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This is a community maintained list of distributions shipping KDE software.
This is a community-maintained page that lists active distributions shipping Plasma 5. Please keep these lists sorted in alphabetical order.


Keep the list sorted in alphabetical order.
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=AntergOS=
=Distributions Featuring Plasma 5=
Arch based, always fresh, never frozen
These distributions ship Plasma 5 by default or offer it as an easy and formally-supported option during installation, and are recommended for most users.


Web page: https://antergos.com/
==Debian==
 
Debian is the oldest continuously-produced free operating system with one of the largest communities of developers and users. It is used as the basis for many other distributions but can be used directly and offers Plasma 5 as an option.
Download: https://antergos.com/try-it/
 
Desktop version: Plasma 5
 
=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
 
=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://www.chakralinux.org/
 
Desktop version: 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
Web page: http://www.debian.org
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Download: http://www.debian.org/distrib/
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=
==Fedora KDE==
Dragon Fly is a derivated from FreeBSD
The Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop Edition is a variant of the Fedora operating system featuring Plasma 5 as its main user interface.
 
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/
Web page: https://spins.fedoraproject.org/kde/
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Download: https://spins.fedoraproject.org/kde/download/index.html
Download: https://spins.fedoraproject.org/kde/download/index.html


Desktop version: Plasma 5


=FreeBSD=
==Feren OS==
An advanced computer operating system used to power modern servers, desktops and embedded platforms.
Feren OS is an operating system based on Ubuntu's long-term support version featuring Plasma 5 and some KDE apps. It's a highly customised Plasma experience and makes use of KDE neon User Edition's packages to roll its Plasma version. It also rolls other frequently-used packages as well.


Web page: https://www.freebsd.org/
Web page: https://ferenos.weebly.com/


Download: https://www.freebsd.org/where.html
Download: https://ferenos.weebly.com/get-feren-os.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
=Frugalware=
Frugalware Linux is a distribution for general-purpose desktop developed independently for the intermediate user. Follow design concepts in the Slackware way and include the "pacman" package management tool from Arch Linux.
Web page: http://frugalware.org/
Download: http://frugalware.org/download
Desktop version : 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.


==KaOS==
KaOS is a rolling, built-from-scratch operating system and with a focus on KDE and Qt software.


Web page: https://kaosx.us
Web page: https://kaosx.us
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Download: https://kaosx.us/pages/download/
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==
 
[[Neon|KDE neon]] is the latest long-term support version of the Ubuntu operating system, additionally offering continuously-updated versions of KDE software. Neon is available in three editions: User Edition (latest released versions of KDE software), Developer Edition Stable Branches (continuous delivery of beta/stable versions of KDE software), and Developer Edition Unstable Branches (continuous delivery of unstable Git master branches for KDE software).
= KDE neon=
* 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
Web page: https://neon.kde.org
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Download: https://neon.kde.org/download
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
==Kubuntu==
 
[[Kubuntu]] is an Ubuntu-based operating system featuring Plasma 5 and KDE apps. It is available in long-term support and more frequently-updated versions.
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
 
Desktop version: Plasma 5
 
=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/
Web page: http://www.kubuntu.org/
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Download: http://www.kubuntu.org/getkubuntu
Download: http://www.kubuntu.org/getkubuntu


Desktop version: Plasma 5
=Linux Mint=
From freedom came elegance
Web page: https://www.linuxmint.com
Download: https://www.linuxmint.com/release.php?id=31
Desktop version: Plasma 5.8
Note: Linux Mint discontinued its KDE Edition since version 19 of the distribution. More information at https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=3418.


=Mageia=
==Mageia==
Stable, secure operating system for desktop & server
Mageia is an operating system that's a continuation of Mandriva and features Plasma 5.


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


Desktop version: Plasma 5


=Manjaro=
==Manjaro KDE==
Based on Arch Linux, fast & rolling release
Manjaro is an Arch-based rolling release operating system with a graphical installer that offers a KDE edition with Plasma 5.


Web page: https://manjaro.org/
Web page: https://manjaro.org/


Download: https://manjaro.org/get-manjaro/
Download: https://manjaro.org/download/official/kde/
 
Desktop version: Plasma 5


=Maui=
Partitial Rolling Desktop distribution based on Ubuntu LTS/KDE Neon with many additional programs and configs default.


Web page: http://www.mauilinux.org
==Neptune==
 
Neptune is an operating system based on Debian Stable, plus more recent versions of the Linux kernel, device drivers, and popular applications such as LibreOffice. It also features the latest version of Plasma 5.
Download: http://www.mauilinux.org/download/
 
Desktop version: Plasma 5.8
 
=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/
Web page: http://neptuneos.com/
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Download: http://neptuneos.com/en/download.html
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=
==Netrunner==
Plasma Desktop distribution based on tested snapshots of Debian Rolling.
Netrunner is an operating system featuring Plasma 5 that's based on tested snapshots of Debian Rolling.


