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| Feature | Ultramarine Linux | Ubuntu | Debian GNU/Linux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | 44 | 26.04.1 LTS | 13.7 |
| Base | fedora | debian | independent |
| Family | fedora | 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 | KDE Plasma | 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 |
Ultramarine Linux is a Fedora-based desktop distribution with multimedia support, additional repositories and several preconfigured environments. Release 44 is offered in Plasma, GNOME, Xfce and Budgie editions. This catalogue entry selects the generic x86-64 Plasma live installer; specialized hardware images should be chosen through the official selector when required.
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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