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Keep the list sorted in alphabetical order.


=AntergOS=
[https://community.kde.org/Get_KDE_Software_on_Your_Linux_Distro Get KDE Software on Your Linux Distro] has packages information.
Arch based, always fresh, never frozen


Web page: https://antergos.com/
=Alpine Linux=
A security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on musl libc and busybox


Download: https://antergos.com/try-it/
Web page: https://alpinelinux.org/


Desktop: Plasma 5
Download: https://www.alpinelinux.org/downloads/
 
Desktop version: None, see https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/KDE for information on how to install Plasma


=Arch Linux=
=Arch Linux=
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Download: https://www.archlinux.org/download/
Download: https://www.archlinux.org/download/


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


=Blue Star=
=Blue Star=
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Download: https://sourceforge.net/projects/bluestarlinux/files/distro/
Download: https://sourceforge.net/projects/bluestarlinux/files/distro/


Desktop: KDE 4
Desktop version: Plasma 5


=Chakra=
=CentOS=
CentOS is a rebuild of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 100% compatible with it in full compliance with red Hat Redistribution requirements.


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: http://www.centos.org/


Web page: https://chakralinux.org/
Download: http://www.centos.org/download/


Desktop: Plasma 5
Desktop version: KDE 4


=Debian=
=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.
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.


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


Desktop: Plasma 5
Desktop version: Plasma 5
 
=DesktopBSD=
DesktopBSD is a free operating system, derived from Unix, and based on FreeBSD. Its objective is to combine the traditional stability of FreeBSD with the simplicity of use of KDE.
 
Web page: http://www.desktopbsd.net/
 
Download: http://www.desktopbsd.net/?pos=downloads
 
Desktop version: KDE 4
 
=Dragon Fly=
Dragon Fly is a derivated from FreeBSD
 
Web page: http://www.dragonflybsd.org/
 
Download: http://www.dragonflybsd.org/download/
 
Desktop version: KDE 4


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


Desktop: Plasma 5
Desktop version: Plasma 5


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


Desktop
Desktop version
     a) The ports tree contains Plasma 4  
     a) The ports tree contains Plasma 4  
     b) The development repository area51 contains Plasma 5
     b) The development repository area51 contains Plasma 5
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Download: https://gentoo.org/downloads/
Download: https://gentoo.org/downloads/


Desktop: Plasma 5, stable and testing versions, see https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/KDE
Desktop version: Plasma 5, stable and testing versions, see https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/KDE


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


Desktop: Plasma 5
Desktop version: Plasma 5
 
= Kanotix=
KANOTIX is a Linux distribution based on the most recent stable release of Debian GNU/Linux.
 
Web page: http://kanotix.com/
 
Download: http://kanotix.com/Downloads.html
 
Desktop version: Plasma 5
 
= KDE Neon =


= KDE neon=
[[Neon|KDE neon]] is a way of getting KDE software continuously updated on stable distro base of Ubuntu LTS
* A way of getting KDE software continuously updated on stable distro base of Ubuntu LTS


Available as User Edition (released versions of software), Developer Edition Stable Branches (continuous delivery of beta/stable Git branches), Developer Edition Unstable Branches (continuous delivery of unstable master Git branches).
Available as User Edition (released versions of software), Developer Edition Stable Branches (continuous delivery of beta/stable Git branches), Developer Edition Unstable Branches (continuous delivery of unstable master Git branches).
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Web page: https://neon.kde.org
Web page: https://neon.kde.org


Desktop: Plasma 5
Download: https://neon.kde.org/download
 
Desktop version: Plasma 5


= Knoppix=
= Knoppix=
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Download: http://www.knopper.net/knoppix-mirrors/index-en.html
Download: http://www.knopper.net/knoppix-mirrors/index-en.html


Desktop: KDE 4
Desktop version: Plasma 5.8
 
= Korora KDE=
The main goal of Korora is to provide a complete, easy-to-use system for general computing. Originally based on Gentoo Linux in 2005, Korora was re-born in 2010 as a Fedora Remix with tweaks and extras to make the system "just work" out of the box. It ships packages from the default Fedora repositories but also a number of other packages. In current version (25), KDE is again one of the available environments in Korora.
 
