Vanilla OS Vanilla OS 22.10 Kinetic is out! (UPDATED)

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Dec 30, 2022,
updated Jan 06, 2023

It is with great pleasure that we announce that Vanilla OS 22.10 Kinetic, the first stable release of the project, is available for download!

We have been working on the project for many months, there were many changes along the way and also many complications, but we managed to get through them.

Introducing such a large project is not easy, there are many ways, many means and so many things to say. To make it easier for you to understand this project, we created a commercial like the big guys do (or at least we tried). Here it is below, enjoy it but then come back here, we have a lot to talk about!

Read on

UPDATE

• Vanilla OS 22.10 "Kinetic" Debuts with Groundbreaking Release

  Vanilla OS's maiden release is finally out, bringing a new way of computing with Linux distribution. It has been under development and followed by a closed beta for the last few months. And finally, the team officially released Vanilla OS 22.10 "Kinetic" as their first-ever release.

  Vanilla OS makes its much-anticipated maiden debut with its first release: Vanilla OS 22.10.

  Here's what's new.

• Vanilla OS Stable Release Has Landed!

  Previously, they had also announced that they would use the 'Jade' installer from the Crystal Linux team.

  But, they changed their mind and opted to build the 'Vanilla Installer' on top of their existing 'Vanilla First Setup' project.

Weekend coverage:

• Vanilla OS: Promising Idea, Disappointing Implementation

  Vanilla OS, a fresh new Linux distribution, has released its first stable version. Unfortunately, the final result is not yet ready for real usage.

  I was hesitant to write this piece. However, I was confused after reading a few articles about the brand-new Linux distribution Vanilla OS and comparing them to my personal experience with it.

  In addition to applauding stories about yet another new and exciting thing on the Linux horizon, we, as authors, need to give readers a trustworthy and expert evaluation of what we write about. Here’s my opinion on the new kid on the block, Vanilla OS.

LWN:

• Vanilla OS 22.10 released [LWN.net]

  Vanilla OS is a new, Ubuntu-based distribution with an immutable(ish) core and a focus on containers. Version 22.10, the first stable release, is out.

Joey Sneddon:

• First Version of Vanilla OS is Available to Download - OMG! Linux

  The Linux distro scene just got A LOT more interesting thanks to the first stable release of Vanilla OS.

  If you’re not familiar with Vanilla OS then honestly, you’re not alone. It’s a relatively new Linux distribution that has only been in development for the past four months. Plus, outside of a closed beta, it’s not been available for the wider community to try.

  [...]

  Ubuntu-based Linux distros are ten a penny, but few tend to diverge from their parent OS in any interesting or unique ways. Not so with Vanilla OS. Far more than “just another” Ubuntu fork, the distro takes a novel new approach to computing thanks to an immutable file system.

  Vanilla OS doesn’t use apt. Instead, it uses its own package manager and subsystem called apx. This is described as “a wrapper around multiple package managers to install packages and run commands inside a managed container” and is inspired by Distrobox.

OSnews:

• Vanilla OS 22.10 released – OSnews

  Vanilla OS has released its first version. Vanilla OS is an immutable desktop Linux distribution that brings some interesting new technologies to the table, such as the Apx package manager.

Jack Wallen:

• Vanilla OS Initial Release Is Now Available - Linux Magazine

  A stock GNOME experience with on-demand immutability finally sees its first production release.

  A brand new Linux distribution is now available with a unique feature you won't find in many operating systems. This distribution is called Vanilla OS and offers a stock GNOME experience (using GNOME 43) and is based on Ubuntu 22.10.

  The key features of Vanilla OS include its own installer (written in GTK4 and libadwaita), a handy first setup application to guide users through the first steps, an OS Control Center to help you run things like critical updates and installing drivers, and on-demand immutability.

The Register:

• Vanilla OS 22.10: An Arch and Fedora-compatible Ubuntu

  The first release of Vanilla OS is based on Ubuntu 22.10, but a slightly different desktop conceals much more dramatic changes under the hood.

  22.10 Kinetic is the first stable release from the Vanilla OS project, and as its version number suggests, its parent distro is Ubuntu 22.10 "Kinetic Kudu", which appeared in October. However, Vanilla OS is very much not just another Ubuntu remix. While it is based on Ubuntu and has a degree of compatibility with it, Vanilla OS is an ambitious distro. It changes the way the operating system is built, maintained and used in profound ways.

  Although the underlying Linux is Ubuntu, it doesn't look much like Ubuntu or feel like it either. Down at the bottom, the project's website modestly says:

Jack Wallen:

• Vanilla OS offers a new take on security for the Linux desktop | ZDNET

  I've used every flavor of Linux you can possibly imagine -- from the overly simple to the masterfully complex. I've seen just about every gimmick and trick you could throw at an operating system. Finally, there's a new take on Linux that is equal parts heightened security and user-friendly. If that sounds like the combination you've been looking for, read on, my friend.

  The first official release of Vanilla OS was recently made available to the masses. I've tested this Linux distribution before and found it to be quite intriguing. So, when the developers announced the full release was ready, you can bet I was anxious to kick the tires.