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| Developer | Uruk Project developers |
|---|---|
| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Open source |
| Initial release | 13 April 2016 (8 years ago) (2016-04-13) |
| Latest release | Uruk GNU/Linux-libre 3.0 / 25 November 2022 (2 years ago) (2022-11-25) |
| Update method | long term support |
| Package manager | |
| Platforms | amd64 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux-libre) |
| Userland | GNU |
| Default user interface | MATE |
| License | FSDG |
| Official website | urukproject |
Uruk GNU/Linux-libre is a PureOS-based Linux distribution. The name Uruk is an Iraqi city that states its Iraqi origin. Uruk GNU/Linux 1.0 was released on 13 April 2016 and it ships with the most common software for popular tasks.
Features
Uruk uses Linux-libre kernel for the system and MATE desktop environment for its graphical interfaces.
One of the special features of Uruk is the ability to run various types of package managers at ease (including GNU Guix, urpmi, pacman, dnf). It implements simple one-line command to do that, that use a program named Package Managers Simulator to simulate the commands of popular package managers.
Version history
| Version | Date | Kernel version | Desktop environment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 13.04.2016 | 4.2 | MATE |
| 2.0 | 05.12.2017 | 4.9.66 | MATE, Xfce |
| 3.0 | 25.11.2022 | 5.15 | MATE |
See also
References
- ^ Uruk GNU/Linux 3.0 - The Uruk Project Blog
- "DistroWatch.com: Uruk GNU/Linux". DistroWatch.com. Retrieved 2017-08-02.
- ^ "softpedia.com: Uruk GNU/Linux". softpedia.com. Retrieved 2016-05-09.
- ^ "itsfoss.com: Uruk: A New Distribution Based on Trisquel GNU/Linux". itsfoss.com. 18 July 2016. Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- ^ Introducing Uruk GNU/Linux, a 100% Free Ubuntu-Based OS Using Linux-libre Kernel
- ^ DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 680, 26 September 2016
- URUK GNU/Linux - Browse /1.0 at SourceForge.net
- Uruk GNU/Linux 2.0 - The Uruk Project Blog
- <distrowatch
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