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'''''<font color=red>**** THIS SITE IS BEING UPDATED ****</font>'''''
'''Welcome to the'''


'''Welcome to the ''NEW'''''
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<div style="font-size:1.5em;">'''WIKI PCLOSUsers Knowledgebase'''</div>


''"The place where you learn PCLinuxOS"''
''"The place where you learn PCLinuxOS"''
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* '''''October 25, 2024'' : Thank You ''sling-shot'' for all your hard work in helping to restore and update the wiki.....'''
* '''''October 04, 2025'' : The ''PCLinuxOS Project'' has announced the release of updated installation media for MATE flavors of PCLinuxOS. <br/> The new media carries version number <font color="brown">2025.09</font> and contains a fully updated system as of October 04, 2025.<br/>
* '''''October 24, 2024'' : [[Image:happy_21st_birthday_pclinuxos.png]]
 
* '''''October 18, 2024'' : ** Thank you ''onkelho'' for stepping up to help out with the images for the  Conky HowTo. **
* '''''September 21, 2025'' : The ''PCLinuxOS Project'' has announced the release of updated installation media for KDE flavors of PCLinuxOS. <br/> The new media carries version number <font color="brown">2025.09</font> and contains a fully updated system as of September 20, 2025.<br/>
* '''''October 17, 2024'' : ** Thank you ''tbschommer'' for stepping up to help out with the VPN article. **
 
* '''''October 15, 2024'' : <font color="red"> PLEASE...</font> I need some help with images for the page ''Setting up a VPN [[VPN_(Virtual_Private_Network) | here]]
* '''''September 06, 2025'' : The ''PCLinuxOS Project'' has announced the release of updated installation media for all flavors of PCLinuxOS. <br/> The new media carries version number <font color="brown">2025.08</font> and contains a fully updated system as of September, 2025.<br/> Existing users ''do not need'' to do a clean installation each time new ISOs are released because PCLinuxOS is rolling release. These ISOs are being provided so new users don't have a large update to perform after installation from a dated ISO. <br/> If you plan on booting and/or installing PCLinuxOS in VirtualBox then please use ''VirtualBox 6.1.0 or better'' as it has support for the latest kernels. A network connection is not required for installation but is required to download updates and additional software.
* '''''October 17, 2024'' : The ''PCLinuxOS Project'' has announced the release of updated installation media for all desktop flavors of PCLinuxOS. <br/> The new media carries version number <font color="brown">2024.10</font> and contains a fully updated system as of October 17, 2024. <br/> Existing users ''do not need'' to do a clean installation each time new ISOs are released because PCLinuxOS is rolling release. These ISOs are being provided so new users don't have a large update to perform after installation from a dated ISO. <br/> If you plan on booting and/or installing PCLinuxOS in VirtualBox then please use ''VirtualBox 6.1.0 or better'' as it has support for the latest kernels.
** Download link ... : [https://ftp.nluug.nl/pub/os/Linux/distr/pclinuxos/pclinuxos/iso/ https://ftp.nluug.nl/pub/os/Linux/distr/pclinuxos/pclinuxos/iso]
** Download link ... : [https://ftp.nluug.nl/pub/os/Linux/distr/pclinuxos/pclinuxos/iso/ https://ftp.nluug.nl/pub/os/Linux/distr/pclinuxos/pclinuxos/iso]
** Torrent link ........ : [https://bit.ly/2TlHOSI https://bit.ly/2TlHOSI]
** Torrent link ........ : [https://bit.ly/2TlHOSI https://bit.ly/2TlHOSI]


''Internet Connection'' : A network connection is not required for installation but is required to download updates and additional software.
* '''''July 15, 2025'' :  Site restored again after fire'''
 
* '''''October 24, 2024'' : [[Image:happy_21st_birthday_pclinuxos.png]]


