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 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 01:35:21 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss Today I have something very exciting to share - the alpha release of KDE Linux, KDE's new operating system. KDE Linux is a new operating system intended for daily driving that showcases Plasma and KDE Today I have something very exciting to share - the alpha release of KDE Linux, KDE's new operating system. KDE Linux is a new operating system intended for daily driving that showcases Plasma and KDE software in the best light, and makes use of modern technologies. Today we're releasing KDE Linux's 'Testing' edition. This edition provides unreleased KDE software built from source code, a preview of what will become the next stable release. In practice, we're being quite conservative, and it's already pretty darn stable for daily use. In fact, I've had KDE Linux on my home theater PC for about six months, and it has been on my daily driver laptop for one month. https://os.watch/kdelinux/20250906 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss We are excited to announce the release of MocaccinoOS 25.09. With this milestone, we've updated our versioning scheme to better reflect our rolling-release nature. From now on, MocaccinoOS will follow We are excited to announce the release of MocaccinoOS 25.09. With this milestone, we've updated our versioning scheme to better reflect our rolling-release nature. From now on, MocaccinoOS will follow the year.month format (YY.MM). This makes it clearer when a snapshot was published, while keeping the system continuously up to date. Changes since 1.8.4: Linux kernel is upgraded to 6.12.45 (LTS), Mesa version 25.1.9, NVIDIA drivers version 570.181 (available in repository). Issues and improvements: MocaccinoOS 25.09 builds upon the entire 1.8.x series, encapsulating significant refinements without reintroducing old issues. Highlights include: performance enhancements - across releases, binaries have been rebuilt with more aggressive compiler flags for better speed and leaner size; improved hardware and compatibility support.... https://os.watch/mocaccinoos/25.09 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss This version has got an after-login screen in order to beautify the login process. In addition, this release contains a bundle of improved homemade software: the Starbuntu upgrade as well as the routi This version has got an after-login screen in order to beautify the login process. In addition, this release contains a bundle of improved homemade software: the Starbuntu upgrade as well as the routines for marking (remembering) directories and for placing windows on the screen. https://os.watch/starbuntu/24.04.3.8 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss What does GLF OS 'Omnislash' bring since its beta release? Added a welcome screen; merged the glf-update and glf-boot commands; added a partition manager to KDE Plasma; introduced the glf-history comm What does GLF OS 'Omnislash' bring since its beta release? Added a welcome screen; merged the glf-update and glf-boot commands; added a partition manager to KDE Plasma; introduced the glf-history command to view the impact of the latest update; added Nix LD to improve compatibility with certain scripts; added Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support to GNOME; added Tiling Shell and Vitals extensions; added GameMode; added OBS vk-capture for game capture. Improvements include: installation slide appearing at 46% progress; temperature readouts in MangoHUD; boosted vm.max_map_count; better integration of Easy Flatpak; virtual camera in OBS Studio; CUDA support for OBS Studio and Blender. https://os.watch/glfos/25.05 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss Instead of the Maps application, it comes with the Mapa GPX-Studio web application, which in addition to preparing and exporting place marks and routes, can also be used to view various maps, includin Instead of the Maps application, it comes with the Mapa GPX-Studio web application, which in addition to preparing and exporting place marks and routes, can also be used to view various maps, including orthophotos and street view. With Mapa GPX-Studio, students can prepare excursions, mark and document points of interest, export them in GPX format and send them to a mobile phone where they can use the Comaps application. The MolView molecule viewer-editor web application now has a more functional version. We have added an application for programming Microblocks, Arduino and other boards to the new Programming applications section. We have added the LibreOffice Math equation editor. The Heimer application for creating concept maps now supports Basque in version 4.5. We have updated all applications to the latest versions. https://os.watch/luberrilinux/25.1 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss The Active Directory Connector was extended several months ago with advanced filter rules, making it easier to configure synchronization for only specific parts of the directory service. With the late The Active Directory Connector was extended several months ago with advanced filter rules, making it easier to configure synchronization for only specific parts of the directory service. With the latest update, parent containers can now also be synchronized automatically when performing such partial synchronizations of the LDAP tree. This significantly reduces configuration effort, especially