Distros of the Linuxverse: News of Week 37 of the year 2026
For this thirty-seventh (37th) week of 2026 (September 6th to September 12th, 2026) in the Linuxverse , we offer our timely and customary weekly summary of the latest news from various Linux-based distributions, including BSD and others . Among these are the NetBSD, FreeBSD, and Spaced Linux distributions , which we will highlight this week.
As you know, many of these release announcements come directly from the websites of DistroWatch , OS.Watch , and FOSS Torrent . We also mention, at the end, the announcements from ArchiveOS regarding the recovery and distribution of ISO files for discontinued GNU/Linux distributions and other well-known operating systems. Furthermore, many of these recent versions may already be available on the DistroSea website for review and evaluation. So, without further ado, let's get to the Linux distribution releases for Week 37 of 2026.
Distros of the Linuxverse: News of Week 36 of the year 2026
But before we begin to discuss each of the new releases of Linux, BSD, and other distributions that have occurred in the Linux world during week 37 of 2026 , we recommend exploring the previous related post in this same series at the end of this one:
Grml is a Debian-based live system focused on the needs of system administrators. This version of Grml provides new software packages from Debian Trixie. As usual, it also includes updated hardware support and fixes known bugs from previous Grml versions. About Grml
The Top 3 Linuxverse Distros Updated During Week 37 of 2026
NetBSD 9.5
- Official Web site
- Official repository: GitHub.
- Official launch announcement: 6 September 2026.
- Download Links: NetBSD 9.5.
- Featured newsThis new stable version of the "NetBSD" Project, called "NetBSD 9.5", includes interesting and useful new features (additions, fixes and improvements), among which some of the most notable are varied...system improvements and hardware support, including some such as improvements in «build.sh» (package that includes Various compilation tools correct errors for newer compilers and non-NetBSD platforms), and fixes on "aarch64" (focusing on a solution for thread-local storage compatibility), and on "x86" (focusing on a solution for MSI/MSI-X configuration on some machines)Finally, it is worth mentioning that, andThis will be the final version of the stable branch of NetBSD 9 and marks the end of support for this branch. It also includes uplink security fixes for Xorg (xorg-server, libXfont2, and libXpm), OpenSSL (uplink fixes for various security issues), SSHD (uplink fixes for various security issues), and unbound (uplink fix for CVE-2025-11411).
NetBSD is a free, open-source, Unix-like operating system that is fast, secure, and highly portable. It is available for many platforms, from 64-bit x86 servers and desktop PCs to embedded devices based on ARM and MIPS. Its clean design and advanced features make it excellent in both production and research environments, and it has full source user support. Many applications are readily available through pkgsrc, the NetBSD package collection. About NetBSD
FreeBSD 14.5
- Official Web site
- Official repository: GitHub.
- Official launch announcement: 8 September 2026.
- Download Links: FreeBSD 14.5.
- Featured newsThis new stable version of the "FreeBSD" project, called "FreeBSD 14.5", includes few interesting and useful new features (additions, fixes and improvements), since it is This is a late release on the legacy stable branch. Consequently, it focuses primarily on maintenance. Therefore, changes since version 14.4-RELEASE consist mainly of bug fixes, driver updates, and new, externally maintained software versions. However, Among the highlights are some such as the implementation of many security fixes (some related to possible vulnerabilities).local denial-of-service attacks and possible privilege escalation through routing sockets, a remotely exploitable DoS attack vector, and remote code execution via RPCSEC_GSS packet validation). And various changes in the "User Space", such as that "Local-unbound-setup" now correctly configures DNS resolution on IPv6-only systems by disabling unsupported protocols in the server configuration and using 127.0.0.1, ::1, or both in "resolv.conf according to Kernel compatibility, and that the default history size in "sh" has now been increased from 100 to 128, in order to meet the minimum requirement of POSIX.1-2024.
FreeBSD is an independent BSD operating system of North American origin, offering a focused and widely used operating system for servers, desktops, and modern embedded platforms. It also boasts a large community that has supported and continuously developed it for over thirty years. Its advanced networking, security, and storage features have made FreeBSD the platform of choice for many of the most active websites and the most widespread embedded storage and networking devices. About FreeBSD.
Spaced Linux 9.26
- Official Web site
- Official repository: GitHub.
- Official launch announcement: 9 September 2026.
- Download Links: Spaced Linux 9.26.
