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 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:34:04 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss The Kubuntu team is happy to announce that Kubuntu 25.04 has been released. Code-named 'Plucky Puffin', Kubuntu 25.04 continues our tradition of giving you Friendly Computing by integrating the latest The Kubuntu team is happy to announce that Kubuntu 25.04 has been released. Code-named 'Plucky Puffin', Kubuntu 25.04 continues our tradition of giving you Friendly Computing by integrating the latest and greatest open-source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. The release features the latest KDE Plasma 6.3 desktop, KDE Gear 24.12.3, Linux kernel 6.14 and many other updated applications and libraries. Applications for core day-to-day usage are included and updated, such as Firefox and LibreOffice. In addition to the applications on our install media, 25.04 benefits from the huge number of applications in the Ubuntu archive, plus those installable via snap or other methods. Plasma Wayland session is the default option in sddm (display manager login screen). An X11 session can be selected instead if desired. The last-used session type will be remembered, so you do not have to switch type on each login. Please refer to our release notes for further details. https://os.watch/kubuntu/25.04 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss Google Pixel 8 is now available on AOSP 14 for Community builds. It's now possible to export your Notes to a .md file on your device. Mullvad DNS All has been implemented as Parental Control's default Google Pixel 8 is now available on AOSP 14 for Community builds. It's now possible to export your Notes to a .md file on your device. Mullvad DNS All has been implemented as Parental Control's default DNS and Kids DNS0 is implemented as a fallback. Location is now requested from supported Hotspot by default, so now you can be located while connected to the train's Wi-Fi for instance. LineageOS 21 latest bug fixes and security updates have been merged (list). Browser has been updaded to upstream version v134.0.6998.89. Web Calendar Manager has been updaded to upstream version v2.2.6. Web Calendar Manager no longer crashes while editing an already added entry. Icon display for PWA and open source apps has been fixed. Common apps are not visible anymore when disabled in the settings and are displayed systematically among searched results when enabled in the settings. F-Droid and Google Play Store links open in App Lounge. https://os.watch/murena/2.9 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss BashCore 2504 (April 2025) is now available for download. This release is built on Debian 12.10 (Bookworm) with kernel 6.1.0-32-amd64 and introduces several updates, including the addition of vim, smb BashCore 2504 (April 2025) is now available for download. This release is built on Debian 12.10 (Bookworm) with kernel 6.1.0-32-amd64 and introduces several updates, including the addition of vim, smbclient, updated SecLists, sqlmap, and metasploit. It also addresses multiple bugs from previous versions. More details can be found on the official website and the SourceForge download page. https://os.watch/bashcore/2504 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss What changed in Ubuntu MATE 25.04? Here are the highlights of what's new in the 'Plucky Puffin' release: celebrating 10 years as an official Ubuntu flavour; optional full disk encryption in the instal What changed in Ubuntu MATE 25.04? Here are the highlights of what's new in the 'Plucky Puffin' release: celebrating 10 years as an official Ubuntu flavour; optional full disk encryption in the installer; enhanced advanced partitioning options; better interaction with existing BitLocker-enabled Windows installations; improved experience when installing alongside other operating systems. Major applications accompanying MATE desktop and Linux 6.14 are Firefox 137, Evolution 3.56, LibreOffice 25.2.2. See the Ubuntu 25.04 Release Notes for details of all the changes and improvements that Ubuntu MATE benefits from. https://os.watch/ubuntumate/25.04 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss I present you Voyager 25.04 final version. A version 2-in-1 with GNOME and Xfce desktops unified in a single distribution: Voyager. Select your preferred session. Everything is presented in a colorful I present you Voyager 25.04 final version. A version 2-in-1 with GNOME and Xfce desktops unified in a single distribution: Voyager. Select your preferred session. Everything is presented in a colorful style completely redesigned for this combination, the GNOME 48 desktop coupled with the lighter desktop of Xfce 4.20. In summary, two unified systems, GNOME and Xfce, are light, fast, modern, fluid, secure and powerful in a hybrid environment for PCs and tablets. The two desktops are very distinct and their respective applications are mostly seamless, for either environment. Once installed, you can also remove GNOME or Xfce entirely or reinstall. For the first time, we will be integrating ChatGPT, one AI Chatbot in the terminal without the need for API key in version 3.5, plus the ChatGPT 4th version mini GNOME extension and an option to remove AI. This version is based on the kernel Linux 6.14 and Ubuntu 'Plucky Puffin'. Version 25.04 is an intermediate version with 9 months of updates while preparingfor the future LTS that will provide 5 to 10 years of updates. https://os.watch/voyager/25.04 