Oreon Linux
| File:Oreon-logo.png | |
| File:Oreon10desktop.png Oreon 10 Core desktop screenshot | |
| Developer | Oreon Project (backed by Oreon HQ) |
|---|---|
| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Open source |
| Latest release | Oreon 10 "Foxy" / December 12, 2024[1] |
| Marketing target | Desktop users |
| Package manager | DNF (via RPM)[2] |
| Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux) |
| Userland | GNU |
| Default user interface | GNOME[3] |
| Official website | oreonhq |
Oreon is a Linux distribution focused on desktop use and built on the AlmaLinux enterprise Linux ecosystem.[2] It has been described in independent coverage as an attempt to make enterprise Linux more suitable for desktop users, combining long-term support with usability features.[4][5]
History
Oreon was first released on January 1, 2024 with Oreon Lime (R1), a desktop-oriented distribution based on the RPM package ecosystem.[6]
Oreon Lime (R2), code-named Limefalls, was released on February 18, 2024 and continued the project’s focus on a GNOME-based desktop experience with a long-term support schedule extending into the 2030s.[3]
Independent coverage in 2025 highlighted the project’s approach to adapting enterprise Linux for desktop use, noting its customization efforts and focus on usability improvements relative to its AlmaLinux base.[4]
Releases and support
Oreon publishes per-release support timelines that include a mainstream support period followed by extended security maintenance.[7][8]
| Release | Codename | Base | Release date | End of support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oreon Lime (R1/R1.1) | Lime | Fedora 39 | January 1, 2024 | 2025 |
| Oreon Lime (R2) | Limefalls | AlmaLinux 9 | February 18, 2024 | 2032 |
| Oreon 10 | Foxy | AlmaLinux 10 | December 12, 2024 | 2035 |
Editions
The Register reported that Oreon Lime was offered in multiple desktop editions, including a standard edition and a higher-tier edition with additional bundled applications.[2]
Desktop environment
Oreon releases use the GNOME desktop environment with project customizations, according to project documentation and release materials.[6][3][1]
Media coverage
Independent technology coverage has discussed Oreon in the context of efforts to make enterprise Linux distributions more user-friendly on desktops.[4][5]
See also
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Oreon 10 'Foxy'". oreonproject.org. Oreon Project. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Oreon Lime is AlmaLinux with a desktop twist". The Register. 2024-08-20. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Oreon Lime (R2) 'Limefalls'". oreonproject.org. Oreon Project. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Oreon Project Is a Kinder, Gentler Enterprise Linux Distribution". thenewstack.io. The New Stack. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Fast Times at Oreon Linux High". fossforce.com. FOSS Force. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedlime-r1 - ↑ "Oreon Lime (R2) Support Timeline". oreonproject.org. Oreon Project. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ↑ "Oreon 10 Support Timeline". oreonproject.org. Oreon Project. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
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