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OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
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Working state | Active |
Source model | Open source |
Initial release | June 1, 2011 |
Latest release | 9 ![]() |
Latest preview | 9 rc1 / July 23, 2023[2] |
Available in | 167 languages[3] |
Package manager | DNF (alternate) and urpmi (legacy) |
Platforms | i586, amd64 |
Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux) |
Userland | GNU |
Default user interface | KDE Plasma Desktop (Live USB/DVD), GNOME 3 Desktop (Live USB/DVD), XFCE (Live USB/DVD)[4]LXDE, LXQt, Cinammon, MATE, Enlightenment |
License | Free software licenses (mainly GPL) and other licenses |
Official website | www |
Mageia is a Linux-based operating system, distributed as free and open-source software. It was forked from the Mandriva Linux distribution.[5][6] The Greek term mageía (μαγεία) means enchantment, fascination, glamour, wizardry.[7]
The first release of the software distribution, Mageia 1, took place in June 2011.[8][9]
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