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CalamaroOS


Last Update: 2026-05-04 22:31 UTC


CalamaroOS is a Gentoo-based Linux distribution for the desktop, using either KDE Plasma or Xfce desktop environment. It features the Calamares system installer, out-of-the-box support for Flatpak packages, support for BTRFS, XFS and F2FS filesystems, and the systemd software suite for system and service management. The project's goal is to bring the power of Gentoo Linux to an average user by eliminating the complex and time-consuming process associated with the classic Gentoo install method.

Popularity (hits per day): 12 months: 388 (31), 6 months: 266 (62), 3 months: 136 (126), 4 weeks: 124 (146), 1 week: 215 (50)

Average visitor rating: 9.0/10 from 1 review(s).


CalamaroOS Summary
Distribution CalamaroOS
Home Page https://calamaroos-site.resorno.workers.dev/
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Feature 20260503
Release Date 2026-05-04
End Of Life  
Price (US$) Free
Image Size (MB) 4400-4500
Free Download ISO
Installation Calamares
Default Desktop KDE Plasma
Default Browser Firefox
Package Format flatpak, src
Package Management portage
Release Model Rolling
Office Suite --
Processor Architecture x86_64
Init Software systemd
Journaled File Systems Btrfs, ext4, XFS
Multilingual en, it
Full Package List 20260503
Package 20260503
alsa-lib (1.2.15.3) 1.2.15.3
amdgpu (25.0.0) 25.0.0
apparmor (5.0.0) --
apt (3.3.1) --
bash (5.3) 5.3
bind (9.20.23) --
chromium (148.0.7778.178) --
cinnamon (6.6.8) --
cups (2.4.19) 2.4.14
e2fsprogs (1.47.4) 1.47.4
ffmpeg (8.1.1) 8.1
firefox (151.0) 150.0.1
flatpak (1.16.6) 1.16.6
freetype (2.14.3) 2.14.3
gcc (16.1.0) 15.2.1
gimp (3.2.4) --
git (2.54.0) 2.52.0
glibc (2.43) 2.42
gnome-shell (50.1) --
grub (2.14) 2.14
gtk (4.22.4) 4.18.6
httpd (2.4.67) --
inkscape (1.4.4) --
kmod (34.2) 34.2
krita (6.0.1) --
LibreOffice (26.2.3) --
Package 20260503
libselinux (3.10) --
linux (7.0.9) 6.18.26
mariadb (12.2.2) --
mate-desktop (1.28.2) --
mesa (26.1.1) 25.3.6
mysql (9.7.0) --
nautilus (50.1) --
NVIDIA (595.71.05) --
openjdk (26.0.1) --
openssh (10.3p1) 10.2p1
openssl (4.0.0) 3.5.6
perl (5.42.2) 5.42.0
php (8.5.6) --
plasma-desktop (6.6.5) 6.6.4
postfix (3.11.3) --
postgresql (18.4) --
Python (3.14.5) 3.14.3
qt (6.11.1) 6.10.3
samba (4.24.2) --
systemd (260.1) 260.1
thunderbird (151.0) --
vim (9.2) --
vlc (3.0.23) 3.0.23
wayland (1.25.0) 1.24.0
xfdesktop (4.20.2) --
xorg-server (21.1.22) 21.1.22

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Version: 20260419
Rating: 9
Date: 2026-04-23
Country: Italy
Votes: 2


CalamaroOS achieves something remarkable by taking the power and flexibility of Gentoo and making it accessible through a flawlessly implemented Calamares installer. During my testing, the installation process was entirely free of bugs, which is a significant accomplishment for a distribution based on a complex ecosystem like Gentoo. It successfully bypasses the traditional barriers to entry, such as manual partitioning and lengthy initial compilations, providing a smooth graphical setup that works on the first attempt.

The distribution delivers exactly what it promises: a stable, ready-to-use desktop experience with modern features like out-of-the-box Flatpak support and systemd integration. Whether you choose the KDE Plasma or Xfce version, the system feels optimized and coherent. It manages to offer the performance benefits of a rolling-release model without the usual configuration headaches. For anyone who wants the depth of a source-based foundation without the struggle of a manual installation, CalamaroOS is an excellent and reliable choice


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