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| Feature | Chimera Linux | Ubuntu | Debian GNU/Linux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | 20251220 | 26.04.1 LTS | 13.7 |
| Base | independent | debian | independent |
| Family | independent | 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 | GNOME | GNOME | Not applicable or user selected |
| Use cases | desktop, 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 |
Chimera Linux is an independent rolling distribution built with musl, LLVM and the apk package manager. It uses OpenRC rather than systemd and publishes live images for several architectures and desktops. This catalogue entry selects the official x86-64 GNOME snapshot dated 20 December 2025; Plasma and base images are separate choices.
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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