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PrismLinux


Last Update: 2026-02-10 00:29 UTC

PrismLinux is a minimalist distribution based on Arch Linux. The live image boots into a KDE Plasma desktop and a custom system installer which provides several popular desktop options available for installation, including KDE Plasma, GNOME, COSMIC and Cinnamon, as well as a customized Niri Wayland compositor. The distribution uses the long-term supported (LTS) Linux kernel compiled with kernel parameters optimised for speed and it also includes a pre-configured TLP utility for extending battery life.

Popularity (hits per day): 12 months: 418 (12), 6 months: 414 (24), 3 months: 286 (49), 4 weeks: 114 (150), 1 week: 32 (513)

Average visitor rating: 8.0/10 from 3 review(s).

PrismLinux Summary
Distribution PrismLinux
Home Page https://www.prismlinux.org/
Mailing Lists --
User Forums --
Alternative User Forums Discord •
Documentation https://www.prismlinux.org/wiki
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Download Mirrors https://www.prismlinux.org/download
Bug Tracker https://gitlab.com/groups/prismlinux/-/issues
Related Websites SourceForge • GitLab
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Feature 2026.02.10
Release Date 2026-02-10
End Of Life  
Price (US$) Free
Image Size (MB) 1900-2000
Free Download ISO
Installation PrismLinux Installer
Default Desktop KDE Plasma
Default Browser Falkon
Package Format pkg
Package Management pacman
Release Model Rolling
Office Suite --
Processor Architecture x86_64
Init Software systemd
Journaled File Systems Btrfs, ext4, XFS
Multilingual en
Full Package List 2026.02.10
Package 2026.02.10
alsa-lib (1.2.15.3) 1.2.15.3
amdgpu (25.0.0) 25.0.0
apparmor (4.1.6) --
apt (3.1.15) --
bash (5.3) 5.3
bind (9.20.18) --
chromium (145.0.7632.67) --
cinnamon (6.6.7) --
cups (2.4.16) --
e2fsprogs (1.47.3) 1.47.3
ffmpeg (8.0.1) 8.0.1
firefox (147.0.3) --
flatpak (1.16.3) --
freetype (2.14.1) 2.14.1
gcc (15.2.0) 15.2.1
gimp (3.0.8) --
git (2.53.0) --
glibc (2.43) 2.42
gnome-shell (49.4) --
grub (2.14) 2.14
gtk (4.20.3) 4.20.3
httpd (2.4.66) --
inkscape (1.4.3) --
kmod (34.2) 34.2
krita (5.2.15) --
LibreOffice (26.2.0) --
Package 2026.02.10
libselinux (3.10) --
linux (6.19) 6.12.69
mariadb (12.2.2) --
mate-desktop (1.28.2) --
mesa (26.0.0) 25.3.4
mysql (9.6.0) --
nautilus (49.4) --
NVIDIA (590.48.01) --
openjdk (25) --
openssh (10.2p1) --
openssl (3.6.1) 3.6.1
perl (5.42.0) 5.42.0
php (8.5.3) --
plasma-desktop (6.5.5) 6.5.5
postfix (3.10.7) --
postgresql (18.2) --
Python (3.14.3) 3.14.2
qt (6.10.2) 6.10.2
samba (4.23.5) 4.23.5
systemd (259.1) 259.1
thunderbird (147.0.1) --
vim (9.1) --
vlc (3.0.23) --
wayland (1.24.0) 1.24.0
xfdesktop (4.20.1) --
xorg-server (21.1.21) 21.1.21

Reader Ratings
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Average rating
8.0
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Version: 2026.02.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-02-11
Country: United States
Votes: 2


 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: 0


 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.


Was this review helpful? Yes No
Version: 2026.02.01
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-02-03
Votes: 10


 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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