Web page: https://kororaproject.org/
 
Download: https://kororaproject.org/download


=Kubuntu=
=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 much more.  
[[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 much more.  


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


Desktop: Plasma 5
Desktop version: 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=
=Mageia=
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Download: http://www.mageia.org/downloads/
Download: http://www.mageia.org/downloads/


Desktop: Plasma 5
Desktop version: Plasma 5


=Manjaro=
=Manjaro=
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Download: https://manjaro.org/get-manjaro/
Download: https://manjaro.org/get-manjaro/


Desktop: Plasma 5
Desktop version: Plasma 5
 
=Neptune=
Neptune is a distribution for desktop computers. It is based on the stable branch of Debian, except for a new kernel, some drivers and newer versions of popular applications, such as LibreOffice. It is also released with the latest version of the KDE desktop.
 
Web page: http://neptuneos.com/
 
Download: http://neptuneos.com/en/download.html
 
Desktop version: Plasma 5


=Maui=
=NetBSD=
Partitial Rolling Desktop distribution based on Ubuntu LTS/KDE Neon with many additional programs and configs default.
NetBSD is an open source operating system similar to UNIX that is free, secure and highly portable available for many platforms.


Web page: http://www.mauilinux.org
Web page: http://www.netbsd.org/


Download: http://www.mauilinux.org/download/
Download: http://www.netbsd.org/mirrors/#iso


Desktop: Plasma 5.8
Desktop version: KDE 4


=Netrunner=
=Netrunner=
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Download: http://www.netrunner.com/download/
Download: http://www.netrunner.com/download/


Desktop: Plasma 5
Desktop version: Plasma 5
 
=Nitrux=
Nitrux is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution focusing on portable universal app formats, using the Nomad desktop environment, built on top of KDE Plasma 5 and Qt.
 
Web page: https://nxos.org/
 
Download: https://sourceforge.net/projects/nitruxos/files/Release/
 
Desktop version: Based on Plasma 5  


=Nutyx=
=Nutyx=
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Download: http://downloads.nutyx.org/
Download: http://downloads.nutyx.org/


Desktop: Plasma 5
Desktop version: Plasma 5
 
=openmamba=
openmamba is a GNU/Linux distribution built from sources which provides by default a complete and up-to-date KDE desktop
 
Web page: https://openmamba.org
 
Download: https://openmamba.org/en/downloads/
 
Desktop version: Plasma 5


=OpenMandriva=
=OpenMandriva=
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Download: https://www.openmandriva.org/download
Download: https://www.openmandriva.org/download


Desktop: Plasma 5
Desktop version: Plasma 5


=openSUSE=
=openSUSE=
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Download: http://software.opensuse.org/
Download: http://software.opensuse.org/


Desktop: Plasma 5
Desktop version: Plasma 5


=PCLinuxOS=
=PCLinuxOS=
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Download: https://www.pclinuxos.com/get-pclinuxos/
Download: https://www.pclinuxos.com/get-pclinuxos/


Desktop: Plasma 5
Desktop version: Plasma 5


=Rosa=
=Rosa=
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Download: http://wiki.rosalab.ru/en/index.php/ROSA_Release
Download: http://wiki.rosalab.ru/en/index.php/ROSA_Release


Desktop: Plasma 5
Desktop version: Plasma 5


=Sabayon=
=Sabayon=
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Download: http://www.sabayon.org/download
Download: http://www.sabayon.org/download


Desktop: Plasma 5
Desktop version: Plasma 5
 
=Scientific Linux=
Scientific Linux is a recompiled Red Hat Enterprise Linux, co-developed by Fermilab National Laboratory and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN)
 
Web page: https://www.scientificlinux.org/
 
Download: https://www.scientificlinux.org/downloads/
 
Desktop version: KDE 4
 
=Slackel=
Slackel is a distribution and a live CD based on Slackware Linux and Salix OS and is fully compatible with both. Use the current version of Slackware and KDE desktop.
 
