https://os.watch 2026-04-07T01:54:14.163910+00:00 python-feedgen https://os.watch/static/images/favicon.png OS.watch is exploring the world of Operating Systems https://os.watch/plop/26.1 2026-04-07T01:54:14.196083+00:00 Version 26.1, release date 2026-03-27. Updates: group and user IDs updated, affected files - /etc/group,passwd,shadow. Pipewire: ~/.bash_profile set XDG_RUNTIME_DIR; start PipeWrite in ~/xfce4, ~/flux 2026-03-28T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/elive/3.8.50 2026-04-07T01:54:14.195489+00:00 Unique features on this release: OpenRC: Included optional init system available during installation for users who prefer a SystemD alternative that adheres closely to the UNIX philosophy. Synthwave P 2026-03-30T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/4mlinux/51.0 2026-04-07T01:54:14.194837+00:00 The status of the 4MLinux 51.0 series has been changed to STABLE. Edit your documents with LibreOffice 26.2 and GNOME Office (AbiWord 3.0.7, GIMP 3.0.8, Gnumeric 1.12.60), surf the Internet with Firef 2026-03-30T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/starbuntu/24.04.4.6 2026-04-07T01:54:14.194782+00:00 This release presents the new Linux kernel 6.19.10 as well as the new version 146.0.7680.164-1 of the web browser google-chrome-stable. In addition, among other things, the network manager and the sys 2026-03-31T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/cuerdos/2.1 2026-04-07T01:54:14.193580+00:00 New CuerdOS repository, hosted by us; UFW enabled by default. CuerdTools updated with some performance and new functions; catalog reductions to prioritize quality and better support of the project; Li 2026-04-01T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/netrunner/26 2026-04-07T01:54:14.189970+00:00 The Netrunner team is happy to announce the release of Netrunner 26 'Twilight – 64-bit ISO image. Netrunner 26 is based on Debian 13 'Trixie' and ships with all the latest security updates and updated 2026-04-02T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/idealos/2026.04.03 2026-04-07T01:54:14.187429+00:00 The release of iDeal OS 4.2 is a maintenance update following MX Linux 25.1 and Debian 13.4. Features: AppArmor provides a new containerized environment for the default browser and email client, enhan 2026-04-03T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/artix/20260402 2026-04-07T01:54:14.186745+00:00 We are pleased to announce the first official release for 2026. The first official release for 2026 comes with kernel 6.19.10 and the latest versions of software at the time of release. As usual, we p 2026-04-03T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/murena/3.6 2026-04-07T01:54:14.185098+00:00 App Lounge - You can now sign in with your microG account directly from App Lounge, no need to configure it separately. This will help with third party app compatibility for apps using Play Integrity. 2026-04-03T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/starbuntu/24.04.4.7 2026-04-07T01:54:14.179379+00:00 This release presents the new Linux kernel 6.19.11 as well as the new version 146.0.7680.177-1 of the web browser google-chrome-stable. In addition, among other things, the Starbuntu-specific java run 2026-04-05T00:00:00+00:00