubuntu | Debian GNU/Linux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | 2026.08.01 | 26.04.1 LTS | 13.7 |
| Base | arch | debian | independent |
| Family | arch | ubuntu | debian |
| System type | linux distribution | linux distribution | linux distribution |
| Release model | rolling | lts | stable |
| Architectures | x86_64 | x86_64,arm64,ppc64le,s390x | amd64,arm64,armhf,ppc64el,riscv64,s390x |
| Desktop | Openbox / Bspwm / Sway | GNOME | Not applicable or user selected |
| Use cases | desktop, light, advanced, rolling | 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 |
Archcraft is a minimal Arch-based rolling distribution with configured lightweight window-manager sessions and graphical or command-line installers. The August 2026 image includes Openbox, Bspwm and Sway choices in the public edition. Prime and Wayland Special Edition are separate supporter products and are not represented by this link.
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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