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 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 11:18:34 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss Aurora 'Stable' has been updated and is now based on Fedora 43. Unfortunately this time the update took a little longer than we would have hoped, but we had to wait for ZFS to get support for the new Aurora 'Stable' has been updated and is now based on Fedora 43. Unfortunately this time the update took a little longer than we would have hoped, but we had to wait for ZFS to get support for the new 6.17 kernel series. Fedora 43 is a minor update and doesn't bring many big updates in itself, but we have still done some backend work on the Aurora side. Changes are mostly non-invasive, it was just to make our sources lighter and easier to manage. KDE Plasma 6.5 also finally reached our stable images. People on daily images have already been enjoying Plasma 6.5 for the past few weeks. As we mentioned in our last update, one of the biggest changes regards Bazaar, the Flathub appstore. We have now fully moved to the Flatpak version of Bazaar, which provides more frequent updates. Furthermore, it is now easier to help upstream to get issues fixed. This brings some changes how Bazaar is integrated into the system. https://os.watch/aurora/43 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss We're proud to present the next iteration of our Proxmox Virtual Environment platform. This new version 9.1 is the first point release since our major update and is dedicated to refinement. This relea We're proud to present the next iteration of our Proxmox Virtual Environment platform. This new version 9.1 is the first point release since our major update and is dedicated to refinement. This release is based on Debian 13.2 'Trixie' but we're using the newer Linux kernel 6.17.2 as new stable default. In addition to the main system enhancements, this update incorporates the latest versions of core technologies, including QEMU 10.1.2, LXC 6.0.5, ZFS 2.3.4, and Ceph Squid 19.2.3, all fully tested and integrated. Please review the key highlights below, and thank you, as always, for your invaluable support. Here are some of the highlights in Proxmox VE 9.1: Create LXC containers from OCI images; support for TPM state in qcow2 format; new vCPU flag for fine-grained control of nested virtualization; enhanced SDN status reporting. https://os.watch/proxmox/9.1 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss This release presents among other things the new Linux kernel 6.8.0-88 and the latest upgrade of the web browser google-chrome-stable (version 142.0.7444.175-1). In addition, Starbuntu has improved th This release presents among other things the new Linux kernel 6.8.0-88 and the latest upgrade of the web browser google-chrome-stable (version 142.0.7444.175-1). In addition, Starbuntu has improved the home-brewed installation app of its own file system. https://os.watch/starbuntu/24.04.3.15 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss AlmaLinux 10.1 also includes support for the Btrfs filesystem, which has already been available in AlmaLinux OS Kitten since early September. Btrfs support encompasses both kernel and userspace enable AlmaLinux 10.1 also includes support for the Btrfs filesystem, which has already been available in AlmaLinux OS Kitten since early September. Btrfs support encompasses both kernel and userspace enablement, and it is now possible to install AlmaLinux OS on a Btrfs filesystem from the very beginning. Initial enablement was scoped to the installer and storage management stack, and broader support within the AlmaLinux software collection for Btrfs features is forthcoming. In addition to Btrfs support, AlmaLinux OS 10.1 includes numerous other improvements to serve our community. We have continued to extend hardware support both by adding drivers and by adding a secondary version of AlmaLinux OS and EPEL to extend support of x86_64_v2 processors. https://os.watch/almalinux/10.1 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss Totally rebuilt from scratch; based on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS; new custom Linux kernel, version 6.17.8; we did a lot of optimizations reducing the ISO image size (by about 5GB), mainly keeping the same to Totally rebuilt from scratch; based on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS; new custom Linux kernel, version 6.17.8; we did a lot of optimizations reducing the ISO image size (by about 5GB), mainly keeping the same tools; the virtual machine size has been optimized as well from 33GB to 15.7GB; removed snap; new system installer (Calamares); new forensic file manager (PCManFM has been replaced by a customised version of Thunar); the 'RAM saturation workaround' feature has been integrated in the system adapting logrotate in live and installed mode; full system update; firmware updates; fix winSuperMem and AutoTimeliner tools; fixed VM image that didn't work on some VMware versions; fix bootloader problem on MBR systems (it was due to a bug in the old Ubiquity installer); removed unmaintained tools; added many new tools; improved some computer vision tools; updated menus; the naming convention for the release has been changed, specifying year and month (25.11). https://os.watch/tsurugi/25.11 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss Ultramarine 43 brings some gas-fired polish