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Reader supplied reviews for PrismLinux
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7.6 from 7 review(s)
Version: 2026.03.04
Rating: 4
Date: 2026-03-08
Country: United States
Votes: 1
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I decided to try it since it seems like a fairly straightforward Arch install with a good selection of options for DE/WM. I booted it up and unfortunately it did not detect my first Wi-Fi adapter despite other distros being able to utilize it (for example EndeavourOS). Once I switched to another adapter it detected and let me connect saying I was ready to go. I went through the installer, selected COSMIC, all the apps I needed and hit install.
Everything went as expected but like another user, once I rebooted into the desktop none of the apps (including the terminal) were installed.
Trying a second time, this time connected to a RJ-45 connection, thinking maybe having an internet connection right off the bat would work, but no. Same problem.
Trying a third time, thinking maybe I choose a different kernel or DE to see if that changed anything, the installer didn't start. So... maybe cook it a little longer? I love the install process and wish it worked!
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Version: 2026.03.04
Rating: 6
Date: 2026-03-08
Country: United Kingdom
Votes: 1
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I gave this new distro a try as a VirtualBox guest, but could not get it to boot to the installer at all., regardless of different options tried.
To be fair to the maintainers, they do providegood instructions for installing in Gnome Boxes etc instead.
So I went ahead and installed instead on a spare older HP 840 G3 laptop that runs just about any distro without any problems. The installer was nice and slick and different from the usual Calamares fare. I chose the Cosmic desktop, and selected a few extra apps such as Firefox and an office suite.
Post install the boot up was fine, but weirdly not everything selected had been installed. There was no terminal app, not even the cosmic terminal, no Firefox etc. It was easy enough to drop out of Cosmic and add a few missing essentials via pacman to get going. Installing from the aur was also simple enough.
On the positive side, this is a really lightweight Cosmic system now. The RAM usage and number of running tasks are both commendably low.
It's a promising and lean start, for me this one is worth keeping an eye o , but the installation quirks need to be resolved. It's also a little difficult to see the point of this distro over a clean vanilla Arch install if that's what you're after. Other DEs they offer may be more customised though.
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Version: 2026.03.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-03-08
Country: Ukraine
Votes: 1
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The best Linux distro in the world. I had never seen anything like it in my whole life until I tried Prism Linux. This changed my life forever. Prism Linux is literally like a drug, so you should try it. In today’s world, there is no sense of existence; our life is gray. But when you try this gorgeous distro, you will experience pleasure like you’ve never felt in your life. Every inch of you will be full of happiness. Your soul will be saved. Prism Linux isn’t just a distro; it is a philosophy, it is spiritual food, it is the last piece of morality in our cruel world. If you see any bad reviews about Prism Linux, they are obviously fake. The empire of evil (Canonical and Red Hat) wants us to become their slaves.
Approved by Dr.frukt
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Version: 2026.03.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2026-03-06
Country: Sweden
Votes: 5
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Prism Linux made a great first impression. The installer is clean, fast, and easy to follow, with sensible defaults and just enough flexibility to pick exactly what you want. I appreciated being able to select a set of packages up front and choose my preferred desktop environment without fuss. The Hyprland option is especially polished: the default config is thoughtfully themed, cohesive, and genuinely beautiful, and the built‑in cheat sheet, summoned via a simple keybinding, makes onboarding smooth even if you’re new to Hyprland’s workflow.
After installation, everything worked on my hardware out of the box: networking, audio, Bluetooth, and sleep/resume were all solid. Boot times were quick, performance felt snappy, and memory usage was lean. Software availability was ample for my everyday tools, and updates so far have been uneventful. I also like that the defaults don’t feel overloaded; you start with a well‑curated setup and can build from there. In short, it just works without any hiccups, and the overall experience feels cohesive, modern, and reliable. I’d happily recommend it to anyone who wants a streamlined install and a polished Hyprland desktop right away.
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Version: 2026.02.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-02-11
Country: United States
Votes: 2
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Installed on multiple systems without any hickups. The installer is very user friendly and nice, one of the best installers I've seen in quite awhile.
I installed both the KDE Plasma and GNOME versions without any issues. After installation, the memory usage was actually lower than I've seen other Arch-based distros do. They did a great job at keeping the background apps to a minimal.
I found YAY to already be installed by default so installing apps from the AUR was painless.
I have to say the team behind this flavor has done a great job at providing the basic Arch-based system ready for tailoring to anyone's liking while providing the performance to make any hardware soar.
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Version: 2026.02.10
Rating: 4
Date: 2026-02-10
Country: Ukraine
Votes: 1
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I decided to try this distribution as well. Everything went smoothly during the installation phase. I selected the programs and languages I needed, chose where to install them, and selected the KDE PLASMA desktop environment. everything was installed, and I was asked to reboot, but after rebooting, none of the programs I had selected during the pre-installation stage were installed. I tried again, and the same thing happened. It seems that the distribution is too raw and poorly assembled, which is why my review and rating are what they are for now.
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Version: 2026.02.01
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-02-03
Votes: 15
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I’ve been testing PrismLinux for a few days and I’m genuinely impressed by the performance. Being based on Arch is already a win for me, but the implementation of the LTS kernel with optimized parameters really makes a difference on my older laptop. The inclusion of TLP out of the box is a thoughtful touch for battery management.
What I liked most was the installer—it’s rare to see a minimalist distro offer COSMIC and Niri as installation options alongside the staples like KDE and GNOME. It feels very 'Arch made easy' without the bloat of larger projects. If you want a fast, clean system that respects your hardware, this is a top-tier choice. Looking forward to seeing where this Ukrainian project goes!
