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| Feature | Vanilla OS | Ubuntu | Debian GNU/Linux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | 3 Reunion | 26.04.1 LTS | 13.7 |
| Base | debian | debian | independent |
| Family | debian | ubuntu | debian |
| System type | image based desktop | linux distribution | linux distribution |
| Release model | stable | lts | stable |
| Architectures | x86_64 | x86_64,arm64,ppc64le,s390x | amd64,arm64,armhf,ppc64el,riscv64,s390x |
| Desktop | GNOME | GNOME | Not applicable or user selected |
| Use cases | desktop, advanced | desktop, server, beginner, enterprise | desktop, server, advanced |
| Available images | desktop | desktop, server | minimal, desktop |
| Editorial review | 2026-10-16 | 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-03 |
Vanilla OS 3 Reunion is an image-based GNOME desktop with atomic system updates, separated application environments and reproducible system images. The official stable release was published on 24 August 2026 and includes ARM64 support alongside amd64. This entry selects the amd64 installer rebuilt on 28 August 2026; ARM64 media and earlier Orchid images are separate downloads.
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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