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Try and install Plasma from a live medium provided by several Linux distributions. | Try and install Plasma from a live medium provided by several Linux distributions. | ||
= | You can run the KDE Plasma desktop and KDE apps by booting your computer from a USB drive in "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_CD live CD]" mode without modifying any of your SSDs or hard disks. You do not need to install the operating system. | ||
See also https://community.kde.org/Distributions . | |||
== Ships the latest code from KDE git repositories == | |||
=== KDE Linux === | |||
https://kde.org/linux/install/ | |||
=== openSUSE Krypton === | |||
https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/KDE:/Medias/images/iso/?P=*Krypton.*.iso | |||
https://en.opensuse.org/SDB:Argon_and_Krypton#Krypton is an installable live image based on openSUSE Tumbleweed with the latest KDE software from Git master (unreleased) on top. | |||
== Ships the latest Beta and Release Candidate == | |||
=== Arch with kde-unstable repository === | |||
This repository contains the latest beta or Release Candidate of KDE Plasma and Applications. | |||
https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Official_repositories#kde-unstable | |||
=== Fedora Rawhide === | |||
Rawhide is the Fedora Project's test bed rolling release distribution. It ships with the latest Plasma, including Betas and Release Candidates. | |||
https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/development/rawhide/KDE/ | |||
=== KDE neon Testing Edition === | |||
KDE neon builds Frameworks, Plasma and Applications on a continuous integration system. | KDE neon builds Frameworks, Plasma and Applications on a continuous integration system. | ||
https://neon.kde.org/download | |||
== Ships the latest Plasma release == | |||
=== Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop === | |||
The Fedora KDE SIG packages and distributes released KDE software through the main repositories for supported Fedora releases. | |||
https://fedoraproject.org/kde/download | |||
=== AlmaLinux OS Kitten 10 === | |||
[https://wiki.almalinux.org/development/almalinux-os-kitten-10.html AlmaLinux OS Kitten 10], released in October 2024, includes the latest released KDE software. The Live ISO is available for download. | |||
* Intel/AMD 64-bit PCs: https://kitten.repo.almalinux.org/10-kitten/live/x86_64/AlmaLinux-Kitten-10-latest-x86_64-Live-KDE.iso | |||
* ARM 64-bit PCs: https://kitten.repo.almalinux.org/10-kitten/live/aarch64/AlmaLinux-Kitten-10-latest-aarch64-Live-KDE.iso | |||
=== CentOS Stream 10 === | |||
The EPEL repository (Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux) include the latest released KDE software for CentOS Stream 10. | |||
See https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/epel/ | |||
Live ISOs are available for download at https://www.centos.org/altimages/ | |||
=== KaOS === | |||
KaOS is a sophisticated and independent distribution which focuses completely on KDE. A modern packaging approach leads to stability and freshness at the same time. Small and helpful community. | |||
https://kaosx.us/ | |||
=== KDE neon User Edition === | |||
KDE neon builds Frameworks, Plasma and Applications on a continuous integration system. | |||
https://neon.kde.org/download | https://neon.kde.org/download | ||
== openSUSE == | === Kubuntu 26.04 Resolute Raccoon Development Release === | ||
Ships with Plasma 6.5 on the development release daily image. | |||
https://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/daily-live/current/ | |||
=== Kubuntu 25.10 Questing Quokka with Backports PPA === | |||
On Kubuntu 25.10 Questing Quokka, users can upgrade Plasma to latest 6.5 by adding the backports PPA to the standard install. | |||
https://launchpad.net/~kubuntu-ppa/+archive/ubuntu/backports | |||
=== OpenMandriva Lx Cooker (development) === | |||
[http://openmandriva.org/ OpenMandriva] is a desktop centric, completely Plasma focused, distribution. | |||
OpenMandriva Lx is available for x86_64 and znver1 (optimized version for AMD Ryzen/Threadripper CPUs). | |||
=== openSUSE Tumbleweed === | |||
openSUSE's rolling distribution "Tumbleweed" ships the latest Plasma release tested with [https://openqa.opensuse.org/ openQA]. | |||
[https://get.opensuse.org/tumbleweed#download Both 32 bit and 64 bit versions are available.] | |||
=== TUXEDO OS === | |||
