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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
https://neon.kde.org/download


== OpenMandriva Cooker and Rolling ==
=== openSUSE Krypton ===
[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 ==
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.


[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.
== Ships the latest KDE release including Beta and Release Candidate ==


See also https://en.opensuse.org/SDB:Argon_and_Krypton
=== Arch with kde-unstable repository ===


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


[https://www.preining.info/blog/2021/08/obs-builds-of-kde-plasma-for-debian-bullseye-testing-unstable/ Norbert Preining's repository] is a third-party way to install the newest Plasma; the Unstable repository includes builds from git enabled via openSUSE's Open Build Service.
https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Official_repositories#kde-unstable


= Ships Plasma 5.24 Beta =
=== Fedora Rawhide ===


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


The [https://files.kde.org/neon/images/testing/current/neon-testing-current.iso Testing edition] can be used to test the beta as well without resorting to builds straight from git.
https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/development/rawhide/Spins/


== Kubuntu 22.04 development release ==
=== KDE neon Testing Edition ===


Kubuntu development release daily live and installable image. Currently with Plasma 5.24 Beta.
KDE neon builds Frameworks, Plasma and Applications on a continuous integration system.


http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/daily-live/current/
https://neon.kde.org/download
 
= Ships Plasma 5.23 =
 
== KDE neon ==
 
KDE neon builds Frameworks, Plasma and Applications on a continuous integration system.


The User Edition has Plasma 5.23
=== Kubuntu 25.04 "Plucky Puffin" development release ===
The Kubuntu development release ships Plasma 6.3. A daily build Live ISO is available at: https://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/daily-live/current/


https://neon.kde.org/download
== Ships the latest KDE release ==


== Slackware ==
=== Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop ===


[https://alien.slackbook.org/blog/tag/live/ Alien BOB] (Eric Hameleers) provides an installable [https://slackware.nl/slackware/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).
The Fedora KDE SIG packages and distributes released KDE software through the main repositories for supported Fedora releases.


= Ships Plasma 5.22 =
https://fedoraproject.org/spins/kde/download


== KaOS ==  
=== KaOS ===  


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


== GeckoLinux ==
=== KDE neon User Edition ===


GeckoLinux is built directly from openSUSE packages and uses openSUSE repositories.  
KDE neon builds Frameworks, Plasma and Applications on a continuous integration system.


GeckoLinux NEXT Plasma includes the Plasma 5.22 desktop environment on top of the Leap 15.3 base system. It also includes KDE Applications 21.08 and the KDE Framework at version 5.86.0.  
https://neon.kde.org/download


http://geckolinux.github.io/#download-next
=== OpenMandriva Lx Cooker (development) ===
 
[http://openmandriva.org/ OpenMandriva] is a desktop centric, completely Plasma focused, distribution.  
== Kubuntu 21.10 ==
 
Kubuntu 20.10 "Impish Indri", released in October 2021, includes Plasma 5.23. The Live ISO is available for download.
 
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/21.10/release/
 
== openSUSE Tumbleweed ==
 
In addition to Git based versions there is openSUSE's rolling distribution "Tumbleweed" which ships the latest Plasma release tested with [https://openqa.opensuse.org/ openQA]:
 
[https://software.opensuse.org/distributions/tumbleweed#livecd-ports Both 32 bit and 64 bit versions are available.]
 
= Ships Plasma 5.21 =


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


GeckoLinux is built directly from openSUSE packages and uses openSUSE repositories.
=== openSUSE Tumbleweed ===


GeckoLinux ROLLING Plasma comes with Plasma 5.21.5 / KF5 5.82 / KDE apps 21.04
openSUSE's rolling distribution "Tumbleweed" ships the latest Plasma release tested with [https://openqa.opensuse.org/ openQA].


http://geckolinux.github.io/#download-rolling
[https://get.opensuse.org/tumbleweed#download Both 32 bit and 64 bit versions are available.]


== Fedora 34 GA release ==
=== TUXEDO OS ===


Fedora 34 released with live and installable images.  
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://download.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/releases/34/Spins/x86_64/iso/
https://tuxe.do/os


== Kubuntu 21.04 ==
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


http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/21.04/
== Ships Plasma 6.1 ==


= Ships Plasma 5.19 =
=== Kubuntu 24.10 ===


== Manjaro ==
Kubuntu 24.10 "Oracular Oriole", released in October 2024, includes Plasma 6.1.5. The Live ISO is available for download.