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<p>It should be noted that users of PCLinuxOS have the following services available: <br/>
- 25GB Cloud storage <br/>
- Email <br/>
- Chat messenger <br/>
Forum members can sign up at: [https://pclosusers.com/services-signup.php https://pclosusers.com/services-signup.php]
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<h2 style="font-family:sans-serif;"> ''[[:Category:Introduction | Introduction]]'' </h2>
<h2 style="font-family:sans-serif;"> ''[[:Category:Introduction | Introduction]]'' </h2>
* Welcome statement • What is [[PCLinuxOS]]? • [[The_10_commandments_for_Linux_users | 10 commandments for Linux users]] • [[Available_desktops | Flavors of PCLinuxOS]] • [[PCLOS_Remasters | Community derived flavors]] • [[Hardware_Recommendations | Minimum hardware requirements]] • ''[[:Category:Introduction | more...]]''  
* Welcome statement • What is [[PCLinuxOS]]? • [[The_10_commandments_for_Linux_users | 10 commandments for Linux users]] • [[Available_desktops | Flavors of PCLinuxOS]] • [[PCLOS_Remasters | Community derived flavors]] • [[Hardware_recommendations | Minimum hardware requirements]] • ''[[:Category:Introduction | more...]]''  


<h2 style="font-family:sans-serif;"> ''[[:Category:Get_test_install_PCLinuxOS | Get, test and install PCLinuxOS]]'' </h2>
<h2 style="font-family:sans-serif;"> ''[[:Category:Get_test_install_PCLinuxOS | Get, test and install PCLinuxOS]]'' </h2>
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<h2 style="font-family:sans-serif;"> ''[[:Category:Hardware | PCLinuxOS and hardware]]'' </h2>
<h2 style="font-family:sans-serif;"> ''[[:Category:Hardware | PCLinuxOS and hardware]]'' </h2>
* [[PCLinuxOS_Hardware_Database | PCLinuxOS Hardware Database]] is the central repository of hardware compatibility information. This contains many sections such as • [[PCLinuxOS_Hardware_Database#Computers | Computers]] • [[PCLinuxOS_Hardware_Database#Components | Components]] • [[PCLinuxOS_Hardware_Database#Storage_media | Storage media]] • [[PCLinuxOS_Hardware_Database#Output_devices | Output devices]] • [[PCLinuxOS_Hardware_Database#Input_devices | Input devices]] • [[PCLinuxOS_Hardware_Database#Networking | Networking]] • [[PCLinuxOS_Hardware_Database#Imaging_devices | Imaging devices]] • [[PCLinuxOS_Hardware_Database#Multimedia | Multimedia]] • [[PCLinuxOS_Hardware_Database#Other_hardware | Other hardware]] •  
* [[PCLinuxOS_Hardware_Database | PCLinuxOS Hardware Database]] is the central repository of hardware compatibility information. This contains many sections such as • [[PCLinuxOS_Hardware_Database#Computers | Computers]] • [[PCLinuxOS_Hardware_Database#Components | Components]] • [[PCLinuxOS_Hardware_Database#Storage_media | Storage media]] • [[PCLinuxOS_Hardware_Database#Output_devices | Output devices]] • [[PCLinuxOS_Hardware_Database#Input_devices | Input devices]] • [[PCLinuxOS_Hardware_Database#Networking | Networking]] • [[PCLinuxOS_Hardware_Database#Imaging_devices | Imaging devices]] • [[PCLinuxOS_Hardware_Database#Multimedia | Multimedia]] • [[PCLinuxOS_Hardware_Database#Other_hardware | Other hardware]] •  
* [[Hwinfo | Hwinfo]] can be used to get details about your hardware • Learning about your hardware • [[Resolution_size | Resolution size]] • [[CPU_Microcode | CPU Microcode Updates]] • ''[[:Category:Hardware | more...]]''
* [[Hardinfo2 | Hardinfo2]] can be used to get details about your hardware • Learning about your hardware • [[Resolution_size | Resolution size]] • [[CPU_Microcode | CPU Microcode Updates]] • ''[[:Category:Hardware | more...]]''


