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, 23 Mar 2026 22:12:11 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss This release presents the new Linux kernel 6.19.4 as well as an upgrade of python 3.12. In addition, Starbuntu has improved the embedding of the display manager SDDM into its system and, moreover, fro This release presents the new Linux kernel 6.19.4 as well as an upgrade of python 3.12. In addition, Starbuntu has improved the embedding of the display manager SDDM into its system and, moreover, from now on detects a new kernel by means of the excellent bash script "ubuntu-mainline-kernel". https://os.watch/starbuntu/24.04.4.5 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss Earlier this month, the Linux kernel 6.19 was released, and that was a good excuse to refresh our ISO. And as you can read from the title, the changes for this one were big enough to turn it into a ma Earlier this month, the Linux kernel 6.19 was released, and that was a good excuse to refresh our ISO. And as you can read from the title, the changes for this one were big enough to turn it into a major release with a name that really covers this ISO. Named after the second-largest moon in our solar system, Titan. So, we borrowed Saturn’s largest moon to orbit around our purple Linux space for now. ... For this release, we cleaned up and streamlined the installation process and added some new big features alongside: improved mirror ranking support, including providing an optimised mirror list when the installer is offline; added hardware detection for all GPUs and VMs; we are now installing additional drivers for all GPUs, including Vulkan drivers and the needed packages for hardware-accelerated video decoding when applicable; GPU drivers are now being loaded early by default; this release also introduces a new tool, eos-hwtool. https://os.watch/endeavouros/2026.03.06 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss What's new in GLF OS Phoenix Pulsar? The 6.18 LTS kernel optimizes gaming (latency, HDR, VRR), improves hardware compatibility (AMD/Intel/Apple), and strengthens security (TCP encryption, signed BPF), What's new in GLF OS Phoenix Pulsar? The 6.18 LTS kernel optimizes gaming (latency, HDR, VRR), improves hardware compatibility (AMD/Intel/Apple), and strengthens security (TCP encryption, signed BPF), providing a stable foundation for years to come—perfect for GLF OS and its demanding users. The NVIDIA 590.48 drivers for Linux bring major optimizations for RTX 50/40/30 GPUs, with enhanced ray tracing, DLSS 3.5 support, and improved latency management. Improvements in GLF OS: for streamers - ultra-lightweight setup with preconfigured OBS and Stream Deck ready to go; new built-in apps - Thunderbird, Shotwell, digiKam, KCalc, Piper, Reaper + Calf (studio); input remapper - reconfigure keys for your keyboard, mouse, or controller; Faugus replaces Lutris; GOverlay - easily configure Mangohud with just a few clicks; Nix-Firewall-Management (developed by the GLF OS team) - manage your firewall with a dedicated GUI.... https://os.watch/glfos/25.11 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss We are happy to announce the general availability of Fedora Asahi Remix 43. This release brings Fedora Linux 43 to Apple Silicon Macs. Fedora Asahi Remix offers KDE Plasma 6.6 as our flagship desktop We are happy to announce the general availability of Fedora Asahi Remix 43. This release brings Fedora Linux 43 to Apple Silicon Macs. Fedora Asahi Remix offers KDE Plasma 6.6 as our flagship desktop experience. It contains all of the new and exciting features brought by Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop 43. It also features a custom Calamares-based initial setup wizard. A GNOME variant is also available, featuring GNOME 49, with both desktop variants matching what Fedora Linux offers. Fedora Asahi Remix also provides a Fedora Server variant for server workloads and other types of headless deployments. Finally, we offer a Minimal image for users that wish to build their own experience from the ground up. https://os.watch/asahi/43 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss Peropesis 3.2 is released. In the new edition, part of the old software was updated and new software was installed. New software installed: 1. git 2.53.0. Git is version control system, that allows yo Peropesis 3.2 is released. In the new edition, part of the old software was updated and new software was installed. New software installed: 1. git 2.53.0. Git is version control system, that allows you to keep track of changes to files, especially the code of the projects. 