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Try and install Plasma from a live medium provided by several Linux distributions.
Try and install Plasma from a live medium provided by several Linux distributions.


= Shipping the latest code from Git =
You can run the KDE Plasma desktop and KDE apps by booting your computer from a USB drive in "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_CD live CD]" mode without modifying any of your SSDs or hard disks. You do not need to install the operating system.


== KDE neon Unstable ==
See also https://community.kde.org/Distributions .
 
== Ships the latest code from KDE git repositories ==
 
=== KDE neon Unstable Edition ===
KDE neon builds Frameworks, Plasma and Applications on a continuous integration system.
KDE neon builds Frameworks, Plasma and Applications on a continuous integration system.


You can use the Testing Edition for builds from Plasma/5.x branches or the [https://files.kde.org/neon/images/unstable/current/neon-unstable-current.iso Unstable Edition] for builds from master branches.
https://neon.kde.org/download
 
=== openSUSE Krypton ===
 
https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/KDE:/Medias/images/iso/?P=*Krypton.*.iso
https://en.opensuse.org/SDB:Argon_and_Krypton#Krypton is an installable live image based on openSUSE Tumbleweed with the latest KDE software from Git master (unreleased) on top.
 
== Ships the latest KDE release including Beta and Release Candidate ==
 
=== Fedora Rawhide ===
 
Rawhide is the Fedora Project's test bed rolling release distribution. It ships with the latest Plasma, including Betas and Release Candidates.
 
https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/development/rawhide/Spins/
 
=== KDE neon Testing Edition ===
 
KDE neon builds Frameworks, Plasma and Applications on a continuous integration system.
 
https://neon.kde.org/download
 
== Ships the latest KDE release ==
 
=== KaOS ===
 
KaOS is a sophisticated and independent distribution which focuses completely on KDE. A modern packaging approach leads to stability and freshness at the same time. Small and helpful community.
 
https://kaosx.us/
 
=== KDE neon User Edition Edition ===
 
KDE neon builds Frameworks, Plasma and Applications on a continuous integration system.


https://neon.kde.org/download
https://neon.kde.org/download


== OpenMandriva Cooker and Rolling ==
=== OpenMandriva Lx Cooker (development) ===
[http://openmandriva.org/ OpenMandriva] is a desktop centric, completely Plasma focused, distribution.  
[http://openmandriva.org/ OpenMandriva] is a desktop centric, completely Plasma focused, distribution.  
The current development branch ("Cooker") includes Qt 5.15.1, KDE Frameworks 5.75, Plasma 5.20.2 and KApps 20.08.2.
The current rolling release branch includes Qt 5.15.1, KDE Frameworks 5.75, and Plasma 5.20.2 and KApps 20.08.2.
OpenMandriva Lx is available for x86_64 (with a specially optimized version for Ryzen/Threadripper CPUs) and aarch64. RISC-V, armv7hnl and PPC versions are in development.


== openSUSE Krypton ==
OpenMandriva Lx is available for x86_64 and znver1 (optimized version for AMD Ryzen/Threadripper CPUs).


[http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/KDE:/Medias/images/iso/?P=openSUSE_Krypton.*.iso Krypton] is an installable live image based on openSUSE Tumbleweed with the latest KDE software from Git master (unreleased) on top.
=== openSUSE Tumbleweed ===


See also https://en.opensuse.org/SDB:Argon_and_Krypton
openSUSE's rolling distribution "Tumbleweed" ships the latest Plasma release tested with [https://openqa.opensuse.org/ openQA].
 
[https://get.opensuse.org/tumbleweed#download Both 32 bit and 64 bit versions are available.]


== Kinoite Nightly ==
== Ships Plasma 5.27 ==


Kinoite Nightly is based on the latest stable Fedora release plus nightly packages for KDE software (Plasma desktop and a base set of apps).
=== Debian ===
Debian is a stable, general-purpose GNU/Linux distribution. The latest stable release "bookworm" offers Plasma 5.27 as a live image.


See instructions at https://tim.siosm.fr/blog/2023/01/20/introducing-kinoite-nightly-beta/
=== Slackware ===


= Ships Plasma 5.27 Beta =
[https://alien.slackbook.org/blog/tag/live/ Alien BOB] (Eric Hameleers) provides an installable [https://slackware.nl/slackware-live/slackware64-current-live/slackware64-live-current.iso Live image for Plasma 5] which is re-generated at each update of the development tree "slackware64-current" using the [https://docs.slackware.com/slackware:liveslak liveslak] scripts. Two login accounts/passwords are "live/live" and "root/root". Use ''su'' or ''sudo'' to become root (using the "live" password).


