https://rakuos.org/forum https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/rakuos-linux-44-20260614-release-notes https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/rakuos-linux-44-20260614-release-notes Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:10:51 +0000 ## Headline: We Now Have Our Own Package Repository RakuOS Linux no longer depends on COPR for package hosting. We now run our own RPM repository at **repo.rakuos.org**, served globally via Cloudflares Edge CDN and built on a custom Rust-based server. Packages are compiled and published automatically through GitLab CI/CD pipelines and delivered directly to your system. This means faster updates, higher availability, and full control over every package we ship. --- ## System & Image - **CachyOS Kernel 7.0+** ships with the latest CachyOS kernel including Valve's VRAM prioritization fixes. On KDE this works natively out of the box; on GNOME and COSMIC it works through gamescope. - **Updated codecs** media codec packages have been refreshed for broader format support. - **Updated Mesa** graphics stack updated to the latest Mesa. - **7-Zip added** `7zip` is now included in the base image. - **Tealdeer added** a fast `tldr` client ships by default for quick command reference. - **Fastfetch updated** the system info display tool has been refreshed. - **Better Podman/Distrobox support** `policy.json` has been updated to give Distrobox and Podman containers the access they need. - **Removed COPR repositories** third-party COPR repos have been cleaned out now that packages are served from our own repo. - **NVIDIA Drivers** NVIDIA Driver issues should be resolved if your still having issues please report it to us. ### SELinux A significant amount of work went into cleaning up the SELinux policy across all desktop editions. Several conflicts and labelling issues that caused subtle runtime failures have been resolved. --- ## Overlay System The overlay is what makes RakuOS Linux work it sits on top of the immutable base image and holds everything you install from dnf. This release brings major reliability improvements. ### Self-Healing Overlay Go ahead. `rm -rf /usr`. We dare you. RakuOS Linux 44 detects in real time if critical system paths have been wiped and automatically reverses the damage removing whiteout files and rebuilding the overlay from the clean base image on next boot. Whether it's a rogue command, a misbehaving script, or a curious moment of bravery, the system recovers on its own. No reinstall required. ### Other System Fixes & Improvements - **Whiteout file detection fix** an edge case where deleted base files could leave phantom whiteout entries has been resolved. - **32-bit package exclusion fix** packages with no architecture suffix no longer accidentally exclude 32-bit variants that aren't installed in the base image. - **`libva-utils` fix** this package was incorrectly being blocked from overlay installs. - **NSS can now be updated** browser-critical NSS libraries can now be updated through the overlay for security patches. - **User icon directory** `~/.local/share/icons` is now created on first run so icon themes install correctly. - **`uutils` coreutils ships by default** RakuOS Linux 44 ships [uutils](https://github.com/uutils/coreutils), a memory-safe Rust rewrite of the Unix core utilities, as the default `cp`, `mv` ETC and friends. If you prefer the classic GNU coreutils, run `rakuos setup-uutils gnu` to swap and run `rakuos setup-uutils uutils` to switch back. Your preference is preserved across overlay resets and image updates. - **`sudo-rs` ships by default** RakuOS Linux 44 ships [sudo-rs](https://github.com/trifectatechfoundation/sudo-rs), a memory-safe Rust implementation of sudo, as the default privilege escalation tool with `Defaults pwfeedback` so you get asterisk feedback when typing your password. Run `rakuos setup-sudo {option}` to configure which implementation the system uses (sudo-rs,sudo,doas, or run0). - **`rpm-ostree` wrapper** `rpm-ostree` commands are now wrapped to redirect users to the appropriate `bootc`, `dnf`, or RakuOS Linux commands. --- ## Software Center ### All Editions - **Background install/remove queue** installs and removals now run in a background queue. You can freely navigate around the app while packages install without losing progress. A status banner keeps you informed. - **Distrobox manager** a full Distrobox container management interface has been added to all three UIs (GNOME, KDE, COSMIC). Create, clone, upgrade, stop, and remove containers; export applications and binaries to your desktop; manage per-container app menus all from within the software center. Custom image support is included for pulling any container image you want. - **Podman container update support** Podman containers are now shown on the Updates page alongside Flatpak and system updates. - **Flatpak update fixes** several issues with Flatpak updates not appearing or applying correctly have been resolved hopefully, if you are still having issues please report them. --- ## Welcome App - **First-run window can now be closed** the welcome app window can be dismissed normally. Previously closing the window would cause it to reappear on next login; it now marks setup as complete when you close it. - **Install → Finish navigation** the app now