Based on the KDE Plasma desktop, TUXEDO OS creates a user experience that is also suitable for beginners, with a large and flexible feature set for Linux professionals. TUXEDO OS is a so-called "continuous release", being based on Ubuntu LTS with lots of perks and backports added. In addition, it brings the latest versions of KDE Plasma, Frameworks and Gear. | |||
https://tuxe.do/os | |||
More on the differences to upstream Ubuntu: https://www.tuxedocomputers.com/en/Infos/Help-Support/Frequently-asked-questions/What-is-the-differences-between-TUXEDO-OS-and-Ubuntu/Kubuntu-_1.tuxedo | |||
== Ships Plasma 6.4 == | |||
=== AlmaLinux OS 10 === | |||
AlmaLinux OS 10, released in May 2025, offers a live ISO with KDE Plasma for download. | |||
* Intel/AMD 64-bit PCs: https://repo.almalinux.org/almalinux/10/live/x86_64/AlmaLinux-10-latest-x86_64-Live-KDE.iso | |||
* ARM 64-bit PCs: https://repo.almalinux.org/almalinux/10/live/aarch64/AlmaLinux-10-latest-aarch64-Live-KDE.iso | |||
=== Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 === | |||
The EPEL repository (Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux) include KDE Plasma 5.27 LTS packages for RHEL 10. | |||
See https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/epel/ | |||
== Ships Plasma 6.3 == | |||
=== Debian === | |||
Debian is a general-purpose "stable release" GNU/Linux distribution. | |||
https://www.debian.org/distrib/ | |||
== Ships Plasma 5.27 == | |||
== | === AlmaLinux OS 9 === | ||
AlmaLinux OS 9, released in May 2022, includes Plasma 5.27 LTS. The Live ISO is available for download. | |||
* Intel/AMD 64-bit PCs: https://repo.almalinux.org/almalinux/9/live/x86_64/AlmaLinux-9-latest-x86_64-Live-KDE.iso | |||
* ARM 64-bit PCs: https://repo.almalinux.org/almalinux/9/live/aarch64/AlmaLinux-9-latest-aarch64-Live-KDE.iso | |||
=== CentOS Stream 9 === | |||
The EPEL repository (Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux) include KDE Plasma 5.27 LTS packages for CentOS Stream 9. | |||
See https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/epel/ | |||
Live ISOs are available for download at https://www.centos.org/altimages/ | |||
=== Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 === | |||
The EPEL repository (Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux) include KDE Plasma 5.27 LTS packages for RHEL 9. | |||
See https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/epel/ | |||
=== Kubuntu 24.04 LTS === | |||
Kubuntu 24.04 LTS "Noble Numbat", released in April 2024, includes Plasma 5.27 LTS. The Live ISO is available for download. | |||
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/24.04/release/ | |||
=== Slackware === | |||
https:// | [https://alien.slackbook.org/blog/tag/live/ Alien BOB] (Eric Hameleers) provides an installable [https://slackware.nl/slackware-live/slackware64-current-live/slackware64-live-current.iso Live image for Plasma 5] which is re-generated at each update of the development tree "slackware64-current" using the [https://docs.slackware.com/slackware:liveslak liveslak] scripts. Two login accounts/passwords are "live/live" and "root/root". Use ''su'' or ''sudo'' to become root (using the "live" password). | ||
== | == Ships Plasma 5.25 == | ||
=== openSUSE Leap 15.4 (Argon) === | |||
An installable live .iso with the latest Plasma release on Leap 15.4 is available as [https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/KDE:/Medias/images/iso/?P=Argon.*.iso Argon]. | |||
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It's possible to install Plasma 5.25 on Leap 15.3 and 15.4 system using the provided repositories on [https://en.opensuse.org/SDB:KDE_repositories#KDE_Frameworks_5.2C_Plasma_5_and_Applications the openSUSE wiki page]. | |||
See also https://en.opensuse.org/SDB:Argon_and_Krypton. | |||
== Ships Plasma 5.24 == | |||
== | === AlmaLinux OS 8 === | ||
AlmaLinux OS 8, released in March 2021, includes Plasma 5.24 LTS. The Live ISO is available for download. | |||
* Intel/AMD 64-bit PCs: https://repo.almalinux.org/almalinux/8/live/x86_64/AlmaLinux-8-latest-x86_64-Live-KDE.iso | |||
== | === openSUSE Leap 15.4 === | ||
The latest released Plasma LTS version is available on openSUSE's stable branch "Leap": | |||
https:// | [https://get.opensuse.org/leap#download 64 bit version] | ||
= | === Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 === | ||
The EPEL repository (Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux) include KDE Plasma 5.24 packages for RHEL 8. | |||
See https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/epel/ | |||
Latest revision as of 22:24, 4 January 2026
Try and install Plasma from a live medium provided by several Linux distributions.