2. Ruby 4.0.1. Ruby is an interpreted scripting language for quick and easy object‐oriented programming. Ruby arrives with RubyGems, which is a package manager for Ruby. The RubyGems software allows you to easily download, install, and use ruby software packages on your system. The software package is called a “gem” which contains a packaged Ruby application or library. This is similar to Python's 'pip3' command, which has been built into Peropesis for a long time. 3. LibYAML 0.2.5. LibYAML - A C library for parsing and emitting YAML. 4. Asciidoctor 2.0.26. Asciidoctor is a fast, open source, Ruby-based text processor for parsing AsciiDoc® into a document model and converting it to output formats such as HTML 5, DocBook 5, manual pages, PDF, EPUB 3, and other formats.... https://os.watch/peropesis/3.2 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss This is the most significant release of Parted Magic since the introduction of the original Secure Erase GUI in 2013. The new Secure Erase GUI addresses the full range of compliance gaps and feature r This is the most significant release of Parted Magic since the introduction of the original Secure Erase GUI in 2013. The new Secure Erase GUI addresses the full range of compliance gaps and feature requests we’ve received over the years. An all-new Mount GUI and integrated File Manager are directly tied to the Mounter, delivering exceptional stability in live environments - outperforming lightweight alternatives like Thunar that rely on trash directories and udisks. The File Manager was written entirely from scratch and shares no code with existing file managers. The previous save session was unwieldy, blindly copying the entire /home and /etc directories to the flash drive. The new smart detection system saves only the files that have actually changed - including installed packages and objects in /usr. If you delete a file and perform a save, that file will be transparently removed on the next boot. The system also excludes unnecessary paths like /var, /tmp, and other transient system files. A new smart shutdown menu prevents accidental shutdowns and reboots with an optional countdown timer. https://os.watch/partedmagic/2026_03_20 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss The Emmabuntüs Collective is pleased to announce the release, on March 20, 2026, of the update to Emmabuntüs Debian Edition 6 1.01 64-bit, based on Debian 13.4 'Trixie' and featuring the Xfce/LXQt des The Emmabuntüs Collective is pleased to announce the release, on March 20, 2026, of the update to Emmabuntüs Debian Edition 6 1.01 64-bit, based on Debian 13.4 'Trixie' and featuring the Xfce/LXQt desktop environments. This new evolution of our distribution now comes in two versions: a Core version, which includes the essential components of Emmabuntüs for personal use, and the previous version, which is now renamed Full version. This choice aims to offer a lighter and more modular version, intended for users who do not wish to install, for example, the educational software or accessibility features that were included by default in previous versions. When using the Core version, thanks to a new dedicated interface, users will be able to select and install the software available in the Full version that they wish to add to their own system. https://os.watch/emmabuntus/de6-1.01 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss antiX 26 'Stephen Kapos' is a new release based on Debian 'Trixie' and which includes 5 init systems (runit, SysV, dinit, s6 and s6-66). The default init is runit. We continue using window managers an antiX 26 'Stephen Kapos' is a new release based on Debian 'Trixie' and which includes 5 init systems (runit, SysV, dinit, s6 and s6-66). The default init is runit. We continue using window managers and the following are included: IceWM (default), Fluxbox, JWM and the Herbstluftwm tiling window manager. There are two flavours - Full (2 GB) and Core (66 0MB) for 64-bit and 32-bit architectues. What's included on antiX-26-full? Based on Debian 13 'Trixie' but without systemd/libsystemd0 nor elogind/libelogind0; eudev instead of udev; customised 5.10.240 Linux kernel, customised 6.6.119 Linux kernel (x64 full only) LibreOffice, Firefox ESR, Claws Mail, CUPS for printing, PipeWire/WirePlumber default on 64-bit, ALSA on 32-bit, XMMS for playing audio; Celluloid, mpv and Xine for playing video; gtk-pipe-viewer - play YouTube videos without using a browser; Evince PDF reader; Qogir icon theme... https://os.watch/antix/26 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +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