https://os.watch 2026-04-03T23:39:18.340024+00:00 python-feedgen https://os.watch/static/images/favicon.png OS.watch is exploring the world of Operating Systems https://os.watch/exton/260322 2026-04-03T23:39:18.361232+00:00 I've made a new version of ExLight with the Enlightenment 0.27.1 desktop environment, Refracta Snapshot (to create your own Debian 'Trixie' system) and Calamares 3.3.14 installer framework. ExLight bu 2026-03-22T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/ml4w/2.12.0 2026-04-03T23:39:18.359593+00:00 Version 2.12.0: Flatpak ML4W Welcome App, Settings App, Sidebar App and Calendar App replaced with Quickshell; wlogout replaced with a Quickshell widget; ML4W Hyprland Settings application can be inst 2026-03-23T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/kalilinux/2026.1 2026-04-03T23:39:18.357214+00:00 New year, new release - Kali 2026.1 is here. There is everything from a fresh coat of paint to a nod to our roots, with normal ongoing improvements. Building on from December's 2025.4, the summary of 2026-03-24T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/systemrescue/13.00 2026-04-03T23:39:18.355591+00:00 SystemRescue 13.00 - 2026-03-28. Updated the Linux kernel to the long-term-supported Linux 6.18.20; updated bcachefs tools and kernel module to version 1.37.3; updated yay-prepare script to fix errors 2026-03-28T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/plop/26.1 2026-04-03T23:39:18.354464+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 2026-04-03T23:39:18.352485+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 2026-04-03T23:39:18.349435+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 2026-04-03T23:39:18.347786+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 2026-04-03T23:39:18.347706+00:00 Skycatcher 2.1 introduces a broad set of quality-of-life improvements and system refinements across the entire platform. The update brings a new official CuerdOS repository, an updated 6.18.9 kernel, 2026-03-31T00:00:00+00:00 https://os.watch/cuerdos/2.1 2026-04-03T23:39:18.345980+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