Daily AcreetionOS Update -- August 01, 2026
Daily AcreetionOS Update - August 01, 2026
Development Updates: This week the CI pipeline saw two important fixes. The ISO publishing job now pushes directly to the public ISO server over SSH without re‑checking out the repository, speeding up releases. Additionally, secret detection was configured in `.gitlab-ci.yml` for both the main and mirror repositories to catch accidental credentials early.
Development Updates: The Servo web‑browser engine released version 0.4.0, bringing performance and security improvements that we are evaluating for a future optional bundle. Our team is reviewing the changelog to see if any dependencies need updating in the AcreetionOS repos. Stay tuned for possible testing builds in the coming weeks.
Development Updates: Arch Linux announced it will disable AUR package adoption, a change that affects how users install community‑maintained software. We are assessing the impact on our documentation and will update our guides to reflect the new workflow. This reinforces our commitment to providing a clean, Arch‑based experience without unnecessary complexity.
Community News: Security updates were issued for several upstream distributions. AlmaLinux released kernel, nodejs‑nodemon, nodejs22, nodejs24, openssh, and vim patches. Debian provided updates for gsasl and ruby‑rack, while Fedora addressed various components. Users are encouraged to apply these updates promptly to keep their systems secure.
Community News: Community contributors have been active in refining the release process. The recent commits to automate ISO publishing and to prevent unnecessary checkouts have reduced build times and improved reliability. Thanks to everyone who tested and reported issues on Discord and GitLab.
Community News: Natalie and Darren continue to drive the project forward, balancing development with their personal interests. Darren’s work on Calamares customization and CI/CD pipelines keeps the installer smooth, while Natalie focuses on frontend polish and community outreach. Their teamwork exemplifies the spirit of AcreetionOS.
Tips & Highlights: For a flawless first boot, take advantage of the customized Calamares installer that Darren maintains. It handles partitioning, driver detection, and desktop setup with minimal user input. Remember to review the installation log if anything seems off; it’s a great way to learn how the system configures itself.
Tips & Highlights: AcreetionOS remains a privacy‑focused, telemetry‑free distribution built on Arch Linux with the Cinnamon desktop. All packages are sourced from our own repositories, ensuring repository sovereignty and transparency. If you value control over your data, this is the OS for you.
Tips & Highlights: Join the conversation on our Discord server, follow us on X and Bluesky, and consider contributing code, documentation, or design. Whether you’re fixing a bug, translating a guide, or simply sharing feedback, every contribution helps make AcreetionOS better for everyone. Thank you for being part of our community.