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Q4OS vs Xubuntu: catalog facts
Q4OS	Xubuntu
Free Free to download and use, supported by donations.	Free Free to download and use, made by volunteers.
Linux	Linux
Runs on older or low-powered hardware Built on stable Debian	Lightweight Xfce desktop on an Ubuntu base Long-term support release supported until 2029
Stable Debian base means older application versions Smaller project with a small development team	Xfce looks more traditional than newer desktops Heavier than minimal 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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