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GeckoLinux is pleased to announce the 152.201210 update to its full range of STATIC and NEXT editions. GeckoLinux STATIC spins are generated directly from unmodified openSUSE Leap 15.2 and Packman repositories, and the installed system can be updated directly from those official sources. NEXT additions include newer versions of a specific desktop environment on top of the openSUSE Leap 15.2 base thanks to the inclusion of additional semi-official openSUSE 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. Proprietary hardware driver and firmware support has also been included as much as possible. Google and Skype repositories are also configured out-of-the-box for optional installation by the user of the proprietary applications from those vendors. Third-party RPM packages can be easily installed using the graphical YaST package manager. GeckoLinux STATIC editions use the Calamares system installer, providing easy but powerful options for reliable installation of the live system. The Linux kernel included in this current set of GeckoLinux STATIC and NEXT ISOs is at version 5.3.18.

All editions in this update receive quality of life improvements for Bluetooth audio users. The default PulseAudio configuration now prevents undesired automatic switching to the low-quality HSP/HFP device profile, and audio streams will automatically switch to newly connected Bluetooth devices using the A2DP profile. Additionally, improved support has been included for the 7zip archive format. Finally, the default GRUB bootloader configuration has been tweaked to be cleaner and more predictable on EFI systems.

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.

The GeckoLinux STATIC 152.201210 spins include the following desktop environments with additional polish in some editions:

  • Plasma 5.18 / Framework 5.71.0 / KDE applications 20.04
    • Improved aesthetics with switch to Breeze style and updated Numix theme for Plasma
    • New panel shortcut for window and workspace visual overview management
    • On systems with Intel graphics the Xmodesetting driver will now be used for optimal Plasma/Kwin stability
  • Budgie 10.5.1
    • The GeckoLinux NEXT Budgie edition is now a STATIC edition thanks to the inclusion of Budgie in the official openSUSE Leap 15.2 repositories
    • Desktop icons now handled by Nemo instead of desktopfolder
    • New system tray without corruption bug, many thanks to Callum Farmer for the fix
  • XFCE 4.14
    • Minor spacing tweak for panel Show Desktop button
  • Cinnamon 4.4.8
  • Gnome 3.34
  • Mate 1.24
  • LXQt 0.14

The GeckoLinux NEXT 152.201210 spins include the following desktop environments

  • Plasma 5.20.4 / Framework 5.76.0 / KDE applications 20.12
  • Pantheon (various component versions)

Please download GeckoLinux from http://geckolinux.github.io and find more information about what makes GeckoLinux different from openSUSE and what its goals are. Thanks a lot, have fun!

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