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SbK creates spins of Manjaro and Debian
Linux, both are rolling releases, and
releases them as iso files. They are
live install media that let you try out
the desktop before installing.
All of the spins have these features:
- The latest Long Term Support kernel.
- They are multi-arch by default to
make running wine games and other
32bit software you may run easier.
- The Spins by Kilz signed repository
is enabled for SbK project packages.
- All iso's are signed. For
information on checking signed iso's click here.
- Bloatware has been removed (HP
printer software and others)
- Flat packs and snaps are not
installed. The back ends are also not
installed but can be installed by the
user.
- All SbK Manjaro iso's contain the
Manjaro Architect script in case you
want to do a custom install.
- Timeshift autosnap is installed. It
takes a snapshot before upgrading so
any bad upgrades can be easily
reversed.
- For the most part they all use docks
instead of panels, focus on dark
themes, and include a basic conky.
- Most of the releases will have a
full and a minimal iso available. The
full version is recommended for new
Linux users.
At present there are 6 main spins and
Talking Mate which is built every other
release series. Clicking on the image
below will open a full size image in a new
window. All images on the website are
watermarked "SpinsbyKilz.com". This
watermark will not be on the installed
desktop.
You might
want to read the Best Practice
page for information on how to
have the the best experience running
your new spin.
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Manjaro
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The newest Manjaro release series is
23.0.1 Once a release
series has started, releases happen
about once a day until they are all
done. The only exception is Talking
Mate, it is released every other release
series.
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Cinnamon
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Current
version: 23.0.1
Notes: An iso with a panel is
available, but it is a minimal iso.
Release
Announcement
Download
Link
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Gnome |
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Current version: 23.0.1
Notes: New Gnome Shell theme.
Release
Announcement
Download
Link
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Lxqt
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Current version: 23.0.1
Notes: Faded windows in the background
and transparency. Very small resources
footprint.
Release
Announcement
Download
Link
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Mate-Compiz |
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Current version: 23.0.1
Notes: Uses the Compiz composting window
manager. Desktop effects include wobbly
windows, fading, and rotating cube
desktop selector.
Release
Announcement
Download
Link
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Talking Mate |
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Current version: 23.0.1
Notes: Helpful
for
people
with vision problems. Contains an
active screen reader.
Release
Announcement
Download
Link
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Xfce-Compiz |
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Current version: 23.0.1
Notes: Uses the Compiz composting window
manager. Desktop effects include wobbly
windows, fading, and rotating cube
desktop selector.
Release
Announcement
Download
Link
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Debian
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Debian
is released on a monthly schedule. It is
based on Debian testing and is a rolling
release. The current release series is
9/23.
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Cinnamon
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Release
date: 9/4/23
Notes: Based on Debian testing. It is a
rolling release and uses the Cinnamon
desktop. Iso's with a dock or panel are
available
Download
link
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Lxqt
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Release
date: 9/5/23
Notes: Based on Debian testing. It is a
rolling release and uses the LXQt desktop.
Download
link
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Xfce-Compiz
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Release
date: 9/6/23
Notes: Based on Debian testing. It is a
rolling release and uses the Xfce desktop
with the Compiz window manager. Desktop
effects include wobbly windows, fading,
and rotating cube desktop selector.
Download
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