https://os.watch OS.watch is exploring the world of Operating Systems http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification python-feedgen https://os.watch/static/images/favicon.png https://os.watch 48 48 en Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:03:20 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss Peropesis 3.1 is released. In the new edition, part of the old software was updated and new software was installed. ... In the Peropesis 2.9 release the lighttpd web server was installed. In the Perop Peropesis 3.1 is released. In the new edition, part of the old software was updated and new software was installed. ... In the Peropesis 2.9 release the lighttpd web server was installed. In the Peropesis 3.1 release, an init script (/etc/init.d/lighttpd) was created, which is intended for managing the lighttpd web server. Instructions on how to use this init script have been placed in the newly created chapter of the User manual - Web Server lighttpd. Since the PHP programming language was installed in the Peropesis 3.1 release, the FastCGI module was activated in the lighttpd server, which creates an interface between the server and the PHP language. In addition, the CGI module was activated, which creates interfaces between the lighttpd server and programming languages ​​such as Perl and Python. https://os.watch/peropesis/3.1 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss Manjaro 26.0 'Anh-Linh' released. Since we released 'Zetar' in April 2025 we have worked hard to get the next release of Manjaro out there. We call it 'Anh-Linh'. The GNOME edition has received severa Manjaro 26.0 'Anh-Linh' released. Since we released 'Zetar' in April 2025 we have worked hard to get the next release of Manjaro out there. We call it 'Anh-Linh'. The GNOME edition has received several updates to GNOME 49 series. This includes a lot of fixes and polish when GNOME 49 originally was released in September 2025. The Plasma edition comes with the latest Plasma 6.5 series, Frameworks 6.21 and KDE Gear 25.12. It brings exciting new improvements to your desktop. Plasma 6.5 includes a number of highly-requested features. With our Xfce edition, we have now Xfce 4.20. Linux kernel 6.18 is used for this release, including the latest drivers available to date. With 6.12 LTS and 6.6 LTS we offer additional support for older hardware as needed. https://os.watch/manjaro/26.0 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss I've made a new extra version of ArchEX with the MATE desktop environment. This ArchEX version replaces version 240101, which had Pantheon as DE. At the moment (260104) Pantheon doesn't work in Arch L I've made a new extra version of ArchEX with the MATE desktop environment. This ArchEX version replaces version 240101, which had Pantheon as DE. At the moment (260104) Pantheon doesn't work in Arch Linux. After a full system upgrade, the Pantheon menu is gone and you can't get it back. This ArchEX version has Calamares installed. Using Calamares means that you can install ArchEX MATE in any language. Everything will then be in your chosen language when the installation has completed. ArchEX with MATE works very well when running live on my six computers. Calamares is now installed also in build 260104. When the boot process is ready you will end up at LightDM's login page. Log in to the MATE desktop as the ordinary user 'user' with password 'live' or as 'root' with password 'root'. ArchEX build 260104 is now also for UEFI computers; before you can run ArchEX live you don't have to go into BIOS and change boot mode to 'Legacy Support'. https://os.watch/exton/260104 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss We are pleased to announce that VailuxOS 1.6 is now officially available. Key new features: Plasma 6 - fully updated desktop environment for modern functionality and stability; optimized Start menu - We are pleased to announce that VailuxOS 1.6 is now officially available. Key new features: Plasma 6 - fully updated desktop environment for modern functionality and stability; optimized Start menu - redesigned, more intuitive interface; automated weather display - new, elegant and dynamic integration; modern window design - fresh look with light/dark mode selection; floating taskbar - enabled by default for a clean desktop layout; enhanced customisation - more options for customising your system. Performance and stability: conflict-free packages - completely cleaned-up dependencies; maximum optimisation - significantly improved performance and responsiveness; new Plymouth boot - attractive, animated boot screen; graphical GRUB - user-friendly boot menu interface; Calamares installer - enhanced with additional installation methods.... https://os.watch/vailuxos/1.6 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss This release presents among other things a significant improvement of its installation software and its routine for configuring new user accounts. In addition, Starbuntu has improved its termination m This release presents among other things a significant improvement of its installation software and its routine for configuring new user accounts. In addition, Starbuntu has improved its termination management by automatically saving uncomplished working sessions. https://os.watch/starbuntu/24.04.3.21 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss IPFire now supports WiFi 7 and WiFi 6 for wireless access points. Although the hardware has been supported before, IPFire can now take advantage of the features that these new WiFi standards are bring IPFire now supports WiFi 7 and WiFi 6 for wireless access points. Although