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EasyOS version 7.0 reviewed on Distrowatch

  • https://distrowatch.com; By Jesse Smith (Posted by BarryK on Sep 19, 2025 12:01 PM EDT)
EasyOS version 7.0 reviewed on Distrowatch. The previous review on Distrowatch was version 4.2, three years ago. The review identifies major improvements, in particular for the container technology.

EasyOS Scarthgap-series version 7.0.5 released

The experimental Linux distribution EasyOS has reached version 7.0, which is a major redesign based on the new woofQ2 build system. The underlying package management is now APT, with PKGget GUI wrapper that is still a chameleon able to install many package types. The current minor version bump is 7.0.5

QV Linux distribution version 250605

  • https://bkhome.org/news/; By Barry Kauler (Posted by BarryK on Jun 7, 2025 9:13 AM EDT)
  • Groups: Linux
QV is a new very experimental Linux distribution, under development and still evolving.

EasyOS Scarthgap-series version 6.5 released

  • bkhome.org/news; By Barry Kauler (Posted by BarryK on Dec 4, 2024 3:36 AM EDT)
  • Groups: Linux
EasyOS is an experimental Linux distribution. Heritage includes concepts from Puppy Linux, unique features include a custom container technology, and lockdown techniques. The Scarthgap-series is the current flagship release and version 6.5 has just been announced.

EasyOS Kirkstone-series version 5.4 released

  • Barry's News (Posted by BarryK on Jun 11, 2023 9:49 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Reviews; Groups: Linux
Major new features for this experimental Linux distribution, including four package managers and each app running as its own user to provide enhanced isolation between apps.

EasyOS Kirkstone-series version 5.2.2 released

EasyOS experimental Linux distribution now has Flatpak Installer, joining AppImage Installer released in Easy 5.2.1. In total there are now 4 different package managers. Each Flatpak and AppImage is tested to work before being added to the installer.

EasyOS Kirkstone-series version 5.0 released

  • https://bkhome.org/; By Barry Kauler (Posted by BarryK on Feb 28, 2023 3:43 AM EDT)
  • Groups: Distributions
EasyOS experimental Linux distribution major milestone release 5.0.

EasyOS Dunfell-series version 4.5 released

  • https://bkhome.org/news/; By Barry Kauler (Posted by BarryK on Nov 13, 2022 8:38 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Announcements; Groups: Linux
EasyOS is an experimental Linux distribution, now reached milestone release 4.5