What is Nitrux? Who it is for
Nitrux is built on Debian. It uses NX Desktop as its desktop and apt and AppImage for software, and it follows numbered releases on a fixed schedule.
Nitrux at a glance
- Foundation: built on Debian
- Desktop: NX Desktop
- Software tools: apt and AppImage
- Release style: numbered releases on a fixed schedule
- Installer: a graphical installer
Who Nitrux suits
Nitrux suits people who like KDE-based design and AppImage software.
Strengths
- The KDE Plasma desktop, with a great deal of customisation built in.
Things to consider
- As a rough guide, about 4 GB of RAM is a comfortable minimum for a desktop session.
Try Nitrux from a USB drive
The easiest way to find out is to start it from a USB drive without changing your computer. See the Nitrux bootable USB drive, then follow our install guide when you are ready. New to this? Read how to try Linux without installing it and how to boot from a USB drive.
Installing software on Nitrux
Nitrux uses apt and AppImage. These commands search for a program and install it (replace name with the program):
apt search name sudo apt install name
Most desktop systems also have a graphical software store. See how to install software on Linux.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nitrux good for beginners?
It can be used by beginners, but Nitrux is aimed more at people who like KDE-based design and AppImage software. If you are brand new, a beginner-friendly distribution such as Linux Mint or Ubuntu is usually an easier first step.
What desktop does Nitrux use?
Nitrux uses NX Desktop. To learn how desktops differ, read what GNOME, KDE, Xfce and Cinnamon are.
How much RAM does Nitrux need?
As a rough guide, about 4 GB of RAM is a comfortable minimum for a desktop session.
Is Nitrux based on another distribution?
Nitrux is built on Debian.
How often is Nitrux updated?
Nitrux follows numbered releases on a fixed schedule.
How can I try Nitrux without installing it?
Write it to a USB drive, restart, choose the drive from the boot menu and pick the live or try option. Nothing on your internal disk changes unless you choose to install.