Web page: http://www.slackel.gr/
 
Download: http://sourceforge.net/projects/slackel/files/
 
Desktop version: KDE 4


=TrueOS=
=TrueOS=
FreeBSD based operative system with Lumina & KDE desktops.
FreeBSD based operating system with Lumina & KDE desktops.


Web page: https://www.trueos.org/
Web page: https://www.trueos.org/
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Download: https://www.trueos.org/downloads/
Download: https://www.trueos.org/downloads/


Desktop: KDE 4
Desktop version: KDE 4
 
=TTOS Linux=
TTOS Linux is a desktop linux distribution based on Debian. It was originally designed as an OEM alternative OS to replace Windows on the TTPC and has since evolved to be a debian based distribution containing access to TTPC software in it's repositories.
 
Web page: https://www.ttoslinux.org/


=KDE on Windows=
Download: https://www.ttoslinux.org/
Stable, easy to use and complete multi-purpose distribution for Windows 7, 8 and 10  (32- and 64-bit)


Web page: https://community.kde.org/Windows/Distribution
Desktop version: Plasma 5


Download: https://download.kde.org/stable/kdewin/installer/kdewin-installer-gui-latest.exe
=KDE on Windows=
You can build lots of KDE applications for Windows 7, 8 and 10 using Craft.


Desktop:  
Web page: https://community.kde.org/Craft
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Revision as of 15:48, 22 September 2019

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

Keep the list sorted in alphabetical order.

Get KDE Software on Your Linux Distro has packages information.

Alpine Linux

A security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on musl libc and busybox

Web page: https://alpinelinux.org/

Download: https://www.alpinelinux.org/downloads/

Desktop version: None, see https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/KDE for information on how to install Plasma

Arch Linux

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

Blue Star

Another Arch Linux based distribution with a KDE custom theme

Web page: http://bluestarlinux.sourceforge.net/

Download: https://sourceforge.net/projects/bluestarlinux/files/distro/

Desktop version: Plasma 5

CentOS

CentOS is a rebuild of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 100% compatible with it in full compliance with red Hat Redistribution requirements.

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

Download: http://www.centos.org/download/

Desktop version: KDE 4

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 version: Plasma 5

DesktopBSD

DesktopBSD is a free operating system, derived from Unix, and based on FreeBSD. Its objective is to combine the traditional stability of FreeBSD with the simplicity of use of KDE.

Web page: http://www.desktopbsd.net/

Download: http://www.desktopbsd.net/?pos=downloads

Desktop version: KDE 4

Dragon Fly

Dragon Fly is a derivated from FreeBSD

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

Download: http://www.dragonflybsd.org/download/

Desktop version: KDE 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 version: 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 version

    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 version: Plasma 5, stable and testing versions, see https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/KDE

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 version: Plasma 5

Kanotix

KANOTIX is a Linux distribution based on the most recent stable release of Debian GNU/Linux.

Web page: http://kanotix.com/

Download: http://kanotix.com/Downloads.html

Desktop version: Plasma 5

KDE Neon

KDE neon is a way of getting KDE software continuously updated on stable distro base of Ubuntu LTS

Available as User Edition (released versions of software), Developer Edition Stable Branches (continuous delivery of beta/stable Git branches), Developer Edition Unstable Branches (continuous delivery of unstable master Git branches).

Web page: https://neon.kde.org

Download: https://neon.kde.org/download

Desktop version: Plasma 5

Knoppix

KNOPPIX is a bootable Live system on CD, DVD or USB flash drives, consisting of a representative collection of GNU/Linux software, automatic hardware detection, and support for many graphics cards, sound cards, SCSI and USB devices and other peripherals.

Web page: http://www.knopper.net/knoppix/index-en.html

Download: http://www.knopper.net/knoppix-mirrors/index-en.html

Desktop version: Plasma 5.8

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 much more.

