https://os.watch 2026-07-26T19:27:26.658477+00:00 python-feedgen https://os.watch/static/images/favicon.png OS.watch is exploring the world of Operating Systems https://os.watch/drauger/7.8 2026-06-28T00:00:00+00:00 I am proud to announce the stable release of Drauger OS 7.8, codename 'Urgal'. This release comes with a number of features and changes over 7.7: Drauger OS 7.8 ships with kernel 7.0, meaning immediate support of NTSYNC and a much improved performance over Drauger OS 7.7; we've u 2026-06-28T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/anduinos/2.0.0 2026-06-28T00:00:00+00:00 Today, AIURSOFT Limited is announcing the general availability of AnduinOS 2.0.0. The project is now officially maintained by AIURSOFT Limited (Hong Kong), marking its transition from a solo-maintained effort to an internationally backed ecosystem. When we started this project, l 2026-06-28T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/kalilinux/2026.2 2026-06-29T00:00:00+00:00 It's the final week of Q2, and Kali Linux 2026.2 is here - right on schedule. We have been heads down since our last release, and we are ready to share what we have been working on. This release is a mix of desktop refreshes, infrastructure improvements, and quality-of-life chang 2026-06-29T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/mageia/10 2026-06-29T00:00:00+00:00 We increase hardware requirements for 32bit systems, you will require a CPU with SSE2 features. You will find that extension for the packages and the part for architecture in the name of the ISO images have changed from i586 to i686. Also, due most of the software projects are dr 2026-06-29T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/slackel/9.0 2026-06-29T00:00:00+00:00 Slackel MATE 9.0 is the latest major release branch of the Greek-developed Linux distribution, built on top of the Slackware 'Current' tree and incorporating advanced administration tools borrowed from Salix Linux. This version delivers an optimized, lightweight computing environ 2026-06-29T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/archbang/010726 2026-06-29T00:00:00+00:00 Pleased to announce the release of ArchBang running the Mango window manager. This marks a full rebrand from FruitBang back to ArchBang. A new ISO image, dated 1st July, has just been uploaded as promised, carrying up-to-date packages and the latest Linux kernel. Getting started 2026-06-29T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/starbuntu/24.04.4.20 2026-07-01T00:00:00+00:00 This release presents the new Linux kernel 7.1.2 as well as the new versions 149.0.7827.200-1 of the web browser Google-Chrome-Stable and 5.38.2-3.2ubuntu0.3 of the programming language Perl. In addition, among other things, Starbuntu has worked on its documentation and published 2026-07-01T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/ultramarinelinux/44 2026-07-02T00:00:00+00:00 We have gotten tons of feedback and praise for switching to Plasma as our recommended edition. This release comes with Plasma 6.7, the new Union theme engine, performance improvements, and bug fixes galore. Budgie has made the switch to Wayland. It now sports the SDDM window mana 2026-07-02T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/calyxos/7.2.2.0 2026-07-02T00:00:00+00:00 CalyxOS 7.2.2.0 is up online. This release will receive all future updates. If you haven’t previously installed 7.2.1.0 (test build) and want to start or continue using CalyxOS, you need to flash your phone and install 7.2.2.0. With CalyxOS releases back to normal, we will contin 2026-07-02T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/galactic_mandate_linux/99 2026-07-02T00:00:00+00:00 Galactic Mandate Linux version 99 adds a deeper visual conversion than earlier preview builds. The system now boots into a custom FUI desktop with HUD rails, live CPU, memory, and swap readouts, theme-linked book cover wallpaper, custom app launchers, and a first-start tour that 2026-07-02T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/deepin/25.2.0 2026-07-08T00:00:00+00:00 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, personalizat 2026-07-08T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/osint_vm/2026.5 2026-07-15T00:00:00+00:00 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 fina 2026-07-15T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/opnsense/26.7 2026-07-16T00:00:00+00:00 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. C 2026-07-16T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/starbuntu/24.04.4.21 2026-07-16T00:00:00+00:00 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 2026-07-16T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/shadowfetch/2.0.0 2026-07-24T00:00:00+00:00 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 2026-07-24T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/helwanlinux/5.0 2026-07-26T00:00:00+00:00 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, ensuri 2026-07-26T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/starbuntu/24.04.4.22 2026-07-26T00:00:00+00:00 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 2026-07-26T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/ubports/24.04-2.0 2026-07-26T00:00:00+00:00 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 browse 2026-07-26T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/deblinux/6.2 2026-07-26T00:00:00+00:00 **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 ma 2026-07-26T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/startos/0.4.0 2026-07-26T00:00:00+00:00 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-ti 2026-07-26T00:00:00+00:00