GeckoLinux is pleased to announce updated spins of its
Static series, generated from
openSUSE Leap 15.2 and
Packman
package repositories. Despite the lack of new ISO refreshes during the
past couple of years, users have continued to be able to install and
update GeckoLinux systems thanks to the fact that it directly uses
openSUSE and Packman repository sources. But for users that need to
install GeckoLinux on newer hardware, and to continue improving the
default configuration, the
GeckoLinux Static 152.190719 series is now available. Updated spins of GeckoLinux
NEXT Plasma and the GeckoLinux
ROLLING series will also be released in the near future.
GeckoLinux
continues to be focused on eliminating pain points and polishing its
unique out-of-the-box configuration on top of the stable and flexible
openSUSE base. Proprietary media formats play out of the box, and
additional user-installed multimedia applications work automatically
with restricted media codecs thanks to the prioritized inclusion of the
Packman repository.
Google and Skype repositories are also configured out-of-the-box for
optional installation by the user of proprietary applications from those
vendors. Third-party RPM packages can be easily installed using the
graphical YaST package manager. GeckoLinux uses the Calamares system
installer at version 3.2.15, providing easy but powerful options for
reliable installation of the live system.
A
variety of GeckoLinux ISO spins are available with polished desktop
environments to suit every need and preference. Each spin contains a
well curated selection of preinstalled applications appropriate for the
particular desktop environment. Current highlights include:
- Cinnamon 4.4.8
- Mate 1.24.0
- Plasma 5.18.5 / KDE applications 20.04
- XFCE 4.14
- Gnome 3.34.4
- LXQt 0.14.1
A
"BareBones" spin of GeckoLinux is also available, meant as a blank
slate for picky users that want to customize the desktop environment(s)
and installed applications for a personalized openSUSE installation
without dealing with many boring or intricate details of the underlying
system and package selection. Please note that the GeckoLinux "BareBones" spin is not suitable for casual users, and does not include the same level of polish and aesthetics as the main editions.
In this release, the "BareBones" edition has switched from Openbox to
IceWM, providing relative ease of use while still being lightweight and
not requiring many dependencies. Apart from that, it includes Firefox,
the Calamares installer, and the full suite of YaST tools for GUI system
configuration and package management.
Please visit
http://geckolinux.github.io for more information on what makes GeckoLinux different from openSUSE and what its goals are. You can download GeckoLinux
Static 152.200719
here. Thanks a lot, have fun!