and a few surprise features. Budgie has been our (rather acclaimed) Flagship for a couple years, but over the last year we've noticed ourselves recommending Ultramarine 43 brings some gas-fired polish and a few surprise features. Budgie has been our (rather acclaimed) Flagship for a couple years, but over the last year we've noticed ourselves recommending other editions, this is (obviously) not a great endorsement for Budgie. Budgie was chosen as Ultramarine's Flagship for a pretty silly reason, simply because Fedora didn't have it yet. This has changed, and better options have emerged. KDE Plasma's 6.0 release made Plasma into a highly polished, modern experience, and it's only gotten better since. KDE and the Fedora KDE SIG put an insane amount of effort into Plasma, from its 5-Minute-Bugs initiative to dropping X11 support before GNOME. In Ultramarine 43 we are retiring the Flagship brand and recommending the Plasma edition. https://os.watch/ultramarinelinux/43 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss We are pleased to announce the general availability of Rocky Linux 10.1. Notable new features and changes: systemd soft-reboot enables userspace-only reboots, permitting rapid patching in many scenari We are pleased to announce the general availability of Rocky Linux 10.1. Notable new features and changes: systemd soft-reboot enables userspace-only reboots, permitting rapid patching in many scenarios; furthering the post-quantum cryptography progress made in Enterprise Linux 10.0, Rocky Linux 10.1 now prioritizes post-quantum over classical algorithms in OpenSSL and enables post-quantum algorithms in more libraries and policies including GnuTLS; you can now scrub mounted XFS filesystems with xfs_scrub and shrink XFS filesystems with xfs_growfs in some scenarios; upgraded software - .NET 10, Node.js 24, OpenJDK 25, Valkey 8, Go Toolset 1.24, LLVM Toolset 20, Rust Toolset 1.88; Rocky Linux 10.1 VisionFive2 images will not be published until issues in the riscv64 6.12.0-124.8.1 kernel build have been fixed. https://os.watch/rockylinux/10.1 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss Russian developer NTC IT ROSA announces the release of the ROSA Fresh 13.1 operating system. While the previous release was aimed at enthusiasts and testing cutting-edge technologies, the new version Russian developer NTC IT ROSA announces the release of the ROSA Fresh 13.1 operating system. While the previous release was aimed at enthusiasts and testing cutting-edge technologies, the new version 13.1 is designed for a wide range of users. Priorities during development included stability, expanded hardware compatibility, and ease of use in everyday tasks. This version will serve as the technological foundation for the upcoming corporate release of ROSA Chrome 13. The developers' key focus was ensuring trouble-free operation of the hardware immediately after installation. Thanks to the implementation of an automatic ACPI table correction mechanism and updated open-source drivers, the system now correctly supports sound, touchpads, Wi-Fi and displays, even on specific devices. Specifically, sound now works out of the box on Xiaomi MiBook 14 laptops, and key components (the keyboard, touchpad and sound) now work on the latest MacBook models with Intel processors. https://os.watch/rosa/13.1 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss Our free and locally developed operating system Pardus released its new major version, Pardus 25 'Bilge' on November 24, the Teachers' day. The 'Bilge' code name (meaning 'wise') was chosen as an insp Our free and locally developed operating system Pardus released its new major version, Pardus 25 'Bilge' on November 24, the Teachers' day. The 'Bilge' code name (meaning 'wise') was chosen as an inspiration from our wise teachers who impart knowledge and guide new generations. Updated system tools and new applications: About Pardus provides quick access to system and hardware information with easy sharing options; Pardus iOS Device Connector enables seamless access to iPhone and iPad devices; Pardus Domain Joiner allows integration with Windows Active Directory domains. Pardus 25 uses Xfce 4.20.2 and GNOME 48.4 as its desktop environments. https://os.watch/pardus/25.0 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://os.watch/releases.rss AV Linux (AVL) and MX Moksha (MXM) 25 have been released after a long and laborious development period. There are now two flavors of Enlightenment for the E-curious; AV Linux remains with Enlightenmen AV Linux (AVL) and MX Moksha (MXM) 25 have been released after a long and laborious development period. There are now two flavors of Enlightenment for the E-curious; AV Linux remains with Enlightenment 0.27.1 and the new addition 'MX Moksha' comes with Moksha 0.4.1 from the popular Bodhi Linux project. Features at a glance: made with love on a base of MX Linux 25 and Debian 'Trixie'; new first-run setup wizard; low-latency preempt Liquorix kernel with threaded IRQs; enhanced hardware support provided by MX Linux 'ahs' repository; powerful MX Linux Tools, including MX-Snapshot; efficiently low RAM consumption with attractive compositing and unrivaled display scaling; Enlightenment desktop environment 0.27.1 with newly added optional Enlightenment apps and modules; right-click desktop menu.... https://os.watch/avlinux/mxe-25 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000