Mageia
Screenshot of Mageia 8 KDE | |
| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
|---|---|
| Working state | Active |
| Source model | Open source |
| Initial release | June 1, 2011 |
| Latest release | 9 / 4 September 2023 |
| Latest preview | 9 rc1 / July 23, 2023 |
| Available in | 167 languages |
| 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)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. The Greek term mageía (μαγεία) means enchantment, fascination, glamour, wizardry.
The first release of the software distribution, Mageia 1, took place in June 2011.