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GeckoLinux is a Linux spin based on the openSUSE distribution, with a focus on polish and out-of-the-box usability on the desktop. The distribution features many desktop editions which can be installed from live discs. Some patent encumbered open source software is included in GeckoLinux which is not available in the default installation of openSUSE. Special attention has been given to the quality of the font rendering. GeckoLinux provides two main editions, Static (which is based on openSUSE Leap) and Rolling (based on openSUSE Tumbleweed).
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2022-11-01 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Nitrux 20221101 |
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The Nitrux developers have published a new release which features updates to KDE Plasma, the Firefox browser and includes NVIDIA's proprietary video driver. "We've updated the following components of the distribution. For other information, see Notes. KDE Plasma to version 5.26.2, KDE Frameworks to version 5.99.0, and KDE Gear to version 22.08.2. Firefox to version 106.0.2. We've decided to add the NVIDIA Proprietary driver to the default installation, currently version 520.56.06, along with NVIDIA Prime, but not our X11 configuration. We've decided to change our policy about including this particular piece of proprietary software to make this distribution more accessible to users and to avoid creating a separate ISO file. The minimal ISO does not include the NVIDIA Proprietary driver, as we want to keep the size of the ISO image small. We're aware that NVIDIA had released an open-source driver, too; however, it only supports a handful of professional graphics cards and almost none of their consumer graphics cards." Additional information is provided in the distribution's release announcement. The announcement refers to the new version of Nitrux as 2.5.0 while the provided media is labelled using the date of the release: 20221101. Download (MD5, pkglist): nitrux-nx-desktop-20221102-amd64.iso (2,651MB), nitrux-minimal-jwm-20221101-amd64.iso (970MB). |
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About Nitrux
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Nitrux is a Linux distribution based on Debian's Unstable (sid) branch with additional packages pulled in from Ubuntu LTS repositories. Nitrux strives to be a distribution suitable for laptops and desktop computers. Its main desktop environment is NX Desktop, a KDE Plasma desktop enhanced with "plasmoids" to create a special blend of aesthetics and functionality. The project also focuses on using redistributable, portable applications using the AppImage format. Registration with an e-mail address was required to download this distribution, however public downloads have been available since mid-2020.
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2024-12-03 |
Distribution Release: Nitrux e3ba3c69 |
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The Nitrux project has published a new release. The new release is referred to as version 3.8.0 in the release announcement, is given the codename "db", and is tagged with version identifier "e3ba3c69" in the ISO filename. The new release offers updated applications, some system installer fixes, and OpenRC reorganization: "The list below highlights the components we've updated in the distribution. Firefox to version 133.0. Nitrux Update Tool System to version 2.1.9. MESA 3D Graphics Library to version 24.2.8. We've updated our Calamares configuration with the following changes: Remove a non-functional kernel parameter. Add kernel parameters to prevent clock drift in some laptops. We've updated our OpenRC services configuration with the following changes: Sort various services into runlevels that make more sense given their purpose. Remove some services from the async, default, and sysinit runlevels to improve boot time. We've updated our OpenRC package for Rsyslog to improve the service script. We've updated our desktop configuration with the following changes: Update check-docs-directory to update the Documentation directory on the desktop. Update Flatpaks install scripts for Steam, Bottles, and HGL. Update scripts to install LibreOffice and Bauh Appimages. Update desktop-config to display a notification when the distribution is running in a VM or the minimum requirements are unmet." Download (MD5): nitrux-nx-desktop-plasma-e3ba3c69-amd64.iso (3,137MB, pkglist). |
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2023-11-28 |
Distribution Release: Nitrux fefc905b |
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The Nitrux team have published a new version of the project's Debian-based distribution. The project's latest release, which is labelled "fefc905b" and referred to as 3.2.0 in the release announcement updates the kernel, key desktop applications, and enforces strict password checks in the Calamares system installer. "Nitrux 3.2.0 build.301123.fx uses Linux 6.6.2-1 (Liquorix). We’ve updated the following components of the distribution. Firefox to version 120.0. KDE Gear version 23.08.3. Updates to our Calamares settings include the following. Calamares will now enforce a stricter user password quality check by using libpwquality to increase user account security. When creating the main user account, i.e., the 'system administrator,' users must use a password over eight characters long, including uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols, when creating their user accounts during installation. We recommend using a password generator application or website. Otherwise, the password quality check will be too low, and the installation will not continue." Download (MD5): nitrux-nx-desktop-plasma-fefc905b-amd64.iso (3,224MB, pkglist). |
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2023-01-04 |
