Garuda Linux

Garuda Linux
	Garuda Linux Dr460nized, "Bird of Prey"
Developer	SGS, Shrinivas Vishnu Kumbhar (Librewish), tbg, dr460nf1r3 (Nico), Yorper, Naman Garg, Filo, TNE, Πέτρος (Petsam), Dalto, Zoeruda, Eduard Tolosa, Ankur Kumar
Written in	C, C++, Python, D, Java
OS family	Arch Linux (Unix-like)
Working state	Current
Source model	Open-source
Initial release	26 March 2020; 4 years ago
Latest release	Rolling release / 29 October 2023
Repository	gitlab.com/garuda-linux
Available in	Over 50 languages
Package manager	Pacman
Kernel type	Linux Zen, based on the Linux Kernel
Default; user interface	KDE (Dr460nized Theme)
License	GPLv3
Official website	garudalinux.org

Garuda Linux is a Linux distribution targeted towards gaming^[1]^[2] based on Arch Linux. It is available in multiple desktop environments, but the KDE Plasma version is the main one.^[3] The term Garuda, originating from Hinduism and Buddhism, is defined as a divine eagle-like sun bird and the king of birds.^[4]

Garuda Linux, being based on Arch, features a rolling release update model using Pacman as its package manager.^[1]

History

Garuda Linux was released on 26 March 2020 by Shrinivas Vishnu Kumbhar, a university student from India and SGS from Germany.^[5]

Features

The operating system provides GUIs for all operations, instead of focusing on the command line like Arch Linux.^[6] Garuda Linux installation process is done with Calamares, a graphical installer. The bootloader used is GRUB. The distribution uses the btrfs file system by default which supports snapshots.^[2] The snapshots can be accessed from the bootloader and support compression.^[2] Garuda includes Manjaro's pamac GUI frontend for Pacman that allows for the installation of packages from pacman and Snap and Flatpak packages.^[7] Support for the AUR is provided by Chaotic-AUR. The command line can also be used. It also includes Garuda Settings Manager, a program for system settings such as the kernel, and Garuda Assistant for changing admin settings.^[4] The main theme of Garuda Linux is a custom KDE Plasma theme known as Dra460nized (dragonized) which resembles macOS.^[6]

Garuda Linux includes Garuda Gamer, a GUI offering easy installation of gaming related packages.^[4]^[1]

The rolling release model means system software components are updated during normal software updates, instead of a special software update having to be used.^[3]

Desktop environments

Garuda Linux's flagship desktop environment is KDE Plasma, but it offers other desktop environments such as Cinnamon, GNOME, Deepin, XFCE, i3, and Hyprland.^[1] Support for the newest version of KDE Plasma, Plasma 6, is available.^[8]

System requirements

Garuda Linux's hardware requirements vary depending on the desktop environment used. The system requirements are listed below:^[9]

Minimum requirements:
- 30 GB storage
- 4 GB RAM
- Video card with OpenGL 3.3 or better
- 64-bit System
Recommended requirements:
- 40 GB storage
- 8 GB RAM
- Hardware-accelerated GPU
- CPU: x86_64 CPU, Intel VT-x/AMD-V/SVM
- If installing to VirtualBox, VirtualBox Later or equal to 6.1.14

Garuda Linux also requires a storage device for the ISO file that contains 4 GB of space for their standard versions. Larger desktop environments such as KDE require a storage device with 8 GB storage space available.

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Bauduin, Sven (2020-12-07). "Garuda Linux: Distribution macht das Spielen unter Linux leichter". ComputerBase (in German). Retrieved 2024-03-26.
^ ^a ^b ^c Proven, Liam (2022-07-28). "Garuda Linux 'Talon': Arch, but different, and better". www.theregister.com. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
^ ^a ^b McGinty, J. T. (2022-01-22). "Garuda Linux: An Arch-Based Linux Distro Built for Speed and Beauty". MUO. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Garuda Linux Provides a Hassle-free Arch Experience With a Beautiful Neon Look [Review with Video]". It's FOSS. 2020-12-12. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
^ "About". Garuda Linux. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
^ ^a ^b Wallen, Jack (2023-11-07). "Garuda KDE Dr460nized might be the coolest-looking Linux distro available". ZDNET. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
^ Nestor, Marius (2020-09-01). "Arch Linux-Based Garuda Linux Gaming Distro Now Supports Snap and Flatpak Apps". 9to5Linux. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
^ Rudra, Sourav (2023-11-02). "Garuda Linux "Spizaetus" Release Lets You Try KDE Plasma 6 Now!". It's FOSS News. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
^ Gehlaut, Rahul (2020-09-23). "Garuda Linux Installation". HackNos. Retrieved 2024-03-26.

External links

Official website

[:0-1] Bauduin, Sven (2020-12-07). "Garuda Linux: Distribution macht das Spielen unter Linux leichter". ComputerBase (in German). Retrieved 2024-03-26.

[:1-2] Proven, Liam (2022-07-28). "Garuda Linux 'Talon': Arch, but different, and better". www.theregister.com. Retrieved 2024-03-26.

[:2-3] McGinty, J. T. (2022-01-22). "Garuda Linux: An Arch-Based Linux Distro Built for Speed and Beauty". MUO. Retrieved 2024-03-26.

[:3-4] "Garuda Linux Provides a Hassle-free Arch Experience With a Beautiful Neon Look [Review with Video]". It's FOSS. 2020-12-12. Retrieved 2024-03-26.

[5] "About". Garuda Linux. Retrieved 17 May 2022.

[:4-6] Wallen, Jack (2023-11-07). "Garuda KDE Dr460nized might be the coolest-looking Linux distro available". ZDNET. Retrieved 2024-03-26.

[7] Nestor, Marius (2020-09-01). "Arch Linux-Based Garuda Linux Gaming Distro Now Supports Snap and Flatpak Apps". 9to5Linux. Retrieved 2024-03-26.

[8] Rudra, Sourav (2023-11-02). "Garuda Linux "Spizaetus" Release Lets You Try KDE Plasma 6 Now!". It's FOSS News. Retrieved 2024-03-26.

[9] Gehlaut, Rahul (2020-09-23). "Garuda Linux Installation". HackNos. Retrieved 2024-03-26.

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