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| 2026-07-24 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Helwan Linux 5.0 |
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Saeed Badreldin has announced the release of Helwan Linux 5.0, a significant update of the project's Arch-based distribution designed primarily for developers: "We are proud to announce the launch of Helwan Linux 5.0, a version that marks a qualitative leap in our distribution philosophy and development. What's new in Helwan Linux 5.0? Integrated technical identity - we have further refined our collection of powerful system tools, ensuring a more seamless and stable integration for developers. Revolutionary update system - we officially announce the end of the 'reinstall' era. Thanks to the infrastructure of Helwan Linux 5.0, users will no longer need to wipe their system or perform a clean install when major new versions are released. Continuous evolution - the new release supports seamless upgrades; your current system will evolve into the latest version-complete with all new programs and innovative features without compromising your data or settings. Developer-centric experience - we have integrated productivity tools, such as Copy Path, Force Kill, and advanced process management directly into the Nemo file manager, to accelerate your development workflow." Visit the distribution's news page to read the release announcement. Download (SHA512): Helwan-Linux-Dev-LTS-v5.0-x86_64.iso (5,940MB, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| Helwan Linux is an Arch-based Linux distribution designed for home, education and development use. Its "Home" flavour comes with the GNOME desktop, the "Edu" variant ships with Xfce and the "Dev" edition features the Cinnamon desktop together with a range of compilers and interpreters, including PHP and Rust. The project also produces a comprehensive "Distro Building" manual with a guide to the Archiso tool (for building custom Arch-based ISO images) and the Calamares system installer.
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| 2026-02-03 |
Distribution Release: Helwan Linux 3.0 |
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Saeed Badreldin has announced the release of Helwan Linux 3.0 "Dev" edition, the latest release of the project's Arch-based distribution designed primarily for developers. It features the Cinnamon desktop, a long-term supported Linux kernel, a range of compilers and interpreters, including PHP and Rust, and a number of custom utilities. "Released - Helwan Linux Dev Cinnamon LTS 3.0. The wait is over. Following our commitment to stability, we are proud to announce the immediate availability of Helwan Linux Dev Cinnamon LTS 3.0. This version is the culmination of our transition to the LTS Linux kernel, providing a rock-solid foundation for developers and power users. What's new in 3.0? LTS core - powered by the Long-Term Support kernel for maximum reliability; enhanced toolset - Full integration of hpm (Helwan Package Manager) with natural language support; system health - Momo diagnostics and Hel-Sync are now pre-configured and ready for action; developer-ready - a curated selection of compilers, editors and libraries are pre-installed to get you coding instantly; security - verified builds with GPG signatures and multiple checksum options (SHA256, BLAKE2B)." Read the complete release announcement for more information. Download (SHA512): Helwan-Linux-Dev-LTS-v3.0-x86_64.iso (5,251MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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