The GeckoLinux project is pleased to release updated spins of both Rolling and Static editions. GeckoLinux spins are based on the openSUSE distribution, with a focus on polish and out-of-the-box usability on the desktop. A large variety of customized desktop options are available in Static (based on openSUSE Leap) and Rolling (based on openSUSE Tumbleweed) editions. After installation to the hard disk, a GeckoLinux system will continue to receive updates from the openSUSE and Packman infrastructures. An installed system can even be upgraded smoothly to future openSUSE releases while at the same time retaining its unique GeckoLinux configuration.

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Distribution Release: GeckoLinux 999.200729.0 The GeckoLinux "Rolling" edition, which is a desktop-oriented distribution based on openSUSE's "Tumbleweed" branch, has been updated to version 999.200729.0. It brings a new set of installable live images with a choice of Cinnamon, Xfce, GNOME, KDE Plasma, MATE, LXQt and IceWM desktop environments. From the release announcement: " GeckoLinux is pleased to announce the 999.200729 update to its 'Rolling' editions, thus completing the current refresh cycle of the entire GeckoLinux line-up. GeckoLinux 'Rolling' spins are generated directly from unmodified openSUSE Tumbleweed and Packman repositories, and the installed system can be updated directly from those official sources. This design decision has allowed GeckoLinux 'Rolling' users to install and update their systems in a constant rolling fashion over the past two years from the cutting-edge and highly-stable openSUSE Tumbleweed distribution. " Download links (MD5, pkglist): GeckoLinux_ROLLING_Cinnamon.x86_64-999.200729.0.iso (1,392MB), GeckoLinux_ROLLING_XFCE.x86_64-999.200729.0.iso (1,381MB), GeckoLinux_ROLLING_Gnome.x86_64-999.200729.0.iso (1,384MB), GeckoLinux_ROLLING_Plasma.x86_64-999.200729.0.iso (1,409MB), GeckoLinux_ROLLING_Mate.x86_64-999.200729.0.iso (1,437MB), GeckoLinux_ROLLING_LXQt.x86_64-999.200729.0.iso (1,373MB), GeckoLinux_ROLLING_BareBones.x86_64-999.200729.0.iso (1,029MB).

Distribution Release: GeckoLinux 152 GeckoLinux is a desktop-oriented distribution based on openSUSE. The project's latest version includes updated desktop environments and enables several third-party software repositories. " GeckoLinux continues to be focused on eliminating pain points and polishing its unique out-of-the-box configuration on top of the stable and flexible openSUSE base. Proprietary media formats play out of the box, and additional user-installed multimedia applications work automatically with restricted media codecs thanks to the prioritized inclusion of the Packman repository. Google and Skype repositories are also configured out-of-the-box for optional installation by the user of proprietary applications from those vendors. Third-party RPM packages can be easily installed using the graphical YaST package manager. GeckoLinux uses the Calamares system installer at version 3.2.15, providing easy but powerful options for reliable installation of the live system. A variety of GeckoLinux ISO spins are available with polished desktop environments to suit every need and preference. Each spin contains a well curated selection of preinstalled applications appropriate for the particular desktop environment. Current highlights include: Cinnamon 4.4.8; MATE 1.24.0; Plasma 5.18.5 / KDE applications 20.04; Xfce 4.14; GNOME 3.34.4; LXQt 0.14.1. " Further information can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (MD5, pkglist): GeckoLinux_STATIC_Plasma.x86_64-152.200719.0.iso (1,316MB), GeckoLinux_STATIC_Cinnamon.x86_64-152.200719.0.iso (1,277MB), GeckoLinux_STATIC_Gnome.x86_64-152.200719.0.iso (1,270MB).

Distribution Release: GeckoLinux 423 GeckoLinux is an openSUSE-based spin which features non-free packages not found in openSUSE's default repositories. The distribution's latest release, GeckoLinux 423, uses a new build system, called Kiwi: " Thanks to Kiwi, GeckoLinux now boasts the following improvements: Much smoother and more reliable startup. Splash screen during live system startup. Better hardware detection, especially X.Org startup with certain troublesome graphics cards. No more entering passwords for the live session user account. Live USB persistence - GeckoLinux can now be used as an excellent portable OS, not just as an installation medium. Cleaner ISO image build process and structure that is more in line with openSUSE. " The new version also includes a repository containing NVIDIA drivers, enabled by default. Further information can be found in the project's release notes. Download (MD5, pkglist): GeckoLinux_STATIC_Cinnamon.x86_64-423.180107.0.iso (958MB), GeckoLinux_STATIC_Gnome.x86_64-423.180107.0.iso (951MB), GeckoLinux_STATIC_LXQt.x86_64-423.180107.0.iso (946MB), GeckoLinux_STATIC_Mate.x86_64-423.180107.0.iso (1,000MB), GeckoLinux_STATIC_Plasma.x86_64-423.180107.0.iso (1,001MB), GeckoLinux_STATIC_XFCE.x86_64-423.180107.0.iso (942MB).

Development Release: GeckoLinux 423 Beta GeckoLinux is an openSUSE-based distribution designed to be easy to set up and use on desktop systems. The project has released a new development snapshot, GeckoLinux 423.171028.16 Beta, which introduces several new improvements and features the Cinnamon desktop environment. " Thanks to Kiwi, GeckoLinux will now boast the following improvements: Much smoother and more reliable startup. Splash screen during live system startup. Better hardware detection, especially X.Org startup with certain troublesome graphics cards. No more entering passwords for the live session user account. Live USB persistence - GeckoLinux can now be used as an excellent portable OS, not just as an installation medium. Cleaner ISO generation process that is more in line with openSUSE. GeckoLinux is a live installable system, with two installer options: The default recommended installer is Calamares, now at the latest version 3.1.7. This version in conjunction with an updated set of underlying tools offers a huge number of improvements and bug fixes that should lead to smooth and successful installations for almost everyone. " More information can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (MD5): GeckoLinux_Static_beta.x86_64-423.171028.16.iso (957MB, pkglist).

Distribution Release: GeckoLinux 422 The GeckoLinux project is an openSUSE-based, desktop oriented distribution. The project provides eight different editions with live discs for testing purposes. The latest version of the distribution, GeckoLinux 422.161213.0, is based on openSUSE 42.2 Leap and includes many package updates. " Changes to all GeckoLinux Static editions: The base system has been updated to openSUSE Leap 42.2, with updated versions of the Linux kernel (4.4.36), systemd (228), GTK+ (3.20), Qt (5.6.1) and glibc (2.22). Also the GeckoLinux language-installer.sh script for non-English language packs has been updated to be more reliable and easy to use. Also the script created by Mindaugas Baranauskas to ensure that X.Org correctly starts has been significantly improved, and SiS graphics support has also been included. Perhaps the most important change is that the old yast2-live-installer that served us well for past releases is no longer supported by openSUSE and no longer works. Therefore, it has been replaced by the Calamares universal installer framework. " Further information can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (MD5, pkglist): GeckoLinux_Cinnamon.x86_64-422.161213.0.iso (970MB), GeckoLinux_Mate.x86_64-422.161213.0.iso (1,013MB), GeckoLinux_Gnome.x86_64-422.161213.0.iso (981MB), GeckoLinux_Plasma_Stable.x86_64-422.161213.0.iso (1,042MB).