Verify Your RefreshOS Download with Official Checksums 04-02-2025
We've launched a new page on the RefreshOS website where you can find SHA-256 and MD5 checksums for
all our stable release ISOs. If you've downloaded a copy of RefreshOS and want to verify its authenticity,
you can compare its hash with the official values listed on this page.
RefreshOS is Now on DistroWatch 03-31-2025
We’re happy to share that RefreshOS has been officially accepted and listed on DistroWatch! This
is an important moment for our project and a result of the hard work and dedication that has gone into
making RefreshOS a reliable and user-friendly Linux distribution.
It has taken a lot of time and effort to get here, and we’re extremely grateful for the support of our
users and community. Your feedback and encouragement have helped shape RefreshOS, and we’re excited to
introduce it to even more people through DistroWatch.
Thank you for being part of this journey. We look forward to what’s next!
Visit DistroWatch
RefreshOS 2.25 Released – Enhanced Stability and Performance 03-26-2025
We are pleased to announce the release of RefreshOS 2.25, an updated version of RefreshOS 2.0 (Boundless
Beagle) designed to deliver a more refined and reliable experience. Built on Debian 12.10, this update
includes essential security patches, performance enhancements, and expanded hardware support. The KDE
Plasma desktop has been further optimized for a smoother and more polished user experience, while
improvements to user account creation simplify the setup process. Additionally, multiple bug fixes have
been implemented to enhance system stability.
RefreshOS 2.25 continues to uphold its commitment to a clean and customizable Linux experience—free from
Snap and Flatpak—while including essential applications like LibreOffice, GIMP, and Brave Web Browser.
With better out-of-the-box compatibility and a focus on usability, this update ensures that users can get
started with confidence. RefreshOS 2.25 is available now for download, and we look forward to your feedback
as we continue to refine and improve the system.
Introducing RefreshOS 2.0 (Boundless Beagle) 07-26-2024
We are excited to launch RefreshOS 2.0 (Boundless Beagle), built on Debian Linux
to offer a blend of user-friendliness, speed, and elegance. This latest version enhances stability and
performance while providing a clean, customizable experience with KDE Plasma, smartphone connectivity,
and seamless virtual desktops.
RefreshOS 2.0 includes essential applications like LibreOffice, GIMP, and Brave Web Browser, all within
a streamlined environment free from Snap or Flatpak. Transitioning to Debian 12 ensures unmatched
reliability and a robust platform for diverse computing needs. Discover the perfect balance of elegance
and functionality with RefreshOS 2.0 today!
Announcing the Launch of the New RefreshOS Website 07-24-2024
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the new dedicated website for RefreshOS! This move will
enable us to better accommodate the various versions of our operating system and offer improved
support options for our users.
With the new website, you'll find all the information you need about each version of RefreshOS, along
with enhanced support resources to make your experience smoother and more efficient.
As part of this transition, we have officially ended support for versions 0.22.1.29 RC and 1.0.
Download options for these ISO files are no longer available. However, you can still access information
and screenshots of these versions on the new RefreshOS website, where they will be preserved as archived
pages.
Visit us at RefreshOS's website to explore all
the new features and resources we have to offer!
The Release of RefreshOS 1.0 and RefreshOS 1.23 stable versions 03-23-2023
RefreshOS 1.0 is built using Kubuntu 20.04 as it's core and was the first
stable operating system distro released by Jordan Tyler Burchett. This version removes
several KDE softwares and replaces them with other open source applications
that are more lightweight with enhanced elegance. This version does include
an installer and has been published alongside it's updated counterpart
RefreshOS 1.23 as this version is no longer supported by Canonical.
RefreshOS 1.23 is the latest release of the operating system that uses the
same build process as RefreshOS 1.0 but it's core has been updated from
Kubuntu 20.04 LTS to Kubuntu 22.04 LTS and will be supported until 2025.
Why did both versions release on the same day?
The stable version of RefreshOS has been in development for a year and
as version 1.0, which is based off of Ubuntu 20.04, reached it's completion
Canonical's support for the LTS stopped. The core was then updated
from Kubuntu 20.04 LTS to Kubuntu 22.04 LTS to meet modern standards and
extend support of the version to 2025.
The Premier of RefreshOS 0.22.1.29 rc 03-10-2022
RefreshOS is an operating system developed by Jordan Tyler Burchett, designed to be user friendly, quick, and clean with a familiar GUI that's easy to use and customize. There are a lot of great features built into RefreshOS such as desktop search and cell phone connection to the desktop thanks to the Plasma desktop by KDE, this isn't your average KDE distro though!