Nitrux is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu suitable for laptops and desktops, which allows Nitrux to offers all the benefits of the Ubuntu operating system combined with a focus on distributable application formats and laptops like AppImages.
This Linux distribution use Ubuntu development branch as a base using only the core system and then building slowly to ensure a clean user experience.
So it is suitable for Linux newcomers and experienced * nix users. Nitrux uUse KDE Plasma 5 and KDE applications, along with the package of programs created by the application developer, among which the internal Nomad Desktop software stands out, which adds to the user experience.
Nitrux's featured software includes Babe Music Player and Nomad Firewall Utility. The heart of Nitrux consists of a standard application format for portability and it comes with custom software that uses mobile publishing mode only for 64-bit systems.
Nitrux Features
- KDE Plasma 5: The latest version of KDE Plasma brings many improvements and good results.
- Nomad Desktop - A custom set of plasmoids built on top of KDE Plasma 5.
- Nomad Software Center - A software store for managing AppImages applications.
- AppImages - truly portable application format.
About the new version of Nitrux 1.0.15
Some days ago Nitrux developer announced new version 1.0.15 of the distribution in which, this new version brings together the latest software updates, bug fixes, performance improvements and support of ready-to-use hardware.
This new release of Nitrux 1.0.15 introduces an updated hardware stack, among other things. In addition to this, we can highlight that this new release has the new version of Linux kernel 4.18.5As well as an updated graphics stack, it adds support for newer computers and hardware in Nitrux.
It is also important to note that in this version of Nitrux 1.0.15, include new patches for system vulnerabilities, so you can be sure that you are using the safest version of Nitrux.
De the new changes and updates that we can highlight in this new release of Nitrux 1.0.15 we can find:
- Packages were updated from Ubuntu Cosmic snapshots
- The Linux kernel was updated to version 4.18.5.
- The KDE Plasma 5 desktop environment has been updated to version 5.13.4
- KDE applications were updated to version 18.08, KF5 to version 5.50.0
- Qt was updated to version 5 5.11.1.
- Kvantum was updated to the new version 0.10.9.
- Mesa drivers (18.1.5) were added with support for Vulkan, VDPAU and support for VP-API.
- Microcode updates have been added for Intel (3.20180807a.1) and AMD (3.20180524.1) processors which fixes various security issues.
- Support for ExFAT drives has been added to the system.
- Support for btrfs partitions was added in Calamares, although the default value for partitions is ext4.
- Kcalc was added to the system application package.
- The KDE Wallet subsystem was disabled in this new update.
Finally, Of the known problems, which have not been solved at the moment, the one that stands out the most is the following:
AppImages do not show an icon in the menu. This is a known issue and we are working together with the AppImage team on a fix. Logging out and logging in solves it.
Download the new version of Nitrux
If you want to download this new version of the Linux Nitrux distribution 1.0.15, should go to the official website of the project where you can get the download link of the system image and which you can record on a USB with the help of Etcher.
After installing Nitrux 1.0.15, you will have the latest versions of many pre-installed software packages. That means you will need fewer software updates after installing Nitrux on your computer.
Nitrux 1.0.15 is available for immediate download from the link below.