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 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:00:37 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss We are very proud to announce the public availability of NixOS 26.05 'Yarara. This release will receive bug fixes and security updates for seven months (up until 2026-12-31). The old release 25.11 'Xa We are very proud to announce the public availability of NixOS 26.05 'Yarara. This release will receive bug fixes and security updates for seven months (up until 2026-12-31). The old release 25.11 'Xantusia' is now officially deprecated and will reach its end-of-life and stop receiving security updates after 2026-06-30. ... systemd stage 1 - stage 1 (a.k.a. initrd) is now based on systemd by default and the old scripted implementation is deprecated and scheduled for removal in 26.11. Deprecation of x86_64-darwin - this will be the last release of Nixpkgs to support x86_64-darwin. Platform support will be maintained and binaries built until Nixpkgs 26.05 goes out of support at the end of 2026. For 26.11, due to Apple's deprecation of the platform and limited build infrastructure and developer time, we will no longer build packages for x86_64-darwin or support building them from source. GNOME 50 - GNOME has been updated to version 50 'Tokyo', introducing accessibility enhancements, display handling improvements and more. https://os.watch/nixos/26.05 Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss This release presents the new Linux kernel 7.0.9 as well as the new versions 148.0.7778.178-1 of the web browser Google-Chrome-Stable and 46.3.1-0ubuntu1.1 of the PDF reader Evince. In addition, among This release presents the new Linux kernel 7.0.9 as well as the new versions 148.0.7778.178-1 of the web browser Google-Chrome-Stable and 46.3.1-0ubuntu1.1 of the PDF reader Evince. In addition, among other things, Starbuntu has added a home-brew e-book reader for the e- book format EPUB. https://os.watch/starbuntu/24.04.4.15 Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss We are excited to announce the release of MocaccinoOS 26.06. We hope you enjoy this release and the improvements it brings. Changes since 26.05: releases are now published on MocaccinoOS' SourceForge We are excited to announce the release of MocaccinoOS 26.06. We hope you enjoy this release and the improvements it brings. Changes since 26.05: releases are now published on MocaccinoOS' SourceForge page; Linux kernel upgraded to 6.18.33 (LTS); Mesa version 26.1.1; KDE Plasma 6.6.5. Issues and improvements: COSMIC ISO image added; Google's CJK font family added to all ISO images; Vajo package manager has seen many new features and improvements; Calamares installer now features an additional software installation module. You can extend your system with additional software using Flatpak, Docker or the community repository. We welcome your feedback, whether it's bug reports or ideas for improvement. https://os.watch/mocaccinoos/26.06 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss Linux Lite 8.0 final is now available for download. Series 8 represents 14 years of community-driven purpose culminating in Linux Lite's largest development cycle ever: a brand-new installer, new perf Linux Lite 8.0 final is now available for download. Series 8 represents 14 years of community-driven purpose culminating in Linux Lite's largest development cycle ever: a brand-new installer, new performance driven kernels, end-to-end GTK4 theming, plentiful customisation, a game center that gives you all the tools you need to get up and running in minutes, a slew of new in-house applications and unprecedented translation coverage at every level of the system. Series 8 will continue to build on this foundation with improved usability, expanded applications, more choice, more control and ongoing performance refinements to our custom kernels. Platform changes: new Linux Lite high-performance custom kernels; all Linux Lite applications have been translated into 22 languages; all GUI applications ported to GTK4 (from GTK3/WebKit2); APT sources migrated to DEB822 .sources format (replaces .list files); installer - Calamares replaces Ubiquity; Firefox returns; Python 3.14.4 (up from 3.12); Btop replace Htop.... https://os.watch/linuxlite/8.0 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss Stable Clonezilla Live 3.3.2-31 released. This release of Clonezilla live includes major enhancements and bug fixes. Enhancements and changes since 3.3.1-35: the underlying GNU/Linux operating system Stable Clonezilla Live 3.3.2-31 released. This release of Clonezilla live includes major enhancements and bug fixes. Enhancements and changes since 3.3.1-35: the underlying GNU/Linux operating system has been upgraded, this release is based on the Debian 'Sid' repository as of 2026-05-17; Linux kernel has been updated to 7.0.7; Partclone has been updated to 0.3.47; the ezio package has been updated to 2.0.23; implemented the gocryptfs mechanism for image encryption due to eCryptFS deprecation; added -goc/-sgoc/ and -pg/-pfg options in ocs-sr and the TUI menu; added a new program, ocs-cvtimg-enc, to convert encrypted images (ecryptfs to gocryptfs), decrypt or encrypt images; improved MDRAID support - added ocs-mdraid-start, ocs-mdraid-stop, ocs-purge-mdraid-layout, ocs-save-mdraid-layout,and ocs-restore-mdraid-layout programs; lite server now supports MDRAID deployment; standardized naming conventions for MDRAID management; improved MDRAID stop/clean operations to prevent 'busy' errors during restoration; added support for LVM thin provisioning. https://os.watch/clonezilla/3.3.2-31 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss This T2/Linux release continues to polish our flagship KDE Plasma Desktop integration, now with out-of-the-box Flatpak and Discover app store and support for more RISC architectures. For the first tim This T2/Linux release continues to polish our flagship KDE Plasma Desktop integration, now with out-of-the-box Flatpak and Discover app store and support for more RISC architectures. For