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| Feature | Aurora | Ubuntu | Debian GNU/Linux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | Fedora 44 stable | 26.04.1 LTS | 13.7 |
| Base | fedora | debian | independent |
| Family | fedora | ubuntu | debian |
| System type | image based desktop | linux distribution | linux distribution |
| Release model | continuous | lts | stable |
| Architectures | x86_64 | x86_64,arm64,ppc64le,s390x | amd64,arm64,armhf,ppc64el,riscv64,s390x |
| Desktop | KDE Plasma | GNOME | Not applicable or user selected |
| Use cases | desktop | desktop, server, beginner, enterprise | desktop, server, advanced |
| Available images | desktop | desktop, server | minimal, desktop |
| Editorial review | 2026-10-16 | 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-03 |
Aurora is a KDE Plasma workstation built on Fedora Atomic and Universal Blue technology. System updates are applied as images and can be rolled back independently of user applications. This entry targets the stable x86-64 Intel/AMD image, whose documented base is Fedora 44. The official hardware selector offers different NVIDIA images; use that selector when the generic image is unsuitable.
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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