lets you move to the finish page even when no installations are in progress, so you're never stuck waiting. - **`sudo-rs` compatibility** all privilege escalation in the welcome app now uses `sudo-rs` even when another tool is used system wide. - **Brave Origin Stable** switched from the beta channel to the stable release of Brave Origin browser; updated app metadata to match. - **Sunshine** added as a native package with correct app metadata. --- ## Download All Isos are avalible at [https://rakuos.org/download](https://rakuos.org/download) https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/rakuos-is-my-daily-driver-now https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/rakuos-is-my-daily-driver-now Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:40:09 +0000 Just switched over from Bazzite (KDE) and RakuOS is already my new daily driver. COSMIC runs incredibly smooth, looks great, and I’m already noticing noticeably better idle temperatures compared to Plasma. Thank you for your hard work! Specs: Ryzen 5 7600 | RX 9070 XT | 32GB RAM P.S. Are you taking donations anywhere? Couldn't find a link on the main page. https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/universal-blue-old-origami-to-rakuos https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/universal-blue-old-origami-to-rakuos Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:22:14 +0000 Hi, I am trying to port a universal blue customized Origami to Rakuos as base image. Everything goes fine but during ISO build (Just) the command stops here: ``` Errors during downloading metadata for repository 'terra': - Curl error (37): Could not read a file:// file for file:///etc/pki/rpm-gpg/RPM-GPG-KEY-terra43 [Couldn't open file /etc/pki/rpm-gpg/RPM-GPG-KEY-terra43] RepoError: There was a problem reading a repository: Failed to retrieve GPG key for repo 'terra': Curl error (37): Could not read a file:// file for file:///etc/pki/rpm-gpg/RPM-GPG-KEY-terra43 [Couldn't open file /etc/pki/rpm-gpg/RPM-GPG-KEY-terra43] [\] Manifest generation step Message: Generating manifest manifest-iso.json 2026/06/09 08:13:37 error: cannot build manifest: cannot depsolve: DNF error occurred: RepoError: There was a problem reading a repository: Failed to retrieve GPG key for repo 'terra': Curl error (37): Could not read a file:// file for file:///etc/pki/rpm-gpg/RPM-GPG-KEY-terra43 [Couldn't open file /etc/pki/rpm-gpg/RPM-GPG-KEY-terra43] ``` I know the problem is due by this line in my containerfile: ``` # Base Image # FROM registry.gitlab.com/origami-linux/images/origami-nvidia:latest FROM ghcr.io/rakuos/rakuos-base-nvidia:latest RUN sed -i 's/^ID=.*/ID=fedora/' /etc/os-release # Problematic line!!! ``` With Origami I had no problems. Any idea how to solve this? Thanks, Eddy https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/is-raku-ready-to-drive-daily https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/is-raku-ready-to-drive-daily Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:40:31 +0000 As in title - I use my pc like 70% YT and 30% steam games. (not the latest AAA titles, in majority these are 3 to 5 years old games) Currently I'm on Bazzite. My config: MSI B650 Tomahawk Wifi+R7 7700+32GB DDR5 6000/CL36 RX 9070 https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/rakuos-linux-44-20260602-release-notes-origami-linux-merge https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/rakuos-linux-44-20260602-release-notes-origami-linux-merge Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:36:44 +0000 ### Highlights This release marks the merger of **Origami Linux into RakuOS**, bringing both communities together under one stronger atomic Fedora-based distribution. With this release we're also shipping the **Origami Paper theme** across all desktop editions and a major overhaul of theming, tooling, and the update experience. --- ### Migrating to Quay.io — Action Required for Existing Users RakuOS images have moved from the GitLab container registry to **Quay.io**. All editions are now available at `quay.io/rakuos/`. **Step 1 — Allow Quay.io in your current policy:** ```bash sudo sed -i '/"docker": {/a\ "quay.io\/rakuos": [{"type": "insecureAcceptAnything"}],' /etc/containers/policy.json ``` **Step 2 — Switch to your edition on Quay.io:** **GNOME:** `bootc switch quay.io/rakuos/rakuos-gnome:latest` **KDE:** `bootc switch quay.io/rakuos/rakuos-kde:latest` **COSMIC:** `bootc switch quay.io/rakuos/rakuos-cosmic:latest` **GNOME (NVIDIA):** `bootc switch quay.io/rakuos/rakuos-gnome-nvidia:latest` **KDE (NVIDIA):** `bootc switch quay.io/rakuos/rakuos-kde-nvidia:latest` **COSMIC (NVIDIA):** `bootc switch quay.io/rakuos/rakuos-cosmic-nvidia:latest` **Step 3 — Reboot, then enable image verification:** After rebooting, run this to enforce Sigstore signature verification for all future updates: ```bash sudo sed -i 's|"quay.io/rakuos": \[{"type": "insecureAcceptAnything"}\],|"quay.io/rakuos": [{"type": "sigstoreSigned", "keyPath": "/etc/pki/containers/rakuos-cosign.pub", "signedIdentity": {"type": "matchRepository"}}],|' /etc/containers/policy.json ``` All future updates will now be verified with our signing keys. You only need to do this once. --- ### System & Base Image - **Image signing** All RakuOS images are on Quay.io and are now cosign-signed. `bootc