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Latest Reviews
Project: PrismLinux
Version: 2026.03.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-03-08
Votes: 1
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The best Linux distro in the world. I had never seen anything like it in my whole life until I tried Prism Linux. This changed my life forever. Prism Linux is literally like a drug, so you should try it. In today’s world, there is no sense of existence; our life is gray. But when you try this gorgeous distro, you will experience pleasure like you’ve never felt in your life. Every inch of you will be full of happiness. Your soul will be saved. Prism Linux isn’t just a distro; it is a philosophy, it is spiritual food, it is the last piece of morality in our cruel world. If you see any bad reviews about Prism Linux, they are obviously fake. The empire of evil (Canonical and Red Hat) wants us to become their slaves.
Approved by Dr.frukt
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Project: PrismLinux
Version: 2026.03.04
Rating: 6
Date: 2026-03-08
Votes: 1
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I gave this new distro a try as a VirtualBox guest, but could not get it to boot to the installer at all., regardless of different options tried.
To be fair to the maintainers, they do providegood instructions for installing in Gnome Boxes etc instead.
So I went ahead and installed instead on a spare older HP 840 G3 laptop that runs just about any distro without any problems. The installer was nice and slick and different from the usual Calamares fare. I chose the Cosmic desktop, and selected a few extra apps such as Firefox and an office suite.
Post install the boot up was fine, but weirdly not everything selected had been installed. There was no terminal app, not even the cosmic terminal, no Firefox etc. It was easy enough to drop out of Cosmic and add a few missing essentials via pacman to get going. Installing from the aur was also simple enough.
On the positive side, this is a really lightweight Cosmic system now. The RAM usage and number of running tasks are both commendably low.
It's a promising and lean start, for me this one is worth keeping an eye o , but the installation quirks need to be resolved. It's also a little difficult to see the point of this distro over a clean vanilla Arch install if that's what you're after. Other DEs they offer may be more customised though.
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Project: PrismLinux
Version: 2026.03.04
Rating: 4
Date: 2026-03-08
Votes: 1
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I decided to try it since it seems like a fairly straightforward Arch install with a good selection of options for DE/WM. I booted it up and unfortunately it did not detect my first Wi-Fi adapter despite other distros being able to utilize it (for example EndeavourOS). Once I switched to another adapter it detected and let me connect saying I was ready to go. I went through the installer, selected COSMIC, all the apps I needed and hit install.
Everything went as expected but like another user, once I rebooted into the desktop none of the apps (including the terminal) were installed.
Trying a second time, this time connected to a RJ-45 connection, thinking maybe having an internet connection right off the bat would work, but no. Same problem.
Trying a third time, thinking maybe I choose a different kernel or DE to see if that changed anything, the installer didn't start. So... maybe cook it a little longer? I love the install process and wish it worked!
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Project: PrismLinux
Version: 2026.03.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2026-03-06
Votes: 5
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Prism Linux made a great first impression. The installer is clean, fast, and easy to follow, with sensible defaults and just enough flexibility to pick exactly what you want. I appreciated being able to select a set of packages up front and choose my preferred desktop environment without fuss. The Hyprland option is especially polished: the default config is thoughtfully themed, cohesive, and genuinely beautiful, and the built‑in cheat sheet, summoned via a simple keybinding, makes onboarding smooth even if you’re new to Hyprland’s workflow.
After installation, everything worked on my hardware out of the box: networking, audio, Bluetooth, and sleep/resume were all solid. Boot times were quick, performance felt snappy, and memory usage was lean. Software availability was ample for my everyday tools, and updates so far have been uneventful. I also like that the defaults don’t feel overloaded; you start with a well‑curated setup and can build from there. In short, it just works without any hiccups, and the overall experience feels cohesive, modern, and reliable. I’d happily recommend it to anyone who wants a streamlined install and a polished Hyprland desktop right away.
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Project: PrismLinux
Version: 2026.02.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-02-11
Votes: 2
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Installed on multiple systems without any hickups. The installer is very user friendly and nice, one of the best installers I've seen in quite awhile.
I installed both the KDE Plasma and GNOME versions without any issues. After installation, the memory usage was actually lower than I've seen other Arch-based distros do. They did a great job at keeping the background apps to a minimal.
I found YAY to already be installed by default so installing apps from the AUR was painless.
I have to say the team behind this flavor has done a great job at providing the basic Arch-based system ready for tailoring to anyone's liking while providing the performance to make any hardware soar.
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Project: PrismLinux
Version: 2026.02.10
Rating: 4
Date: 2026-02-10
Votes: 1
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I decided to try this distribution as well. Everything went smoothly during the installation phase. I selected the programs and languages I needed, chose where to install them, and selected the KDE PLASMA desktop environment. everything was installed, and I was asked to reboot, but after rebooting, none of the programs I had selected during the pre-installation stage were installed. I tried again, and the same thing happened. It seems that the distribution is too raw and poorly assembled, which is why my review and rating are what they are for now.
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Project: PrismLinux
Version: 2026.02.01
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-02-03
Votes: 15
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I’ve been testing PrismLinux for a few days and I’m genuinely impressed by the performance. Being based on Arch is already a win for me, but the implementation of the LTS kernel with optimized parameters really makes a difference on my older laptop. The inclusion of TLP out of the box is a thoughtful touch for battery management.
What I liked most was the installer—it’s rare to see a minimalist distro offer COSMIC and Niri as installation options alongside the staples like KDE and GNOME. It feels very 'Arch made easy' without the bloat of larger projects. If you want a fast, clean system that respects your hardware, this is a top-tier choice. Looking forward to seeing where this Ukrainian project goes!
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