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 Dec 2025 15:59:28 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss We are very proud to announce the public availability of NixOS 25.11 Xantusia. NixOS is a Linux distribution. Its underlying package repository Nixpkgs can also be used on other Linux systems and macO We are very proud to announce the public availability of NixOS 25.11 Xantusia. NixOS is a Linux distribution. Its underlying package repository Nixpkgs can also be used on other Linux systems and macOS with the Nix package manager. This release will receive bugfixes and security updates for seven months (up until 2026-06-30). The old release 25.05 Warbler is now officially deprecated and will reach its end-of-life and stop receiving security updates after 2025-12-31. GNOME has been updated to version 49 Brescia, which removes X11 session support, introduces a new video player, a new document viewer, a redesigned calender and more changes. Refer to the release notes for more details. LLVM has been updated to version 21. GCC remains at version 14. CMake was updated to version 4. https://os.watch/nixos/25.11 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss This is our seventh release this year, bringing better accessibility, changes to mkinitcpio, and more. First, we are pleased to bring Orca and espeak-ng to the ISO image and installer. This adds cruci This is our seventh release this year, bringing better accessibility, changes to mkinitcpio, and more. First, we are pleased to bring Orca and espeak-ng to the ISO image and installer. This adds crucial support for users with visual impairments, helping them navigate the CachyOS installation process. Next, we have enabled the mkinitcpio 'systemd' hook for supported configurations. Since ZFS and Bcachefs do not currently support this hook, it is automatically disabled if either is selected as the root filesystem. Additionally, we are now installing bcachefs-dkms, which replaces the default kernel module to provide better integration for Bcachefs users. We have prepared the installer to support Plasma Login Manager and Cosmic Greeter. While we plan to use Plasma Login Manager as a replacement for SDDM in the future, we are holding it back for now as it currently lacks integration with KDE Settings. However, Cosmic Greeter is now used for COSMIC installations, providing a smoother experience with the COSMIC desktop. https://os.watch/cachyos/251129 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss This release advances Armbian on three fronts: more boards now run on mainline-based firmware with BTRFS boot support; hardware coverage has grown significantly across multiple vendors; and the build This release advances Armbian on three fronts: more boards now run on mainline-based firmware with BTRFS boot support; hardware coverage has grown significantly across multiple vendors; and the build framework has been upgraded with mmdebstrap, the lowmem extension, first-boot configuration injection, improved release logging, and more robust keyring and mirror handling. In our continued push toward mainline kernel support across our board portfolio, this release marks a significant milestone - the progressive retirement of vendor-specific boot loaders on several boards. https://os.watch/armbian/25.11.1 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss This release enters the latest Linux kernel family 6.14 presenting the version 6.14.0-36. Further it presents the latest upgrade of the web browser google-chrome-stable (version 142.0.7444.175-1). In This release enters the latest Linux kernel family 6.14 presenting the version 6.14.0-36. Further it presents the latest upgrade of the web browser google-chrome-stable (version 142.0.7444.175-1). In addition, Starbuntu has improved its upgrade software. https://os.watch/starbuntu/24.04.3.16 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss The FreeBSD Release Engineering Team is pleased to announce the availability of FreeBSD 15.0-RELEASE. This is the first release of the stable/15 branch. Some of the highlights: the FreeBSD base system The FreeBSD Release Engineering Team is pleased to announce the availability of FreeBSD 15.0-RELEASE. This is the first release of the stable/15 branch. Some of the highlights: the FreeBSD base system can now be installed and managed using the pkg(8) package manager; the FreeBSD 15.0 release artifacts (install images, VM images) were all generated without requiring root privilege; FreeBSD now has a native inotify implementation, simplifying directory watching and software porting; OpenZFS has been upgraded to 2.4.0-rc4; OpenSSL has been upgraded to the latest long-term support (LTS) version, 3.5.4, which includes support for QUIC and now standardized quantum-resistant algorithms, ML-KEM, ML-DSA and SLH-DSA; OpenSSH has been upgraded to 10.0p2 which includes support for quantum-resistant key agreement by default.... https://os.watch/freebsd/15.0 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss We are pleased to announce the release of Alpine Linux 3.23.0, the first release in the