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Fwupd 2.1.9 Linux Firmware Updater Released with New Features

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Shelly 3.1.9 GUI Package Manager for Arch Linux Improves AUR Support

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ZacOS 9 – Debian-based Linux distribution inspired by classic Mac OS

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Oct 22, 2026

Quoting: ZacOS 9 - Debian-based Linux distribution inspired by classic Mac OS - LinuxLinks —

ZacOS 9 is a Debian-based Linux distribution that recreates the appearance and behaviour of the classic Mac OS 8 and 9 desktop. It features a custom Wayland compositor, window manager, file browser and control panels designed to reproduce Apple’s historical Platinum interface.

The distribution provides a desktop environment built largely from scratch rather than applying a theme to an existing desktop. Its Sniffer file manager uses spatial folder windows, while the menu bar, desktop accessories and system settings follow the conventions of classic Macintosh computers.

ZacOS 9 can run modern Linux applications alongside older Macintosh software through SheepShaver emulation. It also includes tools for accessing classic Mac disks and sharing files with older Macintosh systems.

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