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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:
- Manjaro has the latest Long
Term Support kernel, Debian the
newest 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 Manjaro 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 Manjaro has 5 main spins
and Talking Mate which is built
every other release series. Debian
has 4. 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 23.1.0 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: 23.1.0
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: 23.1.0
Notes: New Gnome Shell theme.
Release
Announcement
Download
Link
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Lxqt
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Current version: 23.1.0
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: 23.1.0
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: 23.1.0
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: 23.1.0
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 12/23.
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Cinnamon
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Release date: 12/4/23
Notes: Based on Debian testing. It
is a rolling release and uses the
Cinnamon desktop. Iso's with a dock
or panel are available
Release
Announcement
Download
link
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Lxqt
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Release date: 12/2/23
Notes: Based on Debian testing. It
is a rolling release and uses the
LXQt desktop.
Release
Announcement
Download
link
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Talking Mate
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Releas date: 12/5/23
Notes: Based on Debian testing. It
has an active screen reader for
people with vision issues.
Release
Announcement
Download
link
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Xfce-Compiz
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Release date: 12/6/23
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.
Release
Announcement
Download
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