Quarkos is a user friendly, desktop oriented operating system based on Ubuntu Linux with KDE Plasma, optionally Trinity desktop environment, and an added value thanks to unique Q4OS tools integrated. Its goal is to provide Ubuntu based operating system with Q4OS amenities. Unlike Q4OS, which is Debian based, Quarkos is based on Ubuntu.
Another unique Quarkos feature is a dedicated download of incredibly fast and efficient Trinity desktop environment alongside the default Plasma edition. You can download either a lightweight efficient Trinity, or more advanced Plasma desktop edition.
| Working state: | Active |
| Desktop: | KDE Plasma, Trinity |
| Init Software: | systemd |
| Package Management: | APT |
| Release Model: | Fixed |
| Platforms: | x86_64 |
| Home Page: | quark-os.sourceforge.io |
| Developer: | Q4OS Team |
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