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

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

Desktop version: Plasma 5

Mageia

Stable, secure operating system for desktop & server

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

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

Desktop version: Plasma 5

Manjaro

Based on Arch Linux, fast & rolling release

Web page: https://manjaro.org/

Download: https://manjaro.org/get-manjaro/

Desktop version: Plasma 5

Neptune

Neptune is a distribution for desktop computers. It is based on the stable branch of Debian, except for a new kernel, some drivers and newer versions of popular applications, such as LibreOffice. It is also released with the latest version of the KDE desktop.

Web page: http://neptuneos.com/

Download: http://neptuneos.com/en/download.html

Desktop version: Plasma 5

NetBSD

NetBSD is an open source operating system similar to UNIX that is free, secure and highly portable available for many platforms.

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

Download: http://www.netbsd.org/mirrors/#iso

Desktop version: KDE 4

Netrunner

Plasma Desktop distribution based on tested snapshots of Debian Rolling.

Web page: http://www.netrunner.com

Download: http://www.netrunner.com/download/

Desktop version: Plasma 5

Nitrux

Nitrux is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution focusing on portable universal app formats, using the Nomad desktop environment, built on top of KDE Plasma 5 and Qt.

Web page: https://nxos.org/

Download: https://sourceforge.net/projects/nitruxos/files/Release/

Desktop version: Based on Plasma 5

Nutyx

NuTyX is a French GNU/Linux distribution created from Linux From Scratch and Beyond Linux From Scratch.

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

Download: http://downloads.nutyx.org/

Desktop version: Plasma 5

openmamba

openmamba is a GNU/Linux distribution built from sources which provides by default a complete and up-to-date KDE desktop

Web page: https://openmamba.org

Download: https://openmamba.org/en/downloads/

Desktop version: Plasma 5

OpenMandriva

OpenMadriva is a distribution based on Mandriva. Incorporates many of Mandriva's original tools and utilities

Web page: http://openmandriva.org/

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

Desktop version: Plasma 5

openSUSE

Stable, easy to use and complete multi-purpose distribution. Ships KDE with other KDE-Apps like Krita and Amarok. openSUSE Leap is based on SUSE Linux Enterprise. Tumbleweed is Rolling release and uses the newest Plasma version.

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

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

Desktop version: Plasma 5

PCLinuxOS

GNU/Linux distribution based on the old Mandriva.

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

Download: https://www.pclinuxos.com/get-pclinuxos/

Desktop version: Plasma 5

Rosa

ROSA, is a Linux distribution featuring a highly personalized KDE desktop and a number of modifications designed to enhance the user-friendly face of the work environment.

Web page: http://www.rosalab.com/

Download: http://wiki.rosalab.ru/en/index.php/ROSA_Release

Desktop version: Plasma 5

Sabayon

Sabayon is a Gentoo-based distribution, which follows the "ready to work" philosophy, aiming to give the user a large number of ready-to-use applications and a self-configured operating system.

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

Download: http://www.sabayon.org/download

Desktop version: Plasma 5

Scientific Linux

Scientific Linux is a recompiled Red Hat Enterprise Linux, co-developed by Fermilab National Laboratory and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN)

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

Download: https://www.scientificlinux.org/downloads/

Desktop version: KDE 4

Slackel

Slackel is a distribution and a live CD based on Slackware Linux and Salix OS and is fully compatible with both. Use the current version of Slackware and KDE desktop.

Web page: http://www.slackel.gr/

Download: http://sourceforge.net/projects/slackel/files/

Desktop version: KDE 4

TrueOS

FreeBSD based operating system with Lumina & KDE desktops.

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

Download: https://www.trueos.org/downloads/

Desktop version: KDE 4

TTOS Linux

TTOS Linux is a desktop linux distribution based on Debian. It was originally designed as an OEM alternative OS to replace Windows on the TTPC and has since evolved to be a debian based distribution containing access to TTPC software in it's repositories.

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

Download: https://www.ttoslinux.org/

Desktop version: Plasma 5

KDE on Windows

You can build lots of KDE applications for Windows 7, 8 and 10 using Craft.

Web page: https://community.kde.org/Craft