<h2 style="font-family:sans-serif;"> ''[[:Category:Update_and_Maintain | Update and maintain PCLinuxOS]]'' </h2>
<h2 style="font-family:sans-serif;"> ''[[:Category:Update_and_Maintain | Update and maintain PCLinuxOS]]'' </h2>
* [[Synaptic_and_the_Repositories | Synaptic and the Repositories]] • [[Update_Your_PCLinuxOS | Update PCLinuxOS]] • [[Installing_Software | Installing Software]] • [[Kernel | Kernel Updates]] • [[Root_Password | Root Password]] • [[Passwords | Passwords]] • [[LiveCD,_Create_your_own | LiveCD, Create your own]] • [[Backup_and_restore_using_timeshift | Backup/Restore using Timeshift]] • [[Backup_your_'just_right'_PCLinuxOS | Backup your 'just right' PCLinuxOS]] • [[Cron_jobs | Cron jobs]] • [[Disk_space_checking | Disk Space Checking]] • [[Disk_Usage_Checking | Disk Usage Checking]] • [[REISUB_reboot_your_system | REISUB reboot your system]] • ''[[:Category:Update_and_Maintain | more...]]''
* [[Synaptic_and_the_Repositories | Synaptic and the Repositories]] • [[Update_Your_PCLinuxOS | Update PCLinuxOS]] • [[Installing_Software | Installing Software]] • [[Kernel | Kernel Updates]] • [[Root_Password | Root Password]] • [[Passwords | Passwords]] • [[LiveCD,_Create_your_own | LiveCD, Create your own]] • [[Backup_and_restore_using_timeshift | Backup/Restore using Timeshift]] • [[Backup_your_'just_right'_PCLinuxOS | Backup your 'just right' PCLinuxOS]] • [[Cron_jobs | Cron jobs]] • [[Disk_space_checking | Disk Space Checking]] • [[Disk_Usage_Checking | Disk Usage Checking]] • [[REISUB_reboot_your_system | REISUB reboot your system]] • [[Going_from_kde5_to_kde6 | Going from KDE5 to KDE6]] • ''[[:Category:Update_and_Maintain | more...]]''
 
<h2 style="font-family:sans-serif;"> ''[[:Category:Customize_PCLinuxOS | Customize PCLinuxOS]]'' </h2>
* [[Customize_your_PCLinuxOS | Customize PCLinuxOS]] • [[Changing_the_default_home_directory | Changing the default home directory]] • [[Kernel | Kernel]] • [[Cheat_Codes,_Boot_Codes | Cheat Codes, Boot Codes]] • [[DNS,_Change_Your | Changing your DNS]] • [[DenyHosts_Setup | DenyHosts Setup]] • [[File_Sharing | File Sharing]] • [[Fonts,_Windows | Fonts, Windows]] • [[Numlock On at Log In | Numlock On at Log In]] ''[[:Category:Customize_PCLinuxOS | more...]]''


