Version 0.4.0 is a complete rewrite of StartOS. After six years of building, we believe we have arrived at the correct architecture and foundation to deliver on the promise of sovereign computing. Highlights: redesigned UI - faster, more intuitive, mobile-friendly, with a real-time system metrics dashboard; completely new networking stack - LAN port forwarding, Wireguard VPN gateways, private and public domains (clearnet), Let's Encrypt, built-in DNS, and Tor as an optional plugin; StartTunnel - free, open-source reverse tunnel to expose services on a public domain without revealing your home IP; LXC container runtime - replacing Docker/Podman with a reliable, nested container architecture supporting hardware acceleration and multi-container setups; improved backups - differential backups, cross-server restore, and a new FUSE module for cross-platform reliability....
We are proud to announce the launch of Helwan Linux 5.0, a version that marks a qualitative leap in our distribution philosophy and development. What's new in Helwan Linux 5.0? Integrated technical identity - we have further refined our collection of powerful system tools, ensuring a more seamless and stable integration for developers. Revolutionary update system - we officially announce the end of the 'reinstall' era. Thanks to the infrastructure of Helwan Linux 5.0, users will no longer need to wipe their system or perform a clean install when major new versions are released. Continuous evolution - the new release supports seamless upgrades; your current system will evolve into the latest version-complete with all new programs and innovative features without compromising your data or settings. Developer-centric experience - we have integrated productivity tools, such as Copy Path, Force Kill, and advanced process management directly into the Nemo file manager, to accelerate your development workflow.
Ubuntu Touch 24.04-2.0 is a feature update under the same Ubuntu 24.04 base as the previous release. Nonetheless, this release contains exciting updates and features. The most notable ones are: In Ubuntu Touch 24.04-2.0, Morph Browser receives a major upgrade in underlying browser engine from Chromium 87 to Chromium 134 which, while not the latest yet, improves compatibility with today's websites and web applications significantly. This upgrade lays the foundation for future Chromium upgrade; we hope to be able to deliver more browser engine upgrade in the subsequent 24.04-2.x minor updates. As a bonus, we've included an installer for Widevine, a DRM implementation used by many service providers. Users who are dependent on DRM-protected contents can now use Morph Browser to consume such content.
**Deblinux 6.2 "Fast Edition"** is a performance-focused release based on Debian 13 "Trixie", featuring extensive system and kernel optimizations for faster responsiveness on both old and modern hardware. It introduces a new graphical installer, the Deblinux Toolkit for system management, a simplified updater, enhanced zRAM support, improved process handling, automatic cleanup, and broad hardware compatibility, while offering six preconfigured desktop environments ranging from lightweight IceWM to full-featured KDE Plasma.
This release presents the new versions 4:24.2.7-0ubuntu0.24.04.6 of the Office Suite LibreOffice and 150.0.7871.128-1 of the web browser Google-Chrome-Stable. In addition, among other things, Starbuntu has improved its search software for items in complex nested lists as well as its refreshing program for obsolete or missing universally unique identifiers (UUID) in essential system files.
Boot straight into a working snapshot. Fresh installs lay out Btrfs with a dedicated @snapshots subvolume, and Shadowfetch takes an automatic snapshot before every apt transaction. If an update goes wrong, pick the previous snapshot straight from the GRUB menu - grub-btrfs lists them at boot - and you are back on a known-good system without reaching for a live USB. A redesigned, agentic Welcome assistant. First boot now opens a rebuilt Welcome that runs setup as a guided assistant: role presets, graphics and local-AI setup, and app choices, with clearer language and a crisper layout. New Umbra wallpapers, a redrawn Plymouth boot splash, and matching GRUB and SDDM themes carry one gold-on-graphite identity from power-on to desktop, anchored by a new vector Shadowfetch emblem that stays sharp at every size.
The first implementation of the new Interface Assignments framework replaces the legacy module and establishes the foundation for future API-driven interface management. While the initial release focuses on feature parity, upcoming versions will further expand its capabilities. Continuing the modernization of firewall management introduced in previous releases, version 26.7 further streamlines the platform by migrating Outbound NAT to the new Source NAT architecture. This creates a more consistent management experience while simplifying future development. Organizations using KEA DHCP benefit from expanded configuration capabilities, including support for Dynamic DNS (DDNS) and dynamic IPv6 prefix delegation, providing greater flexibility in modern network environments.
This release presents the new Linux kernel 7.1.3 and the new version 150.0.7871.46-1 of the web browser Google-Chrome-Stable. In addition, among other things, Starbuntu has improved its package manager as well as its app for searching items in nested lists
We at the Trace Labs OSINT VM team are happy to announce the release of the Trace Labs OSINT VM 2026.05 This version migrates the entire underlying operating system from Kali Linux to Debian 13. This change reduces the overall image size and gives us tighter control over the final output by eliminating tools that don't support our mission. The Trace Labs mission is to crowdsource OSINT to find missing people. We don't need exploit kits, packet analyzers, or port scanners to facilitate this mission because we rely on information that's publicly available. Removing these tools from our VM image by starting with a clean Debian base allows us to focus on delivering a high-quality tool specifically designed for OSINT collection rather than a hybrid OSINT/red team tool.
Treeland Desktop Environment Upgrade: Treeland stability and usability have been significantly improved, with over 20 fixes for stability and high-frequency interaction issues. It also now supports key DDE core capabilities, including input devices, display settings, personalization, power management, and other essential desktop features, making daily use under Treeland more complete. File Management and Search Capabilities Upgrade: Added file indexing configuration, allowing users to control indexing independently and flexibly balance search speed and resource usage. New image content search lets you find local images by text contained within them. Global search, shared access, and external storage capabilities have also been enhanced, making file discovery and management more efficient. DDE Desktop Experience Enhancements: Taskbar icon split mode now supports displaying icons per window, improving identification efficiency in multi-window scenarios. Display settings now include cross-screen splicing mode, and update settings add intelligent mirror source selection. Additionally, daily desktop interactions such as notifications, networking, launcher, and taskbar have been further optimized. Kernel and Security Updates: Updated 6.6 and 6.18 kernel branches, enhancing underlying system stability, security, and compatibility with new hardware, while improving overall performance. Synchronized integration of system updates, Qt6, PipeWire, initramfs, virtualization, and other base component updates, along with multiple security fixes, to improve system stability, security, and long-term maintainability.