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, 29 Dec 2025 04:52:31 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss As always we target the most recent Alpine release. In case of v25.12 it is the excellent Alpine Linux 3.23 and it comes with the new major version 3 of the Alpine Package Keeper, which has been relea As always we target the most recent Alpine release. In case of v25.12 it is the excellent Alpine Linux 3.23 and it comes with the new major version 3 of the Alpine Package Keeper, which has been released after five years (!) of development. It includes some really nice changes, such as downloading packages before installing them (which we enabled by default in postmarketOS), so that a flaky internet connection can't ever break your system again while installing updates. Another long awaited feature is logging all changes to /var/log/apk.log. See the apk3 release notes for more information. https://os.watch/postmarketos/25.12 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss A lot of work has been done and important changes have been implemented in this version. First, let's talk briefly about the procedures performed. As in the previous version, the classic and modern me A lot of work has been done and important changes have been implemented in this version. First, let's talk briefly about the procedures performed. As in the previous version, the classic and modern menu were adapted together. You can switch between these menus or use them jointly with the 'Add to Menu' tool. Added some important elements to the welcome screen. The 'Add Key' tool has been restructured. Added conversion from PNG to SVG format to the 'Image Editor' tool. The 'Change Keyboard Language' tool has been rearranged. A total of 21 colors, dark and light, were added to the 'Change Theme Color' tool. The 'Window Control' tool has been reworked. The 'Panel Control' and 'Third-Party Software' tool has been adapted again. Some adjustments have been made to ensure stable operation of the system. https://os.watch/besgnulinux/3-2 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss Since no critical errors were reported during the RC phase, it is now time to release the final version (8.0.1) of OMV8 (Synchrony). Due to technical reasons, only AMD64 and ARM64 architectures will b Since no critical errors were reported during the RC phase, it is now time to release the final version (8.0.1) of OMV8 (Synchrony). Due to technical reasons, only AMD64 and ARM64 architectures will be supported from this version onwards. Since this circumstance had been known for some time, many features planned for OMV8 were already implemented in OMV7 so that the discontinued architectures could also benefit from them. That's why the list of new features in OMV8 is quite concise. Nevertheless, switching to Debian 13 offers newer software, bug fixes and improvements. The changelog will list all improvements in this version alongside the following: upgrade to Debian 13 'Trixie'; replace cpufrequtils with linux-cpupower; improve several user and group related RPCs; display updated modules in notification after configuration changes have been applied; display old versions of upgradable packages on the update page; use pool instead of server directive in chrony configuration by default.... https://os.watch/openmediavault/8.0-12 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss The Parrot Security team is pleased to announce the release of Parrot 7. Parrot 7 represents a major milestone for the project. Its development required a complete rewrite of the system and introduced The Parrot Security team is pleased to announce the release of Parrot 7. Parrot 7 represents a major milestone for the project. Its development required a complete rewrite of the system and introduced many changes that follow our mission to keep the system modern and innovative. Parrot 7 has switched to KDE Plasma 6, features our own plasma ricing and theming to make it very lightweight, and uses Wayland by default along with the many changes introduced by Debian 13. The new build scripts now offer easy support to community-driven spins, and we plan to offer official support and sponsorship programs to community-curated editions, featuring more desktop environments and configurations. Many of our scripts were created and assembled through several stages. We use live‑build to generate ISO images, while for virtual machines we chose to adopt a custom-built system.... https://os.watch/parrot/7.0 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss As we celebrate the holiday season, the Gnoppix team is excited to bring you a special gift: the early release of Gnoppix 26. This version is packed with groundbreaking features, brand-new services, a As we celebrate the holiday season, the Gnoppix team is excited to bring you a special gift: the early release of Gnoppix 26. This version is packed with groundbreaking features, brand-new services, and a total commitment to your digital freedom. We've taken bold steps to ensure your digital footprint remains yours alone, moving away from restrictive environments. Infrastructure migration - we have officially migrated our core operations to Japan, benefiting from privacy laws that are significantly more robust than those in the EU or US. Tor gateway enhancements - fixed IPv6 issues within the Tor gateway. New Tor bridge - we've moved away from German-based servers (IONOS) due to EU speech restrictions, ensuring a more resilient connection. Gnoppixctl 0.5.7 - added a dedicated 'exit' option to Tor control for ultimate anonymity management. Browser evolution - we have removed Firefox as the default browser due to unacceptable telemetry data sent to Mozilla. https://os.watch/gnoppixng/26 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss Yes, we did it! After over a year of intensive work by the core team and a lot of support from the community, the time has finally come. The community Linux GuideOS has launched version 1.0. It has be Yes, we did it! After over a year of intensive work by the core team and a lot of support from the community, the time has finally come. The community Linux GuideOS has launched version 1.0. It has been a creative journey, which we're concluding today with this first major step, and we're very proud of it. It all started with a crazy idea in the Linux forum, and now our hearts are deeply connected to this hobby project, and we're also proud of the current result. We started with Debian 12, and the current version of GuideOS has now switched to Debian 13. We chose Debian because we wanted a stable system and also wanted to be able to support Windows and Mac users in the future. That's why we opted for the Cinnamon desktop environment and included a special tool as a central control unit. Now it's time to push our community project forward as we want to reach as many people as possible with GuideOS. https://os.watch/guideos/1.0 Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +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