the first time, a consistently, fully reproducible, cross-compiled modern Wayland-based KDE Plasma experience is also delivered not only on x86-64 and ARM64 glibc, but also on Musl LLVM/Clang based builds and more RISC machines, such as DEC Alpha, Sgi MIPS64! Support for latest ARM64 and RISCV64 SoCs with Mesa Panfrost and PowerVR graphic support was significantly improved, too. The result is a reproducible, modern Linux system spanning mainstream and RISC architectures alike. Combining a cutting-edge KDE Wayland desktop with T2's long-standing cross-platform support. https://os.watch/t2sde/26.6 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss We are glad to present both RELIANOID 7.10.0 Community edition and RELIANOID 8.6 Enterprise edition, delivering significant improvements in security, system stability, observability, and load balancin We are glad to present both RELIANOID 7.10.0 Community edition and RELIANOID 8.6 Enterprise edition, delivering significant improvements in security, system stability, observability, and load balancing capabilities. Both versions share a modernized Debian 12.14 base and introduce key enhancements in monitoring, FarmGuardian health checks, and system reliability, while Enterprise Edition extends further with long-term kernel support, advanced governance, and extensive security hardening. RELIANOID 7.10.0 Community edition focuses on strengthening the platform foundation with an operating system upgrade, improved monitoring capabilities, and enhanced system maintainability. The system is now based on Debian 12.14, incorporating the latest upstream security patches and stability improvements, ensuring a more secure and reliable base for production and testing environments. A key enhancement in this release is the introduction of the new FarmGuardian check_curl method, enabling advanced HTTP and HTTPS health checks. This provides more flexible and accurate backend validation, improving load balancing decisions and overall service reliability in modern web application environments. https://os.watch/relianoid/7.10.0 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss RefreshOS 3 'Colorful Cosmos' is officially here, bringing the biggest visual and usability upgrade the project has seen so far. Built on Debian 13 with KDE Plasma 6, RefreshOS 3 introduces a cleaner, RefreshOS 3 'Colorful Cosmos' is officially here, bringing the biggest visual and usability upgrade the project has seen so far. Built on Debian 13 with KDE Plasma 6, RefreshOS 3 introduces a cleaner, smoother, and more refined desktop experience designed to feel modern without becoming complicated. From the new Reload menu to updated visuals, custom icons, cursors, and window styling, nearly every part of the system has been reworked to create a desktop that feels polished from the moment it boots. This release also continues the goal RefreshOS has always had at its core: making Linux feel approachable, complete, and enjoyable for everyday users. Drivers, media support, firmware, power optimization, and essential applications are already included and configured so users can spend less time setting things up and more time actually using their computer. Whether you are gaming, creating content, working remotely, studying, or simply browsing the web, RefreshOS 3 was built to deliver a desktop experience that feels fast, reliable, and genuinely refreshing. https://os.watch/refreshos/3-0 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss SysLinuxOS 13.2 is a substantial revision of how the system handles storage, backups, recovery and boot. The release introduces Btrfs as the default filesystem and builds an integrated snapshot, rollb SysLinuxOS 13.2 is a substantial revision of how the system handles storage, backups, recovery and boot. The release introduces Btrfs as the default filesystem and builds an integrated snapshot, rollback and backup layer on top of it. All of these capabilities are preconfigured and active from the first boot, with no additional setup required. New installations use Btrfs with the standard @ subvolume for root and @home for home. Calamares performs the partitioning and subvolume layout automatically during guided installation, with no manual configuration. Btrfs enables capabilities that are not available on ext4 - instant snapshots, full system rollback, and native incremental backups. In SysLinuxOS 13.2 these features are integrated and preconfigured out of the box. As soon as SysLinuxOS 13.2 is installed, Snapper is configured and active. The following operations are automatic: a baseline snapshot is created at the end of the installation, providing a clean reference point; each apt install, upgrade or remove operation creates a pre/post snapshot pair.... https://os.watch/syslinuxos/13.2 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss We are pleased to announce the release of Alpine Linux 3.24.0, the first release in the 3.24 stable series. Highlights: GRUB 2.14, LLVM 22, Rust 1.96, GNOME 50, Go 1.26, KDE Plasma 6.6, Qt 6.11, Sway We are pleased to announce the release of Alpine Linux 3.24.0, the first release in the 3.24 stable series. Highlights: GRUB 2.14, LLVM 22, Rust 1.96, GNOME 50, Go 1.26, KDE Plasma 6.6, Qt 6.11, Sway 1.12, nginx 1.30. Significant changes: py3-setuptools has been upgraded to 82.0.0, which removed the deprecated pkg_resources module, projects that still depend on it will no longer work and should migrate to its successors; the qemu-binfmt service from qemu-openrc is deprecated in favor of binfmt.d config files from user mode qemu packages combined with the binfmt service; the installer (setup-alpine) now supports the Limine boot loader and has gained IPv6 support; the COSMIC desktop environment by System76 is now available in the community repository; GTK+ 3.0 has been moved from main to the community repository; additional GTK+ 2 and Qt 5 packages have been removed as part of ongoing deprecation efforts, libsoup 2 has also been removed. https://os.watch/alpinelinux/3.24.0 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000