Shanios is an immutable desktop Linux distribution based on Arch Linux. It provides optimised builds of the GNOME and KDE Plasma desktop environments.
Features include:
- Atomic updates.
- Instant recovery.
- Core system files can’t be modified, even by malware. Enhanced security by immutable design.
- Clean, guided installation that sets everything up perfectly. No complex configuration needed.
- Choose between clean GNOME or feature-rich KDE Plasma. Both optimized for speed and beauty.
- Install any software safely. Apps run in protected containers, keeping your immutable system pristine.
- Visual tools make container management easy. Run different Linux environments without complexity.
| Working state: | Active |
| Desktop: | GNOME, KDE Plasma |
| Init Software: | systemd |
| Package Management: | Flatpak |
| Release Model: | Rolling |
| Platforms: | x86_64 |
| Home Page: | shani.dev |
| Developer: | Shrinivas Vishnu Kumbhar |
| This article is part of our Big List of Active Linux Distributions. |
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