<h2 style="font-family:sans-serif;"> ''[[:Category:Software | Software]]'' </h2>
<h2 style="font-family:sans-serif;"> ''[[:Category:Software | Software]]'' </h2>
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<h2 style="font-family:sans-serif;"> ''[[:Category:HowTo | HowTo pages]]'' </h2>
<h2 style="font-family:sans-serif;"> ''[[:Category:HowTo | HowTo pages]]'' </h2>
The [[:Category:HowTo | HowTo]] section contains many pointed and in-detail articles addressing a single issue. For example :
* [[LibreOffice_Manager| Install LibreOffice]] • [[Hostname, Change your | Change your Hostname]] • [[Localization_Manager|Change System Language]]  • [[DNS,_Change_Your | Change your DNS resolver]] • [[RestoreGrub2|Fix your bootloader]] • [[Backup_and_restore_using_timeshift | Backup and Restore using Timeshift]] • [[VPN_(Virtual_Private_Network) | Setup Virtual Private Network (VPN)]] • [[SSH login without password | Use SSH logins without passwords]] • [[File_Sharing | Setup File Sharing with SAMBA]] • [[Numlock_on_at_login | Set Numlock on at login]] • [[Fonts,_Windows | Use Windows Fonts in PCLinuxOS]] • [[Going_from_kde5_to_kde6 | Migrate from KDE5 to KDE6]] •''[[:Category:HowTo | more...]]''
* HowTo do [[Bluetooth_Dial_Up_Networking_(DUN) | Bluetooth Dial Up Networking with PCLinuxOS]] • HowTo Properly [[Update_Your_PCLinuxOS | Update Your PCLinuxOS]] • Howto [[RestoreGrub2]] bootloader • [[Backup_and_restore_using_timeshift | Backup and Restore using Timeshift]] • [[VPN_(Virtual_Private_Network) | Private Network (VPN)]] • [[Numlock On at Log In | Numlock On at Log In]] ''[[:Category:HowTo | more...]]''
 
<h2 style="font-family:sans-serif;"> ''[[:Category:Advanced | Advanced]]'' </h2>
This [[:Category:Advanced | Advanced]] section lists pages that require slightly advanced knowledge of Linux beyond point and click ability. You may often be found deep in the command line while following pages listed here. Also '''not''' following instructions correctly might result in severe damage to your PCLinuxOS installation.
* [[Cheat_Codes,_Boot_Codes | Cheat Codes, Boot Codes]] • [[Compiling_drivers_for_Realtek_card_reader | Realtek card reader]] • [[Bluetooth_Dial_Up_Networking_(DUN) | Bluetooth Dial Up Networking with PCLinuxOS]] • [[CLI-commands | CLI-commands]] • [[Configuration_Files | Configuration Files]] • [[RestoreGrub2|Restore GRUB2 bootloader]] • [[REFInd_boot_manager | rEFInd Boot Manager]] • [[DNF | DNF package manager]] • ''[[:Category:Advanced | more...]]''


<h2 style="font-family:sans-serif;"> ''[[:Category:Errors | Errors and solutions]]'' </h2>
<h2 style="font-family:sans-serif;"> ''[[:Category:Errors | Errors and solutions]]'' </h2>
The [[:Category:Errors | Errors and solutions]] section lists many common and uncommon errors you might come across in your day to day usage. It explains the cause where known and lists the possible solution(s).
The [[:Category:Errors | Errors and solutions]] section lists many common and uncommon errors you might come across in your day to day usage. It explains the cause where known and lists the possible solution(s).
* E: Error, [[PkgProblemResolver | pkgProblemResolver]]::Resolve generated breaks, this may be caused by held packages. • [[Touchpad_troubles | Touchpad troubles - solutions by Texstar]] • [[Wrong_time_displayed_when_dual_booting | Wrong Time Displayed when Dual Booting]] • ''[[:Category:Errors | more...]]''
* [[Settings_schema_is_not_installed | "Settings schema is not installed" errors]] • Error, [[PkgProblemResolver | pkgProblemResolver]]::Resolve generated breaks, this may be caused by held packages. • [[Touchpad_troubles | Touchpad troubles - solutions by Texstar]] • [[Wrong_time_displayed_when_dual_booting | Wrong Time Displayed when Dual Booting]] • ''[[:Category:Errors | more...]]''


<h2 style="font-family:sans-serif;"> ''[[:Category:Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous]]'' </h2>
<h2 style="font-family:sans-serif;"> ''[[:Category:Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous]]'' </h2>
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* Not sure what a particular term means? Then check out the [[Glossary | Glossary]] • [[Known_issues | Known issues]] • ''[[:Category:Miscellaneous | more...]]''
* Not sure what a particular term means? Then check out the [[Glossary | Glossary]] • [[Known_issues | Known issues]] • ''[[:Category:Miscellaneous | more...]]''


