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News and behind-the-scenes updates from CapivaraOS development.
CapivaraOS Series 2: a new generation is on its way
The next generation of CapivaraOS is being built. We can't share any details just yet, but work is happening — and we're excited about what's ahead.
Herd by CapivaraOS 1.0.1: one-command hardening
The server line became Herd by CapivaraOS and reached 1.0.1 with one-command hardening (herd-harden), a compliance report with ARF evidence, and documented FIPS/LUKS.
CapivaraOS now has a community forum
The official CapivaraOS forum is open to everyone. A place to ask for help, share experiences, and discuss the project's future.
The three spins now install on UEFI and boot on more hardware
An update to Marsh, Pup and Snout: they now install on computers with UEFI firmware and the installed system boots on more kinds of hardware. Marsh 1.2.4, Pup 1.1.8 and Snout 1.1.9.
Herd Community 1.0.0 is here
The CapivaraOS server edition has landed: headless Fedora 44, hardened by default and shipping Cockpit. Installer ISO and cloud image, free and production-ready.
CapivaraOS Herd: the next capivara is built for servers
We're working on CapivaraOS Herd, our server distribution. Same solid base, same care — now for those who prefer the terminal over the desktop.
CapivaraOS's three spins: which one is right for you?
Marsh, Pup and Snout share the same base and the same visual identity, but each has its own personality. Understand the differences and find out which spin is right for you.
How to install CapivaraOS
A step-by-step guide to installing CapivaraOS: download the ISO, create a bootable USB drive, boot from it and follow the installer.
CapivaraOS on SourceForge: Rising Star and Users Love Us
CapivaraOS is still young, but within a few days the project was already recognized by SourceForge with two badges. That doesn't happen on its own.
Why we built CapivaraOS
Linux already has options for every taste. But there was something we wanted and couldn't quite find: a distro that felt genuinely Brazilian. This is the story of CapivaraOS.
All three CapivaraOS distros reach public beta
Marsh (KDE Plasma), Pup (Xfce) and Snout (GNOME) now have public ISOs to download. All three debut the project's new visual identity and ship with Fedora's updates already applied to the image.
Welcome to the CapivaraOS blog
We're launching the project's blog, and taking the chance to recap the latest news: real Pup screenshots, a renewed contact form, and new Contribute, Privacy, and FAQ pages.