SolydXK
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Developer | Arjen Balfoort and community members |
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OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
Working state | Active |
Source model | Open source and closed source |
Initial release | 28 February 2013[1] |
Latest release | 10 / 27 September 2019[2] |
Marketing target | home users, small businesses and non-profit organizations |
Available in | Multilingual |
Update method | APT, custom UpdateManager, Synaptic |
Package manager | dpkg |
Platforms | i386, AMD64, ARM architecture (Raspberry PI2 and PI3) |
Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux) |
Userland | GNU |
Influenced by | Debian Stable and testing |
Default user interface | KDE Plasma 5 (default in SolydK), Xfce (default in SolydX) |
License | Free software, mainly the GNU GPL, and other licenses |
Official website | solydxk |
SolydXK is a Dutch Linux distribution based on Debian.[3] It aims to be simple to use, providing an environment that is stable, secure, and ideal for small businesses, non-profit organizations and home users.[4]
SolydXK includes proprietary software such as Adobe Flash, Steam and optional closed-source drivers to provide initial multimedia usage and gaming on Linux.[5]
History[]
SolydXK originated in 2012 as an unofficial version of "Linux Mint Debian edition" (LMDE) using the KDE Plasma 4 workspaces.[6]
In November 2012, Linux Mint ceased maintaining both the KDE and Xfce versions of LMDE.[7] SolydXK was started to support these two desktop environments. "SolydX" refers to the Xfce version, while "SolydK" refers to the KDE version. The project name is an amalgam of the two names.
Features[]
The two core editions for SolydXK, SolydX and SolydK,[8] are officially available in 64-bit Live CDs with installers.
The distribution installs with common software such as Firefox, LibreOffice, XChat/Quassel, Pidgin/Kopete, and GIMP for a variety of common tasks. Both editions also provide Steam and PlayOnLinux installed for gaming, and a driver manager to easily enable the best gaming performance.
SolydXK, originally based on Debian testing, since January 2015 is built on Debian Stable.
There are also Community Editions, not officially tested nor supported by the SolydXK team. Examples are the SolydXK Enthusiast's Edition - versions of SolydX and SolydK that follow Debian testing, the 32-bit community editions and the version for Raspberry Pi 3.
Version history[]
Version[9] | Date | Kernel version |
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201302[10][11] | 28.02.2013[1] | N/A |
201306[12][13] | 18.06.2013 | N/A |
201308[14] | 23.08.2013 | N/A |
201309[15][16] | 09.2013 | N/A |
201311[17][18][19] | 26.11.2013 | 3.10.11 |
201401[20][21] | 25.01.2014 | N/A |
201405[22] | 03.05.2014 | N/A |
201407[23][24] | 31.07.2014 | N/A |
201411[25] | 11.2014 | 3.16.7 |
201501[26] | 31.01.2015 | N/A |
201506[27][28][29] | 09.06.2015 | N/A |
201512[30] | 25.12.2015 | N/A |
201606[31] | 27.06.2016 | 3.16.7 |
201701[32] | 01.2017 | 3.16.39 |
9[33] | 16.07.2017 | 4.9.30 |
201709[34] | 30.09.2017 | N/A |
201801[35][36][37] | 16.01.2018 | 4.9.65 |
201807[2][38] | 02.07.2018 | 4.9.88 |
201902[2] | 03.03.2019 | N/A |
References[]
- ^ a b "About us — English". solydxk.com.
- ^ a b c "SolydXK 10 Buster released — English". solydxk.com.
- ^ "DistroWatch.com: SolydXK". distrowatch.com.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-10-16. Retrieved 2014-01-23.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Watson, J.A. (9 December 2013). "SolydXK hands on: Two good Linux distributions with a solid base". ZDNet.
- ^ "Distributions - KDE Community Wiki". community.kde.org.
- ^ "Monthly Stats – November 2012". Retrieved 16 August 2013.
- ^ Download SolydK 9 201801, Softpedia Linux
- ^ "DistroWatch.com: Put the fun back into computing. Use Linux, BSD". distrowatch.com.
- ^ "Test of SolydX32 201302.iso (Feb 14, 2013) - SolydXK Community Forums". forums.solydxk.com.
- ^ SolydK Linux review - Very solid, June 1, 2013, Dedoimedo.com
- ^ "Distribution Release: SolydXK 201306 (DistroWatch.com News)". distrowatch.com.
- ^ SolydXK: New Kid on the Linux Block Delivers Rock-Solid Performance, by Jack M. Germain, 26 June 2013, LinuxInsider.com
- ^ "Distribution Release: SolydXK 201308 (DistroWatch.com News)". distrowatch.com.
- ^ SolydX 201309 Review: Simple, effective and efficient, as good as Linux Mint!, September 29, 2013, mylinuxexplore.blogspot.com
- ^ SolydK 201309 Review: Rock-solid Debian spin offering KDE 4.11.1, September 30, 2013, mylinuxexplore.blogspot.com
- ^ "Distribution Release: SolydXK 201311 (DistroWatch.com News)". distrowatch.com.
- ^ SolydXK hands on: Two good Linux distributions with a solid base, December 9, 2013, ZDNet
- ^ SolydXK SolydK 2013.11 review, November 28, 2013, LinuxBSDOS.com
- ^ "Distribution Release: SolydXK 201401 (DistroWatch.com News)". distrowatch.com.
- ^ Upstart SolydXK Distro Seeks First Business Customers, January 28, 2014, by Libby Clark, Linux.com
- ^ "Distribution Release: SolydXK 201405 (DistroWatch.com News)". distrowatch.com.
- ^ "Distribution Release: SolydXK 201407 (DistroWatch.com News)". distrowatch.com.
- ^ First Impressions of SolydXK 201407, August 25, 2014, distrowatch.com
- ^ "Download SolydX Business Edition 201411". softpedia. 25 January 2014.
- ^ "Distribution Release: SolydXK 201501 (DistroWatch.com News)". distrowatch.com.
- ^ "Distribution Release: SolydXK 201506 (DistroWatch.com News)". distrowatch.com.
- ^ Review: SolydK 201506, July 13, 2015, by Das U-Blog by Prashanth, dasublogbyprashanth.blogspot.ie
- ^ A solid experience with SolydXK 201506, July 20, 2015, by Jesse Smith, distrowatch.com
- ^ "Distribution Release: SolydXK 201512 (DistroWatch.com News)". distrowatch.com.
- ^ "Distribution Release: SolydXK 201606 (DistroWatch.com News)". distrowatch.com.
- ^ "DistroWatch.com: Put the fun back into computing. Use Linux, BSD". distrowatch.com.
- ^ "Distribution Release: SolydXK 9 (DistroWatch.com News)". distrowatch.com.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ "Distribution Release: SolydXK 201801 (DistroWatch.com News)". distrowatch.com.
- ^ Debian-Based SolydXK Linux OS Receives Patch for Meltdown Security Vulnerability, Softpedia News
- ^ "SolydXK 201801 32-bit". Archived from the original on 2018-03-24. Retrieved 2018-03-23.
- ^ "DistroWatch.com: Put the fun back into computing. Use Linux, BSD". distrowatch.com.
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