<h2 style="font-family:sans-serif;"><span class="mw-headline" id="Advanced"><i>Advanced</i></span></h2>
 
<p>This [[:Category:Advanced | Advanced]] section lists pages that require slightly advanced knowledge of Linux beyond point and click ability. You may often be found deep in the command line while following pages listed here. Also <b>not</b> following instructions correctly might result in severe damage to your PCLinuxOS installation.
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<ul><li> [[Compiling_drivers_for_Realtek_card_reader | Compiling drivers for Realtek card reader]] • [[CLI-commands | CLI-commands]] • [[Configuration_Files | Configuration Files]] • [[RestoreGrub2|Restore GRUB2 bootloader]] • [[REFInd_boot_manager | rEFInd Boot Manager]]</li></ul>
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<p><b> Official releases </b><br/>
''' Official releases '''
<i>&#160;&#160;Download via HTTP or FTP&#160;: </i>
 
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''Download via HTTP or FTP:''
<ul><li> KDE, Now comes in 3 flavors.
* KDE, comes in 2 flavors. <br/> • [[Available_desktops#%E2%80%A2_KDE/Plasma|DarkStar Minimal Edition]] <br/> • [[Available_desktops#%E2%80%A2_KDE/Plasma|KDE Full Edition]] <br/>  
<ul><li> [https://www.pclinuxos.com/?page_id=180 DarkStar mininalistic]</li>
* [[Available_desktops#%E2%80%A2_MATE|MATE]]
<li> [https://www.pclinuxos.com/?page_id=180 KDE Basic]</li>
* [[Available_desktops#%E2%80%A2_XFCE|XFCE]]
<li> [https://www.pclinuxos.com/?page_id=180 KDE Magnum]</li></ul></li>
 
<li> [https://www.pclinuxos.com/?page_id=184 MATE]</li>
''Download via [[About_bittorrent|BitTorrent]]:''
<li> [https://www.pclinuxos.com/?page_id=3836 XFCE]</li></ul>
* All torrents can be downloaded from [https://linuxtracker.org/index.php?page=torrents&search=pclinuxos&category=0&active=1 Linux Tracker.org]
<p><i>&#160;&#160;Download via [https://wiki.pclosusers.com/index.php/About_bittorrent BitTorrent]&#160;: </i>
 
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''Preloaded Discs:''
<ul><li> All torrents can be downloaded from [https://bit.ly/2TlHOSI torrents]</li></ul>
* None at present
<p><i>&#160;&#160;Preloaded Discs&#160;: </i>
 
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''' Community releases '''
<ul><li> None at present</li></ul>
 
<p><b> Community releases </b><br/>
* [https://trinityat.altervista.org/news/ Trinity]
<i> &#160;&#160;[https://pclosusers.com/communityiso Collection]&#160;: </i>
* [https://www.pclinuxos.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=12 LXQt]
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<ul><li> [https://pclosusers.com/communityiso/trinity/ Trinity]</li></ul>
''' PCLinuxOS Debian Edition '''
<ul><li> [https://pclosusers.com/communityiso/LXQt/ LXQt]</li></ul>
 
<p><b> PCLinuxOS Debian Edition </b><br/>
[https://www.pclosdebian.com/home/ PCLOS-Debian website]:
<i> &#160;&#160;[https://www.pclosdebian.com/home/ PCLOS-Debian website]&#160;: </i>
 
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: PCLinuxOS Debian Edition is a PCLinuxOS lookalike system based on Debian 13 (codename “Trixie”) release, using the Debian Stable repositories as a base with additional software created by the PCLinuxOS community. It is non-SystemD.
<ul><li> [https://www.pclosdebian.com/home/about/screenshots/downloads/ Downloads]</li></ul>
 
PCLinuxOS Debian Edition is a variant of PCLinuxOS which is based on the Debian 12 (codename “Bookworm”) release, using the Debian Stable repositories as a base with additional software created by the PCLinuxOS community. PCLinuxOS Debian Edition is non-SystemD.<br/><br/>
Available Desktop Environments are:
Available Desktop Environments are: Budgie, Cinnamon, KDE, Mate, XFCE
''Budgie, Cinnamon, KDE, Mate, XFCE''
 
