Recently learned about a Linux flavor named 'Pear OS' that mimics the Mac OS environment pretty well. Looks pretty cool after seeing some videos on it.
If anyone wants to test it, here's a link - https://pearos.xyz

#linux #macos #mac #opensource #foss #technology #apple #pearos #archlinux #ArchLinuxdistribution #LinuxFork

https://github.com/pearOS-archlinux

Screw secureblue, this will be my new Linux distro.

#secureblue #fedora #pearos #archlinux #vivalapera

Eksplorasi mendalam pearOS 26.2. Distribusi Linux berbasis Arch dengan Liquid Gel Design, Wayland default, browser Pafari, dan asisten Piri. Cek fitur privasinya di sini.

#fediverse #Review #pearOS #262

https://dalam.web.id/sistem-terbuka/pearos-26-2-released-liquid-gel-design

Review pearOS 26.2: Inovasi Liquid Gel Design dan Wayland Session Terbaru | Layar Kosong

Update besar pearOS 26.2 membawa kernel 6.17, KDE Plasma terbaru, dan fitur unik Ring Light untuk video call. Baca ulasan lengkapnya di Layar Kosong.

Layar Kosong

#Linux Weekly Roundup for February 15th, 2026: #Mesa 26.0, #Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS, #KDE Frameworks 6.23, #GNOME 49.4, #pearOS 26.2, #IPFire DBL, #KaOS 2026.02, #NetworkManager 1.56, #GNU Linux-libre 6.19, #OpenVPN 2.7, #Parrot 7.1, #Tails 7.4.2, GNOME 50 beta, #REMnux 8, #MythTV 36.0, GNU Binutils 2.46, #Vim 9.2, #GitHub Tray, and more https://9to5linux.com/9to5linux-weekly-roundup-february-15th-2026

#OpenSource #FOSS

This week's Linux and FOSS news:

LINUX NEWS

GNOME 49.4 Released with Improvements for Nautilus, GNOME Shell, and Mutter:
https://9to5linux.com/gnome-49-4-released-with-improvements-for-nautilus-gnome-shell-and-mutter

GNOME 50 Desktop Environment Enters Public Beta Testing with More New Features:
https://9to5linux.com/gnome-50-desktop-environment-enters-public-beta-testing-with-more-new-features

KDE Frameworks 6.23 Improves the Open/Save Dialogs Across Plasma and KDE Apps:
https://9to5linux.com/kde-frameworks-6-23-improves-the-open-save-dialogs-across-plasma-and-kde-apps

KDE Plasma 6.6 Sees Last Minute Fixes, Plasma 6.7 Aims For Painless Samba Shares:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/KDE-Plasma-6.6-Next-Week

Linux Mint monthly report: Wayland-compatible screensaver, less releases a year, updated Administration tool etc.:
https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4991

Ubuntu drops the ‘Software & Updates’ tool from new installs:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/02/ubuntu-26-04-drops-software-and-updates-gui

Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS Released with Linux 6.17 + Mesa 25.2:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/02/ubuntu-24-04-4-lts-released

Debian's tag2upload Reaches GA For Improving Packaging Workflow:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Debian-tag2upload-GA

Tails 7.4.2 Anonymous Linux OS Released to Fix Critical Security Vulnerabilities:
https://9to5linux.com/tails-7-4-2-anonymous-linux-os-released-to-fix-critical-security-vulnerabilities

Parrot 7.1 Ethical Hacking Distro Released with Enlightenment Spin, Updated Tools:
https://9to5linux.com/parrot-7-1-ethical-hacking-distro-released-with-enlightenment-spin-updated-tools

GNOME OS To Use systemd-context, RustConn Provides Modern GTK4 Connection Manager:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNOME-OS-systemd-context

pearOS 26.2 Released with Liquid Gel Design, Wayland Session, and More:
https://9to5linux.com/pearos-26-2-released-with-liquid-gel-design-wayland-session-and-more

(more Linux and FOSS news in comment)