== Arch with kde-unstable repository ==
=== TUXEDO OS ===


This repository contains the latest beta or Release Candidate of KDE Plasma and Applications.  
Based on the KDE Plasma desktop, TUXEDO OS creates a user experience that is also suitable for beginners, with a large and flexible feature set for Linux professionals. TUXEDO OS is a so-called "continuous release", being based on Ubuntu LTS with lots of perks and backports added. In addition, it brings the latest versions of KDE Plasma, Frameworks and Gear.
 
https://tuxe.do/os
 
More on the differences to upstream Ubuntu: https://www.tuxedocomputers.com/en/Infos/Help-Support/Frequently-asked-questions/What-is-the-differences-between-TUXEDO-OS-and-Ubuntu/Kubuntu-_1.tuxedo


https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Official_repositories#kde-unstable
== Ships Plasma 5.27 Beta ==


== Fedora Rawhide ==
=== Arch with kde-unstable repository ===


Fedora Development Release ships with the latest Plasma, including Beta releases.
This repository contains the latest beta or Release Candidate of KDE Plasma and Applications.  


https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/development/rawhide/Spins/
https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Official_repositories#kde-unstable


== Fedora stable releases via COPR ==
=== Fedora stable releases via COPR ===


You can install the latest packaged Plasma backported from Rawhide via the KDE SIG's COPRs:
You can install the latest packaged Plasma backported from Rawhide via the KDE SIG's COPRs:
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See https://copr.fedorainfracloud.org/coprs/g/kdesig/kde/ for packages for KDE stable releases pending an official build/update in Fedora.
See https://copr.fedorainfracloud.org/coprs/g/kdesig/kde/ for packages for KDE stable releases pending an official build/update in Fedora.


== Kinoite Beta ==
=== Kinoite Beta ===


Kinoite Beta is based on the latest stable Fedora release with KDE Plasma Beta packages.
Kinoite Beta is based on the latest stable Fedora release with KDE Plasma Beta packages.
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See instructions at <https://tim.siosm.fr/blog/2023/01/20/introducing-kinoite-nightly-beta/>
See instructions at <https://tim.siosm.fr/blog/2023/01/20/introducing-kinoite-nightly-beta/>


== KDE neon Testing ==
=== Kubuntu with Beta PPA ===
 
KDE neon builds Frameworks, Plasma and Applications on a continuous integration system.
 
https://neon.kde.org/download
 
== KaOS with kde-next repository ==
 
The kde-next repository contains Plasma 5.27 Beta as well as a start os Plasma (and Frameworks) Qt6 based.
 
https://forum.kaosx.us/d/3032-plasma-527-beta-available-in-kde-next
 
== Kubuntu with Beta PPA ==


The Kubuntu Beta PPA contains Plasma 5.27 Beta for Kinetic 22.10 and Lunar 23.04 Development release.
The Kubuntu Beta PPA contains Plasma 5.27 Beta for Kinetic 22.10 and Lunar 23.04 Development release.
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https://launchpad.net/~kubuntu-ppa/+archive/ubuntu/beta
https://launchpad.net/~kubuntu-ppa/+archive/ubuntu/beta


== openSUSE Argon ==
=== openSUSE Argon ===


Argon is based on the latest stable release of openSUSE Leap (currently Leap 15.4) and includes the latest release (including Betas and Release Candidates) of KDE Frameworks, Plasma and Applications.  
Argon is based on the latest stable release of openSUSE Leap (currently Leap 15.4) and includes the latest release (including Betas and Release Candidates) of KDE Frameworks, Plasma and Applications.  
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https://en.opensuse.org/SDB:Argon_and_Krypton#Argon
https://en.opensuse.org/SDB:Argon_and_Krypton#Argon


== openSUSE Leap/Tumbleweed with extra repositories ==
=== openSUSE Leap/Tumbleweed with extra repositories ===


There are repositories available for Tumbleweed, Leap 15.4 and Leap 15.3 as well:
There are repositories available for Tumbleweed, Leap 15.4 and Leap 15.3 as well:
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https://en.opensuse.org/SDB:KDE_repositories#KDE_Frameworks_5,_Plasma_5_and_Applications
https://en.opensuse.org/SDB:KDE_repositories#KDE_Frameworks_5,_Plasma_5_and_Applications


= Ships Plasma 5.26 =
== Ships Plasma 5.26 ==
 
== KaOS ==  
 
KaOS is a sophisticated and independent distribution which focuses completely on KDE. A modern packaging approach leads to stability and freshness at the same time. Small and helpfully community.
 
https://kaosx.us/


== Fedora 36 & 37 and Fedora Kinoite 36 & 37==
=== Fedora 36 & 37 and Fedora Kinoite 36 & 37===


Both supported versions of Fedora and Fedora Kinoite currently offer KDE Plasma 5.26 in their repositories.
Both supported versions of Fedora and Fedora Kinoite currently offer KDE Plasma 5.26 in their repositories.
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See https://spins.fedoraproject.org/kde/ and https://kinoite.fedoraproject.org/.
See https://spins.fedoraproject.org/kde/ and https://kinoite.fedoraproject.org/.