* [https://www.pclosdebian.com/home/about/screenshots/downloads/ Downloads]
 
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<ul><li> [https://www.pclinuxos.com/ Official website]</li>
* [https://www.pclinuxos.com/ Official website]
<li> [https://twitter.com/iluvpclinuxos PCLinuxOS Twitter account]</li>
* [https://www.pclinuxos.com/forum Forums] • [[Where_to_start | Where to start]]
<li> [https://www.pclinuxos.com/forum Forums] • [[Where_to_start | Where to start]] <br/></li>
* [https://www.pclosmag.com/ PCLinuxOS Magazine]
<li> [https://www.pclosmag.com/ PCLinuxOS Magazine] <br/></li>
 
<li> [https://pclostalk.pclosusers.com/ PCLOS-Chat Instant Messaging Sevice] </li>
<li> [[International_websites | International websites]]</li></ul>
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<p>Contributions for the development of PCLinuxOS are accepted in various ways including but not limited to&#160;:
Contributions for the development of PCLinuxOS are accepted in various ways including but not limited to :
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* [https://buy.stripe.com/9AQ7tyh014hA2Y0144 Donations] in cash or kind
<ul><li> [https://www.pclinuxos.com/?page_id=7 Donations] in cash or kind</li>
* [[Testing_and_bug_reporting | Testing and bug reporting]]
<li> [[Testing_and_bug_reporting | Testing and bug reporting]]</li>
* Artwork contributions
<li> Artwork contributions</li>
* [[Packaging_for_PCLinuxOS | Packaging for PCLinuxOS]]
<li> [[Packaging_for_PCLinuxOS | Packaging for PCLinuxOS]]</li>
* [[Packaging_Guidelines | Packaging Guidelines]]
<li> [[Packaging_Guidelines | Packaging_Guidelines]]</li>
* Patches and code contributions
<li> Patches and code contributions</li>
* Providing community support in [https://www.pclinuxos.com/forum forum]
<li> Providing community support in [https://www.pclinuxos.com/forum forum] / [irc://irc.freenode.net/#pclinuxos-support IRC]</li>
<li> [[PCLinuxOS_Knowledge_Base_Wiki | Writing and maintaining documentation]]</li></ul>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Editing_the_Wiki">Editing the Wiki</span></h2>
You need to have an account with us and [[Special:UserLogin | logged in]] before you can edit this wiki. Contact '''terryn''' in the forum to get an account (currently we only allow forum members to edit this Wiki).


<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Editing_the_Wiki">Editing the Wiki</span></h2>
Checkout [[PCLinuxOS_Wiki:Syntax | PCLinuxOS Wiki:Syntax]] before editing this Wiki. Feel free to add to this wiki, however, keep the [[Content_policy | content appropriate and useful]]. This is not the place to report bugs or to request help.
<p>You need to have an [https://pclosusers.com/services-signup.php account] with us and [[Special:UserLogin | logged in]] before you can edit this wiki.
<b>Checkout [[PCLinuxOS_Wiki:Syntax | PCLinuxOS Wiki:Syntax]] before editing this wiki.</b>
Feel free to add to this wiki, however, keep the [[Content_policy | content appropriate and useful]]. This is not the place to report bugs or to request help.
You can try the wiki syntax in the [[Sandbox | Sandbox]], the test page.
You can try the wiki syntax in the [[Sandbox | Sandbox]], the test page.
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<ul><li> For more information about editing this wiki, please visit [[PCLinuxOS_Knowledge_Base_Wiki | PCLinuxOS Knowledge Base Wiki]].</li></ul>
In case you still find it difficult to understand and follow the syntax, '''''do not fear'''''. We have a special [[Content_dump | Content dump]] page where you can just enter the content you know will be useful without worrying about formatting. Someone will come along and do the job for you later.
<p>In case you still find it difficult to understand and follow the syntax, '''''do not fear'''''. We have a special [[Content_dump | Content dump]] page where you can just enter the content you know will be useful without worrying about formatting. Someone will come along and do the job for you later.
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Welcome to the

PCLinuxOS Knowledgebase

"The place where you learn PCLinuxOS"

At present there are 377 pages and 46 articles here.

