Jul 20, 2017 mageia 6 comes with grub2 as the default bootloader and kde plasma 5 is replacing the kde sc4 from the previous release. Appimages allows you as user to get the latest version or any version of the software you need directly from its author and run it on your gnu linux distribution almost any distribution. Kde software includes plasma, kde applications, kde frameworks and much more it is available with almost every linux distro and increasingly in crossdistro packages install kde software page lists tools to use to install the software on many distros. Mageia is both a community and a linux distribution, with mageia 3 being our third release. The team has just announced mageia 7, the latest stable release of the distribution. Mageia linux is a linux variant first released in 2010 as a fork of mandriva linux. Jul 01, 2019 mageia 7 is powered by one of the most recent kernels from the linux 5. Version 1 was released in june 2011 and reached endoflife in december 2012. Kde plasma 5 desktop, updates to other desktop environments, many new games, and a fresh coat of paint with a new visual style. It was developed by a team of former employees of the francebased commercial. As kde produces free software, you can download and install kde programs in most cases free of charge. Mageia linux is a fork of the nowdefunct mandriva linux. Information about mageia 3 mageia is a fork of mandriva linux formed in september 2010 by former employees and contributors to the popular french linux distribution. Default user interface kde plasma desktop live usbdvd, gnome 3 desktop live usbdvd, xfce live usbdvd.
Mageia 5 might be the first distro to integrate the new kde. The first beta release of what would become mageia 3 was made available for download a couple of days ago. Mageia is a fork of mandriva linux formed in september 2010 by former employees and contributors to. It allows for the use of any desktop environment, although it is most commonly used with kde.
Mageia 7 redefines the concept of traditional linux. If you know what a package is called, you can use e. I am trying to install an epson xp810 allinone printer. I cant give you a list of reasons why i use it other than that its stable and it works and i like its feel, and it. Mageia 6 is the latest version of mageia linux distribution. Mageia is a direct descendant of the defunct mandriva linux distribution which was previously known as mandrake linux. Mageia is a fork of mandriva linux formed in september 2010 by former employees and contributors to the popular french linux distribution. If you would like to take it for a spin, there is a 3. This is a dual boot with another instance of mageia on different partition. Mageia 6 comes with grub2 as the default bootloader and kde plasma 5 is replacing the kde sc4 from the previous release. Endusers can choose from kde and gnome 64 bit live dvd editions, 32 bit and 64 bit xfce live dvd editions, and any environment in the full dvd installation edition. Mageia 6 linux distribution now available for download.
Easy to use for everyone, distribution is committed to improving the integration of. Mageia 4 is the new, solid, stable linux distribution from the mageia project. Under similar conditions, mageia performed better than almost all the kde distros i have used. The classical iso is the more traditional way to install mageia directly. Mageia 6 powered by a kernel from the longterm supported linux 4. On this page can read below about various ways to get kde software. A beautiful shining gem to switch from windows to linux. It is the community driven, nonprofit project developed by a group of former mandriva developers. Mageia 5 is the new, solid, stable linux distribution from the mageia project. The distribution can be obtained from the mageia download web page. The mageia distro is a powerhouse linux os filled with features and options unmatched in other linux versions. Jun 23, 20 unlike mandriva, which is a commercial entity, the mageia project is a community project and a nonprofit organisation whose goal is to develop a free linux based operating system. Mageia, sabayon, ubuntu, kubuntu, linux mint, opensuse, chakra, debian and fedora conkylua is a great and stylish conky that i got from deviantart. This is the simplest available method for writing disc images under windows, but it is only available for windows xp.
It retains and continues development of the system tools created by its predecessor, such as the urpmi cli package manager, and the mageia control center, an integrated set of modular system configuration gui tools similar to but not nearly as. Kde plasma 5 replaces the previous kde sc 4 desktop environment. Take a look at the complete documentation for this installer. The communitydriven project mageia 6 is finally here, available to download after a long wait of over 2 years, but the wait is worth. Mageia 3 beta 4 also comes with multiple desktop environments, including kde 4. For those who do not know, mageia is a fork of the popular linux distribution mandriva. If you dont know the package name, you can use dnf refresh search kde to. Mageia 7 is powered by one of the most recent kernels from the linux 5. Chakra linux was a communitydeveloped gnulinux distribution with an emphasis on kde and qt technologies, utilizing a unique semirolling repository model. This release features the current lts long term support version of the kde communitys desktop environment, plasma 5. Novice user livecd, kde, 32 bit or 64 bits novice user livecd, gnome. Get kde software on your linux distro kde community wiki.
