| OS family | Unix-like (Linux) |
|---|---|
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Free and open source software |
| Initial release | October 31, 2004 |
| Latest stable release | rolling release |
| Update method | upkg |
| Supported platforms | x86, x86 64 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic, (Linux) |
| Userland | GNU |
| Default user interface | GNOME |
| License | Mainly the GNU GPL plus proprietary binary blobs and various other licenses |
| Official website | www.paldo.org |
paldo ("pure adaptable linux distribution"[1]) is a computer operating system built on top of the Linux kernel and using the GNU utilities.
Developed primarily for desktop computers using the x86 and x86_64 architectures, it has a history of frequent stable releases since 2004 (generally every 3 months) and a "rolling release" style of continual updating of the system and application packages. It is currently offered in stable and unstable versions.
paldo uses the UPKG package manager to upgrade the system and install applications. Using UPKG makes paldo a mix of a source and a binary distribution. UPKG builds packages from source or installs pre-built binaries, using XML scripts that can be customized by the user. It relies on the command line interface rather than a graphics-based implementation commonly found in most desktop oriented Linux-based distributions.
A stated intent of the paldo project is to only use selected programs in the distribution that satisfy a "just works" principle with limited intervention needed by the user to compile or update, and that are "task-oriented" with minimal duplication of programs designed to accomplish the same task.[1]. Another principle is to minimize patching of paldo application packages, preserving its adaptability for the end user to make changes or customize the system.
paldo has primarily used the GNOME desktop in release snapshots available on the Live/Install CD. The default web browser is Epiphany, the default for the GNOME desktop, although other browsers are available or can be built using UPKG.
Typical applications included on the paldo Live/Install CD and in the repository:
Versions of selected packages in the paldo 1.22 stable release (2010):
Subsequent to the 1.22 stable release, paldo adopted a rolling release format and in April 2011 made GNOME 3.0 available, using a Linux 2.6.38.3 kernel, and moved to systemd v24.