OpenStage: A New Arch Linux-derived Distro

open-stage is a «Sistema Operativo» stable of «GNU/Linux» based on repositories «Arch» with a model of «Rolling Release». Which according to its developers promises to work with intuitive interfacesas it is made to have a easy handling oriented to all types of users.

In addition, open-stage offers by default a series of pre-installed tools, especially for him application and system development on Linux. In such a way, that it becomes an excellent project of «Código Abierto» to know and try, and in a good alternative to others «Sistemas Operativos» y «Distros GNU/Linux» traditional, thanks to its refined desktop environment for a better user experience, and good performance, speed and stability over the computer.

Another interesting point, about said new Distro is that it comes with it KDE Plasma Desktop and is available in two editions: One with Systemd and another with OpenRC. While building OpenRC it is based on Artix. And because it is a recent but interesting project, additional information about it is not yet available at «DistroWatch», but it is already being evaluated, so it is in the first category of its waiting list of Distros in evaluation.

Evaluation in DistroWatch

Remember, that «DistroWatch» divide your waiting list en 4 categories. Being the first category formed by the group of projects waiting to be evaluated, either to be added to your database or to be placed in another of the groups on the list. The second category They include groups of projects that have not been evaluated due to technical problems or the absence of a component or documentation.

La third category by those with a local, language or legal barrier. And the fourth category by those who can probably be added to the BD, but they are waiting for a new version of it to confirm that it is still in active development. So that once a new version is released, it will be revalued.

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OpenStage Key Features

• Includes Dolphin, Kate and Kwrite apps with administrator access: As an action to promote the idea that: Each user should be free to choose what to do without restrictions on their operating system. Since fewer options or more restrictions are an involution not an evolution.
• Provides security and protection through SELinux and Firewalld: To enforce the already existing native security of GNU / Linux Distros, OpenStage pays special attention to system security and Internet access. For this reason, using SELinux you prevent applications from intrusively accessing your computer, while with Firewalld you add a shield to your Internet connection.
• Excellent performance and maximum optimization: By including (construction and configuration) of its own kernel, compatible with any other ArchLinux or AUR kernel. Such a custom kernel promises better performance and smoother operations, with better support for various devices and partition types. Includes AUFS patched and enabled by default, compression of RAM processes and the GoPreload application to speed up the loading and handling of processes and the startup of the OS

Download and Installation

For those lovers of «Software Libre» y «GNU/Linux», interested in trying this striking and novel Distro based on «Arch», can access the Official website of it, for download in the section «Download» and know its installation process in the section of «Install Guide». And even to access the Social Networks of the same for more information.

Other interesting facts

• Origen: Spain
• Icon pack: Qogir
• Window manager: Kvantum
• Graphical installer: Squid
• Dock: latte
• Favorite apps: GIMP, Inkscape, Libreoffice, Kmail, Kontact, Brave, Cantata, Kamoso, K3B, MPV and VLC.
• Average RAM consumption at startup: +/- 512MB
• Source code: OpenStage on GitLab

Conclusion

We hope you are "small but useful post" about this new GNU / Linux Distro called «OpenStage», based on repositories «Arch» with a model of «Rolling Release», is of great interest and utility, for the entire «Comunidad de Software Libre y Código Abierto» and of great contribution to the diffusion of the wonderful, gigantic and growing ecosystem of applications of and for «GNU/Linux».

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