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| 2026-05-19 |
NEW • Distribution Release: TileOS 2.0 |
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Aleksey Samoilov has announced the release of TileOS 2.0, a major update of the project's Debian-based Linux distribution featuring several popular Wayland tiling compositors, including Sway and River, as well as the newly-added Qtile, niri and miracle-wm: "Final stable release of TileOS 2.0 'Sauropod'. What's new? The package database has been updated to Debian 13; the native Debian kernel, which supports Secure Boot, is used by default, the Liquorix kernel, optimized for typical desktop tasks, is also available for installation; the sudo-rs utility, a Rust-based Sudo variant, is used by default; systemd-resolved has been used as the system DNS resolver instead of Dnsmasq, dhcpcd5 has been used instead of isc-dhcp-client; the tileos-kernel-manager utility for installing and removing Linux kernels has been added; the TileOS Welcome utility, which runs at system startup and allows for initial setup and familiarizes the user with necessary information about the distribution, has been added; the Rofi application menu has been replaced with Wofi, which is also used in the source selection interface for screen capture; the swaylock screen locker has been replaced with gtklock; the Btrfs file system is now the default file system for installation during automatic disk partitioning...." Read the detailed release notes for more information. Download (pkglist): tileos-sway-2.0-desktop-amd64.iso (2,247MB, SHA256, tileos-river-2.0-desktop-amd64.iso (2,245MB, SHA256, tileos-qtile-2.0-desktop-amd64.iso (2,247MB, SHA256, tileos-niri-2.0-desktop-amd64.iso (2,347MB, SHA256, tileos-miracle-2.0-desktop-amd64.iso (2,247MB, SHA256). |
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| 2026-05-19 |
NEW • Development Release: Mageia 10 RC1 |
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Marja Van Waes has announced the availability of the first release candidate for Mageia 10, the upcoming major update of the project's general-purpose desktop Linux distribution: "You may have noticed that Mageia 10 RC1 was released a few days ago. It contains the new Mageia 10 artwork, like the wallpaper that was published here, but also really nice screensavers. Apart from that, it contains hundreds of newer packages with security and other fixes that have been added since beta 1. Some of them are Firefox 140.10.1, Linux kernel 6.18.26, LibreOffice 26.2.3, Mesa 26.0.6, PostgreSQL 18.3, Samba 4.23.7, systemd 258.7, Thunderbird 140.10.0, urpmi 8.136. However, our packagers have already released more security and other bug fixes after the 10 RC1 ISO images were built. Please test one or more ISO images and report any issues in our Bugzilla. We did not find shocking problems while testings these ISOs before they were released, we really need you to test them for issues we missed. Some of the less severe issues you might encounter, are listed in the Mageia 10 Errata." Read the rest of the release announcement for more details. Download (pkglist): Mageia-10-rc1-x86_64.iso (5,610MB, SHA512, signature, torrent), Mageia-10-rc1-Live-Plasma-x86_64.iso (5,116MB, SHA512, signature, torrent), Mageia-10-rc1-Live-GNOME-x86_64.iso (4,817MB, SHA512, signature, torrent), Mageia-10-rc1-Live-Xfce-x86_64.iso (4,552MB, SHA512, signature, torrent). |
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| 2026-05-19 |
NEW • BSD Release: OpenBSD 7.9 |
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The OpenBSD project, which developes a famously security-oriented operating system, has published OpenBSD 7.9. The new version features several improvements to scheduling, LibreSSL 4.3.0, and many fixes for tmux. The project has also introduced new features and fixes for the OpenSSH utilities: "ssh(1): validation of shell metacharacters in user names supplied on the command-line was performed too late to prevent some situations where they could be expanded from %-tokens in ssh_config. For certain configurations, such as those that use a "%u" token in a "Match exec" block, an attacker who can control the user name passed to ssh(1) could potentially execute arbitrary shell commands. Reported by Florian Kohnhäuser. We continue to recommend against directly exposing ssh(1) and other tools' command-lines to untrusted input. Mitigations such as this cannot be absolute given the variety of shells and user configurations in use. sshd(8): when matching an authorized_keys principals="" option against a list of principals in a certificate, an incorrect algorithm was used that could allow inappropriate matching in cases where a principal name in the certificate contains a comma character." Additional information is provided in the release announcement and in the changelog. Download (SHA256, signature, pkglist): install79.iso (762MB), install79.img (801MB). |
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| 2026-05-18 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Zenclora OS 3.0 |
