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, 12 Jan 2026 22:42:46 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss Our second release running on Debian 13 'Trixie' as the base. This release uses our own desktop environment called PDE. PDE is a mix of LXDE and Xfce components with Compiz as the default window manag Our second release running on Debian 13 'Trixie' as the base. This release uses our own desktop environment called PDE. PDE is a mix of LXDE and Xfce components with Compiz as the default window manager. This release is a ready-to-go, out-of-the-box complete desktop with all the software needed to keep most users set from the get-go. Pearl also has many of our own tools modeled after Linux Mints tools. This PDE release varies a little at the beginning as to not get confused when setting up things for the first time because of all the customizing available to the user we recommend. https://os.watch/pearl/13 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss This release presents among other things the latest upgrade of important ubuntu software, e.g. apparmor, binutils. mount, systemd, udev. In addition, Starbuntu has improved its trash bin management as This release presents among other things the latest upgrade of important ubuntu software, e.g. apparmor, binutils. mount, systemd, udev. In addition, Starbuntu has improved its trash bin management as well as thoroughly revised its help documentation. https://os.watch/starbuntu/24.04.3.20 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss This release brings Flatpak to PorteuX. On the first run, the user should provide a valid path where the Flatpak files will be stored, for example 'sudo flatpak /mnt/sda1' (or 'flatpak --force-setup / This release brings Flatpak to PorteuX. On the first run, the user should provide a valid path where the Flatpak files will be stored, for example 'sudo flatpak /mnt/sda1' (or 'flatpak --force-setup /mnt/sda1' if re-setup is required). The setup will configure the path and add the Flathub repository. After that, usage follows the standard Flatpak workflow, for example to install Furmark, 'flatpak install flathub com.geeks3d.furmark'. And to run it, 'flatpak run com.geeks3d.furmark'. This release also completely drops the stable spins. PorteuX is now based exclusively on Slackware 'Current'. Fixed Vulkan not working properly (this fixes some Steam games that were not working); fixed cheatcodes that use UUID and LABEL.... https://os.watch/porteux/2.5 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss Canaima GNU/Linux, a project of the National Center for Information Technologies (CNTI), launched its new update, Canaima GNU/Linux 8.3 'Kavanayén', strengthening digital inclusion and technological i Canaima GNU/Linux, a project of the National Center for Information Technologies (CNTI), launched its new update, Canaima GNU/Linux 8.3 'Kavanayén', strengthening digital inclusion and technological independence in the country. This update includes innovative tools that break down language and technical barriers, directly benefiting students, teachers and people with disabilities. The Canaima Transcriptor is the main tool in this version. It converts speech into editable text and instantly translates it into any language using advanced speech recognition. It is ideal for accessible classes, conferences and videos, especially for people with hearing impairments. The Canaima Media Creator is another new tool that offers an intuitive graphical interface that automates the creation of multiboot USB drives with Ventoy. https://os.watch/canaima/8.3 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +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