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GeckoLinux is pleased to announce the 999.210221 update to its full range of ROLLING editions, with important new versions of several available desktop environments. 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. 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 ROLLING editions use the Calamares system installer at version 3.2.27, providing easy but powerful options for reliable installation of the live system. The Linux kernel included in this current set of GeckoLinux ROLLING ISOs is at version 5.10.16.

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 ROLLING 999.210221 spins include the following desktop environments with additional polish in some editions:

  • Plasma 5.21 / Framework 5.79.0 / KDE applications 20.12
    • Improved font legibility with main UI fonts colors changed to pure black
    • Fixed screen brightness hotkeys bug
    • Fixed a bug causing delays in initial loading of desktop icons and notifications
  • Gnome 3.38
  • Budgie 10.5.2
    • Improved behavior of Nemo desktop icons
    • Eliminated transparency from bottom panel for better visibility and contrast
  • XFCE 4.16
  • Cinnamon 4.8.6
    • Improved behavior of Nemo desktop icons
    • Relocated mounted drives applet
  • Mate 1.24.1
  • Pantheon (various component versions)
  • LXQt 0.16

Please download GeckoLinux from https://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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