New releases of two distributions utilizing Arch Linux developments are available:
- — a distribution with a rolling update model aimed at providing a desktop based on the latest KDE releases and applications that use Qt, such as the office suite . This distribution evolves with a focus on Arch Linux but supports its own independent repository with around 1500 packages. Builds for x86_64 systems (2.3 GB).
The new release features KDE Plasma 5.19.3, KDE Applications 20.04.3, Qt 5.15.0, Mesa 20.1.3, NetworkManager 1.26.0, Linux kernel 5.7.8, etc. The basic supply includes the image editor , a music player and the Kdiff3 utility. The theme has been modernized. Support for boot theme customization based on systemd-bootloader has been added. The Calamares installer utilizes QML-based modules wherever possible, including a new QML module for configuring keyboard settings and a module for localization settings is in development.
- — the first stable release of a distribution based on Arch Linux. The distribution is developed by a developer from Pakistan (with a second developer from Poland), comes with GNOME, and is focused on simplifying installation, configuration, and operation within the system. The size of the installation image is . The first release mainly focused on providing a stable foundation suitable for everyday use, upon which necessary functionality will be added in the future, such as a quick layout switching interface for desktop customization.
Source: opennet.ru
