https://os.watch 2026-07-17T09:47:00.105467+00:00 python-feedgen https://os.watch/static/images/favicon.png OS.watch is exploring the world of Operating Systems https://os.watch/starbuntu/24.04.4.18 2026-06-17T00:00:00+00:00 This release presents the new Linux kernel 7.1.0 as well as the new versions 149.0.7827.114-1 of the web browser Google-Chrome-Stable and 2:21.1.12-1ubuntu1.6 of the X window system. In addition, among other things, Starbuntu has improved its upgrade software and added a very com 2026-06-17T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/haos/18.0 2026-06-19T00:00:00+00:00 Home Assistant OS 18.0 is a major release bringing significant updates to all platforms. The Linux kernel has been updated from 6.12 to 6.18 across all targets, Docker has been upgraded to v29.5.3 with containerd v2.2.4, and the underlying Buildroot has been updated to 2025.02.14 2026-06-19T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/porteux/2.7 2026-06-20T00:00:00+00:00 First of all, apologies for the long delay. There were some upstream issues that were preventing a stable PorteuX release, most notably the ntfs3 kernel driver, now updated to the new ntfs-plus driver, which is faster and hopefully more reliable. Please note that any symlink crea 2026-06-20T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/steamos/3.8.10 2026-06-24T00:00:00+00:00 SteamOS 3.8.10 has just been released for all users with the following changes: updated Arch system base; initial support for upcoming Steam Machine hardware; added support for waking from sleep via connected Steam Controller; substantially improved speed of future OS updates on 2026-06-24T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/kaos/2026.06 2026-06-24T00:00:00+00:00 After almost three years of preparation and close the a year of trials, building, testing and rebuilding, KaOS is proud to present to you a first stable ISO image that is fully Dinit-based. For those interested in the reason why all these changes, please read systemd and the futu 2026-06-24T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/starbuntu/24.04.4.19 2026-06-27T00:00:00+00:00 This release presents the new Linux kernel 7.1.1 as well as the new versions 149.0.7827.155-1 of the web browser Google-Chrome-Stable and 2.4.7-1.2ubuntu7.14 of the print server CUPS. In addition, among other things, Starbuntu has further improved its upgrade software and its app 2026-06-27T00:00:00+00:00 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/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/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/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/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/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/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