Distributions with Plasma and KDE Applications
+ +This page lists some of the most popular Linux distributions with pre-installed KDE software. + We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the descriptions on the project + sites in order to get a more complete picture.
+Kubuntu
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+ Kubuntu is the Ubuntu version with KDE software by default. Developers strive to provide usability for
+ beginners. The default installation includes many popular programs and a utility for managing drivers.
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+ Canonical, the developer of Ubuntu and Kubuntu, is a KDE Patron.
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openSUSE
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+ openSUSE comes in two versions:
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- Leap - stable distribution with regular releases, comes with LTS versions of Linux, Qt and Plasma +
- Tumbleweed - rolling distribution with the latest versions of all packages +
+ openSUSE is a KDE Patron.
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KDE neon
+ + Made by KDE + + + ++ KDE neon takes the latest Plasma desktop and KDE apps and builds them fresh each day for your + pleasure, using the stable Ubuntu LTS base. +
+ ++ Most people will want our User edition built from released software, but we also have Testing + and Unstable editions built directly from unreleased Git for helping develop our software. + It is installable as your Linux distro or from Docker images. +
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+ KDE neon provides the latest versions of the KDE desktop environment and
+ applications with standard settings on top of the stable Ubuntu framework
+ with long support (LTS).
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+ Available in several editions: for users (User Edition), for testers (Testing Edition), + and for developers (Unstable Edition and Developer Edition). +
+ + + Learn more+ +
Fedora KDE
+ ++ Fedora is a stable distribution sponsored by Red Hat. A new version of Fedora is released every 6 months. +
+ + Learn more+ +
Manjaro KDE
+ ++ Manjaro is a distribution based on Arch Linux, aimed at simplifying its installation and configuration. + The Manjaro KDE version, in particular, is configured to use KDE Plasma and KDE core applications. +
+ + Learn more+ +
Install using ROSA Image Writer for:
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- Windows +
- Linux 32-bit +
- Linux 64-bit +
- Mac OS X +
The distribution should also contain installation instructions and a quick-start guide.
+ +You can also install KDE applications and Plasma in other Linux distributions and other operating systems. A list of those is available on the + KDE Community wiki.
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