Ready for the latest in Linux and free software news? Get a free trial subscription to LWN to stay up to date with the community. Vanilla OS has rolled out a new “Orchid” release, moving from Ubuntu to Debian unstable. It’s now easier to install software from other distros’ repositories, and even run Android apps. With a focus on minimizing system updates, Vanilla OS uses containerization and sandboxing to maintain a small, immutable core OS. Users can also create subsystems based on different Linux distros through Apx. Although complex, Vanilla OS is a solid choice for advanced users needing a diverse range of applications.
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