You can run the KDE Plasma desktop and KDE apps by booting your computer from a USB drive in "live CD" mode without modifying any of your SSDs or hard disks. You do not need to install the operating system.
See also https://community.kde.org/Distributions .
Ships the latest code from KDE git repositories
KDE Linux
https://kde.org/linux/install/
openSUSE Krypton
https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/KDE:/Medias/images/iso/?P=*Krypton.*.iso https://en.opensuse.org/SDB:Argon_and_Krypton#Krypton is an installable live image based on openSUSE Tumbleweed with the latest KDE software from Git master (unreleased) on top.
Ships the latest Beta and Release Candidate
Arch with kde-unstable repository
This repository contains the latest beta or Release Candidate of KDE Plasma and Applications.
https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Official_repositories#kde-unstable
Fedora Rawhide
Rawhide is the Fedora Project's test bed rolling release distribution. It ships with the latest Plasma, including Betas and Release Candidates.
https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/development/rawhide/KDE/
KDE neon Testing Edition
KDE neon builds Frameworks, Plasma and Applications on a continuous integration system.
Ships the latest Plasma release
Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop
The Fedora KDE SIG packages and distributes released KDE software through the main repositories for supported Fedora releases.
https://fedoraproject.org/kde/download
AlmaLinux OS Kitten 10
AlmaLinux OS Kitten 10, released in October 2024, includes the latest released KDE software. The Live ISO is available for download.
- Intel/AMD 64-bit PCs: https://kitten.repo.almalinux.org/10-kitten/live/x86_64/AlmaLinux-Kitten-10-latest-x86_64-Live-KDE.iso
- ARM 64-bit PCs: https://kitten.repo.almalinux.org/10-kitten/live/aarch64/AlmaLinux-Kitten-10-latest-aarch64-Live-KDE.iso
CentOS Stream 10
The EPEL repository (Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux) include the latest released KDE software for CentOS Stream 10.
See https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/epel/
Live ISOs are available for download at https://www.centos.org/altimages/
KaOS
KaOS is a sophisticated and independent distribution which focuses completely on KDE. A modern packaging approach leads to stability and freshness at the same time. Small and helpful community.
KDE neon User Edition
KDE neon builds Frameworks, Plasma and Applications on a continuous integration system.
Kubuntu 26.04 Resolute Raccoon Development Release
Ships with Plasma 6.5 on the development release daily image.
https://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/daily-live/current/
Kubuntu 25.10 Questing Quokka with Backports PPA
On Kubuntu 25.10 Questing Quokka, users can upgrade Plasma to latest 6.5 by adding the backports PPA to the standard install.
https://launchpad.net/~kubuntu-ppa/+archive/ubuntu/backports
OpenMandriva Lx Cooker (development)
OpenMandriva is a desktop centric, completely Plasma focused, distribution.
