:Garuda Linux
{{Short description|Arch-derived Linux distribution}}
{{Infobox OS
| name = Garuda Linux
| logo = Garuda-purple.svg
| logo size = 65px
| logo alt = Garuda Linux Hero, purple
| screenshot = File:Garuda Linux Dr460nized, Bird of Prey.png
| screenshot_size = 300px
| screenshot_alt = Desktop of main version
| caption = Garuda Linux Dr460nized, "Bird of Prey"
| developer = SGS, Shrinivas Vishnu Kumbhar (Librewish), tbg, dr460nf1r3 (Nico), Yorper, Naman Garg, Filo, TNE, Πέτρος (Petsam), Dalto, Zoeruda, Eduard Tolosa, Ankur Kumar
| programmed in = C, C++, Python, D, Java
| working state = Current
| source model = Open-source
| released = {{Start date and age|2020|03|26|df=yes}}
| latest release version = Rolling release
| latest release date = 8 March 2025
| repo = {{URL|https://gitlab.com/garuda-linux}}
| language = Over 50 languages
| package manager = Pacman
| kernel type = Monolithic (Linux Kernel)
| ui = KDE Plasma{{Cite web |last=Rudra |first=Sourav |date=2023-11-02 |title=Garuda Linux “Spizaetus” Release Lets You Try KDE Plasma 6 Now! |url=https://news.itsfoss.com/garuda-linux-spizaetus-release/ |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=It's FOSS News |language=en}}{{Efn|Garuda Linux also offers, Cinnamon, GNOME, Deepin, XFCE, i3, and Hyprland.}}
| license = Various
| website = {{URL|https://garudalinux.org/}}
}}
Garuda Linux is an Arch Linux-based, Linux distribution targeted towards gaming.{{Cite web |last=Bauduin |first=Sven |date=2020-12-07 |title=Garuda Linux: Distribution macht das Spielen unter Linux leichter |url=https://www.computerbase.de/2020-12/garuda-linux-201205-gaming-distribution/ |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=ComputerBase |language=de}}{{Cite web |last=Proven |first=Liam |date=2022-07-28 |title=Garuda Linux 'Talon': Arch, but different, and better |url=https://www.theregister.com/2022/07/28/garuda_linux_arch_better/ |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=www.theregister.com |language=en}} It offers multiple desktop environments, but the KDE Plasma version is the default.{{Cite web |last=McGinty |first=J. T. |date=2022-01-22 |title=Garuda Linux: An Arch-Based Linux Distro Built for Speed and Beauty |url=https://www.makeuseof.com/what-is-garuda-linux/ |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=MUO |language=en}} The distribution is named after Garuda, the divine eagle mount of the god Vishnu in Hinduism.{{Cite web |date=2020-12-12 |title=Garuda Linux Provides a Hassle-free Arch Experience With a Beautiful Neon Look [Review with Video] |url=https://itsfoss.com/garuda-linux-review/ |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=It's FOSS |language=en}}
Garuda Linux, being based on the Arch derivative Manjaro, features a rolling release update model using Pacman as its package manager.
History
Garuda Linux was released on 26 March 2020 by Shrinivas Vishnu Kumbhar, a university student from India, and SGS from Germany.{{cite web |title=About |url=https://garudalinux.org/about.html |access-date=17 May 2022 |website=Garuda Linux}}
Features
File:Sample of the welcome application. From 14. August 2021.png
The operating system provides GUIs for all operations, instead of focusing on the command line like Arch Linux.{{Cite web |last=Wallen |first=Jack |date=2023-11-07 |title=Garuda KDE Dr460nized might be the coolest-looking Linux distro available |url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/garuda-kde-dr460nized-might-be-the-coolest-looking-linux-distro-available/ |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=ZDNET |language=en}} 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. The snapshots can be accessed from the bootloader and support compression. Garuda includes Manjaro's pamac GUI frontend for Pacman that allows for the installation of packages from pacman and Snap and Flatpak packages.{{Cite web |last=Nestor |first=Marius |date=2020-09-01 |title=Arch Linux-Based Garuda Linux Gaming Distro Now Supports Snap and Flatpak Apps |url=https://9to5linux.com/arch-linux-based-garuda-linux-gaming-distro-now-supports-snap-and-flatpak-apps |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=9to5Linux |language=en-US}} 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. The main theme of Garuda Linux is a custom KDE Plasma theme known as Dr460nized (dragonized) which resembles macOS.
Garuda Linux includes Garuda Gamer, a GUI offering easy installation of gaming related packages.
The rolling release model means system software components are updated during normal software updates, instead of a special software update having to be used.
See also
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References and notes
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External links
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- {{Official website|https://garudalinux.org/}}
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