v3.23 stable series. Version 3 of apk is now ready for Alpine 3.23.0. This should be a safe and seamless upgrade We are pleased to announce the release of Alpine Linux 3.23.0, the first release in the v3.23 stable series. Version 3 of apk is now ready for Alpine 3.23.0. This should be a safe and seamless upgrade from version 2, but might have breaking changes if you use libapk. The package manager has been upgraded to v3, but keeping the v2 index and package format for now. See apk-tools v3.0.0 release notes for more details. A 'linux-stable' kernel replaces 'linux-edge' with an identical configuration as 'linux-lts' while following 'stable' instead of 'long-term' releases. On systems with 'linux-edge' installed, apk automatically installs 'linux-stable' as a replacement. See the wiki for details about this release. As always, make sure to use 'apk upgrade --available' when switching between major versions. https://os.watch/alpinelinux/3.23.0 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss This release presents the latest upgrade of the web browser google-chrome-stable (version 143.0.7499.40-1) as well as an upgrade of the home-brew software displaying mountable devices and managing the This release presents the latest upgrade of the web browser google-chrome-stable (version 143.0.7499.40-1) as well as an upgrade of the home-brew software displaying mountable devices and managing their mounting. In addition, Starbuntu now offers an upgrade of its authentication app. https://os.watch/starbuntu/24.04.3.17 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss Oracle Linux 10.1 is now generally available for 64-bit Intel and AMD (x86_64) and 64-bit Arm (aarch64) platforms. This release includes the following kernel options: Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel 8.1 Oracle Linux 10.1 is now generally available for 64-bit Intel and AMD (x86_64) and 64-bit Arm (aarch64) platforms. This release includes the following kernel options: Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel 8.1 for the x86_64 and aarch64 platforms, Red Hat Compatible Kernel 6.12 for the x86_64 platform. Oracle Linux 10.1 delivers a strengthened cryptographic foundation built to support modern security requirements and emerging post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards. OpenSSL introduces support for ML-KEM, ML-DSA, SLH-DSA, and the QUIC transport protocol, enabling more secure and efficient encrypted communication. NSS has been updated to include ML-DSA support, enhancing signature security for post-quantum readiness. GnuTLS adds certificate compression, expanded ML-DSA algorithm coverage, and improved PKCS#11 module handling. The release also enhances openCryptoki with broader PKCS#11 v3.0 mechanisms, SHA-3 and SHAKE capabilities, and expanded key-wrapping and secure key-handling features - delivering more robust capabilities for both hardware- and software-backed cryptographic operations. https://os.watch/oraclelinux/10.1 Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss Say hello to GLF OS 'Phoenix', the very latest version of GLF OS, which incorporates the freshest packages, technological innovations and even more comfort for our users. GLF OS is designed to be simp Say hello to GLF OS 'Phoenix', the very latest version of GLF OS, which incorporates the freshest packages, technological innovations and even more comfort for our users. GLF OS is designed to be simple to use and to facilitate the transition from Windows to Linux as much as possible with a guided installation, pre-installed graphic drivers, integrated gaming applications and optimizations aimed at reducing latency. Security, reliability and confidentiality are also essential, central and indispensable criteria in the specifications of our operating system. Now, what does GLF OS Phoenix bring? GNOME 49 - better HiDPI and multi-screen support, smoother animations, fixes for Wayland compositor crashes; KDE Plasma 6.5 - more reliable multi-monitor management, extended touch/trackpad gestures, better behavior under Wayland; Linux kernel 6.17 - support for recent CPU and GPU chipsets, improved USB and PCIe and power management.... https://os.watch/glfos/26.05 Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss Update to the new Debian release: Trixie (13). New Fastfetch configuration to get a better style. Yelena Store as default frontend for APT. Refreshed styles for new ISOs, new version new life. New ker Update to the new Debian release: Trixie (13). New Fastfetch configuration to get a better style. Yelena Store as default frontend for APT. Refreshed styles for new ISOs, new version new life. New kernel 6.12.58 with a new Zram configuration to get better performance using ZSTD algorithm. Sway with pywal preinstalled and a new design. New default browser, Vivaldi. CuerdTools updated and remaked. New NVIDIA drivers installer and a new automatized upgrade program to update from CuerdOS 1.2.1. New wallpapers and refreshed style. All published by CuerdOS Public License v1.0. https://os.watch/cuerdos/2.0 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000