If you are in search of a desktop-friendly distro backed by a community, then OpenMandriva is a practical Linux operating system for you. Its latest releases aim to serve both casual users and professional users in need of a trustworthy operating system.
Latest Releases: ROME and Lx 5.0
OpenMandriva has two main editions.
ROME**: You will have the latest softwares updates without waiting any major version changes. KDE Plasma Desktop 6.2.4 and 5.27.11 are part of the latest ROME 24.12, which is clean and fresh.
Lx 5.0 (Codename Iodine)**: The first stable version, released on 25 November 2023, suitable for users who want a stable environment and regular updates. That means it ships with Linux kernel 6.3. x giving solid performance and hardware compatibility.
User-Friendly Features
OpenMandriva aims for a user experience that is:
bCalamares installer makes life easy by providing a straightforward installation process that requires minimal technical knowledge perfect for Linux newbies.
All-inclusive Software: Out of the box, a plethora of applications are available.
Performance Optimization: OpenMandriva is designed to work well with both modern and older hardware, giving you a fast desktop experience.
An Environment That Is Friendly To Developers
In addition to general users, OpenMandriva provides developer-oriented features:
Modern Toolchain: It employs LLVM Clang compiler for a quality development environment.
Cross-Compiler Support: You can use fiptool and github-cli to build for multiple at once.
Community and Support
OpenMandriva, a community-driven project, welcomes user participation:
Active Community: Users are encouraged to talk to developers and others in the community via forums and mailing lists.
In fact, users of ROME are (usually) able to download and install entirely new OS updates within a matter of days after the upstream Linux kernel developers offer their latest release.
