> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://itsfoss.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Garuda Linux “Spizaetus” Release Lets You Try KDE Plasma 6 Now! - URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/garuda-linux-spizaetus-release/ - Published: 2023-11-02T10:17:22.000Z - Updated: 2023-11-02T10:17:22.000Z - Description: The latest upgrade to Garuda Linux brings in some interesting changes and a new ISO offering. - Author: Sourav Rudra - Tags: Distribution Releases, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15 Garuda Linux is a popular, [user-friendly Arch Linux-based distro](https://itsfoss.com/arch-based-linux-distros/)that has gained a sizeable following lately thanks to its customizable and extensible nature. It is known to provide various options to suit different use cases, from programming to gaming. Now, its latest release, **Garuda Linux “Spizaetus”** is here. Allow me to take you through the release. ## 🆕 Garuda Linux “Spizaetus”: What's New? ![garuda linux spizaetus neofetch output](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/Garuda_Linux_Spizaetus.png) The release takes its code-name “[Spizaetus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spizaetus?ref=itsfoss.com)” from a hawk-eagle bird typically found in the tropics of the Americas. Some **key highlights** of this release include: - **Hyprland ISO Offering** - **Ugrep Replaces Grep** - **Experimental KDE Plasma 6 Repo** **Suggested Read** 📖 [Top 10 User-friendly Arch-Based Linux Distributions \[2023\]Want to experience Arch Linux without the hassle of the complicated installation and setup? Here are a few user-friendly Arch-based Linux distributions.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSDimitrios![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/arch-distros.png)](https://itsfoss.com/arch-based-linux-distros/) ### Hyprland ISO Offering ![a screenshot showing the garuda linux hyprland banner on the official website](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/Garuda_Linux_Spizaetus_Hyprland.png) A new ISO has debuted with this release of Garuda Linux that features the '[Hyprland](https://hyprland.org/?ref=itsfoss.com)**'** dynamic tiling Wayland compositor, which makes way for **smooth animations** and **effortless window tiling**. On this, one of the developers, **dr460nf1r3**, added: > Being focused on fancy looks and blurry windows, it is certainly a good fit for Garuda. 🚧 Sadly, they have ****had to drop a few editions**, citing concerns that they were not being maintained properly. The affected ones include: ****MATE**, **LXQt-Kwin**, **KDE-git**, and ****Wayfire**. ### Ugrep Replaces Grep The '[grep](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grep?ref=itsfoss.com)' command line utility has been replaced with the better performing '[ugrep](https://ugrep.com/?ref=itsfoss.com)' file pattern searcher that claims to be an “**ultra-fast, user-friendly grep replacement**”. This is an interesting change, and we'll see how users like it. [![Follow It's FOSS on Google News](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/04/Follow-us-on-Google-News.png)](https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMInpoAswofO4Aw?ref=itsfoss.com) ### Experimental KDE Plasma 6 Repo (Be Cautious!) The developers have also introduced an experimental repo in the form of the '[chaotic-aur-kde](https://forum.garudalinux.org/t/kde-6-repository-testing/31442?ref=itsfoss.com)' repo for providing access to **early builds of Plasma 6**. Do keep in mind this is for users who want to test out the Plasma 6 experience, and is **not recommended for production use**. One of the developers added: > There have been ongoing efforts to provide early builds of Plasma 6 via a dedicated chaotic-aur-kde repo. > This basically allows testing out how Plasma 6 is going to be - the initial release of it is scheduled for February 2024\. Needless to say, these are experimental master branch builds, so only adventurous people should embark the journey. ### 🛠️ Other Changes and Improvements Those were just the highlights, here are some other refinements worth noting: - The **'garuda-update' utility has been updated** to handle conflicts that cropped up due to recent package name changes. - [Plymouth](https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/plymouth?ref=itsfoss.com) **has been removed**, the terminal output will now show up instead during boot. - Various **updates to their infrastructure** to better serve users. - A dedicated [Lemmy instance](https://lemmy.garudalinux.org/?ref=itsfoss.com) for Garuda Linux. You can go through the [official announcement](https://forum.garudalinux.org/t/garuda-linux-spizaetus-231029/31843?ref=itsfoss.com) to dive deeper. **Suggested Read** 📖 [Lemmy: A Decentralized Open-Source Reddit Alternative To ExploreAre you looking for an open-source Reddit alternative? Well, this is something!![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/06/lemmy-reddit-alternative.jpg)](https://itsfoss.com/lemmy/) ## 📥 Download Garuda Linux “Spizaetus” Garuda Linux is available in **9 distinct flavors** that include options with **KDE Plasma**, **GNOME**, **Xfce**, **Cinnamon**, **Sway** and more. Head on over to the [official site](https://garudalinux.org/downloads?ref=itsfoss.com) to get the image of your choice. [Garuda Linux](https://garudalinux.org/downloads?ref=itsfoss.com) *💬 Are you going to try this release out? Let us know below!*