Distros of the Linuxverse: News of Week 18 of the year 2026
To this eighteenth (18) week of the year 2026 (26/04/26 to 02/05/26) in the LinuxverseWe offer you our timely and customary weekly summary of the news contained in the various News about the release of distributions based on Linux, BSD and others. Such as, that of the Distributions “CachyOS, UmbrelOS and Fedora”, which we will highlight today during this week.
And as you know, many of these release news we bring directly from the websites of «DistroWatch, OS.Watch y FOSS Torrent». While, from the website of «Archive OSAs mentioned at the end, there are announcements regarding the recovery and distribution of ISO files of discontinued GNU/Linux distributions and other well-known operating systems. Furthermore, many of these recent versions may already be available on the website ofDistroSea» for your review and evaluation. So, without further ado, we will now address the releases of the «Linuxverse distros for Week 18 of 2026».
Distros of the Linuxverse: News of Week 17 of the year 2026
But, before starting to comment on each of the new developments related to these new releases of Distros *Linux, *BSD and others, which have happened in the «Linuxverse during this week 18 of the year 2026», we recommend you explore the previous related post from this same series of publications, at the end of it:
SoulLinux OS AlmaLinux OS is a North American Linux distribution based on Fedora/Red Hat, offering an operating system with an enterprise focus, while remaining completely open source and free forever. It is governed and driven by a community focused on long-term stability and a robust, production-grade platform. AlmaLinux OS is also binary-compatible with the RHEL® distribution. Additionally, the AlmaLinux OS Foundation, a non-profit organization, manages and oversees the project's ownership and governance. About AlmaLinux OS
The Top 3 Linuxverse Distros Updated During Week 18 of 2026
CachyOS 260426
- Official Web site
- Official repository: GitHub.
- Official launch announcement: April 26th 2026.
- Download Links: CachyOS 260426.
- Featured newsThis new, third stable and maintenance version of the CachyOS Project, called "CachyOS 260426", includes interesting and useful new features (additions, fixes and improvements), among which some of the most notable are: Inclusion of a new default package manager with a graphical user interface, support for DNS over HTTPS, fingerprint-based sudo, and various improvements to hardware and installer detection.However, in more detail, we can mention that this new package installer called «Shelly It replaces "Octopi". Whereas, on the other hand, it already starts froman hour is created instant clean with
os-prober, immediately after installation is complete and is permanently retained, providing users with a reliable baseline restore point. And GRUB is now enabled by default to detect other operating systems on the same machine. Furthermore, the desktopUKUI It has been removed from the selection, and the GNOME package selection has been cleaned up and modernized. Finally, and among many others, and in relation to the corrections implemented, for example, in the The installer now prints the chosen partitioning method to the debug log, and old microcode packages are properly removed by reusing an existing boot partition.
CachyOS is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Arch Linux, and of German origin, that offers an operating system Free, open-source Linux is designed to deliver ultra-fast speeds and stability, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable computing experience every time you use it. It's ideal for both experienced Linux users and those just starting out, making it a great choice for those seeking a powerful, customizable, and extremely fast operating system. About CachyOS
umbrellaOS 1.7.0
- Official Web site
- Official repository: GitHub.
- Official launch announcement: April 27th 2026.
- Download Links: umbrellaOS 1.7.0.
- Featured newsThis new stable version of the umbrelOS Project, called "umbrelOS 1.7.0," includes interesting and useful new features (additions, fixes, and improvements), among which are shortcuts on the home screen, an integrated text editor in Files, advanced network controls, folder sharing on external drives, various performance improvements and bug fixes, and 17 new languages (including Russian and Simplified Chinese, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Greek, Estonian, Croatian, Icelandic, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Swedish, and Traditional Chinese). In more detail, these new shortcuts point to websites, custom ports, and Docker containers. Meanwhile, the integrated text editor in File Explorer can open and edit text files, code, Markdown, hidden files, and more, directly within the File Explorer window. Furthermore, the File Explorer has been improved, now opening files faster, remembering the last visited folder, offering better navigation and keyboard previews, and providing a smoother overall response. Finally, among many other improvements, the most notable is the enhanced File Sharing feature in the Settings section. Specifically, it now allows for easier enabling and management of shared folders directly from Settings. And on compatible devices, it now also allows sharing folders on external USB drives over your network, just as if they were internal storage.