upgrade` verifies signatures before applying updates - **Quay.io migration** Images moved from GitLab registry to `quay.io/rakuos/` for better reliability and due to some changes on gitlab. - **Chunkah layer optimization** Images are built with `chunkah` to prune and repack OSTree layers before pushing, resulting in smaller, more efficient image diffs and faster `bootc upgrade` downloads - **zstd:chunked compression** Faster, more efficient delta updates --- ### New Look Icons, Cursor, Wallpaper & Fonts - **WhiteSur icon theme** sleek macOS-inspired icon set shipped across all editions - **Bibata cursor theme** modern, clean cursor theme - **New RakuOS wallpaper** custom wallpaper replacing Fedora defaults - **Maple Mono fonts** new default monospace font - **Inter (rsms-inter)** clean sans-serif UI font - **Full Noto CJK & script support** Noto Sans CJK, Balinese, Javanese, Myanmar, Sundanese and more for broad language coverage - **Custom RakuOS fastfetch preset** RakuOS ASCII art and system info theme --- ### Theming Origami Paper - **Origami Paper theme** ported to all editions (GNOME, KDE, COSMIC) - **Libadwaita color scheme** support added GNOME apps respect the RakuOS theme correctly - **GTK theme watcher** automatically re-applies RakuOS theming when the GTK theme changes, keeping things consistent - **Icon theme preserved** Icon theme is kept in sync when the GTK theme changes --- ### New Base Image Packages - `btop`, `htop`, `nvtop` system and GPU monitoring - `bat`, `bat-extras`, `lsd`, `dust`, `dysk`, `procs`, `ripgrep`, `fzf`, `zoxide` modern CLI replacements - `lazygit` terminal Git UI - `fish`, `zsh`, `starship`, `zellij`, `tmux` shell and terminal tools - `distrobox` run other Linux distros in containers - `cava`, `cbonsai`, `cowsay`, `lolcat`, `figlet`, `termflix` terminal eye candy - `surge`, `bore-sysctl`, `dmemcg-booster` system performance tuning - `opendoas`, `sudo-rs` alternative privilege escalation tools - `solaar-udev`, `openrgb-udev-rules`, `oversteer-udev`, `ratbagd` gaming peripheral support - `wireguard-tools` VPN support - `pam-u2f`, `pamu2fcfg`, `pam_yubico`, `yubikey-manager` hardware security key support - `aria2`, `rsync` download and sync tools - `podman`, `podman-compose` container tooling - `libcamera` + GStreamer integration camera support - `libimobiledevice-utils` iOS device support - `virtualbox-guest-additions` VM guest support - `just` command runner --- ### KDE (Plasma 6.6) - **All core KDE apps moved into the image** leaning fully into the atomic model; the default overlay contains only Firefox - **SCX scheduler manager** moved into the base image better CPU scheduling out of the box - Origami Paper theme available on KDE --- ### COSMIC (1.0.14) - **All core COSMIC apps moved into the image** leaning fully into the atomic model; the default overlay contains only Firefox - **New extension apps** `cosmic-ext-applet-clipboard-manager`, `cosmic-ext-applet-logomenu`, `cosmic-ext-applet-sysinfo`, `cosmic-ext-applet-flux`, `cosmic-ext-calculator`, `cosmic-ext-camera`, `cosmic-ext-noctua`, `cosmic-ext-storage`, `cosmic-ext-tasks`, `cosmic-ext-xcalendar` - **New core apps** `cosmic-player` (media player), `cosmic-reader` (document reader) - **SCX scheduler manager** moved into the image better CPU scheduling out of the box - **cosmic-flux-daemon** user service enabled by default - **Welcome app streamlined** cleaner first-run experience - **Screen reader defaults to off** on the accessibility setup page - Origami Paper theme available on COSMIC --- ### GNOME (GNOME 50) - **All core GNOME apps moved into the image** leaning fully into the atomic model; the default overlay contains only Firefox - **GNOME theming overhauled** improved theme application across GTK3/4 and native apps - Origami Paper + Libadwaita color scheme applied consistently and nothing is applied that could break gtk apps --- ### Welcome App - **GTK, Qt and COSMIC welcome apps overhauled** major UI improvements across all setup pages - **Keyboard, language, and location pages** added - **Prevents `cosmic-initial-setup`** from running alongside the RakuOS welcome on COSMIC - **Icon loading fixed** resolves correctly from appstream cache - **`pkexec` removed** from app install flow - **Screen reader defaults to off** --- ### RakuOS Software Center - **Quay.io update checks** with fallback for reliable update detection - **bootc update/switch flow completely overhauled** more reliable, using a one shot systemd unit - **Flatpak update fixes** and GTK app search improvements - **Background daemon** sends desktop notifications when updates complete - **Custom kernel argument management** --- ### RakuOS CLI - **`rakuos upgrade`** new all-in-one command: updates overlay packages, upgrades Flatpaks, then upgrades the system image - **`rakuos shell`** switch your login shell between fish, bash, and zsh - **`rakuos enroll-secureboot-key`** enroll the RakuOS Secure Boot MOK key - **Flatpak migration fix** users rebasing from another distro no longer lose their installed Flatpaks - **Sudoers permissions** always set correctly on first boot - **Quay.io digest checking** update detection compares actual image digests --- ### Virtual Camera Support (v4l2loopback) The `v4l2loopback` kernel module is now included out of the box, enabling virtual camera support across