AnduinOS reveals 1.4 and 1.5 schedules, LTS plans, modular upgrades
AnduinOS has unveiled its roadmap for upcoming versions. Version 1.4 will be based on Ubuntu 25.10 and is slated for late October 2025, while version 1.5, planned for late April 2026, will adopt Ubuntu 26.04 LTS and be the next Long-Term Support release. Only version 1.5 qualifies for LTS maintenance; like 1.3, version 1.4 will not receive long-term updates.
To address update issues in earlier versions, the AnduinOS developer is building a new apt repository that will manage updates directly via dpkg, expected to launch experimentally in version 1.4 and be fully implemented by 1.5. In parallel, the system is moving toward greater modularity, allowing users to enable or disable components like GNOME Shell, WSL, or app stores through layered settings. A customization tool is also in development to let users create personalized Live ISO environments.
Future releases are set to introduce Server and Lite editions, with Lite focusing on a minimal GNOME Shell and fewer pre-installed apps. All editions stay free and open-source under the GPLv3 license. Additionally, upcoming versions may feature optional AI integrations similar to Windows 11, which can be disabled for users preferring non-AI setups.
- Linux Distro
- Free • Open Source
External links
- AnduinOS Future Development and RoadmapAnduinOS News • Official source
- Windows 11-like AnduinOS 1.4 and 1.5 LTS plans revealedNeowin
Comments
Seems ambitious for a one-person project. Yes, AnduinOS is pretty nice and fast, but it's yet another themed Ubuntu distro (without much bloat removed), heavily relying on Gnome apps to offer most functionalities. Also, managing package repository (with timed security updates) is very time consuming and there is already plethora of good drop-in Windows replacements. So far, this project doesn't have a strong community to ensure the 5 years support Ubuntu LTS is offering, unlike Mint. So it may be more a neat experience to try for distro-hoppers than a solid Windows 10 replacement for unsupported computers, especially if it doesn't get much users after next 14 October. Still, I'm following this project with interest to see what the next versions will offer.