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Nixovena Linux & AI Labs has announced the release of Zenclora OS 3.0, the latest version of the project's desktop Linux distribution based on Debian's "Stable" branch and featuring a unified package management system called Zen Package Manager (ZPM). This release offers two desktop variants - GNOME and MATE: "Zenclora 3.0 is officially available. This major update introduces the MATE desktop environment as a lightweight, highly customizable alternative to GNOME, complete with integrated Conky setups. Alongside desktop and kernel performance enhancements, the Zen Package Manager (ZPM) has been completely rebuilt from the ground up in Python. The new ZPM features a modern interface, support for 12 languages, and powerful new toolsets including Zen AI, Zen Security and the all-new Zenthub Flatpak software center. New ZPM tools and features: Zen AI - manage local and online AI models with Ollama, Toolkit, ApiChat and LLM Store; Zen security - new tools including jails (Firejail manager), USBGuard, checksum and an nftables-based firewall; Zenthub - a brand new Python rich CLI-based Flatpak software center...." See the distribution's news and releases pages for further information. Download (MD5, pkglist): zenclora-gnome-3.0-amd64.iso (2,648MB), zenclora-mate-3.0-amd64.iso (2,608MB). |
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| 2026-05-18 |
NEW • Distribution Release: NetHydra 2026.2 |
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The NetHydra team has announced the release of NetHydra 2026.2. Formerly knowns as HydraPWK GNU/Linux, NetHydra is a Debian-based Linux distribution with a collection of penetration-testing tools, including tools for information gathering, scanning, stress testing, exploitation, cracking, reversing engineering and forensics. Besides the standard edition called NetHydra "Express", this version also delivers a new enterprise variant called "SONAR". "Today, NetHydra proudly announces the release of NetHydra 2026.2, one of the biggest updates ever introduced to the NetHydra ecosystem. This release delivers major improvements across the core system, performance enhancements, updated tools, expanded compatibility, and a variety of internal changes designed to improve both flexibility and usability for security professionals. ... As with every NetHydra release, this update also introduces several new tools and package additions, including tools specifically added for the SONAR edition. Here is a quick rundown of some of the new tools included in NetHydra 2026.2: MISP - an open-source threat intelligence and information sharing platform...." Continue to the release announcement for further details and screenshots. Download (MD5): nethydra-express-2026.2-amd64.iso (4,576MB, pkglist). |
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| 2026-05-17 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Rescuezilla 2.6.2 |
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Shasheen Ediriweera has announced the release of Rescuezilla 2.6.2, the latest version of the project's Ubuntu-based specialist distribution with tools for system recovery. This version is based on Ubuntu 26.04. From the changelog: "Adds release based on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS 'Resolute' for best support of new hardware; the prior release Rescuezilla 2.6.1 (2025-07-16) left the default release using Ubuntu 24.10 'Oracular' which only provided hardware support to circa October 2024, despite it introducing a release based on Ubuntu 25.04 'Plucky'; adds release based on the end-of-life Ubuntu 25.10 'Questing' as a backfill; fixed blank error message window displayed after cloning (even on success), which causes the cancellation of the post-operation shutdown/restart request; fixed graphical shutdown menu not opening on the 'Plucky variant due to missing item in custom rules file for Polkit authentication manager; upgraded to latest Partclone 0.3.47; temporarily disables the 32-bit (Intel i386) build based on Ubuntu 18.04 'Bionic'; temporarily disables older 64-bit build based on Ubuntu 22.04 'Jammy', Ubuntu 24.04 'Noble' and Ubuntu 25.04 'Plucky'. Notably NOT included in this release - an arm64 build, or planned major overhaul to Image Explorer using indexed-gzip and improved UI. That's coming next release." Here is the download (SHA256) link: rescuezilla-2.6.2-64bit.resolute.iso (1,642MB, pkglist). |
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| 2026-05-16 |
NEW • Distribution Release: RakuOS 2026.05.16 |
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RakuOS is an immutable Linux distribution based on Fedora, with a choice of KDE Plasma, GNOME and COSMIC desktops. The project's latest release is based on Fedora 44 and introduces some key changes. "The old behavior (RakuOS Linux 43): On every image update, your overlay was wiped. The system blocked at a black screen or Plymouth while all your packages were reinstalled from scratch. No network? No usable system. This was especially painful for laptop users on spotty Wi-Fi. The new behavior (RakuOS Linux 44): Your overlay is kept intact across image updates your apps stay installed and usable immediately after reboot. Package database rebuilding now happens silently in the background after you log in Desktop notifications keep you informed of rebuild progress. No network on boot? The system handles it gracefully, defers the rebuild to your next boot with a notification explaining what happened, and retries automatically for functions that require network. Image updates are now fully offline no internet connection required after an image update is installed. The RPM database merge and package list reconciliation work entirely from what's already on disk." Additional information is provided in the release announcement. Download (MD5, pkglist): rakuos-cosmic-2026.05.16-amd64.iso (4,328MB), rakuos-gnome-2026.05.16-amd64.iso (4,179MB), rakuos-kde-2026.05.16-amd64.iso (4,489MB). |
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| 2026-05-13 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Archcraft 2026.05.12 |
