A fresh new look is coming to Bodhi Linux, an Ubuntu-based distribution centered around the Moksha desktop, which is a fork of Enlightenment 17. The development team aims to revamp the traditional dark themes seen in their recent releases by introducing a lighter default theme called Zenithal.
Zenithal is designed by Štefan Uram and draws inspiration from the Ice theme by Simotek. This new theme features a polished light aesthetic and marks a departure with its introduction of rounded edges for windows and dialogs. Bodhi Linux lead developer Robert “ylee” Wiley provided an early glimpse of Zenithal on social media.
To ensure a cohesive experience, the team is also working on a matching GTK theme to support applications developed in different toolkits. Additionally, a classic Linux icon set reminiscent of Faenza is under consideration, albeit with a new name.
Beyond these visual updates, Bodhi Linux 8 will bring back several beloved Moksha modules that long-time users may remember, which had been phased out over time. The revival includes:
- Moon: An animated moon phase widget
- Wallscape: A dynamic background switcher
- Drawer: A customizable drawer for easy access to apps and files
These returning features aim to enhance customization and functionality, keeping the Moksha environment rich in options.
Bodhi Linux emphasizes that its interface may not conform to the mainstream look and feel of other Linux desktop environments. It remains true to its distinct identity, offering robust customizability through themes and modules.
While Bodhi Linux 8 is still in development, the current stable version is Bodhi Linux 7. A possible minor release, version 7.1, may be released ahead of the 8.0 milestone to help facilitate these upcoming changes.
For those interested in deeper insights into the ongoing updates, more information is available on the Bodhi Linux Patreon.