Manjaro KDE Edition is rolling release distribution. It provides the latest stable Plasma, KDE Applications, KDE Frameworks and Qt releases.
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/24.04/release/


https://manjaro.org/get-manjaro/
== Ships Plasma 5.27 ==


= Ships Plasma 5.18 LTS =
=== Debian ===
Debian is a stable, general-purpose GNU/Linux distribution. The latest stable release "bookworm" offers Plasma 5.27 as a live image.


== Kubuntu 20.04 LTS "Focal Fossa" ==
=== Kubuntu 24.04 LTS ===


Kubuntu 20.04 LTS "Focal Fossa", released in April 2020, includes Plasma 5.18. The Live ISO is available for download.
Kubuntu 24.04 LTS "Noble Numbat", released in April 2024, includes Plasma 5.27 LTS. The Live ISO is available for download.


http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/20.04/release/
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/24.04/release/


== openSUSE Leap ==
=== Slackware ===


The latest released Plasma LTS version is available as a live image with openSUSE's stable branch "Leap":
[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).


[https://software.opensuse.org/distributions/leap#Live-ports 64 bit version]
== Ships Plasma 5.25 ==


=== openSUSE Leap 15.4 (Argon) ===


= Ships Plasma 5.17 =
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].


== Debian ==
It's possible to install Plasma 5.25 on Leap 15.3 and 15.4 system using the provided repositories on [https://en.opensuse.org/SDB:KDE_repositories#KDE_Frameworks_5.2C_Plasma_5_and_Applications the openSUSE wiki page].


Official Debian 10 “buster” live images can be downloaded from [https://www.debian.org/CD/live/ debian.org/CD/live]. There’re several desktop environment flavors, including KDE.  
See also https://en.opensuse.org/SDB:Argon_and_Krypton.


== OpenMandriva Lx 4.1 ==
== Ships Plasma 5.24 ==
[http://openmandriva.org/ OpenMandriva] is a desktop centric, completely Plasma focused, distribution. Release 4.1 includes Qt 5.14.1, KDE Frameworks 5.66, and Plasma 5.17.5.


=== Kubuntu 22.04 LTS ===


= Ships Plasma 5.16 =
Kubuntu 22.04 LTS "Jammy Jellyfish", released in April 2022, includes Plasma 5.24. The Live ISO is available for download.


== OpenMandriva Lx 4.0 ==
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/22.04/release/
[http://openmandriva.org/ OpenMandriva] is a desktop centric, completely Plasma focused, distribution. Release 4.0 includes Qt 5.12.3, KDE Frameworks 5.58, and Plasma 5.15.4.


=== openSUSE Leap 15.4 ===


= Ships Plasma 5.12 LTS =
The latest released Plasma LTS version is available on openSUSE's stable branch "Leap":


== GeckoLinux ==
[https://get.opensuse.org/leap#download 64 bit version]


GeckoLinux is built directly from openSUSE packages and uses openSUSE repositories.
=== CentOS Stream 8 & 9 ===


GeckoLinux STATIC Plasma includes the Plasma 5.12 LTS desktop environment on top of a Leap 15.0 base.
The EPEL repository (Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux) include KDE Plasma packages for CentOS Stream 8 & 9.


http://geckolinux.github.io/#download-static
See https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/epel/

Latest revision as of 11:54, 2 April 2025

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

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 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

Kubuntu 25.04 "Plucky Puffin" development release

The Kubuntu development release ships Plasma 6.3. A daily build Live ISO is available at: https://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/daily-live/current/

Ships the latest KDE release

Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop

The Fedora KDE SIG packages and distributes released KDE software through the main repositories for supported Fedora releases.

https://fedoraproject.org/spins/kde/download

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

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.

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 6.1

Kubuntu 24.10

Kubuntu 24.10 "Oracular Oriole", released in October 2024, includes Plasma 6.1.5. The Live ISO is available for download.

http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/24.04/release/

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.

Kubuntu 24.04 LTS

Kubuntu 24.04 LTS "Noble Numbat", released in April 2024, includes Plasma 5.27 LTS. The Live ISO is available for download.

http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/24.04/release/

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).

Ships Plasma 5.25

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/