Installation of mageia linux is explained in this manual. As was the case with mandrake and mandriva linux, kde is the main and the most used environment. Development, qatesting, artwork, documenting, forums. Therefore, to use mageia just download the software, verify the download and run or install it. May 06, 2020 mageia linux is a fork of the nowdefunct mandriva linux. Mageia linux 3 brings a raft of key updates pcworld. May 21, 20 among numerous new updates in mageia 3 are version 3.
May 03, 20 version 1 was released in june 2011 and reached endoflife in december 2012. Mageia 7 pushes linux desktop boundaries linuxinsider. Below youll find links that lead directly to the download page of 25 popular linux distributions. I want to know the reason too why you choose that distribution over distributions like arch or ubuntu or mint or debian, etc. There are lots of new features, exciting updates, and new versions of your favorite programs, as well as support for very recent hardware. It is available as a live cd image, 32bit only, in either kde or gnome desktops, or a. Mageia is a linuxbased operating system, distributed as free and open source software. Jul 03, 2019 mageia linux started in september 2010 as a fork of mandriva linux. Mageia 2 was released in may 2012, and mageia 3 is scheduled for release on may 18, 20. The release of mageia 3 banged with a brief notice at linux magazine when it came out. The project makes separate installation iso images for the gnome 3 and kde desktop environments available for download. Among numerous new updates in mageia 3 are version 3. To be honest, i have used quite a few kde distros in last couple of years but never saw a resource efficient distro like mageia 2.
Mandriva fork mageia has a new release after more than 2 years. The only function i require under linux is printing. Beware, in contrast with other distribution it offers two. The install seems to have went good without any issues.
Mageia integrates the office libreoffice suite, kde and gnome office managers. Unlike mandriva, which is a commercial entity, the mageia project is a community project and a nonprofit organisation whose goal is to develop a free linux based operating system. It is a solid operating system well suited to both newcomers and seasoned linux users alike. The operating system is free, secure, stable and longlasting. The first mageia version was released in september 2010. On those activities rely the making of mageia linux distribution. Free software is one collaborating with a linux distribution of your choice, you collaborate with all indirectly. The distribution supports more than 25 desktop environments with new icon theme for control center and a new gui tool for package management. Download and install iso recorder according to the instructions on this page, and you can write images in much the same way as under gnome in linux. Kde software consists of a large number of individual applications, plasma, a desktop workspace to run these applications, and kde frameworks, a set of. Mageia 5 might be the first distro to integrate the new. Mageia offers linux users a new distribution based on mandriva, produced by an association made up of recognized and former employees of mandriva. One thing ive noticed is i have an ethernet gadget instead of wired ethernet connection and mageia always use the wired ethernet by default.
Mageia 5 includes several desktop managers including kde, gnome, xfce, mate, and. Does anybody use mandrivabased distribution mageia, pclinuxos, rosa, etc. Most kde software is installed already you can use dnf to install additional packages. Unlike other linux variants, it uses mariadb for its default database rather than oracle mysql. Linux app stores and cross distro packages appimage packages. Jul 08, 2019 mageia 7 redefines the concept of traditional linux. Mageia 7 also features a wide range of desktop environments and window managers, but its shipped in three main editions with the kde plasma 5. Mageia 3, a new flavour of linux to try pc perspective. Mxlinux mx linux is a cooperative venture between the antix and former mepis communities, using the best too. So go on mageia site, download an image and burn it on a support.
Packaging and translating for mageia this forum is dedicated to packaging and translating. Mageia is an open source gnulinux operating system based on the deprecated mandriva linux distribution and built around the kde and. License free software licenses mainly gpl and other licenses. Apr 01, 20 mageia 3 beta 4 also comes with multiple desktop environments, including kde 4. If you want to try mageia 6 for yourself, you can download the. Does anybody use mandrivabased distribution mageia. I was needed to install skype on that pc, so i installed same version as i use on my other pc. Oct 09, 2018 unlike mandriva, which is a commercial entity, the mageia project is a community project and a nonprofit organisation whose goal is to develop a free linuxbased operating system. I first used it dualboot with win7 on my lenovo graphics tablet and now am using it on my zareason laptop. Spreading mageia, and many others options you have to help. Mageia linux started in september 2010 as a fork of mandriva linux.
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