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Aditya Shakya has announced the release of Archcraft 2026.05.12, an updated build of the project's lightweight, rolling-release distribution based on Arch Linux and featuring the Openbox and bspwm window managers. From the release announcement: "May 2026 ISO image of Archcraft is now available to download. Changelog: updated ISO profile to archiso 88-1; latest base with new packages; update some Archcraft and all AUR packages; small improvements and bugs fixed." Besides a freely-available ISO image, the project now also offers a Prime edition with a selection of lightweight window managers and Wayland compositors: "New Archcraft Prime ISO image is now available to download. Archcraft Prime offers every (not the one released after Prime) exclusive stuff of Archcraft in a single ISO image. It has Openbox Premium, bspwm Premium and i3wm Premium, as well as all several exclusive Wayland compositors (Sway, Wayfire, River, Hyprland and newm) pre-installed." See the release notes to find out more about Archcraft Prime which is available for anyone who supports the project with a donation on Ko-Fi.com. The standard Archcraft 2026.05.12 ISO image continues to be available for free download from SourceForge: archcraft-2026.05.12-x86_64.iso (3,473MB, SHA256, signature, pkglist). |
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| 2026-05-12 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Unraid OS 7.3.0 |
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Lime Technology, Inc. has announced the release of Unraid OS 7.3.0, the latest version of the company's Linux-based commercial operating system designed for Network-Attached Storage (NAS) deployments. The new version brings critical security updates and a redesigned onboarding wizard for new installations: "New users getting started with 7.3.0 will be greeted by a completely redesigned onboarding wizard that gets your server configured and ready in about three minutes. It walks you through server name, time zone, language, SSH access, theme, boot method selection, and plugin installation in a clean step-by-step interface, with a summary screen to review everything before it's applied. The boot method choice (USB/Flash Drive or Internal Boot) is built directly into the flow, so new users encounter it from day one rather than discovering it later buried in settings. Existing users switching to Internal Boot can access the same wizard under Tools, Onboarding Wizard. This release includes several security fixes. Upgrade is recommended. The 7.3 kernel patches two local privilege escalation vulnerabilities: Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431) and Dirty Frag (CVE-2025-43284), the latter previously addressed in 7.2.6. Users upgrading from 7.2.5 or earlier get both fixes in one update." See the full release announcement for more information and screenshots. Download (MD5): unRAIDServer-7.3.0-x86_64.zip (1,127MB). |
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| 2026-05-11 |
NEW • DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 1172 |
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This week in DistroWatch Weekly: - Review: Fedora 44
- News: Fedora plans to provide AI tools, problems with Ubuntu's new coreutils, TrueNAS extends development cycle, postmarketOS improves boot splash screen, Redox ports tmux
- Questions and answers: What to do about all the extra fonts?
- Released last week: OmniOS r151058, Omarchy 3.7.0, Parrot 7.2, PrismLinux 2026.05.05, ZenLake OS 26.04, TROMjaro 2026.05.08, UBports 24.04-1.3
- Upcoming releases: FreeBSD 15.1-BETA3
- Opinion poll: How many fonts are on your system?
- Reader comments
Read more in this week's issue of DistroWatch Weekly.... |
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| 2026-05-10 |
NEW • Mobile OS Release: UBports 24.04-1.3 |
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The UBports developers have announced the latest version of their project's continuation of the Ubuntu Touch operating system. Version 24.04-1.3 introduces a number of fixes and improves the handling of X11 desktop applications. "Ubuntu Touch 24.04-1.3 is a maintenance release of the 24.04-1.x series. This release contains mostly bug fixes and small improvements. The notable ones are: improved handling of desktop apps, including allow launching X11 apps outside of Lomiri (e.g. from OpenStore/Snapz0r); fixed dangling placeholder windows and launcher entry when launching X11 apps; fixed launching applications written using GTK4; improved handling of docks with input devices such as NexDock; fixed playing back AMR voice message sent via MMS; fixed scaling factor being slightly off in certain applications (in particular apps which use Qt auto scaling or embedded webview); fixed shutdown hanging on some devices; general bug fixes and security updates." Additional information is provided in the release announcement. A list of supported devices and install instructions can be found on the project's devices page. |
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eAR OS was an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution featuring the advanced, yet simple-to-operate eAR Media Centre. Tune in to TV programs, rip CDs to hard disk in lossless FLAC quality, watch digital TV and DVDs, listen to Internet radio, view photos, or listen to music - all from within an intuitive user interface. The distribution was available in two flavours - either as a freely downloadable "Free" edition, or as a commercial "Enterprise" edition with extra features and performance enhancements.
Status: Discontinued
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