the hardware has been supported before, IPFire can now take advantage of the features that these new WiFi standards are bringing. The most notable features are: It is now possible to select the preferred WiFi mode, and IPFire will figure out the rest. 802.11be and 802.11ax are joining support for 802.11ac/agn. Channel bandwidths of up to 320 MHz will give you a bandwidth of over 5.7 Gbps for two spacial streams, or even a whopping 11.5 Gbps over four spacial streams. Over the air. IPFire will now automatically detect and enable any supported capabilities that the hardware supports. This used to be manually configurable as 'HT Capabilities' and 'VHT Capabilities'. Whereas that used to be a tedious and difficult process, we can now take advantage of all features that your hardware supports for a much more stable and faster WiFi network. https://os.watch/ipfire/2.29_core_199 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss Voxtype offers a variety of different local AI dictation models. You can install it using Install, AI, Dictation where the default is a 150 MB base English model. After it's installed, you can start d Voxtype offers a variety of different local AI dictation models. You can install it using Install, AI, Dictation where the default is a 150 MB base English model. After it's installed, you can start dictating using Super + Ctrl + X. While dictating, you'll see a red microphone in the center of the top menu, which you can click to pick another model (or just run 'voxtype setup model' from terminal). Or right-click to edit the entire Voxtype configuration. With Linux running on a million different systems, there is varying levels of support for system sleep, so by default Omarchy will only show the options that work everywhere: lock, screensaver, restart, shutdown. But plenty of systems do support hibernation and suspend, so now you can enable both via Setup, System Sleep. Hibernation requires a swap subvolume of the same size as your physical RAM allotment. That'll automatically be set up when you run the 'Enable Hibernate' option. So too will configuration for suspend-to-hibernate after 30 minutes on systems that support it. https://os.watch/omarchy/3.3.0 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss Quick post, have built and uploaded a new ISO image. Mostly package updates, also added wmenu which is the Wayland version of dmenu application launcher. If you want to pull up an application quicker Quick post, have built and uploaded a new ISO image. Mostly package updates, also added wmenu which is the Wayland version of dmenu application launcher. If you want to pull up an application quicker than searching labwc root menu then this is for you. It is tied to Alt+F3, now this might seem odd, but bear with me. If as some of you might have a keyboard, laptop, MacBook, Chromebook that does not really have a Super (Windows) key, then this might just be a way in. From wmenu you can open a terminal/editor and make changes to labwc configuration, to change Super key to Alt if the need be. It is not as feature-rich as Rofi but light enough to get the job done. Now that I am happier with everything in ArchBang, time to break stuff. Will start working on making installer easier with fewer options. Over the coming weeks, look at giving ArchBang a new look. https://os.watch/archbang/100126 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss The new ISO image of MODICIA O.S. 'Caravaggio' 6.12.63-RT-LTS has been released. This updated and optimized version integrates all improvements introduced by the real-time LTS 6.12.63 kernel, deliveri The new ISO image of MODICIA O.S. 'Caravaggio' 6.12.63-RT-LTS has been released. This updated and optimized version integrates all improvements introduced by the real-time LTS 6.12.63 kernel, delivering greater stability, responsiveness and overall performance. Kernel improvements: enhanced real-time responsiveness; significantly reduced latency in audio, video and I/O processes; smoother multitasking, even under heavy workloads; faster response from the interface and professional applications; ore stable RT scheduling for JACK, PipeWire and PulseAudio; elimination of audio drops and micro‑lags during recording and complex editing tasks. Improved graphics and video performance: better CPU/GPU synchronization; more stable video pipeline for 4K/8K editing and rendering; reduced processing times in multimedia applications; integrated LTS patches for stronger protection; improved memory management and crash prevention. https://os.watch/modicia/6.12.63 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss The 'System Reports' tool received many new features and it was rebranded as 'System Information'. In addition to its 'System Information', 'System Reports' and 'Crash Reports' pages, the tool receive The 'System Reports' tool received many new features and it was rebranded as 'System Information'. In addition to its 'System Information', 'System Reports' and 'Crash Reports' pages, the tool received four new pages to show you more information and help you troubleshoot common issues. The 'USB' page shows a detailed view of all plugged-in devices, including their type, name and ID (which uniquely identifies the device and its manufacturer). Devices are grouped by USB controller, so you can see where each device is plugged and compare its connection speed and power usage with the controller's maximum connection speed and total power capacity. This helps troubleshoot common USB issues such as slow transfers or random disconnections. https://os.watch/linux-mint/22.3 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000