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 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:04:44 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss 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 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 build 260322 uses Linux kernel 6.19.8 built from Debian kernel sources with Debian patches. What's new in ExLight build 260322? ExLight is now based on Debian 13.4 'Trixie'; I have upgraded the Enlightenment desktop environment ('Beauty at your fingertips') to version 0.27.1, which is the stable version of Enlightenment; I have replaced kernel 6.14 with kernel 6.19.8; ExLight's ISO file is now a ISO-hybrid image, which means that it can very easily be transferred to a USB pen drive, you can then even run ExLight from the USB stick and save all your system changes on the stick, i.e. you will enjoy persistence; another big improvement is that ExLight can run from RAM - use boot alternative 2 (load to RAM) and when the system has booted up you can remove the disc or the USB stick... https://os.watch/exton/260322 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss 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 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 installed optionally from the Welcome app or as described here; new snapshot script for timeshift and grub-btrfs supporting Arch- and Fedora-based distributions and openSUSE Tumbleweed; new Pacman update script for Arch to enable colors, parallel downloads and ILoveCandy; new keybinding to toggle the active window to floating and pin - SUPER+ALT+T; new keybinding to toggle the calendar widget - SUPER+CTRL+C; Quickshell Overview added, can be toggled with CTRL+TAB. https://os.watch/ml4w/2.12.0 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss 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 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 the changelog: 2026 theme refresh - our yearly theme refresh; BackTrack mode for Kali-Undercover - a new mode celebrating BackTrack's 20th anniversary; Kali’s 13th birthday event - a little community event; new tools - 8 new programs. 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of BackTrack Linux, the predecessor to Kali. To celebrate this milestone, we wanted to bring back some nostalgia for longtime users of this legendary cybersecurity distribution by adding a 'BackTrack mode' to kali-undercover. This mode transforms the desktop to recreate the look and feel of BackTrack 5, with the same wallpaper, colors and window themes. You can run it directly from the menu or by running kali-undercover --backtrack in the terminal. https://os.watch/kalilinux/2026.1 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss 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 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 causing the script to fail; use default font from the kernel to avoid tiny font on HiDPI screens; script to change the scaling factor on HiDPI screens depending on configuration; added yq command-line utility for processing YAML, XML, TOML; replace Python version of iotop with iotop-c; added various packages - fatsort, nss-mdns; updated GParted to version 1.8.1. https://os.watch/systemrescue/13.00 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss 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 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, ~/fluxbox, ~/mate. DBUS: ~/.xinitrc start DBUS with 'export $(dbus-launch)'. Thunar: movie thumbnails enabled. GCC: default to -fPIE instead of -fPIC. Sysklogd: pdated from 1.5.1 to 2.7.2, /etc/syslog.conf updated. BIND (named): configuration in /var/named updated. Replaced: cron replaced with Fcron, NTP replaced with NTPsec, ISC DHCP client/daemon replaced with dhcpcd, tftp-hpa replaced with atftp, wol replaced with wakeonlan. 303 packages updated. Added: Bluez, PipeWire, GoCryptFS. Alternatives added to prepare removing GTK 2 in the future: Simple Scan for XSane, FileZilla for gFTP. Two new scripts for updating Plop Linux desktop, location /usr/share/plop/: update-etc - update the /etc directory, set the 'keep' variable to keep your own files and directories.... https://os.watch/plop/26.1 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss 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 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 Player: An impressive new music player developed for months by Elive is now showing to the world and included by default. Voice Control: An extremely-light application for hands-free interaction (no-AI), always optional. Desktop Clock: A simple, lightweight desktop clock that we made for the E16 desktop. Enlightenment 27: A preview of the last Enlightenment E27 with a few Elive features included is included by default to use and play. Debian 12 base: This will be the last build of Elive including the very solid Debian 12 + Backports with all the stability reached during this time in an extremely polished system, a perfect LTS snapshot of Elive Stable. https://os.watch/elive/3.8.50 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss 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 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 Firefox 149.0 and Chrome 146.0, and send emails via Thunderbird 140.9. ... As always, the new major release introduces several new features, including improved support for ZX Spectrum and Atari music via the AY/YM emulation library. Midori (web browser) and cmus (ncurses-based music player) have been added as downloadable extensions. 4MLinux now features a comprehensive suite of drivers: Mesa 25.3.1 (with VAAPI and Vulkan for modern GPUs), Mesa 21.3.9 (providing VAAPI and VDPAU for legacy adapters), Intel VAAPI (both i965 and iHD), and the latest firmware for AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA accelerators. Additionally, the system now intelligently identifies your hardware and applies the optimal settings for your machine. https://os.watch/4mlinux/51.0 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss 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 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 systemd software have been renewed. Moreover, Starbuntu has improved its calendar software. https://os.watch/starbuntu/24.04.4.6 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss 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, 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, and better CPU and network buffer management, alongside an enhanced UFW firewall enabled by default. Desktop environments receive major cleanup and modernization: KDE gains a refreshed look with an olive accent color, a custom splash screen, OnlyOffice by default, and removal of redundant apps, while Sway and other Wayland components see upgraded tools, a modernized Waybar, and new replacements like GtkLock and Fastcompmgr. X11 is reinstated due to Nvidia and remote-session issues, with KDE’s X11 session removed to streamline support. Additional updates include multiple application replacements for consistency, improved performance in CuerdTools—now native on Wayland—and the resolution of 124 security vulnerabilities. https://os.watch/cuerdos/2.1 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss 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 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; Linux kernel updated to 6.18.9 version; better CPU overhead management and network buffer control; rollback to X11 due to XLibre issues with Nvidia GPU's and services like VNC or RDP; removed X11 session from KDE; cleaning of redundant programs on KDE; Olive accent colour defined on KDE by default to follow website aesthetics; OnlyOffice as default on KDE; new custom splash on KDE; optimized KWin in order to not to create issues with Vivaldi; replace non-KDE programs with those included in the KDE Suite; XFWM4 compositor replaced by Fastcompmgr; SnapWay preinstalled on Sway to record screen and do screenshots; Swaylock-fancy replaced by GtkLock; SwayOSD added to Sway; Waybar updated to a new and modern design; LabWC replaces LXQt. https://os.watch/cuerdos/2.1 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000