FunOS 26.10 released with Rust core utilities and PipeWire
Key Takeaway
FunOS 26.10 completes its transition to Rust-based core utilities and adopts PipeWire as the default multimedia server.
Summary
The Ubuntu-based FunOS distribution has released version 26.10, which utilizes the JWM window manager. This update features a transition to dbus-broker, the adoption of PipeWire for multimedia, and the completion of a move toward 100% Rust-based core utilities. The release also includes Linux Kernel 7.3 and expanded Broadcom wireless support.
Technical changes in FunOS 26.10
- Ships with Linux Kernel 7.3
- Completes transition to 100% Rust-based core utilities
- Replaces dbus-daemon with dbus-broker
- Sets PipeWire as the default multimedia server
- Expands Broadcom wireless support and fixes screen blanking issues
Why it matters
The move toward Rust-based utilities and PipeWire aligns the lightweight distribution with modern Linux desktop standards for security and multimedia handling.
Original reference: distrowatch.com →