all editions. This allows applications such as OBS Studio to use the **Virtual Camera** feature, letting you pipe your stream/scene output into video conferencing apps like Discord, Google Meet, Zoom, and others as a camera source no manual driver installation required. --- ### Overlay Changes - Overlay is **minimal by default** Firefox is the only pre-installed overlay package. Current RakuOS users may need to run `sudo rakuos reset-overlay --confirm` or factory reset from RakuOS Software before rebooting to apply update ### Download - All isos can be download at [https://rakuos.org/download](https://rakuos.org/download) 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/rakuos-linux-44-20260522-secure-boot-support https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/rakuos-linux-44-20260522-secure-boot-support Fri, 22 May 2026 10:21:54 +0000 We are happy to announce that RakuOS now ships with full Secure Boot support across all editions (KDE, GNOME, COSMIC) and all ISO variants (AMD/Intel and NVIDIA). --- ## What's New - **Signed kernel and drivers** — The CachyOS kernel and all custom kernel modules (xpadneo, xpad-noone, zenergy, xone, NVIDIA) are now signed with the RakuOS Secure Boot key. - **Automatic key enrollment** — The installer queues the RakuOS signing key during installation. On first boot you will just need to enter the password. - **Live ISO boots with Secure Boot enabled** — You no longer need to disable Secure Boot to run the installer. - **CPU compatibility check** — The installer now detects and warns if your CPU does not meet the x86-64-v3 requirement (Intel Haswell 2013+ / AMD Zen 2017+) before installation begins. --- ## Fresh Install 1. Boot the ISO — Secure Boot can remain **enabled** in your firmware. 2. Install normally through the Anaconda installer. 3. On **first reboot after installation** a blue **MOK Manager** screen will appear. 4. Select **Enroll MOK** → **Continue**. 5. Enter the enrollment password: `rakuos` 6. Select **Reboot**. From this point forward your system will boot with Secure Boot fully active. --- ## Enrolling the Key on an Existing Install If you are already running RakuOS and want to enable Secure Boot, run the following command in a terminal: ```bash rakuos enroll-secureboot-key ``` Then: 1. **Reboot** your system. 2. A blue **MOK Manager** screen will appear before the OS loads. 3. Select **Enroll MOK** → **Continue**. 4. Enter the enrollment password: `rakuos` 5. Select **Reboot**. 6. Go into your UEFI firmware settings and **enable Secure Boot**. Your system will boot normally from this point with Secure Boot active. --- ## What Gets Signed | Component | Signed | |---|---| | CachyOS kernel (`vmlinuz`) | ✓ | | xpadneo (Xbox controller driver) | ✓ | | xpad-noone (Xbox controller driver) | ✓ | | zenergy (AMD energy sensor driver) | ✓ | | xone (Xbox One wireless adapter driver) | ✓ | | NVIDIA kernel modules | ✓ NVIDIA ISO only | --- ## Notes - The live ISO uses a standard signed Fedora kernel solely to boot the installer. The installed system always uses the full CachyOS kernel. - If you experience a Secure Boot violation after a system image update, re-run `rakuos enroll-secureboot-key`. This should only be necessary if the signing key ever changes. - More information and troubleshooting at [rakuos.org/docs/secure-boot](https://rakuos.org/docs/secure-boot). https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/rakuos-linux-44-20260521-bug-fix-release https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/rakuos-linux-44-20260521-bug-fix-release Thu, 21 May 2026 06:16:26 +0000 This is a maintenance refresh of RakuOS Linux 44 addressing several bugs and stability improvements reported since the initial release. --- ### System & Overlay Fixes - **Fixed an issue where the overlay sync would incorrectly trigger after an overlay update had already run** — the session dirty file is now properly cleaned up, preventing unnecessary re-syncs on the next boot - **Fixed service startup ordering** that could cause overlay services to start in the wrong sequence - **Fixed soft resets** not completing correctly in certain conditions - **Overlay sync no longer runs if an overlay update has already completed the current session**, preventing redundant operations and potential conflicts and unwanted system reboots --- ### Gaming, Virtualization Setup & DNF Fixes - **Fixed `setup-gaming` and `setup-virtualization` failing to install packages** — certain packages were being incorrectly excluded by DNF, preventing the setup scripts from completing. The DNF configuration has been corrected so these packages install as expected - **`python3-brotli` added to the packages list** to prevent it from being excluded so Lutris works as expected - **Updated the system upgrade command** to use the correct invocation --- ### Software Center - **Fixed the install/remove lock not being respected during an overlay update** — the Software Center now correctly disables install and remove actions while an update is in progress - **Improved behavior when an overlay update is running** — package installations from repositories are now blocked during database updates, and the initial daemon update check is held until the lock clears - **Fixed initial Flatpak install issues** that could fail silently in certain configurations - **Tray icon fixes and COSMIC desktop improvements** for the Software Center - **UI updates** to better blend with Qt theming - **Install/Remove buttons are now visually greyed out** while the overlay update lock is active, making the locked state clear to users --- ### Live Environment - **Fixed COSMIC desktop favorites** not showing the installer shortcut correctly in the live session --- **Download:** [https://rakuos.org/download](https://rakuos.org/download) A proper bug tracker is coming soon but until then please keep reporting any bugs/issues on the forums and our Matrix server [https://matrix.rakuos.org](https://matrix.rakuos.org) https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/rakuos-linux-44-20260516 https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/rakuos-linux-44-20260516 Sat, 16 May 2026 18:23:22 +0000 **RakuOS Linux 44 is here, and improved.** Previous releases were functional, but they had rough edges especially around the overlay system, driver handling, and build reliability. RakuOS Linux 44 is the release where all of those systems have come together. We're confident calling this the first proper stable release of RakuOS Linux. --- ## What's New ### Sponsored by CDN77 RakuOS Linux 44 ISO downloads are powered by [CDN77](https://cdn77.com), our new CDN sponsor. Fast, reliable downloads no matter where you are. A big thank you to CDN77 for their support of the project. --- ### Based on Fedora 44 RakuOS Linux 44 is built on Fedora 44, shipping with: - **GNOME 50** - **Plasma 6.6** - **COSMIC 1.0.13** --- ### CachyOS Kernel 7.0+ All editions ship with the CachyOS Kernel 7.0+, bringing the latest performance optimizations, scheduler improvements, and hardware support on top of the upstream kernel. --- ### The Overlay System Completely Overhauled This is the biggest change in RakuOS Linux 44 and the one that matters most to users coming from 43. **The old behavior (RakuOS Linux 43):** On every image update, your overlay was wiped. The system blocked at a black screen or Plymouth while all your packages were reinstalled from scratch. No network? No usable system. This was especially painful for laptop users on spotty Wi-Fi. **The new behavior (RakuOS Linux 44):** - Your overlay is **kept intact** across image updates your apps stay installed and usable immediately after reboot - Package database rebuilding now happens **silently in the background** after you log in - **Desktop notifications** keep you informed of rebuild progress - **No network on boot?** The system handles it gracefully, defers the rebuild to your next boot with a notification explaining what happened, and retries automatically for functions that require network. This ONLY applies to overlay reset operations that require a network connection. - **Image updates are now fully offline** no internet connection required after an image update is installed. The RPM database merge and package list reconciliation work entirely from what's already on disk **Pre-baked overlay:** First boot is dramatically faster than RakuOS Linux 43. The overlay is now fully built and baked into the image at build time. On first boot, the pre-baked state is copied directly into place no waiting for dnf, no downloads, no delay. We had attepmed to push this in 43 but had to revert and bring it back to staging to cook more, now its ready. --- ### New Driver Model All drivers including NVIDIA are now **compiled from upstream source at image build time**. No runtime DKMS, no post-install compilation, no waiting for drivers to build on your machine. - **NVIDIA**: pulled directly from NVIDIA's upstream `.run` payload, compiled against the CachyOS kernel, with the initramfs baked in, always ships the latest driver - **Xbox controllers (xpadneo, xpad-noone, xone)**, and **zenergy** are all pre-compiled and ready on first boot and we will continue to over time add drivers to enable more hardware on RakuOS Linux --- ### Valve VRAM Prioritization Valve's VRAM prioritization patches are included in the CachyOS kernel and fully wired up: - **KDE**: works natively no gamescope needed, the required backend services handle it automatically - **GNOME / COSMIC**: works via gamescope --- ### RakuOS Software Major Updates The software center received a significant overhaul across all three UIs (GTK/GNOME, Qt/KDE, COSMIC): **COSMIC UI Full Implementation** The COSMIC edition now has complete feature parity with GNOME and KDE. App detail pages, add-ons popup with supported add-ons per package, system management page, update checking, and the full installed app view are all in. **GNOME Extensions** Browse, install, enable, disable, and manage settings for GNOME Shell extensions directly from RakuOS Software. The dedicated extension manager app has been removed it's all built in now, including extension updates in the updates page. **KDE Plasma Add-ons (KNS)** Install themes, widgets, color schemes, and other Plasma add-ons from the KDE Store directly within RakuOS Software using KNewStuff. **Web Apps** - Web app detail pages improved across all three UIs - Installed web apps now show a **Launch** button that opens the app properly via its desktop entry not in a browser tab - Lazy loading added to the web app catalog for faster browsing **Explore & Search** Lazy loading added to the explore page and