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| 2026-07-24 |
NEW • Distribution Release: StartOS 0.4.0 |
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Aiden McClelland has announced the release of a major new version of StartOS, a Debian-based Linux distribution optimised for personal servers, available for AArch64, riscv64 and x86_64 architectures: "Version 0.4.0 is a complete rewrite of StartOS. After six years of building, we believe we have arrived at the correct architecture and foundation to deliver on the promise of sovereign computing. Highlights: redesigned UI - faster, more intuitive, mobile-friendly, with a real-time system metrics dashboard; completely new networking stack - LAN port forwarding, Wireguard VPN gateways, private and public domains (clearnet), Let's Encrypt, built-in DNS, and Tor as an optional plugin; StartTunnel - free, open-source reverse tunnel to expose services on a public domain without revealing your home IP; LXC container runtime - replacing Docker/Podman with a reliable, nested container architecture supporting hardware acceleration and multi-container setups; improved backups - differential backups, cross-server restore, and a new FUSE module for cross-platform reliability...." Continue to the release notes for a full changelog and upgrade instructions. Download links (SHA256, pkglist): startos-0.4.0-x86_64-nonfree.iso (2,343MB), startos-0.4.0-aarch64-nonfree.iso (2,272MB), startos-0.4.0-riscv64-nonfree.iso (2,062MB), startos-0.4.0-raspberrypi.img (3,833MB). |
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| 2026-07-24 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Helwan Linux 5.0 |
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Saeed Badreldin has announced the release of Helwan Linux 5.0, a significant update of the project's Arch-based distribution designed primarily for developers: "We are proud to announce the launch of Helwan Linux 5.0, a version that marks a qualitative leap in our distribution philosophy and development. What's new in Helwan Linux 5.0? Integrated technical identity - we have further refined our collection of powerful system tools, ensuring a more seamless and stable integration for developers. Revolutionary update system - we officially announce the end of the 'reinstall' era. Thanks to the infrastructure of Helwan Linux 5.0, users will no longer need to wipe their system or perform a clean install when major new versions are released. Continuous evolution - the new release supports seamless upgrades; your current system will evolve into the latest version-complete with all new programs and innovative features without compromising your data or settings. Developer-centric experience - we have integrated productivity tools, such as Copy Path, Force Kill, and advanced process management directly into the Nemo file manager, to accelerate your development workflow." Visit the distribution's news page to read the release announcement. Download (SHA512): Helwan-Linux-Dev-LTS-v5.0-x86_64.iso (5,940MB, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2026-07-24 |
NEW • Mobile OS Release: UBports 24.04-2.0 |
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The UBports project has published a new feature update, UBports 24.04-2.0, which introduces web browser updates and support for "notch" areas in output displays. "Ubuntu Touch 24.04-2.0 is a feature update under the same Ubuntu 24.04 base as the previous release. Nonetheless, this release contains exciting updates and features. The most notable ones are: In Ubuntu Touch 24.04-2.0, Morph Browser receives a major upgrade in underlying browser engine from Chromium 87 to Chromium 134 which, while not the latest yet, improves compatibility with today's websites and web applications significantly. This upgrade lays the foundation for future Chromium upgrade; we hope to be able to deliver more browser engine upgrade in the subsequent 24.04-2.x minor updates. As a bonus, we've included an installer for Widevine, a DRM implementation used by many service providers. Users who are dependent on DRM-protected contents can now use Morph Browser to consume such content." Additional details and a list of supported devices can be found in the release announcement. Information on supported devices and download options can be found on the project's devices page. |
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| 2026-07-24 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Shadowfetch Linux 2.0.0 |