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


Desktop version: Plasma 5


=Nitrux=
==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.  
Nitrux is an Ubuntu-based operating system focusing on portable universal app formats. It features the Nomad desktop environment, a heavily customized variant of Plasma 5.


Web page: https://nxos.org/
Web page: https://nxos.org/
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Download: https://sourceforge.net/projects/nitruxos/files/Release/
Download: https://sourceforge.net/projects/nitruxos/files/Release/


Desktop version: Based on Plasma 5


=Nutyx=
==NixOS==
NuTyX is a French GNU/Linux distribution created from Linux From Scratch and Beyond Linux From Scratch.
NixOS is a Linux distribution with a unique approach to package and configuration management. Built on top of the Nix package manager, it is completely declarative, makes upgrading systems reliable, and has many other advantages. The graphical installation CD contains the NixOS installer as well as X11, Plasma 5 Desktop and several applications.


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


Download: http://downloads.nutyx.org/
Download: https://nixos.org/nixos/download.html


Desktop version: Plasma 5


=openmamba=
==openmamba==
openmamba is a GNU/Linux distribution built from sources which provides by default a complete and up-to-date KDE desktop
openmamba is a an operating system built from sources which provides by default a complete and up-to-date Plasma 5 desktop.


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


Desktop version: Plasma 5


=OpenMandriva=
==OpenMandriva==
OpenMadriva is a distribution based on Mandriva. Incorporates many of Mandriva's original tools and utilities
OpenMadriva is an operating system based on Mandriva featuring Plasma 5 that and incorporates many of Mandriva's original tools and utilities.


Web page: http://openmandriva.org/
Web page: http://openmandriva.org/
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Download: https://www.openmandriva.org/download
Download: https://www.openmandriva.org/download


Desktop version: Plasma 5


=openSUSE=
==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.
openSUSE is an operating system offering Plasma 5 that's based on the commercial SUSE Linux Enterprise product. It comes in two editions: Leap, which has discrete releases and ships stable versions of software, and Tumbleweed, which is a rolling release.


Web page: https://www.opensuse.org/
Web page: https://www.opensuse.org/
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Download: http://software.opensuse.org/
Download: http://software.opensuse.org/


Desktop version: Plasma 5


=PCLinuxOS=
==PCLinuxOS==
GNU/Linux distribution based on the old Mandriva.
PCLinuxOS is an operating system featuring Plasma 5 that's based on the old Mandriva.


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


Download: https://www.pclinuxos.com/get-pclinuxos/
Download: https://www.pclinuxos.com/get-pclinuxos/kde/
 
 
==Parrot Security OS==
Parrot Security is an operating system featuring Plasma 5 that's based on the Debian and focused for security testing, software development and privacy defence, all in one place.
 
Web page: https://parrotlinux.org/
 
Download: https://parrotlinux.org/download.php
 
 
==Rosa==
ROSA is is an operating system featuring a highly customized Plasma 5 desktop and a number of modifications designed to enhance the user-friendliness of the workspace.
 
Web page: http://www.rosalab.com/
 
Download: http://wiki.rosalab.ru/en/index.php/ROSA_Release
 
 
==Sabayon==
Sabayon is a Gentoo-based operating system offering Plasma 5 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


=Pisi=
==Slackware==
Pisi is a GNU/Linux distribution based on the old Pardus Linux with its famous PiSi package management system.
The Slackware Linux Project aims at producing the most "UNIX-like" Linux distribution out there. <br>
An installable Slackware Live image with Plasma 5 comes with login account "live" (password "live"). Use su or sudo to become root (using the "live" password).


Web page: http://www.pisilinux.org/
Web Page: https://alien.slackbook.org/blog/slackware-live-edition/


Download: http://www.pisilinux.org/indir
Download: https://slackware.nl/slackware-live/latest/


Desktop version: KDE 4


=Q4OS=
==Solus==
German origin, based on Debian and oriented towards the desktop. It is light and friendly with the newbies users, offering a desktop environment called Trinity.
Solus is a modern operating system to power your daily needs. Install today, update forever. It is a rolling release distribution which offers Plasma 5 as one of it's Desktop Environment versions available.