= Ships Plasma 5.25 =
== Ships Plasma 5.25 ==
 
== KDE neon ==
 
KDE neon builds Frameworks, Plasma and Applications on a continuous integration system.
 
The User Edition has Plasma 5.25
 
https://neon.kde.org/download


== Kubuntu 22.10 ==
=== Kubuntu 22.10 ===


Kubuntu 22.10, released in October 2022, includes Plasma 5.24. The Live ISO is available for download.
Kubuntu 22.10, released in October 2022, includes Plasma 5.24. The Live ISO is available for download.
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http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/22.10/release
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/22.10/release


== openSUSE Tumbleweed ==
=== openSUSE Leap 15.4 (Argon) ===
 
openSUSE's rolling distribution "Tumbleweed" ships the latest Plasma release tested with [https://openqa.opensuse.org/ openQA].
 
[https://get.opensuse.org/tumbleweed#download Both 32 bit and 64 bit versions are available.]
 
== openSUSE Leap 15.4 (Argon) ==


An installable live .iso with the latest Plasma release on Leap 15.4 is available as [https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/KDE:/Medias/images/iso/?P=Argon.*.iso Argon].
An installable live .iso with the latest Plasma release on Leap 15.4 is available as [https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/KDE:/Medias/images/iso/?P=Argon.*.iso Argon].
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See also https://en.opensuse.org/SDB:Argon_and_Krypton.
See also https://en.opensuse.org/SDB:Argon_and_Krypton.


== Slackware ==
== Ships Plasma 5.24 ==
 
[https://alien.slackbook.org/blog/tag/live/ Alien BOB] (Eric Hameleers) provides an installable [https://slackware.nl/slackware-live/slackware64-current-live/slackware64-live-current.iso Live image for Plasma 5] which is re-generated at each update of the development tree "slackware64-current" using the [https://docs.slackware.com/slackware:liveslak liveslak] scripts. Two login accounts/passwords are "live/live" and "root/root". Use ''su'' or ''sudo'' to become root (using the "live" password).
 
= Ships Plasma 5.24 =


== Kubuntu 22.04 LTS ==
=== Kubuntu 22.04 LTS ===


Kubuntu 22.04 LTS "Jammy Jellyfish", released in April 2022, includes Plasma 5.24. The Live ISO is available for download.
Kubuntu 22.04 LTS "Jammy Jellyfish", released in April 2022, includes Plasma 5.24. The Live ISO is available for download.
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http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/22.04/release/
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/22.04/release/


== openSUSE Leap 15.4 ==
=== openSUSE Leap 15.4 ===


The latest released Plasma LTS version is available on openSUSE's stable branch "Leap":
The latest released Plasma LTS version is available on openSUSE's stable branch "Leap":
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[https://get.opensuse.org/leap#download 64 bit version]
[https://get.opensuse.org/leap#download 64 bit version]


== CentOS Stream 8 & 9 ==
=== CentOS Stream 8 & 9 ===


The EPEL repository (Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux) include KDE Plasma packages for CentOS Stream 8 & 9.
The EPEL repository (Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux) include KDE Plasma packages for CentOS Stream 8 & 9.


See https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/epel/
See https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/epel/

Latest revision as of 15:22, 24 September 2024

Try and install Plasma from a live medium provided by several Linux distributions.

You can run the KDE Plasma desktop and KDE apps by booting your computer from a USB drive in "live CD" mode without modifying any of your SSDs or hard disks. You do not need to install the operating system.

See also https://community.kde.org/Distributions .

Ships the latest code from KDE git repositories

KDE neon Unstable Edition

KDE neon builds Frameworks, Plasma and Applications on a continuous integration system.

https://neon.kde.org/download

openSUSE Krypton

https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/KDE:/Medias/images/iso/?P=*Krypton.*.iso https://en.opensuse.org/SDB:Argon_and_Krypton#Krypton is an installable live image based on openSUSE Tumbleweed with the latest KDE software from Git master (unreleased) on top.

Ships the latest KDE release including Beta and Release Candidate

Fedora Rawhide

Rawhide is the Fedora Project's test bed rolling release distribution. It ships with the latest Plasma, including Betas and Release Candidates.

https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/development/rawhide/Spins/

KDE neon Testing Edition

KDE neon builds Frameworks, Plasma and Applications on a continuous integration system.

https://neon.kde.org/download

Ships the latest KDE release

KaOS

KaOS is a sophisticated and independent distribution which focuses completely on KDE. A modern packaging approach leads to stability and freshness at the same time. Small and helpful community.

https://kaosx.us/

KDE neon User Edition Edition

KDE neon builds Frameworks, Plasma and Applications on a continuous integration system.

https://neon.kde.org/download

OpenMandriva Lx Cooker (development)

OpenMandriva is a desktop centric, completely Plasma focused, distribution.

