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| 2026-06-11 |
NEW • Distribution Release: GLF OS Quasar |
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Gaming Linux FR has announced the release of GLF OS Quasar, a major update of the project's NixOS-based distribution focused on gaming. This version updates the GNOME desktop to version 50 and introduces numerous enhancements: "Based on NixOS 26.05, Quasar delivers a major update to the GLF OS ecosystem with a modernized software stack, new gaming features, numerous fixes, and several improvements aimed at content creators. GLF OS Quasar introduces a refreshed visual identity with brand-new exclusive wallpapers for both light and dark editions. ROCm support has been added to improve compatibility between DaVinci Resolve and AMD RDNA graphics cards. Faugus Launcher is now fully maintained and packaged by the GLF OS team, improvements include Battle.net compatibility fixes, EA App compatibility fixes, Protonfixes patch integration, packaging and maintenance provided directly by GLF OS. New gaming compatibility runners, Proton-GE GLF and Proton-CachyOS have been added. Quasar further strengthens system security with Dirty Frag mitigations, Copy Fail protection, Improved suspend, resume and hibernation handling for NVIDIA systems. Updated to GNOME 50.1, bringing numerous stability, performance and usability improvements." See the full release notes, in French and English, for further information. GLF OS Quasar is available for download via BitTorrent: GLF-OS-PHOENIX-PULSAR.iso (6,923MB, SHA256, torrent, pkglist). |
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| GLF OS is a gaming-oriented live Linux distribution based on NixOS. Developed by a French-speaking community called Gaming Linux FR (GLF), the distribution includes everything one would need for gaming on Linux, including Steam, Lutris, Heroic Games Launcher, as well as MangoHud, a tool for monitoring system performance and for benchmarking applications. GLF OS comes with specific hardware-management configurations for PS5 DualSense, Xbox and 8bitdo controllers. The live distribution image uses the GNOME desktop environments, but KDE Plasma is available as an option during system installation.
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| 2026-03-13 |
Distribution Release: GLF OS Phoenix Pulsar |
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Gaming Linux FR has announced the release of GLF OS Phoenix Pulsar, the latest update of the project's NixOS-based Linux distribution designed primarily for gaming. This release updates the Linux kernel to the long-term supported 6.18 version and the NVIDIA driver to version 590.48: "What's new in GLF OS Phoenix Pulsar? The 6.18 LTS kernel optimizes gaming (latency, HDR, VRR), improves hardware compatibility (AMD/Intel/Apple), and strengthens security (TCP encryption, signed BPF), providing a stable foundation for years to come - perfect for GLF OS and its demanding users. The NVIDIA 590.48 drivers for Linux bring major optimizations for RTX 50/40/30 GPUs, with enhanced ray tracing, DLSS 3.5 support, and improved latency management. Improvements in GLF OS: for streamers - ultra-lightweight setup with preconfigured OBS and Stream Deck ready to go; new built-in apps - Thunderbird, Shotwell, digiKam, KCalc, Piper, Reaper + Calf (studio); input remapper - reconfigure keys for your keyboard, mouse, or controller; Faugus replaces Lutris; GOverlay - easily configure Mangohud with just a few clicks; Nix-Firewall-Management (developed by the GLF OS team) - manage your firewall with a dedicated GUI...." Here is the full release announcement in French and English. This release of GLF OS is available for download via BitTorrent: GLF-OS-PHOENIX-PULSAR.iso (6,966MB, SHA256, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2025-12-06 |
Distribution Release: GLF OS Phoenix |
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Gaming Linux FR has announced the release of GLF OS Phoenix, an important update of the project's NixOS-based Linux distribution with focus on desktop computing and gaming. The new version brings updated desktops and system components, Linux kernel 6.17 and various bug fixes: "Say hello to GLF OS 'Phoenix', the very latest version of GLF OS, which incorporates the freshest packages, technological innovations and even more comfort for our users. GLF OS is designed to be simple to use and to facilitate the transition from Windows to Linux as much as possible with a guided installation, pre-installed graphic drivers, integrated gaming applications and optimizations aimed at reducing latency. Security, reliability and confidentiality are also essential, central and indispensable criteria in the specifications of our operating system. Now, what does GLF OS Phoenix bring? GNOME 49 - better HiDPI and multi-screen support, smoother animations, fixes for Wayland compositor crashes; KDE Plasma 6.5 - more reliable multi-monitor management, extended touch/trackpad gestures, better behavior under Wayland; Linux kernel 6.17 - support for recent CPU and GPU chipsets, improved USB and PCIe and power management...." Read the full release announcement for more information. This release of GLF OS is available for download via BitTorrent: GLF-OS-PHOENIX.iso (5,977MB, SHA256, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2025-09-10 |
Distribution Release: GLF OS Omnislash |
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Gaming Linux France has announced the first stable release of GLF OS, a NixOS-based Linux distribution for gamers. Based on NixOS 25.05 and called "Omnislash", the new release attempts to facilitate the switch from Windows to Linux with guided installation, pre-installed graphics drivers, integrated gaming applications and latency-reduction optimisations. "What does GLF OS 'Omnislash' bring since its beta release? Added a welcome screen; merged the glf-update and glf-boot commands; added a partition manager to KDE Plasma; introduced the glf-history command to view the impact of the latest update; added Nix LD to improve compatibility with certain scripts; added Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support to GNOME; added Tiling Shell and Vitals extensions; added GameMode; added OBS vk-capture for game capture. Improvements include: installation slide appearing at 46% progress; temperature readouts in MangoHUD; boosted vm.max_map_count; better integration of Easy Flatpak; virtual camera in OBS Studio; CUDA support for OBS Studio and Blender." See the full release announcement for further details. This release of GLF OS is available for download via BitTorrent: GLF-OS-OMNISLASH.iso (6,574MB, SHA256, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2025-06-04 |
Development Release: GLF OS Omnislash Beta |
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Gaming Linux France has announced the availability of a beta release of GLF OS Omnislash, a NixOS-based Linux distribution designed primarily for gamers: "The development of the new version of GLF OS is complete and the result exceeds all our expectations. Although we still qualify it as a 'beta' version due to lack of hindsight, it is fully functional. This success is the result of incredible teamwork, which together has transformed GLF OS from an ambitious project into one that is poised to deliver on its promise: to become the most accessible distribution for beginners and anyone wishing to switch from Windows to Linux. New features: new editions - Mini, Studio and Studio Pro, all also available with KDE; extended steering wheel compatibility - support for Thrustmaster, Fanatec and Logitech; improved gaming experience - added Oversteer and the MangoHud presets tool; performance and stability - transition to the GLF OS kernel (vanilla Nix with Cachy improvement); controller management - Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and 8BitDo controllers are now managed...." Read the release announcement for further information. The new release of GLF OS is available for download via BitTorrent: GLF-OS-BETA-OMNISLASH.iso (6,344MB, SHA256, torrent, pkglist). |
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