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The Shadowfetch Linux distribution is a Debian-based project which features the Plasma desktop. The latest release of Shadowfetch, version 2.0.0, enables automatic Btrfs snapshots prior to package changes, making rolling back to working snapshots easier. The project has also revamped its welcome screen. "Boot straight into a working snapshot. Fresh installs lay out Btrfs with a dedicated @snapshots subvolume, and Shadowfetch takes an automatic snapshot before every apt transaction. If an update goes wrong, pick the previous snapshot straight from the GRUB menu - grub-btrfs lists them at boot - and you are back on a known-good system without reaching for a live USB. A redesigned, agentic Welcome assistant. First boot now opens a rebuilt Welcome that runs setup as a guided assistant: role presets, graphics and local-AI setup, and app choices, with clearer language and a crisper layout. New Umbra wallpapers, a redrawn Plymouth boot splash, and matching GRUB and SDDM themes carry one gold-on-graphite identity from power-on to desktop, anchored by a new vector Shadowfetch emblem that stays sharp at every size." Additional information can be found in the release notes. Update: A critical bug in version 2.0.0 has resulted in the project publishing a new version, 2.0.1, to correct the issue. Details can be found in the distribution's report. Download (SHA256): shadowfetch-2.0.1-amd64.iso (4,290MB, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2026-07-16 |
NEW • BSD Release: OPNsense 26.7 |
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The OPNsense project develops a FreeBSD-based specialist operating system (and a fork of pfSense) designed for firewalls and routers. The latest version of OPNsense is 26.7 which is based on FreeBSD 15.1 and introduces a number of behind-the-scenes changes: "The first implementation of the new Interface Assignments framework replaces the legacy module and establishes the foundation for future API-driven interface management. While the initial release focuses on feature parity, upcoming versions will further expand its capabilities. Continuing the modernization of firewall management introduced in previous releases, version 26.7 further streamlines the platform by migrating Outbound NAT to the new Source NAT architecture. This creates a more consistent management experience while simplifying future development. Organizations using KEA DHCP benefit from expanded configuration capabilities, including support for Dynamic DNS (DDNS) and dynamic IPv6 prefix delegation, providing greater flexibility in modern network environments." Additional details can be found in the release announcement and in the press release. Download: OPNsense-26.7-dvd-amd64.iso.bz2 (471MB, SHA256, signature). |
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| 2026-07-15 |
NEW • Distribution Release: OSINT VM 2026.5 |
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Trace Labs has announced the release of OSINT VM 2026.5, the latest version of the project's Debian-based distribution with specialist open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools to help find missing persons and reunite them with their families, designed exclusively to run on virtual machines. Unlike the previous release, which were based on Kali Linux, the latest one is derived from Debian 13: "We at the Trace Labs OSINT VM team are happy to announce the release of the Trace Labs OSINT VM 2026.05 This version migrates the entire underlying operating system from Kali Linux to Debian 13. This change reduces the overall image size and gives us tighter control over the final output by eliminating tools that don't support our mission. The Trace Labs mission is to crowdsource OSINT to find missing people. We don't need exploit kits, packet analyzers, or port scanners to facilitate this mission because we rely on information that's publicly available. Removing these tools from our VM image by starting with a clean Debian base allows us to focus on delivering a high-quality tool specifically designed for OSINT collection rather than a hybrid OSINT/red team tool." Continue to the release announcement for more information. Download (SHA256, pkglist, username: osint, password: osint): tl-osint-2026.5-vbox-amd64.ova (1,701MB), tl-osint-2026.5-vmware-amd64.ova (1,795MB). |
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| 2026-07-08 |
NEW • Distribution Release: deepin 25.2.0 |
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The deepin project has published a new release of its Debian-based distribution. The new version, deepin 25.2.0, includes several desktop improvements and security updates: "Treeland desktop environment upgrade - Treeland stability and usability have been significantly improved, with over 20 fixes for stability and high-frequency interaction issues; file management and search capabilities upgrade - added file indexing configuration, allowing users to control indexing independently and flexibly balance search speed and resource usage; DDE desktop experience enhancements - taskbar icon split mode now supports displaying icons per window, improving identification efficiency in multi-window scenarios; kernel and security updates - updated 6.6 and 6.18 kernel branches, enhancing underlying system stability, security, and compatibility with new hardware, while improving overall performance; synchronized integration of system updates, Qt6, PipeWire, initramfs, virtualization, and other base component updates, along with multiple security fixes, to improve system stability, security, and long-term maintainability." The release announcements (Chinese, English) have additional details. Download: deepin-desktop-community-25.2.0-amd64.iso (6,652MB, SHA256, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2026-07-02 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Ultramarine Linux 44 |
