RefreshOS 3
RefreshOS 3.0 (Colorful Cosmos) gives you a clean, modern desktop experience without the setup headaches normally associated with Linux. Built on Debian 13 with KDE Plasma 6, it combines long-term stability with a polished interface that feels fast, smooth, and easy to use.
Everything important is already handled for you. Drivers, codecs, firmware, multimedia support, power optimization, and essential applications are pre-configured so your system feels ready from the very first boot. With Brave, VLC, LibreOffice, Thunderbird, GIMP, Kdenlive, and more included by default, RefreshOS 3 is prepared for work, entertainment, gaming, creativity, and everyday life right out of the box.
RefreshOS 3.0 (Colorful Cosmos) gives you a clean, modern desktop experience without the setup headaches normally associated with Linux. Built on Debian 13 with KDE Plasma 6, it combines long-term stability with a polished interface that feels fast, smooth, and easy to use.
Everything important is already handled for you. Drivers, codecs, firmware, multimedia support, power optimization, and essential applications are pre-configured so your system feels ready from the very first boot. With Brave, VLC, LibreOffice, Thunderbird, GIMP, Kdenlive, and more included by default, RefreshOS 3 is prepared for work, entertainment, gaming, creativity, and everyday life right out of the box.
RefreshOS 2.5
RefreshOS 2.5 was a fast, clean, and modern Linux operating system built on Debian 12.11. It balanced Debian’s complexity with a lighter, more focused desktop experience, avoiding the clutter often found in mainstream alternatives. Installation was simple and beginner-friendly thanks to the Calamares installer, and pre-configured sudo, permissions, and power settings meant users could start using the system immediately.
It expanded hardware support through broader non-free firmware inclusion and featured a refined KDE Plasma desktop with a custom theme, splash screen, and clean visual layout. Staying true to its Debian foundation, RefreshOS 2.5 avoided Snap and Flatpak in favor of APT, and shipped with essential applications like LibreOffice, GIMP, and Brave Browser for both productivity and creative work.
With the release of RefreshOS 3, downloads for 2.x versions are no longer available. As of June 2026, eXybit Technologies™ based support for all 2.x versions has officially ended as upstream development also begins winding down. Existing RefreshOS 2.0 and 2.5 users will continue to receive LTS security updates from the Debian 12 repo until June 30, 2028 and ELTS until June 30, 2033. This web page is maintained by eXybit Technologies™ for archival purposes.
RefreshOS 2.5 was a fast, clean, and modern Linux operating system built on Debian 12.11. It balanced Debian’s complexity with a lighter, more focused desktop experience, avoiding the clutter often found in mainstream alternatives. Installation was simple and beginner-friendly thanks to the Calamares installer, and pre-configured sudo, permissions, and power settings meant users could start using the system immediately.
It expanded hardware support through broader non-free firmware inclusion and featured a refined KDE Plasma desktop with a custom theme, splash screen, and clean visual layout. Staying true to its Debian foundation, RefreshOS 2.5 avoided Snap and Flatpak in favor of APT, and shipped with essential applications like LibreOffice, GIMP, and Brave Browser for both productivity and creative work.
With the release of RefreshOS 3, downloads for 2.x versions are no longer available. As of June 2026, eXybit Technologies™ based support for all 2.x versions has officially ended as upstream development also begins winding down. Existing RefreshOS 2.0 and 2.5 users will continue to receive LTS security updates from the Debian 12 repo until June 30, 2028 and ELTS until June 30, 2033. This web page is maintained by eXybit Technologies™ for archival purposes.
RefreshOS 2.0
RefreshOS 2.0 (Boundless Beagle), crafted by eXybit Technologies™, was a Debian-based Linux distribution focused on speed, stability, and a clean, user-friendly desktop experience. Built around KDE Plasma with strong Qt integration, it delivered smooth performance, useful desktop features like virtual desktops, KRunner, and smartphone connectivity, and a simple, elegant workflow designed for everyday users. It shipped with essential applications such as LibreOffice, GIMP, and Brave, and notably marked the first RefreshOS release to use Brave as the default browser and the first mainstream Linux distribution to include Brave as the default web browser in its lineup. Staying true to its philosophy, it avoided Snap and Flatpak in favor of APT, keeping the system consistent and lightweight.
With the release of RefreshOS 3, downloads for 2.x versions are no longer available. As of June 2026, eXybit Technologies™ based support for all 2.x versions has officially ended as upstream development also begins winding down. Existing RefreshOS 2.0 and 2.5 users will continue to receive LTS security updates from the Debian 12 repo until June 30, 2028 and ELTS until June 30, 2033. This web page is maintained by eXybit Technologies™ for archival purposes.
