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PikaOS

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First Release
2022
Based On
Ubuntu
Origin
USA
Status
active

User Experience

Default Desktop
GNOME
Desktops Available
GNOME
Installer
graphical
Beginner Friendly
✓
Docs Quality
fair

Use Cases

Audience
gaming
Use Cases
desktop, gaming
Gaming
excellent

Philosophy #

License
mixed
Governance
community
Pricing
free

Package Support #

Package Format
deb
Package Manager
apt
Flatpak Support
native
Snap Support
available
Codecs
included

Technical #

Init System
systemd
Default Filesystem
ext4
Cpu Arch
x86_64
Min RAM
4096MB

Security #

Secure Boot
✓
FDE in Installer
✓
Security Module
AppArmor
Rollback Support
No

Notes #

Gaming-focused Ubuntu with Nobara-style optimizations

2026-02-26

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