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Q4OS vs SparkyLinux: catalog facts
Q4OS	SparkyLinux
Free Free to download and use, supported by donations.	Free Free to download and use, funded by donations.
Linux	Linux
Runs on older or low-powered hardware Built on stable Debian	Several editions for different needs Regular quarterly and monthly updates
Stable Debian base means older application versions Smaller project with a small development team	Smaller community than the major distributions
Operating system	Operating system
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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