RefreshOS 2.0 (Boundless Beagle), crafted by eXybit Technologies™, was a Debian-based Linux distribution focused on speed, stability, and a clean, user-friendly desktop experience. Built around KDE Plasma with strong Qt integration, it delivered smooth performance, useful desktop features like virtual desktops, KRunner, and smartphone connectivity, and a simple, elegant workflow designed for everyday users. It shipped with essential applications such as LibreOffice, GIMP, and Brave, and notably marked the first RefreshOS release to use Brave as the default browser and the first mainstream Linux distribution to include Brave as the default web browser in its lineup. Staying true to its philosophy, it avoided Snap and Flatpak in favor of APT, keeping the system consistent and lightweight.
With the release of RefreshOS 3, downloads for 2.x versions are no longer available. As of June 2026, eXybit Technologies™ based support for all 2.x versions has officially ended as upstream development also begins winding down. Existing RefreshOS 2.0 and 2.5 users will continue to receive LTS security updates from the Debian 12 repo until June 30, 2028 and ELTS until June 30, 2033. This web page is maintained by eXybit Technologies™ for archival purposes.
RefreshOS 1.23
RefreshOS 1.23 was a user-friendly, fast, and clean operating system maintained by eXybit Technologies™, offering a familiar and customizable GUI built on Kubuntu 22.04 LTS. Designed for both home and office use, it featured powerful tools like desktop search, seamless cell phone connectivity, and the KDE Plasma desktop. Preloaded with essential software such as LibreOffice, GIMP, and Chromium, RefreshOS 1.23 provided a complete out-of-the-box experience.
RefreshOS is now built on the robust foundation of Debian Linux, moving away from its previous base, Kubuntu 22.04 LTS, which powered RefreshOS 1.23. As of April 2025, version 1.23 is no longer supported by eXybit Technologies™, and its core system, Kubuntu 22.04 LTS, is also no longer supported by Canonical. This web page is maintained by eXybit Technologies™ for archival purposes.
RefreshOS 1.23 was a user-friendly, fast, and clean operating system maintained by eXybit Technologies™, offering a familiar and customizable GUI built on Kubuntu 22.04 LTS. Designed for both home and office use, it featured powerful tools like desktop search, seamless cell phone connectivity, and the KDE Plasma desktop. Preloaded with essential software such as LibreOffice, GIMP, and Chromium, RefreshOS 1.23 provided a complete out-of-the-box experience.
RefreshOS is now built on the robust foundation of Debian Linux, moving away from its previous base, Kubuntu 22.04 LTS, which powered RefreshOS 1.23. As of April 2025, version 1.23 is no longer supported by eXybit Technologies™, and its core system, Kubuntu 22.04 LTS, is also no longer supported by Canonical. This web page is maintained by eXybit Technologies™ for archival purposes.
RefreshOS 1.0
RefreshOS 1.0 was built on Kubuntu 20.04 and marked Jordan Tyler Burchett's first stable operating system release. This version replaced several KDE applications with more lightweight and elegant open-source alternatives. It was the first to include an installer and was released alongside its updated counterpart, RefreshOS 1.23.
Note: As of April 2023, RefreshOS 1.0 is no longer supported by eXybit Technologies™, and Kubuntu 20.04 LTS, which serves as its core, is no longer supported by Canonical. This web page is maintained by eXybit Technologies™ for archival purposes.
RefreshOS 1.0 was built on Kubuntu 20.04 and marked Jordan Tyler Burchett's first stable operating system release. This version replaced several KDE applications with more lightweight and elegant open-source alternatives. It was the first to include an installer and was released alongside its updated counterpart, RefreshOS 1.23.
Note: As of April 2023, RefreshOS 1.0 is no longer supported by eXybit Technologies™, and Kubuntu 20.04 LTS, which serves as its core, is no longer supported by Canonical. This web page is maintained by eXybit Technologies™ for archival purposes.
RefreshOS 0.22.1.29_rc
RefreshOS 0.22.1.29 rc was the release candidate and the first version of the Linux distribution created by Jordan Tyler Burchett. Built on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, it was a live version designed to allow users to test drive the environment and showcase eXybit Technologies™'s vision for a Linux operating system.
Note: This version is no longer supported by eXybit Technologies™, and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, which served as its core, is no longer supported by Canonical. This page is maintained by eXybit Technologies™ for archival purposes only.
RefreshOS 0.22.1.29 rc was the release candidate and the first version of the Linux distribution created by Jordan Tyler Burchett. Built on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, it was a live version designed to allow users to test drive the environment and showcase eXybit Technologies™'s vision for a Linux operating system.
Note: This version is no longer supported by eXybit Technologies™, and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, which served as its core, is no longer supported by Canonical. This page is maintained by eXybit Technologies™ for archival purposes only.
