SolydXK explained

SolydXK
Developer:Arjen Balfoort and community members
Family:Linux (Unix-like)
Released:[1]
Marketing Target:home users, small businesses and non-profit organizations
Language:Multilingual
Userland:GNU
Influenced By:Debian Stable and testing
Ui:KDE Plasma 5 (default in SolydK), Xfce (default in SolydX)
License:Free software, mainly the GNU GPL, and other licenses
Working State:Active
Source Model:Open source and closed source
Latest Release Version:[2]
Updatemodel:APT, custom UpdateManager, Synaptic
Package Manager:dpkg
Supported Platforms:i386, AMD64, ARM architecture (Raspberry PI2 and PI3)
Kernel Type:Monolithic (Linux)

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
201302[10] [11] 28.02.2013
201306[12] [13] 18.06.2013
201308[14] 23.08.2013
201309[15] [16] 09.2013
201311[17] [18] [19] 26.11.2013 3.10.11
201401[20] [21] 25.01.2014
201405[22] 03.05.2014
201407[23] [24] 31.07.2014
201411[25] 11.2014 3.16.7
201501[26] 31.01.2015
201506[27] [28] [29] 09.06.2015
201512[30] 25.12.2015
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
201801[35] [36] [37] 16.01.2018 4.9.65
201807[38] 02.07.2018 4.9.88
201902 03.03.2019

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About us — English. solydxk.com. 2018-05-24. 2018-07-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20180706021722/https://solydxk.com/about-us. dead.
  2. Web site: SolydXK 10 Buster released — English. solydxk.com. 2019-09-30. 2019-09-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20190928183721/https://solydxk.com/news/solydxk-10-released-based-on-debian-buster-1. dead.
  3. Web site: DistroWatch.com: SolydXK. distrowatch.com.
  4. Web site: About SolydXK | SolydXK . 2014-01-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131016162650/http://solydxk.com/about/solydxk/ . 2013-10-16 . dead.
  5. Web site: SolydXK hands on: Two good Linux distributions with a solid base. Watson. J.A.. 9 December 2013. ZDNet.
  6. Web site: Distributions - KDE Community Wiki. community.kde.org.
  7. Web site: Monthly Stats – November 2012 . 5 December 2012 . 16 August 2013.
  8. http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/SolydXK-100138.shtml Download SolydK 9 201801
  9. Web site: DistroWatch.com: Put the fun back into computing. Use Linux, BSD.. distrowatch.com.
  10. Web site: Test of SolydX32 201302.iso (Feb 14, 2013) - SolydXK Community Forums. forums.solydxk.com.
  11. http://dedoimedo.com/computers/solydk-review.html SolydK Linux review - Very solid
  12. Web site: Distribution Release: SolydXK 201306 (DistroWatch.com News). distrowatch.com.
  13. http://linuxinsider.com/story/78356.html/ SolydXK: New Kid on the Linux Block Delivers Rock-Solid Performance
  14. Web site: Distribution Release: SolydXK 201308 (DistroWatch.com News). distrowatch.com.
  15. http://mylinuxexplore.blogspot.com/2013/09/solydx-201309-review-simple-effective.html SolydX 201309 Review: Simple, effective and efficient, as good as Linux Mint!
  16. http://mylinuxexplore.blogspot.com/2013/09/solydk-201309-review-rock-solid-debian.html SolydK 201309 Review: Rock-solid Debian spin offering KDE 4.11.1
  17. Web site: Distribution Release: SolydXK 201311 (DistroWatch.com News). distrowatch.com.
  18. https://www.zdnet.com/article/solydxk-hands-on-two-good-linux-distributions-with-a-solid-base/ SolydXK hands on: Two good Linux distributions with a solid base
  19. http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2013/11/28/solydxk-solydk-2013-11-review/ SolydXK SolydK 2013.11 review
  20. Web site: Distribution Release: SolydXK 201401 (DistroWatch.com News). distrowatch.com.
  21. http://www.linux.com/news/featured-blogs/200-libby-clark/759061-upstart-solidxk-distro-seeks-first-business-customersz Upstart SolydXK Distro Seeks First Business Customers
  22. Web site: Distribution Release: SolydXK 201405 (DistroWatch.com News). distrowatch.com.
  23. Web site: Distribution Release: SolydXK 201407 (DistroWatch.com News). distrowatch.com.
  24. https://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20140825#feature First Impressions of SolydXK 201407
  25. Web site: Download SolydX Business Edition 201411. softpedia. 25 January 2014.
  26. Web site: Distribution Release: SolydXK 201501 (DistroWatch.com News). distrowatch.com.
  27. Web site: Distribution Release: SolydXK 201506 (DistroWatch.com News). distrowatch.com.
  28. https://dasublogbyprashanth.blogspot.ie/2015/07/review-solydk-201506.html Review: SolydK 201506
  29. https://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20150720#solydxk A solid experience with SolydXK 201506
  30. Web site: Distribution Release: SolydXK 201512 (DistroWatch.com News). distrowatch.com.
  31. Web site: Distribution Release: SolydXK 201606 (DistroWatch.com News). distrowatch.com.
  32. Web site: DistroWatch.com: Put the fun back into computing. Use Linux, BSD.. distrowatch.com.
  33. Web site: Distribution Release: SolydXK 9 (DistroWatch.com News). distrowatch.com.
  34. https://twitter.com/solydxk/status/914184676834672640
  35. Web site: Distribution Release: SolydXK 201801 (DistroWatch.com News). distrowatch.com.
  36. https://news.softpedia.com/news/debian-based-solydxk-linux-os-receives-patch-for-meltdown-security-vulnerability-519399.shtml Debian-Based SolydXK Linux OS Receives Patch for Meltdown Security Vulnerability
  37. Web site: SolydXK 201801 32-bit. 2018-03-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20180324041101/https://solydxk.com/solydxk-201801-32-bit/. 2018-03-24. dead.
  38. Web site: DistroWatch.com: Put the fun back into computing. Use Linux, BSD.. distrowatch.com.

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