search across all UIs large catalogs load faster and scroll smoothly. **Flatpak** Flatpak install and update handling fixed across all three UIs. **ODRS Reviews** App reviews from the Open Desktop Ratings Service are now shown on compatible app detail pages ONLY. --- ### Brave Browser Brave Browser is now available in RakuOS Software and the Brave repository is included out of the box. --- ### Build Pipeline & Quality Gates Nothing ships unless it passes: - **ISO health check** every image is tested before publishing, catching rpmdb corruption that container builds can miss - **Staged failure recovery** if a DE image build fails, all sibling pipelines cancel and rebuild from the base. If only an ISO test fails, only that DE retries others keep going - **Nothing ships until every DE has a clean passing ISO test** This release cycle also introduced a proper **staging → testing → stable** merge process. RakuOS Linux 44 is the first release built and validated through a full testing pipeline before shipping. --- ## Upgrading from RakuOS Linux 43 **In-place upgrade via RakuOS Software or `bootc`:** Your installed packages are preserved. On the first boot after upgrading, the system automatically rebuilds them against the Fedora 44 repos. **An internet connection is required for this first boot only.** Every subsequent image update on RakuOS Linux 44 works completely offline after the image update. This is a one-time operation. **Note:** If you had issues with RakuOS Linux 43 especially overlay problems we strongly recommend a **clean install** of RakuOS Linux 44. One-time setup scripts (like Ollama GPU setup) may need to be rerun after a major version upgrade. --- ## What's Coming No ETAs these are initiatives we're starting to work on after this release: - **Enterprise Linux editions** RakuOS Linux Workstation and Server based on an Enterprise Linux base (CentOS Stream), bringing the same atomic + overlay model to a long-term stable foundation - **Bigscreen edition** Plasma Bigscreen as the desktop with a gamescope Steam launcher built in, for full couch computing (TV + gaming in one image) - **Pure gamescope edition** A dedicated SteamOS-style gaming image for gaming PCs and handhelds with nothing but the gaming session --- ## Download [https://rakuos.org/download](https://rakuos.org/download) --- A proper bug tracker is coming soon but until then keep reporting any bugs/issues on the forums and our Matrix server [https://matrix.rakuos.org](https://matrix.rakuos.org) https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/is-old-nvidia-card-supported-by-nvidia-iso https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/is-old-nvidia-card-supported-by-nvidia-iso Tue, 12 May 2026 06:25:02 +0000 Specifically Pascal RTX 1050 which limited at driver 580x. Is it supported natived by the Nvidia iso ? I am looking forward to trying the distro so much. A balance approach. Nice for me. https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/package-available-but-not-installed-during-rakuos-update https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/package-available-but-not-installed-during-rakuos-update Sun, 10 May 2026 01:31:00 +0000 Hi, all. i'm using latest Rakuos and i have some problem during update rakusos with log below : > $ sudo rakuos update > RakuOS: upgrading packages... > Updating and loading repositories: > Terra 43 100% | 93.0 B/s | 1.5 KiB | 00m16s > Terra 43 (Mesa) 100% | 99.0 B/s | 1.5 KiB | 00m16s > Visual Studio Code 100% | 241.0 B/s | 1.5 KiB | 00m06s > Terra 43 (Multimedia) 100% | 95.0 B/s | 1.4 KiB | 00m15s > RPM Fusion for Fedora 43 - Nonfree 100% | 1.2 KiB/s | 16.4 KiB | 00m14s > RPM Fusion for Fedora 43 - Nonfree - Updates 100% | 1.2 KiB/s | 14.9 KiB | 00m13s > RPM Fusion for Fedora 43 - Free - Updates 100% | 1.0 KiB/s | 11.6 KiB | 00m12s > RPM Fusion for Fedora 43 - Free 100% | 1.2 KiB/s | 12.5 KiB | 00m11s > microsoft-edge 100% | 240.0 B/s | 1.5 KiB | 00m06s > Fedora 43 - x86_64 100% | 905.0 B/s | 8.4 KiB | 00m10s > google-chrome 100% | 209.0 B/s | 1.3 KiB | 00m06s > Copr repo for RakuOS owned by tohur 100% | 263.0 B/s | 1.5 KiB | 00m06s > Microsoft Edge 100% | 267.0 B/s | 1.5 KiB | 00m06s > Copr repo for protonplus owned by wehagy 100% | 270.0 B/s | 1.5 KiB | 00m06s > Copr repo for LACT owned by ilyaz 100% | 322.0 B/s | 1.5 KiB | 00m05s > negativo17 - Nvidia 100% | 1.0 KiB/s | 4.2 KiB | 00m04s > Copr repo for kernel-cachyos owned by bieszczaders 100% | 381.0 B/s | 1.5 KiB | 00m04s > Copr repo for faugus-launcher owned by faugus 100% | 409.0 B/s | 1.5 KiB | 00m04s > Antigravity RPM Repository 100% | 407.0 B/s | 1.4 KiB | 00m03s > Fedora 43 - x86_64 - Updates 100% | 980.0 B/s | 8.0 KiB | 00m08s > Fedora 43 openh264 (From Cisco) - x86_64 100% | 130.0 B/s | 986.0 B | 00m08s > Fedora 43 - x86_64 - Updates Archive 100% | 1.1 KiB/s | 3.4 KiB | 00m03s > Copr repo for ExtensionManager owned by garecrow 100% | 843.0 B/s | 1.5 KiB | 00m02s > Copr repo for kernel-cachyos-addons owned by bieszczaders 100% | 947.0 B/s | 1.5 KiB | 00m02s > Repositories loaded. > Failed to resolve the transaction: > Packages for argument 