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OpenMandriva Lx is a Linux distribution descended from Mandriva Linux. It combines a desktop interface and application selection intended for general use. This profile introduces its main features; downloading and installation are covered separately.
The KDE Plasma desktop
OpenMandriva Lx uses KDE Plasma, which offers a configurable desktop with numerous appearance and behaviour settings. Users can adapt the interface to their working habits.
Widgets and features
Plasma provides widgets and desktop features including:
- The Kickoff application launcher, providing access to applications and folders.
- A task manager for switching between open applications and windows.
- Desktop panels and widgets displaying information and notifications.
- Activities for grouping applications and windows around tasks or projects.
Included applications
The catalogue profile describes a selection of preinstalled applications for productivity, media and communication. The exact selection depends on the release and image; examples include:
- LibreOffice, an office suite.
- Firefox, a web browser.
- GIMP, an image editor.
- VLC, a media player.
- Kontact, a personal information management suite.
Package management and updates
OpenMandriva Lx uses dnf to install, update and remove software. It manages packages and dependencies from configured sources; choose sources intended for your release.
Release branches and maintenance
The project publishes updates and offers branches with different levels of change. Stable and development images serve different purposes. Check the official project information for the support policy of the branch you choose; a stable label alone does not establish a multi-year LTS commitment.
Community and resources
The OpenMandriva community brings together developers, testers, translators and users. Discussion forums, mailing lists and other project channels provide places to exchange knowledge and feedback; check current official links for active channels.
Documentation and support
Consult the project documentation for configuration and use of your release. Community support channels can help with questions and troubleshooting, with availability depending on the topic and contributors.
Conclusion
OpenMandriva Lx combines Plasma, a selected application set and dnf package management. Its community resources can help users explore the system, while suitability depends on the chosen release, required applications and hardware.