Distribution Release: Nitrux d5c7cdff |
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Nitrux is a Linux distribution based on Debian's Unstable (sid) branch with additional packages pulled in from Ubuntu repositories. The distribution's latest release (which is alternatively labelled "2.6.0", "ff", and "d5c7cdff") includes version 6.1.0 of the Linux kernel, KDE Plasma 5.26.4, Pipewire, and includes Wayland as a session option. "We've updated the following components of the distribution. For other information, see Notes. KDE Plasma to version 5.26.4, KDE Frameworks to version 5.101.0, and KDE Gear to version 22.12.0. Firefox to version 108.0.1. We've updated MESA to version 23.0git. Disclaimer: We do not develop or package MESA. To file bugs against MESA, please use their bug tracker. We've added PipeWire and Wayland by default. Plasma (Wayland) is available to select from SDDM. Important: If using an NVIDIA GPU, check the KDE Wiki instructions here to use the Plasma (Wayland) session, YMMV. Disclaimer: We do not develop KWin, Wayland, Plasma Wayland or the NVIDIA proprietary driver. For the best experience using the Plasma (Wayland) session, use a Linux-friendly GPU and driver such as Intel or AMD. The Plasma (Wayland) session is not the default; the Plasma (X11) session is still the default." Additional information is provided in the release announcement. Download (MD5): nitrux-nx-desktop-d5c7cdff-amd64.iso (2,969MB, pkglist). |
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2022-01-30 |
Distribution Release: Nitrux 2022.01.29 |
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Nitrux is a Debian-based, desktop distribution which features a customized KDE Plasma desktop and the OpenRC service manager. The project's latest release updates key packages and features Pacstall, a framework for installing third-party software, similar to Arch Linux's user repository (AUR). "We've updated the following components of the distribution: KDE Plasma to version 5.23.5 KDE Frameworks to version 5.90.0, KDE Gear to version 21.12.1, Firefox to version 96.0, Pacstall to version 1.7.1, LibreOffice to version 7.5.2. We have tweaked our default configuration to provide smoother KWin performance and overall system responsiveness. We have added a package to include firmware for AMD GPUs unavailable in the kernel packages. We have changed the theme for powerlevel10k to a basic version due to a bug with Station and Nota." The release announcement contains further information and screenshots. Please note that the release announcement refers to this version as "2.0.0" while the ISO files are tagged with the date (2022-01-29) only. When an announcement and corresponding media do not align, DistroWatch uses the version in the ISO filename to make searching for information on archived versions easier. Download (MD5, pkglist): nitrux-release-amd64_2022.01.29.iso (2,310MB), nitrux-release-minimal-amd64_2022.01.29.iso (1,349MB). |
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2018-12-30 |
Distribution Release: Nitrux 1.1.2 |
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Nitrux Latinoamericana S.C. has announced the release of Nitrux 1.1.2, an Ubuntu-based desktop Linux distribution featuring the "Nomad" desktop which is developed in-house and which extends KDE's Plasma with a mix of aesthetics and functionality: "We are pleased to announce the launch of Nitrux 1.1.2. This new version brings together the latest software updates, bug fixes, performance improvements and ready-to-use hardware support. What's new? The third release of Nitrux 1.1.x series; updated Linux kernel to mainline version 4.20; updated Plasma 5 (5.14.4), KDE Applications (18.12.0), KF5 (5.54.0). Updated znx: don't add the menu entry if no images were found; test if URL points to a local file before trying to copy it; append the release type to the file name; fixed file name for upload; use print for writing to stdout; fixed list command; for the sake of brevity, cd to/during the clean command; use %s when printing user-provided positional parameters. Update MauiKit, Index, Pix, Buho, VVave; added Nota text editor; updated Chromium and LibreOffice AppImages; updated NVIDIA binary X.Org driver...." Read the rest of the release announcement for further information. Download: nitrux_release_stable-v-1-1-2.iso (1,520MB, SHA256, pkglist). |
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2018-09-04 |
Distribution Release: Nitrux 1.0.15 |
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Nitrux is a desktop-oriented Linux distribution based on Ubuntu, with an innovative desktop called "Nomad". Nomad attempts to extend KDE's Plasma with a special blend of aesthetics and functionality. The distribution's developers have addressed many of the issues reported in early reviews and believe it is now a much more mature, stable and polished product. The latest version is Nitrux 1.0.15, released late last week: "We are pleased to announce the launch of Nitrux 1.0.15. This new version brings together the latest software updates, bug fixes, performance improvements and ready-to-use hardware support. Nitrux 1.0.15 presents an updated hardware stack, among other things. The recently included Linux kernel 4.18.5, as well as an updated graphics stack, adds support for newer computers and hardware in Nitrux. In addition, new patches for system vulnerabilities are included in this release, so you can rest assured that you are using the most secure version of Nitrux. What's new: updated packages from Ubuntu 'Cosmic'; updated Plasma 5 (5.13.4), KDE Applications (18.08), KF5 (5.50.0) and Qt (5.11.1); updated Kvantum to version 0.10.9; added Mesa (18.1.5) drivers for Vulkan, VDPAU and support for VP-API...." See the release announcement for more details. Download: nitrux_release_1.0.15-1.iso (1,493MB, SHA256, torrent, pkglist). |
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