Distributions

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Revision as of 19:35, 7 September 2016 by Strand (talk | contribs) (added Linux Mint because I saw that the iso have been approved as stable now and is in the main mirror for Linux Mint already (I will edit download link after release, maybe tomorrow already))

This is a community maintained list of distributions shipping KDE software.

Keep the list sorted in alphabetical order.

Archlinux

A lightweight and flexible Linux® distribution that tries to Keep It Simple.

Web page: https://www.archlinux.org/

Download: https://www.archlinux.org/download/

Desktop: None, see https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/KDE for information on how to install Plasma

Chakra

A distribution with an emphasis on KDE and Qt technologies that focuses on simplicity from a technical standpoint and free software. Semi-rolling release model.

Web page: https://chakralinux.org/

Desktop: Plasma 5

Debian

Debian is a free operating system (OS) for your computer. An operating system is the set of basic programs and utilities that make your computer run.

Web page: http://www.debian.org

Download: http://www.debian.org/distrib/

Desktop: Plasma 4

Fedora KDE

The Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop Edition is a powerful Fedora-based operating system utilizing the KDE Plasma Desktop as the main user interface.

Web page: https://spins.fedoraproject.org/kde/

Download: https://spins.fedoraproject.org/kde/download/index.html

Desktop: Plasma 5

FreeBSD

An advanced computer operating system used to power modern servers, desktops and embedded platforms.

Web page: https://www.freebsd.org/

Download: https://www.freebsd.org/where.html

Project web page: https://freebsd.kde.org/

Desktop 

    a) The ports tree contains Plasma 4 
    b) The development repository area51 contains Plasma 5

Gentoo

Gentoo is a free operating system based on Linux that can be automatically optimized and customized for just about any application or need.

Web page: https://gentoo.org/

Download: https://gentoo.org/downloads/

Desktop: Both Plasma 4 and Plasma 5 are available, see https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/KDE

Kubuntu

Kubuntu is an operating system built by a worldwide team of expert developers. It contains all the applications you need: a web browser, an office suite, media apps, an instant messaging client and many more.

Web page: http://www.kubuntu.org/

Download: http://www.kubuntu.org/getkubuntu

Desktop: Plasma 5

Linux Mint

From freedom came elegance

Web page: https://www.linuxmint.com

Download: https://ftp.heanet.ie/mirrors/linuxmint.com/stable/18/ (official mirror)

Desktop: Plasma 5.6

Mageia

Stable, secure operating system for desktop & server

Web page: http://www.mageia.org

Download: http://www.mageia.org/downloads/

Desktop: Plasma 4

openSUSE

Stable, easy to use and complete multi-purpose distribution.

Web page: https://www.opensuse.org/

Download: http://software.opensuse.org/132/en

Desktop: 

    a) openSUSE 13.2: Plasma 4
    b) openSUSE Tumbleweed: Plasma 5

KaOS

  • The independent KaOS is a rolling, built from scratch distribution and focused on both, Qt as well as KDE.


Web page: https://kaosx.us

Download: https://kaosx.us/pages/download/

Desktop: Plasma 5

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