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| Feature | Bluefin | Ubuntu | Debian GNU/Linux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | 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 | GNOME | 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 |
Bluefin is an image-based GNOME desktop built with Fedora and Universal Blue technology. It separates graphical Flatpak applications and container-based development tools from automatically updated system images. This entry links the stable x86-64 Intel/AMD installer. NVIDIA and other image families are separate choices on the official download page; stable is a stream name, not a fixed release number.
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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