Solus 4.9 'Serenity' Drops Linux 6.18 LTS, KDE Plasma 6.6, and Multi-DE Array

Open Source & LinuxApr 18, 2026score 1.0311 posts · 0 replies across 8 instances

Solus 4.9 "Serenity" is out, bundling major component upgrades including Linux kernel 6.18 LTS, KDE Plasma 6.6, GNOME 49.5, and Xfce 4.20. The release also updates technical elements like Mesa 26.0.4, GRUB 2.14, and LUKS2 encryption support.

Community commentary focuses on the technical depth of the release. @getsolus stated the goal is improving system management and installation intuitiveness. Users are confirming the massive component list, citing specific versions across major desktops. A distinct technical interest centers on the potential Budgie Desktop 11, which @RootMoose suggests could offer a lighter alternative to Plasma for low-memory devices.

The overwhelming reception confirms the technical rollout. The consensus revolves entirely around detailing the major version updates across the OS stack. The immediate focus, however, shifts to the viability of Budgie 11 versus the stability provided by the core desktop offerings.

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The release bundles major components including Linux 6.18 LTS and KDE Plasma 6.6.

Multiple sources confirm this stack, citing specific version numbers across the board.

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The developers aimed to boost system management usability and refine the installer.

According to @getsolus, the changes focus on making system management easier and more intuitive.

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Budgie Desktop 11 is seen as a promising, lighter-weight alternative to Plasma.

RootMoose explicitly highlighted Budgie 11's potential for lower overhead on constrained hardware.

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Specific technical upgrades include Mesa 26.0.4 and GRUB 2.14.

[email protected] confirmed these granular updates alongside kernel 6.18.

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General sentiment is positive regarding default configuration and installer improvements.

WanderingInDigitalWorlds expressed immediate positive intent to update due to improved defaults and the installer.

Source posts

@[email protected]

#Solus 4.9 “Serenity” Released with #Linux 6.18 LTS, #KDE Plasma 6.6, #Budgie 10.9.4, #GNOME 49.5, #Xfce 4.20, #Mesa 26.0, and More https://9to5linux.com/solus-4-9-serenity-released-with-linux-6-18-lts-kde-plasma-6-6-and-more

@getsolus #OpenSource

12 boosts · 22 favs · 1 replies · Apr 18, 2026

#opensource#mesa#xfce#gnome#budgie#kde

@[email protected]

Heya, folks! It's time for the first Solus release of 2026! We've made some under-the-hood changes aimed at making it easier and more intuitive for users to manage their systems, and we've addressed some parts of the installation process.

Welcome to Solus 4.9 Serenity! In a world filled with turbulence, we aim to provide a calm harbor.

Read our blog post to see what's new: https://getsol.us/2026/04/solus-4-9-released/

Download: https://getsol.us/download/

#Solus #Linux #FOSS #OpenSource #Release #Serenity

- Evan

8 boosts · 6 favs · 2 replies · Apr 18, 2026

#serenity#release#opensource#foss#linux#solus

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Solus 4.9 Released

Solus 4.9 featured image It’s time for the first Solus release of 2026! We’ve made some under-the-hood changes aimed at making it easier and more intuitive for users to manage their systems, and we’ve addressed some parts of the installation process.

Welcome to Solus 4.9 Serenity! In a world filled with turbulence, we aim to provide a calm harbor. Read on to see what’s new.

0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 18, 2026

#linux#foss#opensource#solus

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🐧 Solus 4.9 “Serenity” Released with Linux 6.18 LTS, KDE Plasma 6.6, and More

Solus 4.9 distribution is now available for download with Linux kernel 6.18 LTS, Budgie 10.9.4, KDE Plasma 6.6, GNOME 49.5, and Xfce 4.20.

📰 Source: Tux Machines
🔗 Link: https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/18/Solus_4_9_Serenity_Released_with_Linux_6_18_LTS_KDE_Plasma_6_6_.shtml

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Solus 4.9 adds Linux kernel 6.18, Mesa 26.0.4, GRUB 2.14, LUKS2 encryption, and updated Budgie, GNOME, Plasma, and Xfce editions.
https://linuxiac.com/solus-4-9-released-with-linux-6-18/

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1 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 18, 2026

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Linuxiac: Solus 4.9 Released With Linux 6.18, Mesa 26, and Installer Upgrades
https://linuxiac.com/solus-4-9-released-with-linux-6-18/
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0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 18, 2026

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Woot, a new Solus update dropped that brings new package versions and improves Solus OS installer and base configuration defaults! I'm going to update my laptop to the latest version ASAP while doing laundry!

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Solus 4.9 Released

https://getsol.us/2026/04/solus-4-9-released/

> Solus 4.9 featured image It’s time for the first Solus release of 2026! We’ve made some under-the-hood changes aimed at making it easier and more intuitive for users to manage their systems, and we’ve addressed some parts of the installation process. Welcome to Solus 4.9 Serenity! In a world filled with turbulence, we aim to provide a calm harbor. Read on to see what’s new. 

#Linux #Solus

1 boosts · 0 favs · 1 replies · Apr 18, 2026

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Solus 4.9 Released

https://lemmy.ml/post/46109497

1 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 18, 2026

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I'm looking forward to trying out version 11 of the Budgie Desktop (w/ qt6 and kde frameworks base / integration).

My hope is that it is lighter than Plasma and works well on smaller, memory constrained devices. Depending, may use it more broadly. Always kind of dug the minimalism.

#Linux #Budgie #Budgie11 #BudgieDesktop #KDE #QT6

1 boosts · 0 favs · 1 replies · Apr 18, 2026

#qt6#kde#budgiedesktop#budgie11#budgie#linux

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Solus 4.9 Released

https://infosec.pub/post/45166105

1 boosts · 0 favs · 1 replies · Apr 18, 2026

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Solus 4.9 Released

https://piefed.social/c/linux/p/1993401/solus-4-9-released

0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 18, 2026

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