The formation of separate alternative builds of the OpenMandriva distribution has begun, supplied with the LXQt desktop environment (the default main build offers KDE). Two options are available for download: Rock, based on the stable release OpenMandriva Lx 4.3 (1.6 GB, x86_64), and Rolling (1.7 GB, x86_64), based on an experimental continuously updated repository with the latest versions of programs used in preparing the next release.
The OpenMandriva distribution is notable for its use of a custom build infrastructure, supplying the RPMv4 package manager and DNF package management tools (originally RPMv5 and urpmi were used), building packages and the Linux kernel with the Clang compiler, utilizing the Calamares installer, and employing the PipeWire multimedia server. The LXQt environment (Qt Lightweight Desktop Environment) is positioned as a lightweight, modular, fast, and user-friendly continuation of the Razor-qt and LXDE desktop environments, incorporating the best features of both. The LXQt interface continues to follow the ideas of traditional desktop organization, bringing modern design and techniques to enhance usability.
Source: opennet.ru
