Garuda Linux "Broadwing" (250308) has been released with a series of updates, featuring Garuda Rani, a new application aimed at optimizing and improving the Garuda Linux experience. Rani consolidates the capabilities of widely used Garuda applications, offering a centralized platform for critical system management and customization activities. Garuda Mokka, a new edition showcasing a Catppuccin-themed KDE Plasma experience, exemplifies the company's dedication to providing a variety of visually striking desktop environments. The website and forum have experienced a remarkable transformation, adopting the calming Catppuccin Mocha and Catppuccin Latte themes. The winners of the 2025 Garuda Linux Wallpaper Contest have been announced, with "Garuda Broadwing" taking the top honor. The wallpaper embodies the spirit of Garuda Linux through its sophisticated, contemporary design and dynamic color scheme.
Garuda Linux is currently undergoing enhancements, featuring an updated method for viewing repository data and a redesigned start page. The Dr460nized edition has been enhanced with improved customization and stability, while Hyprland progresses with an updated screenshot script, specialized workspaces, and x11 functioning as a secondary GDK backend. FontAwesome enhances the visual presentation, while bug fixes resolve concerns related to CPU temperature display, font sizes, and Dunst configurations. Garuda Sway is undergoing continuous development, focusing on customization and performance enhancements with the introduction of a new greeter named nwg-hello, the gtklock lockscreen application, and a revamp of Waybar.
Garuda Linux "Broadwing" (250308)
Hello everyone!
We’re excited to introduce Garuda Rani, a brand-new application designed to streamline and enhance your Garuda Linux experience. Rani, short for “Reliable Assistant for Native Installations,” is envisioned as the future of Garuda utilities, aiming to eventually replace all existing Garuda applications. Currently, Rani integrates the functionality of our popular Welcome, Gamer, and Assistant apps, providing a centralized hub for essential system management and customization tasks. But this is just the beginning! We have ambitious plans to expand Rani’s capabilities, making it your go-to tool for all things Garuda. Visually, Rani aligns perfectly with our refreshed website and forum style, offering a modern and cohesive user interface. Built on a powerful Tauri/Angular stack, Rani delivers a smooth and responsive experience, ensuring that your interactions with Garuda Linux are as seamless as possible.We’re incredibly excited to unveil a new wave of updates to Garuda Linux, a testament to our commitment to delivering a powerful, beautiful, and user-centric experience. This release isn’t just a collection of fixes; it’s a harmonious blend of enhancements, refinements, and new beginnings, designed to elevate your computing journey
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Stay tuned as we continue to develop and expand Garuda Rani, bringing you an even more intuitive and powerful Garuda Linux experience