RefreshOS 3
RefreshOS 3.0 (Colorful Cosmos) gives you a clean, modern desktop experience without the setup headaches normally associated with Linux. Built on Debian 13 with KDE Plasma 6, it combines long-term stability with a polished interface that feels fast, smooth, and easy to use.
Everything important is already handled for you. Drivers, codecs, firmware, multimedia support, power optimization, and essential applications are pre-configured so your system feels ready from the very first boot. With Brave, VLC, LibreOffice, Thunderbird, GIMP, Kdenlive, and more included by default, RefreshOS 3 is prepared for work, entertainment, gaming, creativity, and everyday life right out of the box.
RefreshOS 3.0 (Colorful Cosmos) gives you a clean, modern desktop experience without the setup headaches normally associated with Linux. Built on Debian 13 with KDE Plasma 6, it combines long-term stability with a polished interface that feels fast, smooth, and easy to use.
Everything important is already handled for you. Drivers, codecs, firmware, multimedia support, power optimization, and essential applications are pre-configured so your system feels ready from the very first boot. With Brave, VLC, LibreOffice, Thunderbird, GIMP, Kdenlive, and more included by default, RefreshOS 3 is prepared for work, entertainment, gaming, creativity, and everyday life right out of the box.
RefreshOS 2.5
RefreshOS 2.5 was a fast, clean, and modern Linux operating system built on Debian 12.11. It balanced Debian’s complexity with a lighter, more focused desktop experience, avoiding the clutter often found in mainstream alternatives. Installation was simple and beginner-friendly thanks to the Calamares installer, and pre-configured sudo, permissions, and power settings meant users could start using the system immediately.
It expanded hardware support through broader non-free firmware inclusion and featured a refined KDE Plasma desktop with a custom theme, splash screen, and clean visual layout. Staying true to its Debian foundation, RefreshOS 2.5 avoided Snap and Flatpak in favor of APT, and shipped with essential applications like LibreOffice, GIMP, and Brave Browser for both productivity and creative work.
With the release of RefreshOS 3, downloads for 2.x versions are no longer available. As of June 2026, eXybit Technologies™ based support for all 2.x versions has officially ended as upstream development also begins winding down. Existing RefreshOS 2.0 and 2.5 users will continue to receive LTS security updates from the Debian 12 repo until June 30, 2028 and ELTS until June 30, 2033. This web page is maintained by eXybit Technologies™ for archival purposes.
RefreshOS 2.5 was a fast, clean, and modern Linux operating system built on Debian 12.11. It balanced Debian’s complexity with a lighter, more focused desktop experience, avoiding the clutter often found in mainstream alternatives. Installation was simple and beginner-friendly thanks to the Calamares installer, and pre-configured sudo, permissions, and power settings meant users could start using the system immediately.
It expanded hardware support through broader non-free firmware inclusion and featured a refined KDE Plasma desktop with a custom theme, splash screen, and clean visual layout. Staying true to its Debian foundation, RefreshOS 2.5 avoided Snap and Flatpak in favor of APT, and shipped with essential applications like LibreOffice, GIMP, and Brave Browser for both productivity and creative work.
With the release of RefreshOS 3, downloads for 2.x versions are no longer available. As of June 2026, eXybit Technologies™ based support for all 2.x versions has officially ended as upstream development also begins winding down. Existing RefreshOS 2.0 and 2.5 users will continue to receive LTS security updates from the Debian 12 repo until June 30, 2028 and ELTS until June 30, 2033. This web page is maintained by eXybit Technologies™ for archival purposes.
RefreshOS 2.0
RefreshOS 2.0 (Boundless Beagle), crafted by eXybit Technologies™, was a Debian-based Linux distribution focused on speed, stability, and a clean, user-friendly desktop experience. Built around KDE Plasma with strong Qt integration, it delivered smooth performance, useful desktop features like virtual desktops, KRunner, and smartphone connectivity, and a simple, elegant workflow designed for everyday users. It shipped with essential applications such as LibreOffice, GIMP, and Brave, and notably marked the first RefreshOS release to use Brave as the default browser and the first mainstream Linux distribution to include Brave as the default web browser in its lineup. Staying true to its philosophy, it avoided Snap and Flatpak in favor of APT, keeping the system consistent and lightweight.
With the release of RefreshOS 3, downloads for 2.x versions are no longer available. As of June 2026, eXybit Technologies™ based support for all 2.x versions has officially ended as upstream development also begins winding down. Existing RefreshOS 2.0 and 2.5 users will continue to receive LTS security updates from the Debian 12 repo until June 30, 2028 and ELTS until June 30, 2033. This web page is maintained by eXybit Technologies™ for archival purposes.