Web page: http://q4os.org/
Web page: https://getsol.us/


Download: http://q4os.org/downloads1.html
Download: https://getsol.us/download/


Desktop version: KDE 3 (Trinity)


=Rosa=
==TTOS Linux==
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.
TTOS Linux is an operating system based on Debian offering Plasma 5. It was originally designed as an OEM alternative OS to replace Windows but has since evolved to be a general-purpose Debian-based distribution containing access to [http://www.ttpc-systems.com/proshield/ TTPC software] in its repositories.


Web page: http://www.rosalab.com/
Web page: https://www.ttoslinux.org/


Download: http://wiki.rosalab.ru/en/index.php/ROSA_Release
Download: https://www.ttoslinux.org/download.html


Desktop version: Plasma 5
=Distributions offering Plasma 5 as an installable option=


=Sabayon=
==Alpine Linux==
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.
A security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on musl libc and busybox


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


Download: http://www.sabayon.org/download
Download: https://www.alpinelinux.org/downloads/ (see https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/KDE for information on how to install Plasma)


Desktop version: Plasma 5


=Scientific Linux=
==Arch Linux==
Scientific Linux is a recompiled Red Hat Enterprise Linux, co-developed by Fermilab National Laboratory and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN)
A lightweight and flexible Linux® distribution that tries to Keep It Simple.


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


Download: https://www.scientificlinux.org/downloads/
Download: https://www.archlinux.org/download/ (see https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/KDE for information on how to install Plasma)


Desktop version: KDE 4


=Slackel=
==Gentoo==
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.
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: http://www.slackel.gr/
Web page: https://gentoo.org/


Download: http://sourceforge.net/projects/slackel/files/
Download: https://gentoo.org/downloads/ (see https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/KDE for information on how to install Plasma)


Desktop version: KDE 4


=TrueOS=
==Kanotix==
FreeBSD based operating system with Lumina & KDE desktops.
KANOTIX is a Linux distribution based on the most recent stable release of Debian GNU/Linux.


Web page: https://www.trueos.org/
Web page: http://kanotix.com/


Download: https://www.trueos.org/downloads/
Download: http://kanotix.com/Downloads.html


Desktop version: KDE 4


=TTOS Linux=
==Knoppix==
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.
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: https://www.ttoslinux.org/
Web page: http://www.knopper.net/knoppix/index-en.html


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


Desktop version: Plasma 5


=Univention=
==Nutyx==
Univention Corporate Server is an enterprise distribution based on Debian GNU/Linux.
NuTyX is a French GNU/Linux distribution created from Linux From Scratch and Beyond Linux From Scratch.


Web page: https://www.univention.com/
Web page: http://www.nutyx.org/


Download: https://www.univention.com/downloads/
Download: http://downloads.nutyx.org/


Desktop version: KDE 4


=KDE on Windows=
=KDE on Windows=
Stable, easy to use and complete multi-purpose distribution for Windows 7, 8 and 10 (32- and 64-bit)
You can build lots of KDE applications for Windows 7, 8 and 10 using Craft.
 
Web page: https://community.kde.org/Windows/Distribution


Download: https://download.kde.org/stable/kdewin/installer/kdewin-installer-gui-latest.exe
Web page: https://community.kde.org/Craft


Desktop Version: 4.10.2
= Former Linux Distributions that featured Plasma 5 =
== Chakra Linux ==
[https://www.chakralinux.org/ Chakra Linux] was a community-developed GNU/Linux distribution with an emphasis on KDE and Qt technologies, utilizing a unique semi-rolling repository model. Its final release, 2017.10 “Goedel,” was announced on 2017-10-15 and uses Linux kernel version 4.12.4 with Plasma 5.10.5, Frameworks 5.38 and Applications 17.08.1.

Revision as of 07:06, 13 January 2021

This is a community-maintained page that lists active distributions shipping Plasma 5. Please keep these lists sorted in alphabetical order.

Get KDE Software on Your Linux Distro has packaging information for those wishing to ship KDE software.


Distributions Featuring Plasma 5

These distributions ship Plasma 5 by default or offer it as an easy and formally-supported option during installation, and are recommended for most users.

Debian

Debian is the oldest continuously-produced free operating system with one of the largest communities of developers and users. It is used as the basis for many other distributions but can be used directly and offers Plasma 5 as an option.

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

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


Fedora KDE

The Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop Edition is a variant of the Fedora operating system featuring Plasma 5 as its main user interface.

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

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


Feren OS

Feren OS is an operating system based on Ubuntu's long-term support version featuring Plasma 5 and some KDE apps. It's a highly customised Plasma experience and makes use of KDE neon User Edition's packages to roll its Plasma version. It also rolls other frequently-used packages as well.