'antigravity' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'btop' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'cosmic-edit' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'cosmic-player' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'edge' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'firefox' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'goverlay' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'heroic-games-launcher' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'lact' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'libreoffice' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'libvirt-daemon-config-network' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'libvirt-daemon-kvm' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'lutris' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'mangohud' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'mangohud.i686' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'microsoft-edge-stable' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'mpv' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'nextcloud-client' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'nmap' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'pipx' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'protonplus' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'protontricks' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'python3.13' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'python3.13-devel' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'qemu-kvm' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'rocm' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'scx-manager' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'steam' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'steam-devices' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'system-config-printer' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'virt-manager' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'vkBasalt' available, but not installed. > Packages for argument 'vkBasalt.i686' available, but not installed. https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/backup-of-rakuos-woverlay https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/backup-of-rakuos-woverlay Thu, 07 May 2026 20:14:23 +0000 How does one backup the usr overlay? On traditional immutable systems backing up the home folder is enough, but I'm curious how the overlay may change the necessary targets to perform a successful backup. Thx. https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/gitlab-rakuos-gnome-main-branch-missing-latest-tag https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/gitlab-rakuos-gnome-main-branch-missing-latest-tag Mon, 04 May 2026 16:31:21 +0000 System updates failing with defaults because it's searching for a release tag of LATEST. The MAIN tag is not currently tagged as LATEST. Just thought I would let you know. After intial install system updates would fail giving invalid tag errors. https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/welcome-thread-introductions https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/welcome-thread-introductions Sat, 02 May 2026 12:44:53 +0000 Just wanted to say hello. I'm excited about where RakuOS is going. Having the advantages of both traditional and immutable systems is really the 'sweet spot'. Thanks for all the hard work. - Cheaha from USA, Alabama. https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/20260422-isos-released https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/20260422-isos-released Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:03:11 +0000 ## Changes since April 15, 2026 This release is focused on polish, reliability, and making installs and updates behave much more cleanly across the board. A lot of work in this cycle went into reducing first-boot pain, improving GitLab-based infrastructure, and tightening up recovery behavior so systems stay usable even when a branch is having a rough day. ## Highlights ### Much better first-boot behavior One of the biggest changes in this release is how the initial package overlay is handled. Instead of depending so heavily on a full first-boot network install, RakuOS Linux now prebakes the default application overlay into the image and seeds it into place on deployment. On first boot, the system now finalizes that initial overlay from the baked cache instead of rebuilding everything from scratch over the network. This should significantly improve: - fresh installs - first boot without internet - reset behavior - consistency between installed systems and the shipped default app set Overlay reset behavior was also updated so resets can reseed from the baked factory state and follow the same finalization flow, rather than falling back to the older repo-first behavior. ### Better resilience when networking is missing Several fixes landed around cases where networking is unavailable during boot or setup. RakuOS Linux now handles no-internet situations more gracefully in places where it previously could stall or fail harder than it should. That includes overlay-related flows and live environment behavior, where the goal is now to get the user to a usable desktop instead of trapping them in a broken startup path. ### GitLab migration and release pipeline improvements A lot of infrastructure work landed in this cycle. RakuOS Linux image and ISO build flows have been moved further onto GitLab, including: - branch-aware