The GeckoLinux 999.210517 distribution is available, based on the openSUSE package base and paying great attention to desktop optimization and little things, such as high-quality font rendering. The distribution comes (1.6 GB) in the Rolling version, compiled from the Tumbleweed repository and Packman's own repository. The version number 999 denotes Rolling releases and is used so as not to interfere with Static releases compiled from openSUSE releases.
Of the features of the distribution, delivery is noted in the form of downloadable live assemblies that support both live mode and installation on stationary drives. Builds are built with Cinnamon, Mate, Xfce, LXQt, Pantheon, Budgie, GNOME and KDE Plasma desktops. Each environment features optimal default settings (such as optimized font settings) tailored to each desktop and a carefully curated set of application offerings.
The main composition includes proprietary multimedia codecs that are immediately ready for use, and additional proprietary applications are available through the repositories, including the connected Google and Skype repositories. The TLP package is used to optimize power consumption. Priority is given to installing packages from the Packman repositories, as some openSUSE packages have proprietary technology limitations. By default, packages from the "recommended" category are not installed after installation. The ability to remove packages with the entire dependency chain is provided (so that the package is not automatically reinstalled as a dependency after an upgrade).
The new version is notable for the transition to the default use of the Btrfs file system with the inclusion of Zstd compression, as well as the activation of the zRAM mechanism for storing the swap partition in a compressed form and the activation of the EarlyOOM handler to respond to a lack of RAM in the system. For users of AMD Ryzen chips, the xf86-video-amdgpu driver is included. Improved language kit installation script. Updated package versions including Linux kernel 5.12.3, Firefox 88, GNOME 40, Cinnamon 4.8.6, Plasma 5.21.5 / KF5 5.82 / KDE apps 21.04, Budgie Desktop 10.5.3, LXQt 0.17, Xfce 4.16 and Mate 1.24.
Source: opennet.ru