Web page: https://ferenos.weebly.com/

Download: https://ferenos.weebly.com/get-feren-os.html


KaOS

KaOS is a rolling, built-from-scratch operating system and with a focus on KDE and Qt software.

Web page: https://kaosx.us

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


KDE Neon

KDE neon is the latest long-term support version of the Ubuntu operating system, additionally offering continuously-updated versions of KDE software. Neon is available in three editions: User Edition (latest released versions of KDE software), Developer Edition Stable Branches (continuous delivery of beta/stable versions of KDE software), and Developer Edition Unstable Branches (continuous delivery of unstable Git master branches for KDE software).

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

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


Kubuntu

Kubuntu is an Ubuntu-based operating system featuring Plasma 5 and KDE apps. It is available in long-term support and more frequently-updated versions.

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

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


Mageia

Mageia is an operating system that's a continuation of Mandriva and features Plasma 5.

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

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


Manjaro KDE

Manjaro is an Arch-based rolling release operating system with a graphical installer that offers a KDE edition with Plasma 5.

Web page: https://manjaro.org/

Download: https://manjaro.org/download/official/kde/


Neptune

Neptune is an operating system based on Debian Stable, plus more recent versions of the Linux kernel, device drivers, and popular applications such as LibreOffice. It also features the latest version of Plasma 5.

Web page: http://neptuneos.com/

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


Netrunner

Netrunner is an operating system featuring Plasma 5 that's based on tested snapshots of Debian Rolling.

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

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


Nitrux

Nitrux is an Ubuntu-based operating system focusing on portable universal app formats. It features the Nomad desktop environment, a heavily customized variant of Plasma 5.

Web page: https://nxos.org/

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


NixOS

NixOS is a Linux distribution with a unique approach to package and configuration management. Built on top of the Nix package manager, it is completely declarative, makes upgrading systems reliable, and has many other advantages. The graphical installation CD contains the NixOS installer as well as X11, Plasma 5 Desktop and several applications.

Web page: https://nixos.org/

Download: https://nixos.org/nixos/download.html


openmamba

openmamba is a an operating system built from sources which provides by default a complete and up-to-date Plasma 5 desktop.

Web page: https://openmamba.org

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


OpenMandriva

OpenMadriva is an operating system based on Mandriva featuring Plasma 5 that and incorporates many of Mandriva's original tools and utilities.

Web page: http://openmandriva.org/

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


openSUSE

openSUSE is an operating system offering Plasma 5 that's based on the commercial SUSE Linux Enterprise product. It comes in two editions: Leap, which has discrete releases and ships stable versions of software, and Tumbleweed, which is a rolling release.

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

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


PCLinuxOS

PCLinuxOS is an operating system featuring Plasma 5 that's based on the old Mandriva.

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

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


Parrot Security OS

Parrot Security is an operating system featuring Plasma 5 that's based on the Debian and focused for security testing, software development and privacy defence, all in one place.

Web page: https://parrotlinux.org/

Download: https://parrotlinux.org/download.php


Rosa

ROSA is is an operating system featuring a highly customized Plasma 5 desktop and a number of modifications designed to enhance the user-friendliness of the workspace.

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

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


Sabayon

Sabayon is a Gentoo-based operating system offering Plasma 5 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


Slackware

The Slackware Linux Project aims at producing the most "UNIX-like" Linux distribution out there.
An installable Slackware Live image with Plasma 5 comes with login account "live" (password "live"). Use su or sudo to become root (using the "live" password).

Web Page: https://alien.slackbook.org/blog/slackware-live-edition/

Download: https://slackware.nl/slackware-live/latest/


Solus

Solus is a modern operating system to power your daily needs. Install today, update forever. It is a rolling release distribution which offers Plasma 5 as one of it's Desktop Environment versions available.

Web page: https://getsol.us/

Download: https://getsol.us/download/


TTOS Linux

TTOS Linux is an operating system based on Debian offering Plasma 5. It was originally designed as an OEM alternative OS to replace Windows but has since evolved to be a general-purpose Debian-based distribution containing access to TTPC software in its repositories.

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

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

Distributions offering Plasma 5 as an installable option

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/ (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/ (see https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/KDE for information on how to install Plasma)


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/ (see https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/KDE for information on how to install Plasma)


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


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


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/


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

Former Linux Distributions that featured Plasma 5

Chakra Linux

Chakra Linux was a community-developed GNU/Linux distribution with an emphasis on KDE and Qt technologies, utilizing a unique semi-rolling repository model. Its final release, 2017.10 “Goedel,” was announced on 2017-10-15 and uses Linux kernel version 4.12.4 with Plasma 5.10.5, Frameworks 5.38 and Applications 17.08.1.