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# Nitrux 1.3.7 Release Adds Latest LTS Kernel Support, KDE Plasma 5.20.5, And A New Application Menu
- URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/nitrux-1-3-7-release/
- Published: 2021-01-29T15:11:19.000Z
- Updated: 2021-01-29T15:11:20.000Z
- Author: Sourav Rudra
- Tags: Distribution Releases, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15

If you are not familiar with Nitrux, it is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu that comes equipped with NX Desktop (based on the KDE Plasma 5 desktop environment), KDE Applications, Debian package manager with Advanced Packaging Tool.

However, it is not just another Ubuntu-based distribution. You can learn more about it in our [interview with its creator](https://itsfoss.com/nitrux-linux/).

Now, in a recent [blog post](https://nxos.org/changelog/changelog-nitrux-1-3-7/?ref=itsfoss.com), they have announced the release of Nitrux 1.3.7\. Here, let me highlight what’s new.

![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/01/Nitrux_Desktop.png)

## What’s New

The release of Nitrux 1.3.7 has brought in performance improvements, bug fixes, improved hardware support, and the latest software updates. Major highlights include:

- Updated KDE Plasma version **5.20.5**, KDE Frameworks version **5.78.0** and KDE Applications version **20.12.1**
- The default application menu has been changed, it now features **“Ditto Menu”** by [adhe](https://git.opendesktop.org/adhe?ref=itsfoss.com). It replaces the [NX Simplemenu](https://github.com/nx-desktop/nx-simplemenu-applet?ref=itsfoss.com) that was offered previously and applications are now listed in a single grid format (which is customizable) across multiple pages.

![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/01/Nitrux_Ditto_Menu.png)

- Mozilla Firefox has been updated to version **84.0.2**.
- Time is now set automatically according to the selected timezone in system settings.
- New and patched version of [sudo](https://www.sudo.ws/?ref=itsfoss.com), **1.9.5p2** which includes a patch for the recent [CVE-2021-3156](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-3156?ref=itsfoss.com) vulnerability found in the program.
- New Latte Dock layouts, **nx-top-panel-2** and n**x-bottom-panel-2**. It makes use of the updated application menu and the Windows Buttons applet plasmoid by [psifidotos](https://github.com/psifidotos/applet-window-buttons?ref=itsfoss.com)

![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/01/Nitrux_Latte_Deck.png)

- The [Qt process manager ](https://github.com/lxqt/qps?ref=itsfoss.com)has been removed and replaced by the previous process manager, [KSysGuard](https://apps.kde.org/en/ksysguard?ref=itsfoss.com) due to dependency issues.
- New kernel versions, **5.10.10 LTS and 5.9.16 non-LTS** are now available for installation.

![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/01/Nitrux_Latte_Deck_2.png)

Overall, all the necessary changes should result in an improved user experience by using the available desktop space for maximized applications in a more efficient manner while also keeping the functionality of the global menu and window controls. 

Also, the navigation across the operating system has improved a lot. So, it’s good to see more focus on the user experience with more options.

If you want to know more about the changes in detail, do check the [official release notes](https://nxos.org/changelog/changelog-nitrux-1-3-7/?ref=itsfoss.com).

[Download Nitrux 1.3.7](https://nxos.org/download/latest/?ref=itsfoss.com)

The official download link redirects to multiple sources to download the ISO every time you load it up. So, if you want a specific download option, here are your choices:

- [Direct download from their server](https://repo.nxos.org/iso/nitrux-release-amd64%5F2021.01.28.iso?ref=itsfoss.com)
- [Sourceforge](https://sourceforge.net/projects/nitruxos/files/Release/?ref=itsfoss.com)
- [OSDN](https://osdn.net/projects/nitrux/releases/?ref=itsfoss.com)
- [FOSS Torrents](https://fosstorrents.com/distributions/nitrux/?ref=itsfoss.com)

## Wrapping Up

Nitrux is an impressive alternative to Ubuntu, or any other distro for that matter. It offers good functionality and features with regular updates. It is a good proposition for users who want something new or different for their daily use.

*Have you used Nitrux before? Have you tried the latest release yet?*