NuTyX GNU Linux 11.5: Customizable Distribution Relies on Modularity

NuTyX GNU / Linux 11.5

The Nutyx GNU/Linux 11.5 distribution is based on Linux From Scratch (LFS) and Beyond Linux From Scratch (BLFS) and follows its flexible modular system. The highly customizable operating system relies fully on modularity and wants to provide users with a Linux tailored to their personal needs.

Modular system with new packages

Thanks to its own package manager "Cards", numerous common binary packages such as the desktop environments KDE Plasma 5.18 LTS, Xfce 4.14.2 or the MATE Desktop Environment 1.24.0 can be installed quickly and easily. On the side of the software with the office suite Libreoffice 6.4.3.2, the browser Mozilla Firefox 76.0.1 and Gimp 2.10.18 - typical for a rolling release - the latest packages are to be selected.

Also the current Nvidia graphics driver for Linux NVIDIA 440.82 is available and the kernel user has the choice between the LTS kernel 5.4.4 and the latest regular kernel 5.6.14 The entire principle is aimed at an individually configured operating system.

The approximately 5 GB large system image Nutyx 11.5 (ISO) is installed by means of text mode and is aimed primarily at advanced Linux users and those who want to become it. The release notes list all the new features of the current release clearly and a beginner’s user guide helps you get started.

Install your first own DIY Linux

For users who want to install and customize their first Linux from scratch, the Linux From Scratch Project community provides detailed guidance and guidance on installing a custom Linux distribution. In addition, corresponding bootscripts are offered for download.