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss The key focus for the team for this cycle has been the conversion of our distribution to a Wayland-based distribution. We have been working closely with our fellow Buddies Of Budgie maintainers. Excel The key focus for the team for this cycle has been the conversion of our distribution to a Wayland-based distribution. We have been working closely with our fellow Buddies Of Budgie maintainers. Excellent progress has been made towards this huge effort - we are almost there and we will be making available a 25.04 PPA specifically for our fantastic community to try and feedback. We will be shortly announcing the when-how-why in a dedicated blog post. Note - we intend to ship version 10.10 of budgie-desktop as a stable release for 25.10; this will be wayland only. For 25.04 budgie-desktop is X.Org Server-based and this PPA will give 25.04 users an easy way to try and give feedback. We are no longer including Thunderbird as part of our default application set. With many users now using webmail we have decided the choice of email clients should rightly be put into our community hands. https://os.watch/ubuntubudgie/25.04 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss Ubuntu Unity 25.04 'Plucky Puffin' has now been released. A bug affecting Ubuntu Unity, Kubuntu and Lubuntu was discovered a few hours prior to the release wherein manual partitioning installs on BIOS Ubuntu Unity 25.04 'Plucky Puffin' has now been released. A bug affecting Ubuntu Unity, Kubuntu and Lubuntu was discovered a few hours prior to the release wherein manual partitioning installs on BIOS systems result in unbootable installations. As it could not be fixed in time for the release, we recommend that you do not attempt a manual partitioning install if your computer only has a BIOS. Upgrades from Ubuntu Unity 24.10 will usually be enabled within a few weeks of the release, upon which you should receive a notification prompting you to upgrade to 25.04. https://os.watch/ubuntuunity/25.04 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss We are glad to let you know that we've released Edubuntu 25.04 and we've replaced some of our apps that were no longer supported with similar applications so you can still get the same wonderful exper We are glad to let you know that we've released Edubuntu 25.04 and we've replaced some of our apps that were no longer supported with similar applications so you can still get the same wonderful experience. New features: this release includes GNOME 48; for Qt-based/KDE apps, we now include themes via Kvantum, mostly as a workaround for the inability to change the accent color in those applications; this theme is based on GNOME's libadwaita, on which the default Ubuntu theme (Yaru) is based; GNOME Notes is dead upstream, for that reason, we have switched to the resurrected GNote; likewise, GNOME Dictionary is also dead upstream and we have replaced it with Artha, which is more of a thesaurus but does dictionary operations as well. Known issues: upon first boot, the system will reboot - this is normal and is the mechanism to set the logo for the login screen; Artha will not launch on a Wayland session. https://os.watch/edubuntu/25.04 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss I am excited to share our latest release, the Ubuntu Cinnamon 25.04 'Plucky Puffin'. It comes with Cinnamon 6.4.8 and features bug fixes, new features and improvements to the user interface. Our 24.10 I am excited to share our latest release, the Ubuntu Cinnamon 25.04 'Plucky Puffin'. It comes with Cinnamon 6.4.8 and features bug fixes, new features and improvements to the user interface. Our 24.10 'Oracular Oriole' release used Cinnamon 6.0.4. The 25.04 'Plucky Puffin' release uses Cinnamon 6.4.8. Here is what's new, aside from bug fixes, tweaks and minor enhancements: the profile picture can now be displayed with the user applet; the Cinnamon user interface has been modernized in general; the power applet supports more devices and their labels; nightlight configuration in Display settings; the main menu is now controllable with the arrow keys on the numpad; Cinnamon Control Center 6.4.1; Cinnamon Screensaver 6.4.0 - the lock screen can now have delay increments of 5 and 10 seconds; Cinnamon Settings daemon 6.4.2 - new audio device selection dialog.... https://os.watch/ubuntucinnamon/25.04 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss Toolchain ipgrades: GCC: Snapshot of upcoming GCC 15; binutils: Updated to 2.44; glibc: Updated to 2.41; Python: Updated to 3.13.3; LLVM: Defaults to version 20; Rust: Default toolchain is 1.84; Golan Toolchain ipgrades: GCC: Snapshot of upcoming GCC 15; binutils: Updated to 2.44; glibc: Updated to 2.41; Python: Updated to 3.13.3; LLVM: Defaults to version 20; Rust: Default toolchain is 1.84; Golang: Updated to 1.24; OpenJDK: Versions 24 GA and 25 Early Access Snapshot are now available. Package management: APT has been updated to 3.0. A new dependency solver is automatically used when the classic solver cannot find a solution. It may also be triggered to provide more context in failure cases or to evaluate performance. UKUI desktop environment: Ubuntu Kylin 25.04 features the UKUI desktop environment, designed for visual elegance and ease of use. It provides a wide range of personalized settings, enabling users to build desktop layouts that match their preferences - making daily work more efficient and comfortable. https://os.watch/ubuntukylin/25.04 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000