https://rakuos.org/forum https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/rakuos-linux-and-origami-linux-unite-under-a-single-project https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/rakuos-linux-and-origami-linux-unite-under-a-single-project Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:06:59 +0000 Today, we are proud to announce the completion of the merger between RakuOS Linux and Origami Linux. Over the past couple months, both communities have worked together toward a common goal: combining two projects that shared the same vision, technical direction, and commitment to delivering a modern Linux desktop experience. With the merger now complete, Origami Linux officially becomes part of RakuOS Linux, and the Origami founder joins the project leadership as a Project Co-Lead. ## Why We Merged From our first conversations, it became clear that RakuOS Linux and Origami Linux were solving many of the same problems and building toward the same future. Both projects focused on: * Modern atomic desktop computing * User-friendly Linux experiences * Strong desktop integration * Practical performance improvements * A streamlined software delivery model Rather than divide development effort across two separate distributions, we chose to combine our resources, communities, and expertise into a single project. The result is a stronger platform, a larger contributor base, and a clearer roadmap for the future. ## The New RakuOS Linux The newly unified RakuOS Linux combines the technology and atomic foundations of RakuOS Linux with the visual identity, desktop refinement, and user experience work that made Origami Linux unique. Key features include: * KDE Plasma, GNOME, and COSMIC desktop editions * The performance-tuned CachyOS Kernel * An atomic operating system architecture * Package overlay that allow software installation from virtually any source * A growing ecosystem of desktop and system management tools developed specifically for RakuOS Linux The COSMIC edition now directly inherits the design philosophy and user experience that Origami users know today, while Origami's visual styling is being expanded across the entire RakuOS Linux desktop lineup. ## Continuing to Push Atomic Linux Forward As part of the merger, RakuOS Linux is continuing its transition toward a cleaner and more maintainable atomic architecture. More desktop applications are moving directly into system images while the overlay layer remains intentionally minimal. This approach provides improved consistency and reliability while preserving the flexibility Linux users expect. We believe the future of desktop Linux is not choosing between stability and flexibility, but delivering both. ## Looking Forward The merger brings together developers, contributors, testers, documentation writers, designers, and community members from both projects. Together, we are building a Linux distribution designed to be approachable for newcomers, powerful for advanced users, and sustainable for long-term development. We would like to thank every member of both communities who helped make this merger possible. This is not the end of either project's story. It is the beginning of a new chapter. Welcome to the future of RakuOS Linux. ISO releases coming soon will update once they are out with the release notes post. https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/initial-gitlab-migration-complete https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/initial-gitlab-migration-complete Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:51:32 +0000 The initial RakuOS migration to GitLab is now complete. RakuOS development, image publishing, and core project infrastructure are now centered around GitLab. This move gives the project a stronger long-term home for CI/CD, container image distribution, branch-based workflows, and future release operations. ## What This Means GitLab is now the primary platform for RakuOS going forward. For the time being, the GitHub repositories and GHCR image path will remain available in a frozen state. They are being kept online temporarily so existing users can receive the final migration update that moves systems from GHCR-based image delivery over to the GitLab container registry. ## Important Notes For Current Users If you are already running RakuOS from an older GitHub / GHCR-based image source: - GitHub is not the long-term update source anymore - a final migration update is being left in place to move existing installs to GitLab - after that transition, GitLab will be the primary source for ongoing image updates ## Why GitHub Is Staying Up For Now We are intentionally keeping the old GitHub-side infrastructure around for a short period so current systems are not stranded during the registry transition. This means: - existing users still have a path to migrate cleanly - the update transition can happen through the normal system update flow - we can move users over without requiring everyone to reinstall immediately ## Going Forward From this point on: - GitLab is the primary home of RakuOS - GitHub should be considered legacy / frozen for transition purposes - future development and infrastructure work will increasingly happen on GitLab Thank you to everyone who has tested, downloaded, and supported RakuOS through this migration. This is a major infrastructure step for the project, and it helps set the stage for the next phase of development. https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/rakuos-development-is-moving-to-gitlab https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/rakuos-development-is-moving-to-gitlab Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:01:23 +0000 We are beginning the process of moving RakuOS development and container image distribution from GitHub to GitLab. This change is being made because RakuOS has received support through GitLab’s Open Source / FOSS sponsorship program, which gives the project access to GitLab’s full platform and helps provide a stronger foundation for future development, CI/CD, issue tracking, and release operations. ## Why We’re Moving Over the past months, RakuOS has grown quickly. With that growth, the project needs better infrastructure for: - image builds and pipeline scheduling - branch and staging workflows - long-term project management - issue tracking and collaboration - container registry hosting for system images GitLab sponsorship gives RakuOS access to tooling that will help us scale the project more cleanly as development continues. ## What This Means for Users RakuOS system images are being moved from GitHub Container Registry (`ghcr.io`) to the GitLab Container Registry. Updates will be going out soon that will transition existing RakuOS installations so they begin receiving image updates from GitLab instead of GitHub. This migration is being handled through the normal update path so users do not need to manually reinstall to make the switch. In short: - current systems will continue to work - update support for existing installs will be transitioned to GitLab - future image publishing will increasingly center around GitLab ## During the Transition There may be a short period where both GitHub and GitLab infrastructure are in use while we complete the migration and make sure existing users move over safely. Our goal is to make this transition as smooth as possible without disrupting updates for current users. ## Looking Ahead This move will help RakuOS improve: - release automation - branch-based testing workflows - staging and future Rawhide-style development lanes - bug tracking and project organization - long-term infrastructure sustainability More updates will be posted as the migration progresses. Thank you to everyone who has downloaded, tested, and supported RakuOS. The project has grown quickly, and this move is part of building the infrastructure needed for the next stage of that growth. https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/website-live https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/website-live Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:09:17 +0000 Pleased to Announce the website is live but still under construction!