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The Ultramarine Linux, a Fedora-based desktop distribution, has published a new release, version 44. The new version includes updates to three of the four desktop environments: "We have gotten tons of feedback and praise for switching to Plasma as our recommended edition. This release comes with Plasma 6.7, the new Union theme engine, performance improvements, and bug fixes galore. Budgie has made the switch to Wayland. It now sports the SDDM window manager and a new Bluetooth app. This was the second to last edition to be stuck on X11, so we're really excited to finally modernize it. If you're upgrading from 43 you'll be prompted to visit this wiki page and follow its instructions, we were not able to automatically transition users to SDDM for stability reasons, but you can follow our simple instructions to switch. We've made a couple improvements to the GNOME edition that make things significantly better. Most notably, we fixed that annoying 'Window is Ready' notification, now a window will just focus itself like it would on the other editions. We're also enabling the minimize and maximize buttons on every window by default...." Additional information is provided in the release announcement. Download: ultramarine-budgie-44-live-anaconda-x86_64.iso (3,627MB, SHA256), ultramarine-gnome-44-live-anaconda-x86_64.iso (3,597MB, SHA256), ultramarine-plasma-44-live-anaconda-x86_64.iso (4,086MB, SHA256), ultramarine-xfce-44-live-anaconda-x86_64.iso (3,762MB, SHA256). |
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| 2026-07-02 |
NEW • Mobile OS Release: CalyxOS 7.2.2.0 |
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The CalyxOS team have announced the return of the project to active status and, with it, the launch of version 7.2.2.0 of the mobile operating system. "CalyxOS 7.2.2.0 is up online. This release will receive all future updates. If you haven’t previously installed 7.2.1.0 (test build) and want to start or continue using CalyxOS, you need to flash your phone and install 7.2.2.0. With CalyxOS releases back to normal, we will continue with other backlog issues. Join the Matrix channel for our progress and user support. Dear CalyxOS community members, we are excited to share the release of CalyxOS 7.2.2.0. This means CalyxOS is officially back from the hiatus! It has been an enduring journey for our team to resume CalyxOS releases, and we deeply appreciate all the support and solidarity we received from you along this journey, especially the latest voluntary testing you did with us. Below we are sharing some important notes for anyone planning to install or reinstall CalyxOS, along with our next steps as we work through a large backlog of issues." Additional information on the new release, plans for CalyxOS 8 (based on Android 17), and infrastructure changes can be found in the project's release announcement. A list of supported devices and install options can be found on the project's install page. |
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3CX Phone System is a specialist, Debian-based Linux distribution designed to run a complete unified communications platform. The 3CX client, included in the distribution, can also be installed separately on most hardware as well as the cloud. It provides a complete open standards-based IP PBX and phone system that works with popular SIP trunks and IP phones. It will automatically configure all supported peripherals and it also comes with clients for Windows, OS X, iOS and Android. The ISO image includes a free license for the 3CX PBX edition. The ISO image contains the standard Debian installer which installs a minimal system with the nginx web server, PostgreSQL database, iptables firewall and Secure Shell. Options not relevant to 3CX have been removed from the distribution. Download the installation ISO image from here: debian-amd64-netinst-3cx.iso (628MB). |
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Subgraph OS
Subgraph OS was a Debian-based Linux distribution which provides several security, anonymous web browsing and hardening features. Subgraph OS uses a hardened Linux kernel, application firewall to block specific executables from accessing the network and forces all Internet traffic through the Tor network. The distribution's file manager features tools to remove meta-data from files and integrates with the OnionShare file sharing application. The Icedove e-mail client was set up to automatically work with Enigmail for encrypting e-mails.
Status: Discontinued
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