umbrelOS is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian and of North American origin, which It offers an ideal operating system for running a personal server at home. Therefore, it includes self-hosted open-source applications such as Nextcloud, a Bitcoin node, and more. This allows you to easily and quickly enjoy the convenience of the cloud without compromising data protection. Furthermore, it is available for standard 64-bit computers and Raspberry Pi. It also features a web user interface and an online application store with a wide range of applications, from web hosting, productivity, and finance to media streaming, networking, automation, artificial intelligence, development, and Bitcoin mining. About umbrellas
Fedora 44
- Official Web site
- Official repository: GitLab.
- Official launch announcement: April 28th 2026.
- Download Links: Fedora 44.
- Featured newsThis new stable version of the Fedora Project, called "Fedora 44", includes interesting and useful new features (additions, fixes and improvements), among which some stand out, such as the fact that the Installer now Anaconda only creates network profiles for devices configured during installation (via boot options, Kickstart, or interactively in the user interface), instead of providing default profiles for all devices. This change will simplify post-installation network configuration for users who need to customize it. Another interesting and useful new feature is that the Workstation edition includes the latest version of GNOME, GNOME 50. This version brings with it a long list of desktop improvements, ranging from accessibility to color management and remote desktop support. Many of the applications installed by default in Fedora Workstation have also received improvements, such as the Document Viewer, File Manager, and Calendar. Finally, among many other features, the Desktop edition offers the latest version of Plasma 6.6, which includes the new Plasma Login Manager and Plasma Setup, providing a more consistent and integrated experience from the first boot. Furthermore, the installation process has been simplified, allowing you to easily set up Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop for a friend or family member.
Fedora is a bootable and installable GNU/Linux distribution based on Red Hat and of North American origin, which offers an operating system that contains software distributed under a free and open source license, and It is distinguished by its focus on innovation, early integration of new technologies, and close collaboration with communities. Linux. The default desktop of Fedora Linux is GNOME and its interface is GNOME Shell. Although, it also offers other official desktop environments, such as KDE Plasma, XFCE, LXDE, MATE and Cinnamon. Additionally, also distributes customized versions called Fedora spins, which, They are built with specific sets of software packages and offer alternative desktop environments or focus on specific interests such as gaming, security, design, scientific computing, and robotics. About Fedora
Other interesting Linuxverse distros updated during week 18 of 2026
And so as not to leave any out, it is also worth mentioning the official announcement of other well-known GNU/Linux Distros releases and from old and obsolete versions of various operating systems, during this period of time:
On DistroWatch, OS.Watch and FOSS Torrent
- Linux Lite 8.0 RC1: May 1.
- Starbuntu 24.04.4.9: 30 for April.
- Sculpt OS 26-04: 30 for April.
- grml 2026.04: 30 for April.
- Commodore OS Vision 3.1: 30 for April.
- Toaru OS 2.3.0: 29 for April.
- Bazzite 44: 29 for April.
- Nyarch Linux 26.04: 29 for April.
- Fedora 44: 28 for April.
- umbrellaOS 1.7.0: 27 for April.
- CachyOS 260426: 26 for April.
On ArchiveOS
- SereneLINUX: 27 for April.
- Kona Linux: 29 for April.
- IRIX: May 1.
Summary
In short, we hope that this eighteenth publication (week 18) from our useful and current series dedicated to the «News from the Linuxverse Distros for each week of the year 2026 » you liked it and found it useful, both informatively and technically. Especially regarding the latest release of the Distributions “CachyOS, Talos Linux and umbrelOS”, which we have highlighted today.
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