#WeeklyNews #Linux #LinuxNews #GNOME #GNOME50 #KDE #KDEPlasma #KDEFrameworks #LinuxMint #Ubuntu #Debian #Tails #TailsOS #Parrot #ParrotOS #GNOMEOS #pearOS #LinuxDesktop #DesktopLinux #DistroRelease #DistributionRelease #DesktopEnvironment #DE #LinuxDistro #LinuxDistribution #FosseryTech

pearOS 26.2 introduce il nuovo design Liquid Gel, una sessione Wayland, un installer rinnovato e un centro di controllo completamente ridisegnato. #pearOS #Linux #Wayland #KDEPlasma #ArchLinux

https://www.linuxeasy.org/pearos-26-2-nuova-estetica-liquid-gel-sessione-wayland-e-strumenti-rinnovati/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

pearOS 26.2: nuova estetica Liquid Gel, sessione Wayland e strumenti rinnovati

pearOS 26.2 introduce il nuovo design Liquid Gel, una sessione Wayland, un installer rinnovato e un centro di controllo completamente ridisegnato.

Linux Easy - News da Mondo Linux

pearOS 26.2 Released with Liquid Gel Design, Wayland Session, and More - 9to5Linux

https://9to5linux.com/pearos-26-2-released-with-liquid-gel-design-wayland-session-and-more

> pearOS 26.2 distribution is now available for download with liquid gel design, Wayland session, new browser, new installer, and much more.

#pearOS #apple #Linux #archlinux #KDE #Foss #opensource #technology #wayland

This week's Linux and FOSS news:

LINUX NEWS

KDE Internet of Things Development Restarted For Home Assistant Integration:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/KDE-Internet-of-Things-Kiot

KDE Plasma 6.6 Finally Supporting Ambient Light Sensors, Fixing Windows Games With HDR:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Plasma-6.6-Before-Christmas-F

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Confirms its Kernel Version:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/12/ubuntu-26-04-lts-kernel-version-confirmed

Linux Mint 22.3 “Zena” – BETA Release:
https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4973

LoongArch Promoted To Being An Official Architecture For Debian 14:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Debian-LoongArch64-Official

Mageia 10 Planning For April Release While Still Maintaining 32-bit Support:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Mageia-10-April-2026-Plans

PearOS is revived with Arch base and KDE Plasma desktop:
https://www.theregister.com/2025/12/19/pearos/

Rhino Linux 2025.4 introduces Lomiri desktop and updated kernels:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/12/rhino-linux-2025-4-introduces-lomiri-desktop-and-updated-kernels/

SparkyLinux 2025.12 released with Debian 'Forky' base and updated packages:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/12/sparkylinux-2025-12-released-with-debian-forky-base-and-updated-packages/

Asahi Linux Gets Microphone Working For M2 Pro/Max, Eyes Installer Improvements:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Asahi-Linux-December-2025

Tails 7.3.1 delivers urgent security fix, updated Tor Browser, Tor client, and Thunderbird:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/12/tails-7-3-1-delivers-urgent-security-fix-updated-tor-browser-tor-client-and-thunderbird/

Debusine Repositories Enter Beta: Ubuntu PPA-Like User Archives For Debian Linux:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Debusine-Repositories-Beta

(more Linux news in comments)

#WeeklyNews #News #Linux #LinuxNews #KDE #IoT #KDEPlasma #Ubuntu #Ubuntu2604 #LinuxMint #Debian #Mageia #Mageia10 #PearOS #RhinoLinux #SparkyLinux #AsahiLinux #Tails #TailsOS #Debusine #DistroRelease #DistributionRelease #DesktopEnvironment #LinuxDesktop #DesktopLinux #FosseryTech

KDE Internet of Things Development Restarted For Home Assistant Integration

Announced one year ago was KDE Internet of Things 'Kiot' with an emphasis on providing nice integration between the KDE Plasma desktop and Home Assistant for handling open-source home automation