in complex, dynamic scenarios. In the Univention Directory Manager, user and computer objects can now automatically be assigned to the group stored in their 'parent container' when they are created. Previously, the default primary group could only be set globally. This new feature is the first step toward handling objects differently depending on their position in the LDAP database, and eventually also administering them with different permissions. https://os.watch/univention/5.2-3 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss Stamus Networks, a global provider of high-performance network-based threat detection and response systems, today announced the general availability of Clear NDR Community 1.0, marking the open-source Stamus Networks, a global provider of high-performance network-based threat detection and response systems, today announced the general availability of Clear NDR Community 1.0, marking the open-source solution's official production-ready status. This release transforms the popular Suricata-based open-source security monitoring platform with significant enhancements in deployment flexibility, threat intelligence integration, AI integration, and incident investigation capabilities. Clear NDR Community 1.0 builds upon last year's initial beta release with a more robust architecture, expanded deployment options, and workflow improvements that make it suitable for production environments in small-to-medium sized organizations as well as researchers, educators, students, and hobbyists who wish to explore what is possible with Suricata and the network protocol monitoring logs and alerts it produces. https://os.watch/clearndr/1.0 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss I present to you Voyager 13 'Debian', based on Debian 13 'Trixie'. It features all the updates and almost all the new features of the latest Voyager release, ported and tested. This version features t I present to you Voyager 13 'Debian', based on Debian 13 'Trixie'. It features all the updates and almost all the new features of the latest Voyager release, ported and tested. This version features the new GNOME 48 desktop, lightweight, fast, modern, fluid, secure and powerful in a hybrid environment for PCs and tablets. It includes the Linux 6.12 kernel and is based on the Debian 13 distribution, with its new features. The 6.12 kernel is in LTS release. Trixie will be supported for the next 5 years thanks to the combined work of the Debian Security team and the Long-Term Support team. New options have been integrated into the Voyager Box, with new layouts and a new theme, Miami Beach. These options include Dark Style, Night Mode, new parental control for blocking sites, Conky Control, Gnome Shell Effects, Repair, Debian Switch, Backup, Wine, Gaming and selected GNOME extensions. https://os.watch/voyager/13 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss Q4OS 'Andromeda' is based on Debian 'Trixie' 13.1 and Plasma 6.3.6, optionally Trinity 14.1.5 desktop environment, and it's immediately available for 64-bit/x64 computers. An aarch64 edition is also p Q4OS 'Andromeda' is based on Debian 'Trixie' 13.1 and Plasma 6.3.6, optionally Trinity 14.1.5 desktop environment, and it's immediately available for 64-bit/x64 computers. An aarch64 edition is also planned for later. According to Debian upstream, the 32-bit/i386 'Andromeda' edition will not be available. However, we recommend using Q4OS 5 'Aquarius' for older i386 systems. We will continue to offer three years of support for the 32-bit edition of 'Aquarius' until June 2028. We intentionally keep the Plasma desktop appearance as the stock one; however, those who love Q4OS brand should switch to Q4OS's dedicated 'Debonaire' theme in the system settings. It's a simple step and you get a stylish Q4OS look-and-feel of your desktop session. https://os.watch/q4os/6.1 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss Users of the new Fairphone (Gen. 6) will especially benefit, with key features like Mobile Data and VoLTE now enabled by default. The /e/OS Camera has also been enhanced to support 50 MP photos, and i Users of the new Fairphone (Gen. 6) will especially benefit, with key features like Mobile Data and VoLTE now enabled by default. The /e/OS Camera has also been enhanced to support 50 MP photos, and installation of /e/OS is now fully supported via the /e/OS Installer. Live Caption becomes more user-friendly as caption text can now be repositioned for better readability and accessibility. For families using /e/OS, Parental Control includes a crucial update. A clear warning now reminds parents to save the security code they define, as there's no way to recover it if forgotten. Third-party app compatibility has been improved on several devices, including the Fairphone 3, 4, 5 and the new Gen. 6. This ensures a smoother and more consistent app experience across these models. Good news for CMF Phone 1 users: /e/OS 3.1.1 brings key fixes that improve your daily experience. USB-C wired audio now works properly, switching between front and back cameras is smooth again, and Wi-Fi calling with sim.de is fully functional. We've also corrected the Murena boot logo display for a cleaner startup look. System updates include a new browser version, an updated microG, and faster fake location switching in Advanced Privacy. App Lounge and Calendar behavior have been refined, and tablet navigation and setup flows are now smoother. https://os.watch/murena/3.1.1 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000