Garuda Linux is a Linux distribution targeted towards gaming[1][2] based on Arch Linux. It is available in multiple desktop environments, but the KDE Plasma version is the main one.[3] The term Garuda, originating from Hinduism and Buddhism, is defined as a divine eagle-like sun bird and the king of birds.[4]
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 Garuda Linux Dr460nized | |
| Developer | SGS, Shrinivas Vishnu Kumbhar (Librewish), tbg, dr460nf1r3 (Nico), Yorper, Naman Garg, Filo, TNE, Πέτρος (Petsam), Dalto, Zoeruda, Eduard Tolosa, Ankur Kumar |
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| Written in | C, C++, Python, D, Java |
| OS family | Arch Linux (Unix-like) |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Open-source |
| Initial release | 26 March 2020 |
| Latest release | Rolling release / 29 October 2023 |
| Repository | gitlab |
| Available in | Over 50 languages |
| Package manager | Pacman |
| Kernel type | Linux Zen, based on the Linux Kernel |
| Default user interface | KDE (Dr460nized Theme) |
| License | GPLv3 |
| Official website | garudalinux |
Garuda Linux, being based on Arch, features a rolling release update model using Pacman as its package manager.[1]
History
editGaruda Linux was released on 26 March 2020 by Shrinivas Vishnu Kumbhar, a university student from India and SGS from Germany.[5]
Features
editThe operating system provides GUIs for all operations, instead of focusing on the command line like Arch Linux.[6] Garuda Linux installation process is done with Calamares, a graphical installer. The bootloader used is GRUB. The distribution uses the btrfs file system by default which supports snapshots.[2] The snapshots can be accessed from the bootloader and support compression.[2] Garuda includes Manjaro's pamac GUI frontend for Pacman that allows for the installation of packages from pacman and Snap and Flatpak packages.[7] Support for the AUR is provided by Chaotic-AUR. The command line can also be used. It also includes Garuda Settings Manager, a program for system settings such as the kernel, and Garuda Assistant for changing admin settings.[4] The main theme of Garuda Linux is a custom KDE Plasma theme known as Dra460nized (dragonized) which resembles macOS.[6]
Garuda Linux includes Garuda Gamer, a GUI offering easy installation of gaming related packages.[4][1]
The rolling release model means system software components are updated during normal software updates, instead of a special software update having to be used.[3]
Desktop environments
editGaruda Linux's flagship desktop environment is KDE Plasma, but it offers other desktop environments such as Cinnamon, GNOME, Deepin, XFCE, i3, and Hyprland.[1] Support for the newest version of KDE Plasma, Plasma 6, is available.[8]
System requirements
editGaruda Linux's hardware requirements vary depending on the desktop environment used. The system requirements are listed below:[9]
- Minimum requirements:
- 30 GB storage
- 4 GB RAM
- Video card with OpenGL 3.3 or better
- 64-bit System
- Recommended requirements:
- 40 GB storage
- 8 GB RAM
- Hardware-accelerated GPU
- CPU: x86_64 CPU, Intel VT-x/AMD-V/SVM
- If installing to VirtualBox, VirtualBox Later or equal to 6.1.14
Garuda Linux also requires a storage device for the ISO file that contains 4 GB of space for their standard versions. Larger desktop environments such as KDE require a storage device with 8 GB storage space available.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d Bauduin, Sven (2020-12-07). "Garuda Linux: Distribution macht das Spielen unter Linux leichter". ComputerBase (in German). Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ^ a b c Proven, Liam (2022-07-28). "Garuda Linux 'Talon': Arch, but different, and better". www.theregister.com. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ^ a b McGinty, J. T. (2022-01-22). "Garuda Linux: An Arch-Based Linux Distro Built for Speed and Beauty". MUO. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ^ a b c "Garuda Linux Provides a Hassle-free Arch Experience With a Beautiful Neon Look [Review with Video]". It's FOSS. 2020-12-12. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ^ "About". Garuda Linux. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
- ^ a b Wallen, Jack (2023-11-07). "Garuda KDE Dr460nized might be the coolest-looking Linux distro available". ZDNET. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ^ Nestor, Marius (2020-09-01). "Arch Linux-Based Garuda Linux Gaming Distro Now Supports Snap and Flatpak Apps". 9to5Linux. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ^ Rudra, Sourav (2023-11-02). "Garuda Linux "Spizaetus" Release Lets You Try KDE Plasma 6 Now!". It's FOSS News. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ^ Gehlaut, Rahul (2020-09-23). "Garuda Linux Installation". HackNos. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
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