SolydX and SolydK are Debian-based distributions with the Xfce and KDE desktops respectively. SolydXK aims to be simple to use, providing an environment that is both stable and secure. SolydXK is an open-source alternative for small businesses, non-profit organisations and home users. The project started as an unofficial variant of Linux Mint's "Debian" edition with KDE as the default desktop, but it was later given its own identity as SolydK. SolydX was added after Linux Mint dropped its Debian-based flavour that used the Xfce desktop.
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Notes: In case where multiple versions of a package are shipped with a distribution, only the default version appears in the table. For indication about the GNOME version, please check the "nautilus" and "gnome-shell" packages. The Apache web server is listed as "httpd" and the Linux kernel is listed as "linux". The KDE desktop is represented by the "plasma-desktop" package and the Xfce desktop by the "xfdesktop" package.
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Ever since Linux Mint made the mistake of dropping the KDE version, I have been looking for a replacement. I tried several Ubuntu based distros, but they were always too buggy! I have really been looking for a distro based on Debian Stable that has a KDE version, and SolydK fills the bill. All of my computers are refurbished Lenovo (an M58P desktop, two Thinkpad T-400s, and a T4200. No problems installing SolydK on any of them. I very much like that I have the arrows back in my scroll-bars in all programs, and the root functions back that were removed for a while from Dolphin. I didn't have to install much software, most of the programs that I use were included. I am waiting for an mSATA SSD for the T420, and then it will get SolydK installed too.
SolydK may not be perfect, but it is as close to it as I have found so far.
I have been a Linux user for close to 20 years. I have tested a lot of distros in that time. All are much better now, than just few years ago. But as of October 2019. I'm yet to find anything better than Solydk. In my opinion this is the best of the best.
Is it perfect? Of course not! Again in my opinion it is as close to that as I have ever tried. SolydK has most of the things I look for, like easy configuration and a good base to work from in Debian. But it’s the small little things that make it work for me, like easy access to root with a click of a mouse. Very clear and simple design features. Most of the programs that I would want are installed and ready to go. All this on a good Debian base. What more could you ask for? I highly recommend SolydXK
Based on Debian stable with the lightweight xfce and tweaks, improvements, and offers you with all the codecs you need. I love it and offers Firefox ESR, which I love.
I havent had any problems with it, everything works.
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