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PrismLinux


Last Update: 2026-03-04 23:59 UTC


PrismLinux is a minimalist distribution based on Arch Linux. The live image boots into the River Wayland compositor and a custom system installer which provides several popular desktop options available for installation, including KDE Plasma, GNOME, COSMIC and Cinnamon, as well as a customized Niri Wayland compositor. The distribution uses the long-term supported (LTS) Linux kernel compiled with kernel parameters optimised for speed and it also includes a pre-configured TLP utility for extending battery life.

Popularity (hits per day): 12 months: 282 (47), 6 months: 170 (94), 3 months: 85 (190), 4 weeks: 35 (375), 1 week: 146 (88)

Average visitor rating: 7.6/10 from 7 review(s).


PrismLinux Summary
Distribution PrismLinux
Home Page https://www.prismlinux.org/
Mailing Lists --
User Forums --
Alternative User Forums Discord
Documentation https://www.prismlinux.org/wiki
Screenshots DistroWatch Gallery
Screencasts
Download Mirrors https://www.prismlinux.org/download
Bug Tracker https://gitlab.com/groups/prismlinux/-/issues
Related Websites SourceForgeGitLab
Reviews 2026: FOSS Force
Where To Donate, Buy or Try Patreon

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 • 2026-03-05: Distribution Release: PrismLinux 2026.03.04
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Feature 2026.03.04
Release Date 2026-03-04
End Of Life  
Price (US$) Free
Image Size (MB) 1800-1900
Free Download ISO
Installation Crystallize
Default Desktop River
Default Browser Firefox
Package Format pkg
Package Management pacman
Release Model Rolling
Office Suite --
Processor Architecture x86_64
Init Software systemd
Journaled File Systems Btrfs, ext4, XFS
Multilingual en
Full Package List 2026.03.04
Package 2026.03.04
alsa-lib (1.2.15.3) 1.2.15.3
amdgpu (25.0.0) --
apparmor (4.1.7) --
apt (3.1.16) --
bash (5.3) 5.3
bind (9.20.20) --
chromium (146.0.7680.164) --
cinnamon (6.6.7) --
cups (2.4.16) --
e2fsprogs (1.47.4) 1.47.3
ffmpeg (8.1) 8.0.1
firefox (149.0) 148.0
flatpak (1.16.3) --
freetype (2.14.3) 2.14.1
gcc (15.2.0) --
gimp (3.2.0) --
git (2.53.0) --
glibc (2.43) 2.43
gnome-shell (50.0) --
grub (2.14) 2.14
gtk (4.22.1) 4.20.3
httpd (2.4.66) --
inkscape (1.4.3) --
kmod (34.2) 34.2
krita (6.0.0) --
LibreOffice (26.2.1) --
Package 2026.03.04
libselinux (3.10) --
linux (6.19.9) 6.12.75
mariadb (12.2.2) --
mate-desktop (1.28.2) --
mesa (26.0.3) 26.0.1
mysql (9.6.0) --
nautilus (50.0) --
NVIDIA (595.58.03) --
openjdk (26) --
openssh (10.2p1) 10.2p1
openssl (3.6.1) 3.6.1
perl (5.42.1) 5.42.0
php (8.5.4) --
plasma-desktop (6.6.3) --
postfix (3.11.1) --
postgresql (18.3) --
Python (3.14.3) 3.14.3
qt (6.11.0) 6.10.2
samba (4.24.0) 4.23.6
systemd (260.1) 259.3
thunderbird (149.0) --
vim (9.2) --
vlc (3.0.23) --
wayland (1.25.0) 1.24.0
xfdesktop (4.20.1) --
xorg-server (21.1.21) 21.1.21

Reader Ratings
Reader supplied reviews for PrismLinux

Average rating
7.6
from 7 review(s)



Version: 2026.03.04
Rating: 4
Date: 2026-03-08
Country: United States
Votes: 0


I decided to try it since it seems like a fairly straightforward Arch install with a good selection of options for DE/WM. I booted it up and unfortunately it did not detect my first Wi-Fi adapter despite other distros being able to utilize it (for example EndeavourOS). Once I switched to another adapter it detected and let me connect saying I was ready to go. I went through the installer, selected COSMIC, all the apps I needed and hit install.

Everything went as expected but like another user, once I rebooted into the desktop none of the apps (including the terminal) were installed.

Trying a second time, this time connected to a RJ-45 connection, thinking maybe having an internet connection right off the bat would work, but no. Same problem.

Trying a third time, thinking maybe I choose a different kernel or DE to see if that changed anything, the installer didn't start. So... maybe cook it a little longer? I love the install process and wish it worked!


Version: 2026.03.04
Rating: 6
Date: 2026-03-08
Country: United Kingdom
Votes: 0


I gave this new distro a try as a VirtualBox guest, but could not get it to boot to the installer at all., regardless of different options tried.

To be fair to the maintainers, they do providegood instructions for installing in Gnome Boxes etc instead.

So I went ahead and installed instead on a spare older HP 840 G3 laptop that runs just about any distro without any problems. The installer was nice and slick and different from the usual Calamares fare. I chose the Cosmic desktop, and selected a few extra apps such as Firefox and an office suite.

Post install the boot up was fine, but weirdly not everything selected had been installed. There was no terminal app, not even the cosmic terminal, no Firefox etc. It was easy enough to drop out of Cosmic and add a few missing essentials via pacman to get going. Installing from the aur was also simple enough.

On the positive side, this is a really lightweight Cosmic system now. The RAM usage and number of running tasks are both commendably low.

It's a promising and lean start, for me this one is worth keeping an eye o , but the installation quirks need to be resolved. It's also a little difficult to see the point of this distro over a clean vanilla Arch install if that's what you're after. Other DEs they offer may be more customised though.


Version: 2026.03.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-03-08
Country: Ukraine
Votes: 0


The best Linux distro in the world. I had never seen anything like it in my whole life until I tried Prism Linux. This changed my life forever. Prism Linux is literally like a drug, so you should try it. In today’s world, there is no sense of existence; our life is gray. But when you try this gorgeous distro, you will experience pleasure like you’ve never felt in your life. Every inch of you will be full of happiness. Your soul will be saved. Prism Linux isn’t just a distro; it is a philosophy, it is spiritual food, it is the last piece of morality in our cruel world. If you see any bad reviews about Prism Linux, they are obviously fake. The empire of evil (Canonical and Red Hat) wants us to become their slaves.
Approved by Dr.frukt





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