image/ISO pipelines - working ISO pipelines for KDE, GNOME, and COSMIC - direct release to SourceForge - cleaner branch handling for `main`, `staging`, `rawhide`, and future work The ISO pipeline stack is now much more production-ready than it was a week ago. ### Live environment and installer cleanup The live environment was simplified so it behaves more like a clean live session and less like a half-installed system. Changes here include: - default apps being baked into the live environment - skipping unnecessary overlay install behavior in live sessions - cleaning up live-session overlay state before install testing - desktop-specific ISO config cleanup - disabling unwanted first-run apps in the live session where appropriate ### Update and migration fixes The update path got several important fixes, especially around the GitHub/GHCR to GitLab transition and branch-aware image handling. Fixes include: - better GitLab migration behavior - branch-aware image selection - correct handling for dated tags and branch tags - improved update checking logic - better handling of Rawhide versioning - fixes to updater behavior during branch and image transitions ### Flatpak and first-boot setup fixes The setup path also saw a set of cleanup fixes: - system setup fixes for first boot - more reliable Flathub remote setup behavior - fixes around missing `$HOME` / install-user home creation - tighter marker handling so one-shot setup tasks behave more predictably ### Software center improvements RakuOS Linux Software gained: - improved branch handling - Rawhide branch support in the UI - clearer branch switching behavior - improved warning behavior around unstable branches ### Performance and system polish This cycle also included a handful of lower-level quality improvements: - switched SSD/NVMe I/O scheduler behavior toward `adios` - fixed sudoers permissions - added custom Fastfetch branding config - fixed stale DNF plugin config handling with overlay maintaince - cleaned up service behavior and script organization ## Branch Notes ### Stable Stable is the recommended branch for normal use and for the refreshed ISOs associated with this release. ### Staging `staging` remains useful for testing upcoming work, but it should be treated as a development branch. Breakage is possible, especially around major Fedora transition periods. ### Rawhide `rawhide` is available for forward testing, but users should expect frequent breakage. Overlay-related breakage is especially possible there because the branch moves quickly and underlying package behavior can change often. Rawhide is not intended to provide a polished daily-driver experience. ## Summary This release is mostly about making RakuOS Linux feel less fragile: - smoother first boot - better reset and recovery behavior - better offline tolerance - cleaner ISO infrastructure - stronger GitLab-based release flow - improved update and migration handling That should make both new installs and day-to-day use much less painful than they were before. 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/unable-to-remove-microsoft-edge-canary https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/unable-to-remove-microsoft-edge-canary Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:33:58 +0000 rpm -qa microsoft-edge-stable-147.0.3912.72-1.x86_64 microsoft-edge-canary-149.0.3984.0-1.x86_64 scaron@rakuos:/var/home/scaron$ sudo rakuos remove microsoft-edge-canary-149.0.3984.0-1.x86_64 [sudo] password for scaron: microsoft-edge-canary-149.0.3984.0-1.x86_64 is not in the RakuOS package list — skipping. None of the requested packages are in the RakuOS package list. I try also sudo dnf remove microsoft-edge-canary I try allso sudo dnf remove microsoft-edge-canary-149.0.3984.0-1 Always the same error and I cannot see it on add / remove software also https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/first-boot-up-on-kde-got-blackscreen-after-login https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/first-boot-up-on-kde-got-blackscreen-after-login Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:28:37 +0000 Hey, First time I did the installation, I got blackscreen after logging. I reboot the system and everything was fine. Cheers! (Sorry for my english, i'm french Canadian so language is my second language) https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/rakuos-basemain-1-commits-449 https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/rakuos-basemain-1-commits-449 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:19:23 +0000 **Repository:** rakuos-base **Branch:** main **Commits:** 1 [View changes](https://github.com/RakuOS/rakuos-base/compare/4193fbcee8b4...058275465416) - [0582754](https://github.com/RakuOS/rakuos-base/commit/058275465416e44d7765f8f6701bf41ea45d4ccf) Update build.sh — Tohur https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/rakuos-basestaging-1-commits-15 https://rakuos.org/forum/topic/rakuos-basestaging-1-commits-15 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:19:05 +0000 **Repository:** rakuos-base **Branch:** staging **Commits:** 1 [View changes](https://github.com/RakuOS/rakuos-base/compare/20118886a9ef...302aec0c6d44) - [302aec0](https://github.com/RakuOS/rakuos-base/commit/302aec0c6d44a6e2e88ac6bb2005c52e935d48fa) Update build.sh — Tohur