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| Feature | MiniOS | Ubuntu | Debian GNU/Linux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | 5.1.1 | 26.04.1 LTS | 13.7 |
| Base | debian | debian | independent |
| Family | debian | ubuntu | debian |
| System type | live distribution | linux distribution | linux distribution |
| Release model | stable | lts | stable |
| Architectures | x86_64,x86 | x86_64,arm64,ppc64le,s390x | amd64,arm64,armhf,ppc64el,riscv64,s390x |
| Desktop | Xfce,Fluxbox | GNOME | Not applicable or user selected |
| Use cases | desktop, light | desktop, server, beginner, enterprise | desktop, server, advanced |
| Available images | desktop | desktop, server | minimal, desktop |
| Editorial review | 2026-11-09 | 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-03 |
MiniOS is a portable, modular Debian stable-based live distribution designed for USB persistence and optional operation from RAM. Version 5.1.1 provides Standard, Toolbox and Ultra Xfce editions plus a smaller Flux edition for older hardware.
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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