Nitrux 3.4 Released, the systemd-Free Distro Now Uses KDE Software from Debian
The monthly Nitrux releases continue and Nitrux 3.4 is here as another release shipping with the KDE Plasma 5.27.10 LTS desktop environment series, which will continue to be Nitrux’s default graphical environment throughout 2024 until the devs switch it to Maui Shell.
This means that Nitrux won’t upgrade to the latest KDE Plasma 6 desktop environment. In addition, starting with this release, Nitrux is now using the KDE Plasma, KDE Gear, and KDE Frameworks packages from Debian rather than KDE neon, which has moved to KDE’s latest Plasma, Frameworks, and Qt releases.
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Nitrux Moves to Maui Shell, Bids Farewell to KDE Plasma
Three months after the previous 3.3 release, powered by Liquorix kernel 6.7.11, Nitrux 3.4, codenamed “pl,” is finally here. It brings many updates, bug fixes, performance enhancements, and comprehensive hardware support, promising an even more robust and user-friendly experience.
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Say goodbye to Microsoft Windows 11 and hello to Nitrux Linux 3.4.0 'pl'
Are you tired of the limitations and issues of Microsoft Windows 11? If yes, then it’s time to explore the exciting world of Linux with the latest release of Nitrux 3.4.0 “pl.” This new version promises a refreshing and powerful alternative to traditional operating systems.
Nitrux 3.4.0 “pl” is now available for download, bringing together the latest software updates, bug fixes, and performance improvements. It’s designed to offer users an immediate and ready-to-use experience with hardware support right out of the box.
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Nitrux Linux Distro To Drop KDE Plasma in Favor of Maui Shell
When I came across the latest Nitrux 3.4.0 release, I was left wondering why they included the older KDE Plasma 5.27 instead of the newer Plasma 6 desktop environment that many recent distro releases come equipped with.
That's when I noticed their announcement, which explained what they are doing, and how it affects the future of Nitrux. Let's get into it without any further ado.
What's Happening: In a surprising move, the developers of Nitrux have signalled a move away from Plasma, and committed to using Maui Shell by default from late 2024, as the only desktop environment option with Nitrux.