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Kumander Linux


Last Update: 2026-08-01 11:41 UTC


kumander-2.0-rc1 (more screenshots in our gallery)  
Kumander Linux is a Debian-based distribution featuring the Xfce desktop. The distribution's key feature is a Windows 7-like theme and desktop behaviour designed to make the migration from Windows to Linux easier.

Popularity (hits per day): 12 months: 317 (47), 6 months: 260 (60), 3 months: 141 (93), 4 weeks: 209 (57), 1 week: 160 (68)

Average visitor rating: 8.4/10 from 14 review(s).


Kumander Linux Summary
Distribution Kumander Linux
Home Page https://www.kumander.org/
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Feature 3.0-rc2 2.1 1.1
Release Date 2026-08-01 2025-05-07 2024-07-15
End Of Life      
Price (US$) Free Free Free
Image Size (MB) 4000-4100 3300-3400 4500-4600
Free Download ISO ISO ISO
Installation Graphical Graphical Graphical
Default Desktop Xfce Xfce Xfce
Default Browser Chrome Chrome Chrome, Firefox ESR
Package Format deb, flatpak deb, flatpak deb, flatpak
Package Management apt apt apt
Release Model Fixed Fixed Fixed
Office Suite LibreOffice LibreOffice LibreOffice
Processor Architecture x86_64 x86_64 x86_64
Init Software systemd systemd systemd
Journaled File Systems Btrfs, ext4, XFS Btrfs, ext4 Btrfs, ext4
Multilingual Yes Yes Yes
Full Package List 3.0-rc2 2.1 1.1
Package 3.0-rc2 2.1 1.1
alsa-lib (1.2.16.1) 1.2.14 1.2.8 1.2.4
amdgpu (25.0.0) 23.0.0 23.0.0 19.1.0
apparmor (5.0.2) 4.1.0 3.0.8 2.13.6
apt (3.3.3) 3.0.3 2.6.1 2.2.4
bash (5.3) 5.2.37 5.2.15 5.1
bind (9.20.27) -- -- --
chromium (152.0.7977.75) 151.0.7922.71 136.0.7103.92 119.0.6045.123
cinnamon (6.6.9) -- -- --
cups (2.4.19) 2.4.10 2.4.2 2.3.3
e2fsprogs (1.47.4) 1.47.2 1.47.0 1.46.2
ffmpeg (9.0.1) -- -- --
firefox (155.0) -- -- 115.4.0
flatpak (1.18.2) 1.16.6 1.14.10 1.10.8
freetype (2.14.3) 2.13.3 2.12.1 2.10.4
gcc (16.2.0) 14.2.0 12.2.0 10.2.1
gimp (3.2.4) 3.0.4 2.10.34 2.10.22
git (2.55.0) -- -- --
glibc (2.44) 2.41 2.36 2.31
gnome-shell (50.4) -- -- --
grub (2.14) 2.12 -- --
gtk (4.22.4) 4.18.6 4.8.3 3.24.24
httpd (2.4.68) -- -- --
hyprland (0.56.2) -- -- --
inkscape (1.4.4) -- -- --
kmod (34.2) 34.2 30 28
krita (6.0.3) -- -- --
Package 3.0-rc2 2.1 1.1
LibreOffice (26.8.0) 25.2.3 24.8.3 7.4.7
libselinux (3.11) 3.8.1 3.4 3.1
linux (7.2.2) 6.12.100 6.1.135 5.10.197
mariadb (12.3.3) -- -- --
mate-desktop (1.28.2) -- -- --
mesa (26.2.1) 25.0.7 22.3.6 20.3.5
nautilus (50.3) -- -- --
NVIDIA (610.57.04) -- 535.161.07 470.182.03
openjdk (26.0.2.1) 21.0.11 17.0.15 --
openssh (10.5p1) 10.0p1 9.2p1 8.4p1
openssl (4.0.2) 3.5.6 3.0.15 1.1.1w
perl (5.44.0) 5.40.1 5.36.0 5.32.1
php (8.5.10) -- -- --
plasma-desktop (6.7.4) -- -- --
postfix (3.11.6) -- -- --
postgresql (18.6) -- -- --
Python (3.14.7) 3.13.5 3.11.2 3.9.2
qt (6.11.2) 6.8.2 5.15.8 5.15.2
samba (4.24.6) 4.22.10 4.17.12 --
systemd (261.2) 257.13 252.36 247.3
thunderbird (155.0) -- -- --
vim (9.2) 9.1 9.0 8.2
vlc (3.0.23) 3.0.23 3.0.21 3.0.20
wayland (1.26.0) 1.23.1 1.21.0 1.18.0
xfdesktop (4.20.2) 4.20.1 4.18.1 4.16.0
xorg-server (21.1.24) 21.1.16 21.1.7 1.20.11

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Version: 3.0-rc2
Rating: 9
Date: 2026-08-30
Country: Argentina
Votes: 0


Excelente la version Live, salio navegando por youtube, luego tuve la mala idea de instalarlo en la misma compu, p5kpl-am se Asus hdd 500gb, 4gb ram, termino de instalar, actualizo paquetes durante la instalacion por la misma RED LAN donde tambien funciono en modo LIVE. y Uala !!! se abrio el sistema y la placa de red ya no funciona, no la ve, ya 3 horas con comandos tratando de detectar algo que en modo live funciona perfecto, en instalacion descarga paquetes, pero una vez instalado, ya no ve ni usa mi placa LAN. Misterio.......


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Version: 3.0-rc2
Rating: 9
Date: 2026-08-30
Country: United States
Votes: 2


Reviving a 2008 Dell laptop with 4 GB of RAM and an SSD used to be a frustrating exercise in compromise, but Kumander Linux makes it genuinely practical. Instead of sitting in a drawer, this machine now handles daily web browsing and word processing smoothly and reliably.

Comparing it to Zorin OS highlights the difference. While Zorin is visually appealing, it often felt heavy and sluggish on this older hardware. Kumander runs much faster and stays out of the way. Because it is built on Debian, the system is stable and predictable, which gives peace of mind when working on older equipment.

Customizing the desktop is straightforward. The layout adjustments and theme options make it easy to set up a clean, comfortable workspace without getting bogged down in complex settings. The out-of-the-box Flatpak support is also a strong practical benefit. It bridges the gap between older system repositories and modern applications, letting me install updated software easily without breaking the underlying OS.

It earns a solid **9 out of 10**. It does not turn a 2008 laptop into a high-end workstation, but it does make the hardware useful, fast, and pleasant to use again.


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Version: 2.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-06-16
Votes: 5


I am new to the LINUX world, after being an M$ user since 3.1, but recent developments in that space force me to look for an alternative. I love the 'familiar', albeit the somewhat outdated UI ; it feels like home. I run it on a fairly low-spec older generation HP laptop, and installation was rather painless, except that the first attempt failed due to SecureBoot active in the BIOS. Once SecureBoot was disabled, absolutely no problem. I am a photographer and am looking forward to hopefully fully migrate to RAWTHERAPEE in lieu of ADOBE PS and LR, and will likely use KDenLive in lieu of PowerDirector.When necessary, I will use TERMINAL, but I hope not too much...

I have failed installing the software for my QNAP NAS, but likely due to not really knowing what to do rather than a fault in the software (I hope...) I will seek 'professional' help in this regard.

I do however at this stage see it as complementary to my WIN/11 desktop and laptop.

I would strongly recommend KUMANDER for 'novice' users with basic computing needs.

Johann / South Africa


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