EndeavourOS marks 5th anniversary by bringing back ARM support and shipping KDE Plasma 6.1

EndeavourOS marks 5th anniversary by bringing back ARM support and shipping KDE Plasma 6.1

EndeavourOS, an Arch-based Linux distribution, celebrates its 5th anniversary with a new update, code-named Endeavour. The release is built on the Linux Kernel 6.9.6 and reintroduces ARM support, offering downloadable images for devices like the Raspberry Pi 4b, Raspberry Pi 5b, Odroid N2, and Pinebook Pro. Users can also opt for a headless server installation on the Raspberry Pi 4 and 5.

This update features KDE Plasma 6.1 for both the Live Environment and offline installation. Key software updates include Calamares 24.06.1.2, Firefox 127.0.1, Mesa 24.1.2, Xorg Server 21.1.13, and NVIDIA 550.90.07. The release also includes various minor enhancements and bug fixes.

by Paul

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EndeavourOS is an Arch-based operating system designed to offer an authentic Arch experience minus the manual installation hassle, compatible with both x86_64 and ARM systems. Post-installation, users receive a lightweight, nearly barebones environment primed for terminal-based exploration. Key features include a rolling release model, high customizability, and a lightweight footprint. Top alternatives include Ubuntu, Linux Mint, and Debian. Rated 5.

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