Solus is an independent, rolling-release Linux distribution developed from scratch to deliver a cohesive, curated desktop experience. It is the home of the Budgie desktop, and ships polished editions for different hardware – a modern Budgie experience and a lighter Xfce edition. Packages are managed by the eopkg tool, and updates are pushed weekly after testing.

Key Features

• Independent, from-scratch design – not forked from any other distribution
• Curated desktop experiences – a refined Budgie edition for modern hardware and an efficient Xfce edition for lower-end machines
• Budgie desktop – a modern, tasteful desktop originated and maintained by the Solus project
• eopkg package manager – a clear, fast package tool with a large curated repository
• Rolling release – the latest software without reinstalling, updated weekly after community testing
• Cohesive and focused – a small, opinionated software selection designed to work well together
• Polished out of the box – a configured, attractive desktop ready for daily use
• Strong hardware adaptability – choose the edition that matches your device’s power

Why Use Solus?

Solus is the choice for people who want a refined, up-to-date desktop without the chaos of a giant repository. Its curated selection and weekly cadence keep the system coherent and dependable while still rolling forward.

Use Cases

• Modern laptops and desktops wanting a clean Budgie experience
• Users who prefer a curated, opinionated distribution
• Lower-end hardware served well by the Xfce edition
• Anyone who wants current software with a stable, tested release cycle

Platform

Linux (x86-64)

Licence

Free and open source. The distribution includes software under the GPL and other OSI-approved licences.

Website

getsol.us