OpenMandriva Lx is available for x86_64 and znver1 (optimized version for AMD Ryzen/Threadripper CPUs).
openSUSE Tumbleweed
openSUSE's rolling distribution "Tumbleweed" ships the latest Plasma release tested with openQA.
Both 32 bit and 64 bit versions are available.
TUXEDO OS
Based on the KDE Plasma desktop, TUXEDO OS creates a user experience that is also suitable for beginners, with a large and flexible feature set for Linux professionals. TUXEDO OS is a so-called "continuous release", being based on Ubuntu LTS with lots of perks and backports added. In addition, it brings the latest versions of KDE Plasma, Frameworks and Gear.
More on the differences to upstream Ubuntu: https://www.tuxedocomputers.com/en/Infos/Help-Support/Frequently-asked-questions/What-is-the-differences-between-TUXEDO-OS-and-Ubuntu/Kubuntu-_1.tuxedo
Ships Plasma 6.4
AlmaLinux OS 10
AlmaLinux OS 10, released in May 2025, offers a live ISO with KDE Plasma for download.
- Intel/AMD 64-bit PCs: https://repo.almalinux.org/almalinux/10/live/x86_64/AlmaLinux-10-latest-x86_64-Live-KDE.iso
- ARM 64-bit PCs: https://repo.almalinux.org/almalinux/10/live/aarch64/AlmaLinux-10-latest-aarch64-Live-KDE.iso
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
The EPEL repository (Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux) include KDE Plasma 5.27 LTS packages for RHEL 10.
See https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/epel/
Ships Plasma 6.3
Debian
Debian is a general-purpose "stable release" GNU/Linux distribution.
https://www.debian.org/distrib/
Ships Plasma 5.27
AlmaLinux OS 9
AlmaLinux OS 9, released in May 2022, includes Plasma 5.27 LTS. The Live ISO is available for download.
- Intel/AMD 64-bit PCs: https://repo.almalinux.org/almalinux/9/live/x86_64/AlmaLinux-9-latest-x86_64-Live-KDE.iso
- ARM 64-bit PCs: https://repo.almalinux.org/almalinux/9/live/aarch64/AlmaLinux-9-latest-aarch64-Live-KDE.iso
CentOS Stream 9
The EPEL repository (Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux) include KDE Plasma 5.27 LTS packages for CentOS Stream 9.
See https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/epel/
Live ISOs are available for download at https://www.centos.org/altimages/
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
The EPEL repository (Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux) include KDE Plasma 5.27 LTS packages for RHEL 9.
See https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/epel/
Kubuntu 24.04 LTS
Kubuntu 24.04 LTS "Noble Numbat", released in April 2024, includes Plasma 5.27 LTS. The Live ISO is available for download.
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/24.04/release/
Slackware
Alien BOB (Eric Hameleers) provides an installable Live image for Plasma 5 which is re-generated at each update of the development tree "slackware64-current" using the liveslak scripts. Two login accounts/passwords are "live/live" and "root/root". Use su or sudo to become root (using the "live" password).
Ships Plasma 5.25
openSUSE Leap 15.4 (Argon)
An installable live .iso with the latest Plasma release on Leap 15.4 is available as Argon.
It's possible to install Plasma 5.25 on Leap 15.3 and 15.4 system using the provided repositories on the openSUSE wiki page.
See also https://en.opensuse.org/SDB:Argon_and_Krypton.
Ships Plasma 5.24
AlmaLinux OS 8
AlmaLinux OS 8, released in March 2021, includes Plasma 5.24 LTS. The Live ISO is available for download.
- Intel/AMD 64-bit PCs: https://repo.almalinux.org/almalinux/8/live/x86_64/AlmaLinux-8-latest-x86_64-Live-KDE.iso
openSUSE Leap 15.4
The latest released Plasma LTS version is available on openSUSE's stable branch "Leap":
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
The EPEL repository (Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux) include KDE Plasma 5.24 packages for RHEL 8.