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.
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