Clear Linux Distro Discontinued Effective Immediately by Intel as Part of Restructuring
Quick Report
Intel has officially discontinued the Clear Linux OS project, effective immediately. No further security patches, updates, or maintenance will be provided, and the GitHub repository will be archived in read-only mode. Users are urged to migrate to other actively maintained Linux distributions.
- Clear Linux OS support and updates have ended as of July 2025
- No grace period: immediate end to security patches and maintenance
- Intel recommends users migrate to other Linux distributions for security and stability
- The Clear Linux OS GitHub repository will be archived
- Intel reaffirms commitment to the Linux ecosystem and open-source contributions
If you are currently running Clear Linux OS, it is strongly recommended to migrate to another actively maintained Linux distribution as soon as possible. Without further updates or security patches, continued use of Clear Linux could expose systems to security risks.
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Source(s)
- Clear Linux OS (Official Announcement)
- TPU