PCLinuxOS is about freedom, not just the free you get when you don't have to pay for something, but the kind of freedom to do what you will with it, and to use it in any manner or fashion that best fits your needs and intentions. It is truly by the people, of the people, for the people.

The philosophy of PCLinuxOS is :

  • It is done when it is done
  • Use the best software available for the task, does not matter if it is Qt, GTK etc
  • Be focused on the desktop.

News and announcements

  • October 04, 2025 : The PCLinuxOS Project has announced the release of updated installation media for MATE flavors of PCLinuxOS.
    The new media carries version number 2025.09 and contains a fully updated system as of October 04, 2025.
  • September 21, 2025 : The PCLinuxOS Project has announced the release of updated installation media for KDE flavors of PCLinuxOS.
    The new media carries version number 2025.09 and contains a fully updated system as of September 20, 2025.
  • September 06, 2025 : The PCLinuxOS Project has announced the release of updated installation media for all flavors of PCLinuxOS.
    The new media carries version number 2025.08 and contains a fully updated system as of September, 2025.
    Existing users do not need to do a clean installation each time new ISOs are released because PCLinuxOS is rolling release. These ISOs are being provided so new users don't have a large update to perform after installation from a dated ISO.
    If you plan on booting and/or installing PCLinuxOS in VirtualBox then please use VirtualBox 6.1.0 or better as it has support for the latest kernels. A network connection is not required for installation but is required to download updates and additional software.
  • July 15, 2025 : Site restored again after fire
  • October 24, 2024 : Happy 21st birthday pclinuxos.png

Table of contents

PCLinuxOS (abbreviated pclos) is a Linux distribution written from bottom to top with you, the new Linux user, in mind.

Introduction

Get, test and install PCLinuxOS

PCLinuxOS and hardware

Update and maintain PCLinuxOS

Software

HowTo pages

Advanced

This Advanced section lists pages that require slightly advanced knowledge of Linux beyond point and click ability. You may often be found deep in the command line while following pages listed here. Also not following instructions correctly might result in severe damage to your PCLinuxOS installation.

Errors and solutions

The Errors and solutions section lists many common and uncommon errors you might come across in your day to day usage. It explains the cause where known and lists the possible solution(s).

Miscellaneous

Contains pages that do not fit in any particular category.


Get PCLinuxOS

Official releases

Download via HTTP or FTP:

Download via BitTorrent:

Preloaded Discs:

  • None at present

Community releases

PCLinuxOS Debian Edition

PCLOS-Debian website:

PCLinuxOS Debian Edition is a PCLinuxOS lookalike system based on Debian 13 (codename “Trixie”) release, using the Debian Stable repositories as a base with additional software created by the PCLinuxOS community. It is non-SystemD.

Available Desktop Environments are: Budgie, Cinnamon, KDE, Mate, XFCE

Contribute / Develop

Contributions for the development of PCLinuxOS are accepted in various ways including but not limited to :


Editing the Wiki

You need to have an account with us and logged in before you can edit this wiki. Contact terryn in the forum to get an account (currently we only allow forum members to edit this Wiki).

Checkout PCLinuxOS Wiki:Syntax before editing this Wiki. Feel free to add to this wiki, however, keep the content appropriate and useful. This is not the place to report bugs or to request help. You can try the wiki syntax in the Sandbox, the test page.

In case you still find it difficult to understand and follow the syntax, do not fear. We have a special Content dump page where you can just enter the content you know will be useful without worrying about formatting. Someone will come along and do the job for you later.

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