eXybit Technologies Releases RefreshOS 3.1
The Debian-based Linux distribution adds version 13.7 support and new repository management features.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Computers
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eXybit Technologies has officially released RefreshOS 3.1, a desktop Linux distribution based on Debian. This version integrates Debian 13.7 updates alongside the KDE Plasma desktop environment.
Why it matters
The release establishes a new baseline for the distribution by integrating the latest Debian updates and setting up structured repository channels for stable, testing, and experimental software cycles.
RefreshOS 3.1 runs on Linux kernel 6.12.113 and includes the refreshos-release package. The total installation image size stands at 3,845MB.
The players
eXybit Technologies
A software developer focused on maintaining and updating the Linux-based RefreshOS desktop distribution.
The details
This distribution is built on a Debian foundation and utilizes the KDE Plasma desktop environment as its graphical interface. Developers implemented integration with an official APT repository, a tool used for managing software installations and updates on Debian-based systems. The new refreshos-release package is designed to facilitate automated configuration and branding updates for subsequent releases.
Timeline
October 27, 2026: RefreshOS 3.1 is released globally.
The Tech Race
RefreshOS 3.1 aligns its development trajectory with the broader Debian Project ecosystem. This release mirrors standard industry practices by formalizing access to testing and experimental repository channels for end-users.
Users can access the new distribution immediately via official channels for fresh installs or upgrades. The release requires familiarity with APT-based package management to utilize the new stable, testing, and experimental repository features.
The takeaway
RefreshOS 3.1 provides users with the latest Debian 13.7 updates within a KDE Plasma environment. Interested users should monitor the official repository channels for future configuration patches enabled by the new release package.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by DistroWatch.
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