GeckoLinux
| Company type | Linux distribution |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Headquarters | N/A |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Linux distribution |
GeckoLinux represents a Linux distribution built upon the foundation of openSUSE, available in two main variants: Static, which is based on openSUSE Leap, and Rolling, derived from openSUSE Tumbleweed. It supports numerous desktop environments such as Cinnamon, Xfce, GNOME, KDE, MATE, Budgie, LXQt, and Pantheon. The distribution employs the Zypper package management system alongside the YaST graphical configuration tool and is designed for x86-64 architectures running a monolithic Linux kernel. GeckoLinux integrates both open-source software and proprietary drivers plus media codecs by default, catering to users who desire a refined and dependable Linux platform.
Features
Among its business-oriented capabilities, GeckoLinux provides enhanced font rendering, live ISO images featuring multiple desktop environment options, and an offline installation method via the Calamares installer. The distribution intentionally omits PackageKit by default while offering a pre-configured Packman repository. Proprietary media codecs and drivers are included out of the box to improve usability immediately after installation. It does not automatically install recommended packages as dependencies, and incorporates TLP to optimize power management efficiency.
Static
| Version | Release Date | Kernel Version |
|---|---|---|
| 421.160527 | 27 May 2016 | Unknown |
| 421.160601 | 1 June 2016 | |
| 421.160605 | 6 June 2016 | |
| 421.160627 | 27 June 2016 | |
| 421.161103 | 5 November 2016 | |
| 422.161213 | 16 December 2016 | 4.4.36 |
| 422.161228 | 30 December 2016 | |
| 422.170124 | 25 January 2017 | |
| 422.170205 | 6 February 2017 | |
| 422.170215 | 16 February 2017 | |
| 422.170302 | 3 March 2017 | |
| 422.170303 | 4 March 2017 | |
| 423.171028 | 29 October 2017 | 4.4.104 |
| 423.180105 | 6 January 2018 | |
| 423.180107 | 8 January 2018 | |
| 150.180607 | 7 June 2018 | 4.12.14 |
| 150.180616 | 16 June 2018 | |
| 152.210223 | 23 February 2021 | 5.3.18 |
| 154.220822 | 22 August 2022 | 5.14.21 |
Rolling
| Version | Release Date | Kernel Version |
|---|---|---|
| 999.160614 | 16 June 2016 | Unknown |
| 999.161031 | 4 November 2016 | |
| 999.161218 | 20 December 2016 | |
| 999.161230 | 31 December 2016 | |
| 999.170124 | 25 January 2017 | |
| 999.170205 | 6 February 2017 | |
| 999.170302 | 4 March 2017 | |
| 999.180607 | 7 June 2018 | 4.16.12 |
| 999.220820 | 20 August 2022 | 5.19.1 |
Reception
In a review by Dedoimedo of GeckoLinux version 150.180616, challenges were noted regarding multimedia playback, graphical anomalies, and issues with graphics drivers.[1] Conversely, an evaluation conducted in February of 2021 for GeckoLinux Static version 152 presented a more positive perspective.[2]
Jack M. Germain remarked that "GeckoLinux is doing for the openSUSE/SUSE ecosystem much of what Linux Mint did for Ubuntu," highlighting its important role in enhancing the overall user experience.[3]