OpenMandriva Lx is available for x86_64 and znver1 (optimized version for AMD Ryzen/Threadripper CPUs).

openSUSE Tumbleweed

openSUSE's rolling distribution "Tumbleweed" ships the latest Plasma release tested with openQA.

Both 32 bit and 64 bit versions are available.

Ships Plasma 5.27

Debian

Debian is a stable, general-purpose GNU/Linux distribution. The latest stable release "bookworm" offers Plasma 5.27 as a live image.

Slackware

Alien BOB (Eric Hameleers) provides an installable Live image for Plasma 5 which is re-generated at each update of the development tree "slackware64-current" using the liveslak scripts. Two login accounts/passwords are "live/live" and "root/root". Use su or sudo to become root (using the "live" password).

TUXEDO OS

Based on the KDE Plasma desktop, TUXEDO OS creates a user experience that is also suitable for beginners, with a large and flexible feature set for Linux professionals. TUXEDO OS is a so-called "continuous release", being based on Ubuntu LTS with lots of perks and backports added. In addition, it brings the latest versions of KDE Plasma, Frameworks and Gear.

https://tuxe.do/os

More on the differences to upstream Ubuntu: https://www.tuxedocomputers.com/en/Infos/Help-Support/Frequently-asked-questions/What-is-the-differences-between-TUXEDO-OS-and-Ubuntu/Kubuntu-_1.tuxedo

Ships Plasma 5.27 Beta

Arch with kde-unstable repository

This repository contains the latest beta or Release Candidate of KDE Plasma and Applications.

https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Official_repositories#kde-unstable

Fedora stable releases via COPR

You can install the latest packaged Plasma backported from Rawhide via the KDE SIG's COPRs:

See https://copr.fedorainfracloud.org/coprs/g/kdesig/kde-beta/ for packages for KDE Beta releases.

See https://copr.fedorainfracloud.org/coprs/g/kdesig/kde/ for packages for KDE stable releases pending an official build/update in Fedora.

Kinoite Beta

Kinoite Beta is based on the latest stable Fedora release with KDE Plasma Beta packages.

See instructions at <https://tim.siosm.fr/blog/2023/01/20/introducing-kinoite-nightly-beta/>

Kubuntu with Beta PPA

The Kubuntu Beta PPA contains Plasma 5.27 Beta for Kinetic 22.10 and Lunar 23.04 Development release.

https://launchpad.net/~kubuntu-ppa/+archive/ubuntu/beta

openSUSE Argon

Argon is based on the latest stable release of openSUSE Leap (currently Leap 15.4) and includes the latest release (including Betas and Release Candidates) of KDE Frameworks, Plasma and Applications.

https://en.opensuse.org/SDB:Argon_and_Krypton#Argon

openSUSE Leap/Tumbleweed with extra repositories

There are repositories available for Tumbleweed, Leap 15.4 and Leap 15.3 as well:

https://en.opensuse.org/SDB:KDE_repositories#KDE_Frameworks_5,_Plasma_5_and_Applications

Ships Plasma 5.26

Fedora 36 & 37 and Fedora Kinoite 36 & 37

Both supported versions of Fedora and Fedora Kinoite currently offer KDE Plasma 5.26 in their repositories.

See https://spins.fedoraproject.org/kde/ and https://kinoite.fedoraproject.org/.

Ships Plasma 5.25

Kubuntu 22.10

Kubuntu 22.10, released in October 2022, includes Plasma 5.24. The Live ISO is available for download.

http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/22.10/release

openSUSE Leap 15.4 (Argon)

An installable live .iso with the latest Plasma release on Leap 15.4 is available as Argon.

It's possible to install Plasma 5.25 on Leap 15.3 and 15.4 system using the provided repositories on the openSUSE wiki page.

See also https://en.opensuse.org/SDB:Argon_and_Krypton.

Ships Plasma 5.24

Kubuntu 22.04 LTS

Kubuntu 22.04 LTS "Jammy Jellyfish", released in April 2022, includes Plasma 5.24. The Live ISO is available for download.

http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/22.04/release/

openSUSE Leap 15.4

The latest released Plasma LTS version is available on openSUSE's stable branch "Leap":

64 bit version

CentOS Stream 8 & 9

The EPEL repository (Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux) include KDE Plasma packages for CentOS Stream 8 & 9.

See https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/epel/