RefreshOS 2.0 (Boundless Beagle), crafted by eXybit Technologies™, was a Debian-based Linux distribution focused on speed, stability, and a clean, user-friendly desktop experience. Built around KDE Plasma with strong Qt integration, it delivered smooth performance, useful desktop features like virtual desktops, KRunner, and smartphone connectivity, and a simple, elegant workflow designed for everyday users. It shipped with essential applications such as LibreOffice, GIMP, and Brave, and notably marked the first RefreshOS release to use Brave as the default browser and the first mainstream Linux distribution to include Brave as the default web browser in its lineup. Staying true to its philosophy, it avoided Snap and Flatpak in favor of APT, keeping the system consistent and lightweight.
With the release of RefreshOS 3, downloads for 2.x versions are no longer available. As of June 2026, eXybit Technologies™ based support for all 2.x versions has officially ended as upstream development also begins winding down. Existing RefreshOS 2.0 and 2.5 users will continue to receive LTS security updates from the Debian 12 repo until June 30, 2028 and ELTS until June 30, 2033. This web page is maintained by eXybit Technologies™ for archival purposes.
RefreshOS 1.23
RefreshOS 1.23 was a user-friendly, fast, and clean operating system maintained by eXybit Technologies™, offering a familiar and customizable GUI built on Kubuntu 22.04 LTS. Designed for both home and office use, it featured powerful tools like desktop search, seamless cell phone connectivity, and the KDE Plasma desktop. Preloaded with essential software such as LibreOffice, GIMP, and Chromium, RefreshOS 1.23 provided a complete out-of-the-box experience.
RefreshOS is now built on the robust foundation of Debian Linux, moving away from its previous base, Kubuntu 22.04 LTS, which powered RefreshOS 1.23. As of April 2025, version 1.23 is no longer supported by eXybit Technologies™, and its core system, Kubuntu 22.04 LTS, is also no longer supported by Canonical. This web page is maintained by eXybit Technologies™ for archival purposes.
RefreshOS 1.23 was a user-friendly, fast, and clean operating system maintained by eXybit Technologies™, offering a familiar and customizable GUI built on Kubuntu 22.04 LTS. Designed for both home and office use, it featured powerful tools like desktop search, seamless cell phone connectivity, and the KDE Plasma desktop. Preloaded with essential software such as LibreOffice, GIMP, and Chromium, RefreshOS 1.23 provided a complete out-of-the-box experience.
RefreshOS is now built on the robust foundation of Debian Linux, moving away from its previous base, Kubuntu 22.04 LTS, which powered RefreshOS 1.23. As of April 2025, version 1.23 is no longer supported by eXybit Technologies™, and its core system, Kubuntu 22.04 LTS, is also no longer supported by Canonical. This web page is maintained by eXybit Technologies™ for archival purposes.
RefreshOS 1.0
RefreshOS 1.0 was built on Kubuntu 20.04 and marked eXybit Technologies™'s first stable operating system release. This version replaced several KDE applications with more lightweight and elegant open-source alternatives. It was the first to include an installer and was released alongside its updated counterpart, RefreshOS 1.23.
Note: As of April 2023, RefreshOS 1.0 is no longer supported by eXybit Technologies™, and Kubuntu 20.04 LTS, which serves as its core, is no longer supported by Canonical. This web page is maintained by eXybit Technologies™ for archival purposes.
RefreshOS 1.0 was built on Kubuntu 20.04 and marked eXybit Technologies™'s first stable operating system release. This version replaced several KDE applications with more lightweight and elegant open-source alternatives. It was the first to include an installer and was released alongside its updated counterpart, RefreshOS 1.23.
Note: As of April 2023, RefreshOS 1.0 is no longer supported by eXybit Technologies™, and Kubuntu 20.04 LTS, which serves as its core, is no longer supported by Canonical. This web page is maintained by eXybit Technologies™ for archival purposes.
RefreshOS 0.22.1.29 rc
RefreshOS 0.22.1.29 rc was the release candidate and the first version of the Linux distribution created by eXybit Technologies™. Built on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, it was a live version designed to allow users to test drive the environment and showcase eXybit Technologies™'s vision for a Linux operating system.
Note: This version is no longer supported by eXybit Technologies™, and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, which served as its core, is no longer supported by Canonical. This page is maintained by eXybit Technologies™ for archival purposes only.
RefreshOS 0.22.1.29 rc was the release candidate and the first version of the Linux distribution created by eXybit Technologies™. Built on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, it was a live version designed to allow users to test drive the environment and showcase eXybit Technologies™'s vision for a Linux operating system.
Note: This version is no longer supported by eXybit Technologies™, and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, which served as its core, is no longer supported by Canonical. This page is maintained by eXybit Technologies™ for archival purposes only.
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