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| Feature | Mabox Linux | Ubuntu | Debian GNU/Linux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | 26.10 | 26.04.1 LTS | 13.7 |
| Base | manjaro | debian | independent |
| Family | manjaro | 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 | GNOME | Not applicable or user selected |
| Use cases | desktop, light, 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 |
Mabox Linux is a lightweight Manjaro-based rolling desktop centered on a configured Openbox environment and project utilities. Installation snapshots are refreshed while installed systems continue through rolling package updates. The selected official x86-64 image is release 26.10 Istredd with the Linux 6.18 kernel series.
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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