The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The AnduinOS team has announced the release of AnduinOS 1.4.0, the latest version of the project's Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that offers a familiar and easy-to-use experience for anyone moving to Linux. The new version is based on Ubuntu 25.10 and uses GNOME 49 as the preferred desktop. "AnduinOS....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Mobian team has announced the release of Mobian 13.0, a major update of the project's port of the Debian distribution, running the mainline Linux kernel, to smartphones and tablets. It comes in two user interface variants (Phosh and Plasma Mobile) and is available for various popular devices....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Zorin OS distribution has a new update and a new look. Zorin OS 18 features new themes, new layouts, OneDrive integration, and includes a Web Apps tool to integrate web-based software into the desktop. It also includes a new, improved way to tile application windows: "Multitasking just....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Linux Mint project has announced the release of Linux Mint Debian Edition 7, codename "Gigi". The new release is based on Debian 13 "Trixie" and includes the same Cinnamon desktop and applications as the regular, Ubuntu-based Linux Mint edition. "The team is proud to announce the release....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. A new version of FunOS, an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution featuring the lightweight JWM window manager, is now available. FunOS 25.10 is based on Ubuntu 25.10 and it brings Linux kernel 6.17, new wallpapers and splash screen, and Rust-based system components: "FunOS 25.10 is the latest release of the....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The developers of Peppermint OS, a minimalist, Debian-based Linux distribution with Xfce as the preferred desktop, have announced the release of a new Peppermint OS build, now based on Debian 13: "We are very happy to announce the release of Peppermint OS 'Flagship' based on Debian 'Trixie'. The....

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The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Colin Percival has announced the availability of the first beta build of the upcoming FreeBSD 15.0. In this major release, the FreeBSD installer, bsdinstall, now supports downloading and installing firmware packages after the FreeBSD base system installation is complete. "The FreeBSD Release Engineering team is pleased to announce....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Tony George has announced the release of Asmi Linux 25.10, the latest version of the project's Ubuntu-based distribution that uses a highly customised Xfce desktop with a plethora of user-friendly touches. "Asmi Linux 25.10 is now available, based on Ubuntu 25.10. Highlights: based on Ubuntu 25.10 'Questing Quokka';....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Rodolphe Bachelart has announced the release of Voyager Live 25.10. This is the project's Ubuntu-based variant and is based on the just-released Ubuntu 25.10. According to the release announcement (in French), it is a version with the new GNOME 49 desktop, light, fast, modern, fluid, secure and performant....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Joshua Peisach has announced the release of Ubuntu Cinnamon 25.10, the latest release from the project that integrates the popular Cinnamon desktop with Ubuntu's core system. The new version uses the 6.4.12 version of Cinnamon and updates the default desktop theme: "I am proud to announce the latest....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Celebrating 20 years of the project, Amy Eickmeyer announced the availability of Edubuntu 25.10 earlier today. As an official Ubuntu flavour, Edubuntu brings the freedom of the Linux desktop and the vast library of open-source education software into the classroom. "We are happy and proud to release the....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Ubuntu Studio team has announced the release of Ubuntu Studio 25.10. The release, which offers nine months of security updates, also introduces a few new applications and updated PipeWire support: "This release contains PipeWire 1.4.7. PipeWire's JACK compatibility is configured to use out-of-the-box and is zero-latency internally.....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Kubuntu project has announced the availability of Kubuntu 25.10. The new release runs Plasma 6.4, uses a Wayland session by default, and introduces Rust-based core utilities. "Here are three standout enhancements that Kubuntu 25.10 brings to your desktop, designed to make your workflow faster, more secure, and....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Lubuntu team have announced the release of Lubuntu 25.10, which is a community edition of Ubuntu featuring the LXQt desktop. The new release provides nine months of security updates and runs the LXQt 2.2 desktop. "LXQt 2.2 is now shipped by default. More information on its release....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Xubuntu team has published version 25.10 of their distribution. The new release offers nine months of support and runs the Xfce 4.20 desktop, along with components from other desktop environments. "The Xubuntu team is happy to announce the immediate release of Xubuntu 25.10. Xubuntu 25.10, code-named 'Questing....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Ubuntu Kylin is a Chinese language variant of Ubuntu. The project's 25.10 release provides nine months of security updates and supports new hardware through version 6.17 of the Linux kernel. "On October 10, 2025, the Kylin Team officially released Ubuntu Kylin 25.10, which will be supported for 9....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Ubuntu Budgie team has announced version 25.10 of their distribution is now available. The latest release offers nine months of support and take a step forward in Wayland support. "The key focus for the team for this cycle has been the conversion of our distribution to a....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Utkarsh Gupta has announced the release of Ubuntu 25.10, code-named "Questing Quokka". The latest release of the popular distribution introduces GNOME 49 and Linux 6.17: "Ubuntu 25.10, codenamed 'Questing Quokka', is here. Ubuntu 25.10 introduces GNOME 49 with media and power controls on the lock screen, HDR brightness....

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The AlmaLinux OS team have announced the availability of a new beta for the 9.x series. AlmaLinux OS 9.7 beta includes a range of small improvements to enhance security and patch issues. The release announcement states: "AlmaLinux 9.7 Beta introduces performance enhancements, updated development tools, and improved security.....