MakuluLinux MCDE 2.0 and Xfce 7.1
Most Linux users associate Africa with Mark Shuttleworth, the founder of Ubuntu, but other Linux fruits thrive on African themes: The exotic-sounding MakuluLinux takes its name from a Zambian mountain. Maintainer Jacque Raymer publishes Makulu, which means "big" in the language of the Zulu, for a number of desktops: KDE, Xfce, Cinnamon, and a soon-to-be-released LXDE/Xfce hybrid.
Start-up Linux distros often fall into predictable patterns, but MakuluLinux comes across as a truly original vision. Makulu's sophisticated design, inspired collection of extras, and sophisticated package selection help it stand out against the field of competing distributions.
According to the Makulu website [1], the ambitious goal of the project is to provide "… a sleek, smooth, and stable user experience that is able to run on any computer from old to new, from netbooks to notebooks, desktops to server stations." Like other Linux variants designed for out-of-the-box usability, Makulu comes pre-installed with the necessary codecs and drivers for smooth multimedia experience on a variety of hardware platforms. Makulu also comes pre-installed with the Steam gaming platform. According to the Makulu developer, you can "… simply log in to Steam and start playing your favorite game titles."
[...]
Buy this article as PDF
(incl. VAT)
Buy Linux Magazine
Subscribe to our Linux Newsletters
Find Linux and Open Source Jobs
Subscribe to our ADMIN Newsletters
Support Our Work
Linux Magazine content is made possible with support from readers like you. Please consider contributing when you’ve found an article to be beneficial.

News
-
First Release Candidate for Linux Kernel 6.14 Now Available
Linus Torvalds has officially released the first release candidate for kernel 6.14 and it includes over 500,000 lines of modified code, making for a small release.
-
System76 Refreshes Meerkat Mini PC
If you're looking for a small form factor PC powered by Linux, System76 has exactly what you need in the Meerkat mini PC.
-
Gnome 48 Alpha Ready for Testing
The latest Gnome desktop alpha is now available with plenty of new features and improvements.
-
Wine 10 Includes Plenty to Excite Users
With its latest release, Wine has the usual crop of bug fixes and improvements, along with some exciting new features.
-
Linux Kernel 6.13 Offers Improvements for AMD/Apple Users
The latest Linux kernel is now available, and it includes plenty of improvements, especially for those who use AMD or Apple-based systems.
-
Gnome 48 Debuts New Audio Player
To date, the audio player found within the Gnome desktop has been meh at best, but with the upcoming release that all changes.
-
Plasma 6.3 Ready for Public Beta Testing
Plasma 6.3 will ship with KDE Gear 24.12.1 and KDE Frameworks 6.10, along with some new and exciting features.
-
Budgie 10.10 Scheduled for Q1 2025 with a Surprising Desktop Update
If Budgie is your desktop environment of choice, 2025 is going to be a great year for you.
-
Firefox 134 Offers Improvements for Linux Version
Fans of Linux and Firefox rejoice, as there's a new version available that includes some handy updates.
-
Serpent OS Arrives with a New Alpha Release
After months of silence, Ikey Doherty has released a new alpha for his Serpent OS.