Complete Guide to Updating AerynOS: How to Install New Features

This guide explains how to update the aerynOS system to the latest version of the unstable stream, which includes important news such as Budgie 10.10.3, COSMIC Desktop 1.10, KDE Gear 26.08.2, and the Linux kernel 7.2.9. The update is useful for users who want to test the latest features and improvements before they are stabilized. In particular, Budgie 10.10.3 introduces a significant transition to a fully Wayland-based environment, abandoning the previous X11 architecture.

This guide is aimed at technical users of aerynOS who want to keep their system updated with the latest versions of software and libraries. Users who use Budgie, COSMIC Desktop, KDE, or other mentioned applications will benefit from this procedure.

At the end of this guide, you will have updated your aerynOS system to the unstable stream, obtaining the latest versions of Budgie, COSMIC Desktop, KDE Gear, and other key components.

Prerequisites

• Operating system: aerynOS with access to the Unstable Stream
• Desktop environment: Budgie 10.10.3, COSMIC Desktop 1.10, KDE Gear 26.08.2, or GNOME 51
• Kernel: Linux 7.2.9 for desktop and gaming or 6.18.55 LTS
• Graphics drivers: NVIDIA 615.78.08
• Additional software: Firefox 157, LibreOffice 26.8.1, LLVM 23.1.3, Zig 0.17, OpenSSH 10.6p1, GStreamer 1.28.8, Docker/Moby 29.9.0, OpenVPN 2.7.8
• System tools: Steam, GParted, KDE Partition Manager

PROCEDURE: Updating aerynOS to the Unstable Stream

• Update aerynOS repositories:
• Update installed packages:
• Verify the newly installed versions:
• Restart the system:

Verification and Troubleshooting

After updating the system, it is important to verify the correct functioning of the new versions and solve any problems.

Functionality Tests

• Verify Budgie 10.10.3: Log in to the system and check that the Budgie desktop environment is started correctly. Verify the presence of the preferences menu and the management of Wayland compositor settings.
• Test COSMIC Desktop 1.10: Open applications and check performance, paying particular attention to graphics tablet support and GPU acceleration.
• Check KDE Gear 26.08.2: Run KDE applications such as Kdenlive, Neochat, and Dolphin to ensure there are no crashes or malfunctions.
• Verify Linux Kernel 7.2.9: Check system performance and hardware compatibility, especially if you are using NVIDIA graphics cards.
• Test Firefox 157: Open the browser and verify that the Nova UI interface is correctly displayed and functional.
• Check LibreOffice 26.8.1: Open office applications and ensure that all features are available and stable.

Troubleshooting

• Problems with Budgie 10.10.3: If the desktop environment does not start correctly, check the system logs for any errors related to the Wayland compositor. You can also try restarting the system or reinstalling the Budgie package.
• KWin crashes with NVIDIA: If you encounter crashes of the KWin window manager, make sure you are using the correct version of the NVIDIA driver (615.78.08) and check the logs for more details.
• Text input problems with Qt 6 Wayland: If you encounter crashes related to text input, verify that Qt 6 dependencies are correctly installed and updated.
• Problems with KDE SVG icons: If icons are not displayed correctly, check that KDE icon packages are updated and correctly installed.
• Problems with Steam and XWayland: If Steam does not start correctly, make sure XWayland is installed as a runtime dependency. You can install it using the system package manager.
• Problems with Btrfs in GParted and KDE Partition Manager: If you encounter problems with Btrfs partitions, check that correctly updated dependencies are installed.

At the end of this guide, you will have a complete overview of the news introduced in the latest update of the aerynOS Unstable Stream. You will have understood the importance of technological transitions such as Budgie's move to a fully Wayland-based environment and the improvements made to other key system components.

Call to Action

To personally experience these novelties:

• If you are a user of the Unstable Stream, update your system to test the new features and report any issues.
• Explore the new configuration options of Budgie and COSMIC Desktop to optimize your user experience.
• Check the performance of updated applications such as Firefox, LibreOffice, and GStreamer.
• Monitor official announcements to stay updated on future developments of the moss package manager.