Category: Distros
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Emmabuntüs Debian Edition 6 Launches with Debian 13 “Trixie” Enhancements
Emmabuntüs Debian Edition 6 has been released, marking its first availability based on Debian 13.2 "Trixie." This version, announced by Patrick d’Emmabuntüs of the Emmabuntüs Collective, targets refurbishing old computers, and comes two and a half years after Emmabuntüs Debian Edition 5. This release utilizes the long-term supported Linux 6.12 LTS kernel to ensure improved…
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SparkyLinux 2025.12 “Tiamat” Released: Featuring Debian Forky Base and Linux Kernel 6.17
SparkyLinux has officially launched version 2025.12, codenamed "Tiamat," based on the Debian Testing/Forky repositories as of December 14th, 2025. This release is part of their semi-rolling distribution series and comes with the default Linux kernel version 6.17.11. Users can also install the newly released Linux 6.18 from Sparky’s software repositories, alongside long-term support (LTS) kernels…
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Grml 2025.12: A Fresh Debian-Based Distro Featuring Linux Kernel 6.17
Grml, a live bootable Linux distribution designed for system administrators and users of text tools, has officially announced the release of version 2025.12. This version is based on the Debian Testing/Forky repositories as of December 11, 2025, and is powered by the Linux kernel 6.17. The new release brings updates to the grml-live build system,…
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PearOS Makes a Comeback: Now Powered by Arch Linux and Featuring KDE Plasma Desktop
pearOS is making a comeback with its latest release, pearOS NiceC0re 25.12, powered by Arch Linux and featuring the KDE Plasma 6.5.3 desktop environment. This new version promises a distinct modern interface that mimics the aesthetics of recent macOS iterations, complete with a Liquid Gel design. Originally developed by David Tavares in 2011, pearOS started…
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System76 Unveils First Stable Release of COSMIC Desktop Alongside Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS
Linux hardware vendor System76 has unveiled the first stable release of its COSMIC desktop environment, alongside the launch of Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS, which is based on the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS operating system series and powered by the Linux 6.17 kernel series. Previously, Pop!_OS utilized a version of the COSMIC desktop that was built on the…
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Alpine Linux 3.23 Launches: Featuring Linux Kernel 6.18 LTS, GNOME 49, and KDE Plasma 6.5!
The Alpine Linux team has announced the release of Alpine Linux 3.23, marking a significant update to this independent and security-focused GNU/Linux distribution. This version is powered by the recently introduced Linux kernel 6.18 LTS, which will be supported until December 2027. Alpine Linux 3.23 introduces a variety of enhancements, including updates to major desktop…
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Ubuntu Touch OTA-1.1 Launches with Exciting VoLTE Support for Fairphone 4 and Volla Phone 22
The UBports Foundation has released the Ubuntu Touch OTA-1.1 update, enhancing the operating system for Fairphone 4 and Volla Phone 22 users with VoLTE support. This update is also available to Ubuntu Touch 20.04 users and introduces USB-C headset support along with bug fixes. Ubuntu Touch OTA-1.1 includes significant improvements such as a quicker startup…
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EndeavourOS Ganymede: Introducing KDE Plasma 6.5 and Linux Kernel 6.17
The EndeavourOS team has officially announced the release of EndeavourOS Ganymede, the latest stable version of this Arch Linux-derived distribution, featuring KDE Plasma 6.5. This new version is built on the recently released Linux kernel 6.17 and includes several notable improvements. One of the standout features in EndeavourOS Ganymede is its capability to automatically detect…
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AV Linux 25: A Multimedia Production Powerhouse with Enlightenment for MX Linux 25
AV Linux 25 has been released, offering a significant update to the multimedia production distribution based on the latest MX Linux release. This version introduces numerous features designed to enhance user experience, particularly for newcomers. Built on MX Linux 25 “Infinity”, which itself is derived from Debian 13 “Trixie”, AV Linux 25 showcases the Enlightenment…
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Introducing Ultramarine 43: Now with Pinebook Pro Support for Fedora Enthusiasts!
Fedora-based Ultramarine Linux has launched version 43, which introduces support for the Pinebook Pro among several other notable updates. This release is built upon Fedora Linux 43 and includes refreshed components as well as some surprising new features. Key highlights of Ultramarine 43 feature a fresh theme called Orchis specifically for the Xfce edition, in…
