SolydXK

SolydXK
Developer Arjen Balfoort
OS family Unix-like
Working state Active
Source model Open source and closed source
Initial release 28 February 2013 (2013-02-28)
Latest release 201601 / Dec 24, 2015[1]
Available in Multilingual
Update method APT
Package manager dpkg (custom UpdateManager, Synaptic)
Platforms i386, AMD64
Kernel type Monolithic (Linux)
Default user interface KDE Plasma 4 (default in SolydK), Xfce (default in SolydX)
Official website solydxk.com

SolydXK is a Dutch Linux distribution based on Debian.[2] 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.[3]

SolydXK includes proprietary software such as Adobe Flash, Steam and optional closed-source drivers to provide initial multimedia usage and gaming on Linux.[4]

History

SolydXK originated in 2012 as an unofficial version of "Linux Mint Debian edition" (LMDE) using the KDE Plasma 4 workspaces.[5]

In November 2012, Linux Mint ceased maintaining both the KDE and Xfce versions of LMDE.[6] 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, are officially available in 64-bit Live CDs with installers.

The distribution installs with common software such as Firefox, Abiword/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, and the 32-bit community editions.

References

  1. ↑ "A Christmas present from SolydXK". Retrieved 24 Dec 2015.
  2. ↑ http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=solydxk
  3. ↑ http://solydxk.com/about/solydxk/
  4. ↑ SolydXK hands on: Two good Linux distributions with a solid base, By J.A. Watson for Jamie's Mostly Linux Stuff, December 9, 2013, zdnet.com
  5. ↑ http://www.kde.org/download/distributions.php
  6. ↑ "Monthly Stats – November 2012". Retrieved 16 Aug 2013.

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