Garuda Linux is a Arch Linux-based, Linux distribution targeted towards gaming.[2][3] It offers multiple desktop environments, but the KDE Plasma version is the default.[4] The term Garuda, originating from Hinduism and Buddhism, is defined as a divine eagle-like sun bird and the king of birds.[5]

Garuda Linux, being based on Arch Linux, features a rolling release update model using Pacman as its package manager.[2]

History

Garuda Linux was released on 26 March 2020 by Shrinivas Vishnu Kumbhar, a university student from India and SGS from Germany.[6]

Features

Garuda Linux Welcome Page

The operating system provides GUIs for all operations, instead of focusing on the command line like Arch Linux.[7] 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.[3] The snapshots can be accessed from the bootloader and support compression.[3] Garuda includes Manjaro's pamac GUI frontend for Pacman that allows for the installation of packages from pacman and Snap and Flatpak packages.[8] 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.[5] The main theme of Garuda Linux is a custom KDE Plasma theme known as Dra460nized (dragonized) which resembles macOS.[7]

Garuda Linux includes Garuda Gamer, a GUI offering easy installation of gaming related packages.[5][2]

The rolling release model means system software components are updated during normal software updates, instead of a special software update having to be used.[4]

See also

References and notes

  1. ^ Rudra, Sourav (2023-11-02). "Garuda Linux "Spizaetus" Release Lets You Try KDE Plasma 6 Now!". It's FOSS News. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b c Proven, Liam (2022-07-28). "Garuda Linux 'Talon': Arch, but different, and better". www.theregister.com. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "About". Garuda Linux. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  7. ^ a b Wallen, Jack (2023-11-07). "Garuda KDE Dr460nized might be the coolest-looking Linux distro available". ZDNET. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
  8. ^ Nestor, Marius (2020-09-01). "Arch Linux-Based Garuda Linux Gaming Distro Now Supports Snap and Flatpak Apps". 9to5Linux. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
  1. ^ Garuda Linux also offers, Cinnamon, GNOME, Deepin, XFCE, i3, and Hyprland.[2]
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