It’s hard to believe that a year ago today, on November 16th, 2023, Oreon began its journey with the release of preview builds for Oreon Lime (R1/R1.1). It’s been a whirlwind year filled with growth, learning, and exciting developments. We’re incredibly grateful to have you, our dedicated community, along for the ride!
A Look Back: Oreon Lime’s Success
Oreon Lime (R2), released on February 18th, 2024, aimed to provide a desktop-friendly enterprise Linux experience based on AlmaLinux. It delivered on this promise, offering a significant increase in packages compared to AlmaLinux’s repositories and receiving recognition from esteemed publications like The Register and Linuxiac. In October 2024, we celebrated a milestone with over 6,000 downloads worldwide, and in March, we welcomed our first ever team member, a testament to the project’s growing momentum.
Introducing Oreon 10: A Whole New Level of Flexibility
We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming release of Oreon 10, aiming for a mid-2025 launch. Oreon 10 represents a leap forward in flexibility and user experience. Here are some exciting features to look forward to:
- KDE Plasma Desktop: We’re switching to KDE Plasma for a more user-friendly and customizable desktop experience.
- Expanded Package Selection: Oreon 10 boasts an impressive addition of over 1,000 packages beyond the upstream source, introduced through regular “feature update builds.”
- Wine Support: Enjoy running your favorite Windows applications on your Linux machine with built-in support for Wine on both x86_64 and i686 architectures.
- Containerization with Distrobox: Oreon 10 integrates distrobox for seamless container management of other operating systems within your Oreon environment.
- Enhanced Installation Process: We’ve streamlined the installation process for a smoother and more intuitive experience.
- Continuous Development: Our commitment to growth doesn’t stop at launch. We’ll continue introducing exciting features through further “feature update builds” after release.
Get a Sneak Peek: Early Access to Oreon 10
Can’t wait to get your hands on Oreon 10? We’ve got you covered! Early access preview builds will be available as soon as November 20th, 2024. Stay tuned for further instructions on joining the early access program.
A Personal Note: My Dream, Your Future
As the CEO of Oreon, a dream I’ve nurtured since I was 8 years old has come true! Being young in this field comes with its challenges, but it also inspires countless individuals who see the possibilities in pursuing their passions.
We’re incredibly grateful for your support and feedback over this past year. Here’s to another year of innovation, community, and building the perfect Linux experience!
Thank you for being a part of the Oreon story. There’s much more to come!
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