Discover KaOS Linux 2025.01
KaOS Linux 2025.01 was released on January 28, 2025, offering the latest version of this independent distribution built on modern KDE software and using the pacman package manager from Arch Linux. This version brings exciting new features and improvements you’ll love.
Powered by the Linux 6.12 LTS kernel series, KaOS Linux 2025.01 features the KDE Plasma 6.2.5 desktop environment, along with the KDE Gear 24.12.1 and KDE Frameworks 6.10 software suites, all built with the open-source application framework Qt 6.8.1. These components ensure optimal performance and a smooth user experience.
Key Highlights
One of the most notable additions is the inclusion of Zen Browser, a Firefox-based web browser that offers modern and innovative features. Additionally, developers have improved compatibility for more applications with Qt6 and KDE Frameworks 6, including:
- Krusader
- KStars
- KMyMoney
- Mixxx
- Photoflare
- Skrooge
- Liquidshell
These improvements provide a more cohesive and functional environment.
Technical Updates
Under the hood, KaOS Linux 2025.01 comes with updated components, such as:
- Mesa 24.3.4
- systemd 253.30
- fwupd 2.0.4
- SQLite 3.48.0
- Rsync 3.4.1
- Dbus 1.16.0
- LLVM/Clang 19.1.7
- OpenZFS 2.3
- Poppler 25.01.0
- GStreamer 1.24.11
- Tzdata 2025a
- OpenSSL 3.4
- Protobuf 29.3
- FFmpeg 7.1
These elements ensure system stability and security.
How to Update or Download KaOS Linux 2025.01
For those already using KaOS Linux, there is no need to download the new ISO image. Simply update your installations by running the following command in the terminal:
sudo pacman -SyuKaOS follows a rolling release model, ensuring lifetime updates with just a single initial installation.
If you want to try KaOS Linux 2025.01 on your computer or perform a fresh installation, you can download it directly from the official website.
