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| Feature | SpiralLinux | Ubuntu | Debian GNU/Linux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | 12.231120 | 26.04.1 LTS | 13.7 |
| Base | debian | debian | independent |
| Family | debian | ubuntu | debian |
| System type | linux distribution | linux distribution | linux distribution |
| Release model | stable | lts | stable |
| Architectures | x86_64 | x86_64,arm64,ppc64le,s390x | amd64,arm64,armhf,ppc64el,riscv64,s390x |
| Desktop | Cinnamon | 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 | 2026-10-28 | 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-03 |
SpiralLinux is a Debian-based live and installable desktop with configured snapshots, Btrfs support and access to Debian repositories. The project offers several desktop editions without adding a separate package repository. This entry selects the official Cinnamon x86-64 image 12.231120; the date-like version is the newest image currently published by the project.
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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