

Installation of the distribution is a breeze, thanks to the Calamares 3.2.62 installer.

In addition, PipeWire, the server for handling audio on Linux, has been bumped to its latest 0.3.78 version, Wayland to v1.22, and Mesa to v23.2. Under the hood, users will find the most up-to-date Linux kernel, 6.4, accompanied by systemd 253.8.

Referring to the official announcement, the rolling OpenMandriva ROME 23.08 gives us a great insight into what we can expect from the upcoming stable major point release OpenMandriva Lx 5. What’s New in OpenMandriva ROME 23.08 OpenMandriva ROME 23.08 with Plasma 5.27.7 desktop. The just-released OpenMandriva ROME 23.08 is the third in ROME’s series, bringing many updates. However, at the beginning of 2023, the project decided to bet also on the rolling release approach with its ROME releases. In recent years, OpenMandriva has relied on the established point release model. With roots traced back to the once legendary Mandrake, it has much to offer even to the most discerning Linux users. OpenMandriva is a desktop-centric distribution that often stays out of the spotlight – completely undeserved. Powered by Linux kernel 6.4 and shining with the latest KDE Plasma 5.27.7, OpenMandriva ROME 23.08 is a dream come true for any distro hopper.
