Garuda Linux Explained

Garuda Linux
Logo Size:65px
Logo Alt:Garuda Linux Logo
Screenshot Size:300px
Screenshot Alt:Desktop of main version
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
Family:Arch Linux (Unix-like)
Working State:Current
Source Model:Open-source
Latest Release Version:Rolling release
Latest Release Date:29 October 2023
Language:Over 50 languages
Package Manager:Pacman
Kernel Type:Linux Zen, based on the Linux Kernel
Ui:KDE (Dr460nized Theme)
License:GPLv3

Garuda Linux is a Linux distribution targeted towards gaming[1] [2] based on Arch Linux. It is available in multiple desktop environments, but the KDE Plasma version is the main one.[3] The term Garuda, originating from Hinduism and Buddhism, is defined as a divine eagle-like sun bird and the king of birds.[4]

Garuda Linux, being based on Arch, 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.[5]

Features

The operating system provides GUIs for all operations, instead of focusing on the command line like Arch Linux.[6] 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.[7] 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 Dra460nized (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.

Desktop environments

Garuda Linux's flagship desktop environment is KDE Plasma, but it offers other desktop environments such as Cinnamon, GNOME, Deepin, XFCE, i3, and Hyprland. Support for the newest version of KDE Plasma, Plasma 6, is available.[8]

System requirements

Garuda Linux's hardware requirements vary depending on the desktop environment used. The system requirements are listed below:[9]

Garuda Linux also requires a storage device for the ISO file that contains 4 GB of space for their standard versions. Larger desktop environments such as KDE require a storage device with 8 GB storage space available.

See also

References

  1. Web site: Bauduin . Sven . 2020-12-07 . Garuda Linux: Distribution macht das Spielen unter Linux leichter . 2024-03-26 . ComputerBase . de.
  2. Web site: Proven . Liam . 2022-07-28 . Garuda Linux 'Talon': Arch, but different, and better . 2024-03-26 . www.theregister.com . en.
  3. Web site: McGinty . J. T. . 2022-01-22 . Garuda Linux: An Arch-Based Linux Distro Built for Speed and Beauty . 2024-03-26 . MUO . en.
  4. Web site: 2020-12-12 . Garuda Linux Provides a Hassle-free Arch Experience With a Beautiful Neon Look [Review with Video] ]. 2024-03-26 . It's FOSS . en.
  5. Web site: About . 17 May 2022 . Garuda Linux.
  6. Web site: Wallen . Jack . 2023-11-07 . Garuda KDE Dr460nized might be the coolest-looking Linux distro available . 2024-03-26 . ZDNET . en.
  7. Web site: Nestor . Marius . 2020-09-01 . Arch Linux-Based Garuda Linux Gaming Distro Now Supports Snap and Flatpak Apps . 2024-03-26 . 9to5Linux . en-US.
  8. Web site: Rudra . Sourav . 2023-11-02 . Garuda Linux “Spizaetus” Release Lets You Try KDE Plasma 6 Now! . 2024-03-26 . It's FOSS News . en.
  9. Web site: Gehlaut . Rahul . 2020-09-23 . Garuda Linux Installation . 2024-03-26 . HackNos . en-US.