# 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.

**Published:** 2026-10-17T11:20:45+00:00 
**Source:** DistroWatch Weekly & News 
**Category:** distro-news 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/funos-2610-released-with-rust-core-utilities-and-pipewire.html 

## 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.