Rhino Linux 2026.1 snapshot brings Lomiri desktop to generic x86_64 and ARM64

Rhino Linux 2026.1 was released on May 24, 2026. The headline addition is generic ISO images for x86_64 and ARM64 featuring the Lomiri desktop environment, developed in collaboration with the UBports team. Lomiri was previously limited to mobile hardware such as the PinePhone and PineTab; 2026.1 extends it to standard desktops and ARM64 single-board computers, though support is noted as still evolving.

Kernel updates

  • x86_64 / ARM64 generic: 7.0.9-generic
  • PinePhone / PineTab: 6.18.32-sunxi
  • PinePhone Pro: 6.18.32-rockchip
  • PineTab2: 6.9.0-okpine
  • Raspberry Pi: 7.0.0-raspi

Pacstall 6.4.x (Rhino’s AUR-inspired package manager) is included, adding new scripting variables, expanded environment controls, bug fixes, and translation improvements.

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