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| Feature | Ultimate Edition | Ubuntu | Debian GNU/Linux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | 2026.10.12 | 26.04.1 LTS | 13.7 |
| Base | arch | debian | independent |
| Family | arch | ubuntu | debian |
| System type | distribution family | linux distribution | linux distribution |
| Release model | rolling-snapshot | lts | stable |
| Architectures | x86_64 | x86_64,arm64,ppc64le,s390x | amd64,arm64,armhf,ppc64el,riscv64,s390x |
| Desktop | KDE Plasma,Xfce,MATE,Cinnamon | 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 | 2026-11-09 | 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-03 |
Ultimate Edition currently publishes a family of large Arch-based live images aimed at desktop, development, gaming and lightweight use. The newest dated 2026.09.01 images include KDE Developer and Xfce Lite variants, while historical Ubuntu-based editions remain archived separately.
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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