SysLinuxOS 13 Gnome released. Following the recent release of SysLinuxOS 13 Mate, the SysLinuxOS project is pleased to announce the availability of the new edition: SysLinuxOS 13 GNOME.
This release introduces the GNOME 48 desktop environment, designed to deliver a modern, clean, and productivity-oriented experience while maintaining the core values of stability and reliability.

Release Goals

SysLinuxOS is a Linux distribution built to be stable, modular, and secure, aimed primarily at system integrators, system administrators, and IT professionals.
It is not a “plug & play” distribution for beginners: it requires a solid knowledge of Linux and system management. The goal is to provide a reliable platform for production environments, adaptable to the needs of those who integrate, maintain, and manage infrastructures.

Technical Details

• Base: Debian 13 (Trixie – Stable branch)
• Kernel: Liquorix, optimized for superior desktop and multitasking performance
• Desktop Environment: GNOME 48 with GTK 4 libraries
• Package Management: APT with official Debian repositories
• Default Tools: LibreOffice, Firefox ESR, GNOME Terminal, GNOME Software, and essential administration/monitoring utilities
• Security: constant updates via Debian Security channels.
• Optimizations: preconfigured for faster boot times, reduced resource usage, and improved responsiveness on modern hardware

Changelog – Key Differences between Mate and GNOME Editions

• Desktop Environment: Mate 1.26 → GNOME 48
• Graphics Framework: GTK 3 → GTK 4
• Window Manager: Marco → Mutter
• File Manager: Caja → Nautilus
• Terminal Emulator: MATE Terminal, Terminator → GNOME Terminal, Terminator
• Control Center: Mate Control Center → GNOME Settings
• Software Ecosystem: Synaptic, GNOME Extensions integration
• User Experience: GNOME Shell workflow, minimalist interface, and optimized multitasking

Conclusion

With SysLinuxOS 13 GNOME, we expand the SysLinuxOS family by providing a modern, responsive, and tightly integrated desktop environment, built on Debian 13 Trixie and powered by the Liquorix kernel (you can also use the official debian kernel).
The project continues to grow, offering IT professionals a Linux distribution that is reliable, secure, and ready to be deployed in complex production environments.

SysLinuxOS 13 (for System Integrators)

SysLinuxOS 13 Gnome released