- Featured newsThis new stable version of the "Spaced Linux" project, called "Spaced Linux 9.26", includes interesting and useful new features (additions, fixes and improvements), since it is A major production release focused on update reliability, graphics driver recovery, desktop boot resilience, delivery of signed packages, and a substantially more robust automated version validation. Consequently, some noteworthy features include: redesign of the "spaced update" function whose objective is to manage complete operating system updates in a more secure and predictable way, the Addition of specific "APT transaction" protection so that changes to packages are protected during the actual locked package management operation, rather than just during preliminary checks, and a useful mIt improves the management of package updates, native package updates, Flatpak updates, release bookmark changes, and bug reporting. Finally, among many other features, the addition of Hardware compatibility detection based on the actual NVIDIA PCI device, rather than relying solely on generic brand names; the addition of an improved AMD Graphics Diagnostics tool using the new graphics reporting tool; and the strengthening of the installed MATE/Compiz boot path to reduce black screen and incomplete desktop crashes after installation or upgrade.
Spaced Linux is a Devuan-based GNU/Linux distribution of American origin that offers a beautiful, familiar, and systemd-free desktop environment, designed for beginners, advanced users, and anyone who wants to truly feel ownership of their computer. It's a polished desktop distribution built on Devuan Ceres and utilizing sysvinit, MATE, and Compiz. Its core objective is to welcome Linux novices without obscuring the system for experienced users who wish to explore, customize, automate, or rebuild it. Finally, its desktop features a familiar layout: a clear application menu, conventional windows, readable controls, and tools located where users expect to find them . About Spaced Linux
Other interesting Linuxverse distros updated during week 37 of 2026
And to make sure we don't leave any out, it's also worth mentioning the official announcement of other well-known GNU/Linux distribution releases and old and obsolete versions of various operating systems during this period:
On DistroWatch, OS.Watch and FOSS Torrent
- nakeDeb 1.6-202609: September, 12th.
- Ditana 0.9.4-beta: September, 12th.
- KaOS 2026.09: September, 12th.
- Debian Education 13.7.0: September, 12th.
- Debian 13.7.0: September, 12th.
- Exton 260912 «OpSuS»: September, 12th.
- Lilidog 26.09.12: September, 12th.
- Netdeep 4.10358: September, 12th.
- FLinux 17.1: September, 12th.
- TROMjaro 2026.09.11: September, 12th.
- Mabox 26.09: September, 11th.
- Xubuntu 24.04.5: September, 10th.
- Unity 24.04.5: September, 10th.
- dubuntu 24.04.5: September, 10th.
- Ubuntu Cinnamon 24.04.5: September, 10th.
- Ubuntu Budgie 24.04.5: September, 10th.
- Ubuntu MATE 24.04.5: September, 10th.
- Ubuntu Kylin 24.04.5: September, 10th.
- Lubuntu 24.04.5: September, 10th.
- Kubuntu 24.04.5: September, 10th.
- Ubuntu 24.04.5: September, 10th.
- Linux Q83 13.16: September, 10th.
- TUXEDO 20260910: September, 10th.
- manjaro 26.1.2: September, 10th.
- Pulsar 1.0: September, 10th.
- starkOS 20260909: September, 10th.
- HAOS 18.3-rc1: September, 10th.
- Vuu-do 20260908: September, 10th.
- SolydXK 202609: September, 9th.
- Deblinux 6.2.1: September, 9th.
- NawaOS 2.1.0: September, 9th.
- DESERT 5.5.2_26.04: September, 9th.
- StormOS 2026.09: September, 9th.
- Q4OS 7.0-r7-testing: September, 8th.
- MocaccinoOS 26.09: September, 8th.
- 4MLinux 52.1: September, 8th.
- Berserk Arch 2026.09.07: September, 7th.
- Slimbook OS26-r4: September, 7th.
- LinuxConsole2026-09-07: September, 7th.
- openKylin 3.0-20260905: September, 7th.
- Shadowfetch 4.0.0: September, 7th.
- Margine 20260906: September, 7th.
- Whispers 2026.09: September, 7th.
- NetBSD 9.5: September, 6th.
On ArchiveOS
- Lubuntu Home Edition: September, 11th.
- RoboBSDSeptember 9th.
- SELKS: September, 7th.
Summary
In summary, we hope you enjoyed this thirty-seventh installment (week 37) of our ongoing series dedicated to " What's New in Linux Distributions for Each Week of 2026," finding it both informative and technically sound. This is especially true regarding the latest releases from NetBSD , FreeBSD, and Spaced Linux , which we highlighted today.
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