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Release history.

Every RuscaLinux release is a complete, self-contained image. Here's what each one brings. The newest is always at the top.

1.99 May 28, 2026 · amd64 Current

The complete desktop, ready to go

  • BaseBuilt on Debian 13 with the Linux 6.12 long-term kernel branch.
  • DesktopGNOME 48.7 on Wayland (Mutter), with the custom Adwaita-Prugna icon theme, a bespoke Plymouth boot splash and the Syne wordmark across the system.
  • AppsA curated software set: LibreOffice 25.2, Apostrophe, GIMP 3.0, VLC, Audacious, Audacity, OBS Studio, Brasero, EasyTAG, Firefox ESR 140, Thunderbird 140 and qBittorrent.
  • Lang40+ language localizations bundled into the base image, from the boot menu through LibreOffice and Firefox.
  • SecurityAppArmor mandatory access control enabled by default.
  • ImageSingle hybrid ISO — a full live system plus an installer, including a speech-synthesis option for accessibility. 2 727 packages in total.
  • DesignRepository-free by design: install once, move to a new release with a fresh install.
2.0 Planned On the horizon

What's next

The road to 2.0 continues to refine the same idea — free, complete, and ready to go — with an even tighter desktop and a wider curated software set. Follow the YouTube channel or check back here for the announcement.

How versioning works

Each release is a fresh start, not a moving target.

Because RuscaLinux has no live repositories, you don't upgrade in place — you install the new image. Every version number is a complete, tested snapshot you can rely on.

Get the latest: 1.99.

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