This Linux Distro Doesn't Use Ubuntu or Arch - Here's Why

Solus 4.9 'Serenity' has arrived, bringing Linux kernel 6.18 LTS, Mesa 26, and full LUKS2 encryption support to this truly independent distribution. Here is everything you need to know about the new release, the Budgie desktop updates, and why Solus remains a viable daily driver in 2026. Sign up for my weekly Linux newsletter: https://tondoeslinux.com/newsletter 🎮 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Why Solus Matters 01:28 Linux 6.18 LTS and Mesa 26 03:01 The Installer and LUKS2 Encryption 04:23 The Budgie Flagship Experience 06:03 GNOME, KDE Plasma, and Xfce Editions 07:22 Package Management: eopkg and Shelly 08:59 The Community and Development Shift 09:52 Final Verdict: Who is Solus For? 📱 FOLLOW TON DOES LINUX Website: https://tondoeslinux.com Facebook:   / tondoeslinux   Twitter/X: @tondoeslinux Instagram: @tondoeslinux Have you tried Solus 4.9 yet? Let me know your thoughts on the new Shelly package manager in the comments below! #Linux #SolusLinux #BudgieDesktop #TonDoesLinux #OpenSource ======================================================= "Please like, comment, and subscribe to receive more videos of this kind." https://goo.gl/a9JwXB Subscribe to the weekly newsletter: https://tondoeslinux.com/subscribe Use VidIQ for your channel: https://vidiq.com/TonDoesLinux Use the best VPN: https://surfshark.club/friend/FN3Sduq4 Learn Linux:    • Learn Linux Desktop   Learn Arch:    • Learn Arch Linux 2019   Website: www.tondoeslinux.com Like my Facebook page:   / tondoeslinux   See me on Twitter   / tondoes   #tondoeslinux #linuxtutorial #linux #apple #tech #shorts