The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Theo de Raadt has announced the release of OpenBSD 8.0, the latest stable build of the project's free, multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system. As usual, the new release brings a large number of improvements and new features: "We are pleased to announce the official release of OpenBSD 8.0.....

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The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Anton Batishchev has announced the release of CobaltX 0.3, an updated build of the project's gaming-focused Linux distribution based on Arch Linux, with KDE Plasma 6, the Linux Zen kernel and a pre-installed gaming stack: "What's new in 0.3 'Fullscreened'? X Mode — a full-screen, controller-first game launcher....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Synex distribution is based on Debian "Stable" and is available in several desktop editions. The project's latest snapshot, version 26.10.17, updates the base system and includes a COSMIC flavour running version 1.10.0 of the COSMIC desktop. "The COSMIC edition moves to version 1.10.0, accumulating the changes from....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. FunOS, an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution featuring the lightweight JWM window manager, has been updated to version 26.10. The new release expands the Broadcom wireless support and resolves screen blanking issues: "The FunOS team is proud to announce the release of FunOS 26.10, built on top of Ubuntu 26.10....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Tony George has announced the availability of an updated version of Asmi Linux, an Ubuntu-based distribution with a customised Xfce desktop and "Asmi Settings", a custom-built system configuration utility. It is based on the newly-released Ubuntu 26.10: "Asmi Linux 26.10, based on Ubuntu 26.10 'Stonking Stingray', is now....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. IceWhale Technology has released an updated build of ZimaOS, an independently-developed, Linux-based operating system for personal servers and network-attached storage (NAS) computers. The new ZimaOS 1.8.0 brings improvements to its Gallery module: "ZimaOS 1.8.0. New: added a Gallery feature that supports adding photo sources and browsing photos and....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Voyager Live project has published a new release, version 26.10. The new release is offered in two editions, one with Flatpak and one with Snap package support. "I present to you Voyager 26.10, based on Ubuntu 'Stonking Stingray'. Two standard editions are offered - one based on....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Last but not least, Lubuntu, an official Ubuntu flavour which uses the Lightweight Qt Desktop Environment (LXQt), has also been updated to version 26.10: "Thanks to the hard work from our contributors, Lubuntu 26.10 has been released. With the code name 'Stonking Stingray', Lubuntu 26.10 is the 31st....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Kubuntu, a desktop Linux distribution that combines the power of Ubuntu with the KDE Plasma desktop, has reached version 26.10: "Kubuntu 26.10, code-named 'Stonking Stingray', is out today, released on the same day as the Ubuntu 26.10 base. It is an interim release, supported with security updates and....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Ubuntu Kylin, a community edition of Ubuntu optimised for users in China and featuring a custom desktop called UKUI, has been upgraded to version 26.10: "On October 15, 2026, the Kylin team officially released Ubuntu Kylin 26.10, which will be supported for 9 months. Based on the Linux....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Ubuntu Unity is a community edition of Ubuntu featuring Canonical's former desktop environment, Unity. The project's 26.10 release focuses on maintenance and bug fixes: "Ubuntu Unity 26.10 'Stonking Stingray' is out. This release was focused mostly on maintenance, packaging updates, adaptation to general changes in Ubuntu 26.10 and....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Ubuntu Cinnamon project has published version 26.10, code name 'Stonking Stingray', which features the Cinnamon 6.6.9 desktop. release notes list the desktop updates: "It’s that time again. I am happy to announce that Ubuntu Cinnamon 26.10 'Stonking Stingray' has been released. A lot of the changes are....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Ubuntu Budgie project has published a new release, Ubuntu Budgie 26.10, which receives nine months of support. The main focus of the latest version is an update to the Budgie desktop: "Ubuntu Budgie 26.10 'Stonking Stingray' is a Standard Release with nine months of support by your....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Ubuntu Studio is a distribution for creative individuals in the areas of audio production, video production, graphics design, photography and desktop publishing. The project's latest version, 26.10, offers nine months of support and a handful of new tools. "Ubuntu Studio’s audio package selections now include Sonic Pi, SuperCollider,....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Edubuntu is a partner project of Ubuntu, a distribution suitable for classroom use. The project's latest version, 26.10, includes GNOME 51 as the default desktop environment, refreshed branding, and enhancements to the system installer. "Desktop environment and technology: GNOME 51 brings the latest improvements in performance, usability and....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Xubuntu project has published Xubuntu version 26.10. The new release, code-named "Stonking Stingray", will receive nine months of support and runs the Xfce 4.20 desktop. "Xfce 4.20 components have received further stability and Wayland improvements, including fixes for several Thunar crashes and a more resilient Xfce Panel....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Ubuntu MATE project has returned after missing the 26.04 release cycle. The project has published version 26.10, launching its first version with a new team: "Lo and behold, Ubuntu MATE 26.10 'Stonking Stingray' is here. We are back after a hiatus where the project skipped the 26.04....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Utkarsh Gupta has announced that Canonical has published Ubuntu 26.10 which carries the codename Stonking Stingray. The new release introduces updated encryption, RISC-V desktop images, and ships with GNOME 51 as the default desktop. "Ubuntu 26.10 brings significant progress for security, and strengthens
the platform with the full adoption....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The IPFire team have released IPFire, version 2.29 Core Update 204. The new release focuses on fixing DNS issues with the distributions new Knot resolver: "IPFire 2.29 Core Update 204 is now available for download. It is a housekeeping release that brings a healthy dose of updates across....

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The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Robert Spiteri has announced the release of ZEPHIX 9, the latest stable version of the project's desktop Linux distribution based on Debian's "Stable" branch. Unlike ZEPHIX's ultra lightweight releases of the past, the new version, which features the LXDE desktop, is a 9.4 GB live ISO image containing....

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The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Besgnulinux team has announced the release of a new edition of its Debian-based Linux distribution - Besgnulinux 1.0 which features the Openbox window manager: "It had been a long time since I last tested Openbox. I initially created this version for testing purposes. However, once it turned....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Parrot is a Debian-based, security-oriented distribution featuring a collection of utilities designed for penetration testing, computer forensics, reverse engineering, hacking, privacy, anonymity and cryptography. The project's latest release, version 7.4, includes several changes, including a new onboarding tool: "A new tool has been added to our collection -....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Qubes team has announced the release of Qubes OS 4.3.2, an updated build of the project's security-oriented operating system for single-user desktop computing: "We're pleased to announce the stable release of Qubes OS 4.3.2. This patch release aims to consolidate all the security updates and bug fixes....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Greg Martin has announced the release of Mainstream OS 3.0.0, a milestone version of the project's Arch-derived desktop and gaming Linux distribution with a highly customised Hyprland-based desktop. The new release comes with a long list of improvements: "A rebuilt Welcome app, smoother gaming with a new Gaming....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Terry Fage has announced the release of Koozali SME Server 11.0. The latest release of the server distribution shifts its base from CentOS to Rocky Linux and introduces an overhaul of the web interface. "The Koozali SME Server development team is pleased to announce the release of SME....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Umbrel, Inc. has announced the release of umbrelOS 2.0.0, an updated version of the company's Debian-based Linux distribution designed for home servers, with a web-based user interface and an online app store. It is available for standard 64-bit and Raspberry Pi computers. "umbrelOS 2.0 is the biggest update....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Utkarsh Gupta has announced a beta snapshot of Ubuntu 26.10, which carries the code name "Stonking Stingray". "The Ubuntu Release team is pleased to announce the Beta release of the Ubuntu 26.10 Desktop, Server, WSL, and Cloud products. Ubuntu 26.10, codenamed "Stonking Stingray", continues Ubuntu's proud tradition of....