The Fatdog64-900 Final release, launched on September 12, 2023, marks the introduction of the 900 series based on Linux From Scratch (LFS) 11.3, a significant upgrade from the LFS 8.2 in the previous 800 series. This release includes over 2400 packages, with the possibility of more additions in the future. Users upgrading from earlier versions are advised to replace vmlinuz and initrd, but savefiles and savefolders are generally not upgradable, necessitating new ones for each release. Users transitioning from older Fatdog series (700 or 600) to 900 should consult the provided forum thread for specific notes and warnings. Compatibility issues may arise with older packages, especially those dependent on openssl 1.0.x, but a "openssl-compat" package is available for limited support.
The release notes highlight significant changes, particularly the shift to usr-merge. It also mentions various fixes and updates related to Void Linux package format, OpenEmbedded, and other improvements. The note points out that support for Void Linux .xbps packages will be included in a future release named "easyVoid."
The release note announces the availability of HardenedBSD 14-STABLE. Users can access installers and package builder resources through the provided links. Due to limited bandwidth, users are encouraged to be considerate when downloading to avoid overloading the infrastructure.
Zenwalk Current is the rolling release of Zenwalk GNU Linux. Current status seems stable enough for an ISO to be published, so here we go. As usual this edition provides a complete package rebuild from upstream Slackware and Zenwalk specific packages. The desktop has been updated to use latest Adwaita themes featuring a unified look for GTK4, GTK3, GTK2 and Qt applications. On application side, this release introduces Syncthing for realtime folder synchronization with any device from Linux, Android to IOS and Windows (think about it as an open source private OneDrive). The desktop is built upon the latest stable XFCE environment with the one of a kind original 'dock centric' Zenwalk layout. Flatpak package management is installed by default and ready to use. Zenwalk aims to be a best of breed media OS. Several new applications and media frameworks have been added : Navidrome Music Server, Jellyfin Media Center (just type 'netpkg jellyfin'), Lollypop Music Player, Rygel DLNA Server, ... PipeWire is the default sound system, completely replacing PulseAudio.
SysLinuxOS 12.1 brings some improvements and bug fixes. By default, it includes the latest kernel 6.4 directly from the backports repository, replacing the removed 6.3.8 version. Additionally, VMware Player 17 has been added. Other changes relate to some system icons, and further adjustments have been made in preparation for the upcoming integration of new custom repositories for SysLinuxOS. The changes apply to both versions, Gnome and Mate.
The Milky Way v0.4.3 install medium release, announced by Tobias Dausend on September 6, 2023, brings significant updates to the Hyperbola GNU/Linux-libre distribution. This release includes fixes and updates to various packages in the [core] and [extra] repositories and introduces new options for running Hyperbola GNU/Linux-libre on the desktop, such as the addition of fluxbox-extra and slim-theme-hyperbola packages. Notably, this release marks the end of the cycle for GNU/Linux-libre, with a shift in focus towards HyperbolaBSD. Support for zstd, protobuf, redis, and PHP has been removed to align the system with principles of freedom, stability, and security, emphasizing community involvement for further enhancement.
Manjaro 23.0 'Uranos' released. The GNOME edition has received several updates to GNOME 44 series. This includes a lot of fixes and polish when GNOME 44 originally was released in March 2023. GNOME's file chooser dialogs have only ever had a list view, which is great when you want to pick a file based on its name, but isn’t so good when picking files based on their thumbnails. Over the years, GNOME users have therefore repeatedly requested that a grid view be added to the file chooser. This has been one of the most positively received changes in our history, so we are confident that people will like it added in this release cycle. The Plasma edition comes with the latest Plasma 5.27 LTS series and KDE Gear 23.08. It brings exciting new improvements to your desktop.
In this release, Tails Installer has been renamed to Tails Cloner, and the update includes the installation of additional printer drivers with automatic printer enablement. The Tor Browser has been updated to version 12.5.3, and Thunderbird has been updated to version 102.15.0. The release also addresses issues related to unlocking the Persistent Storage, specifically fixing failures and improving the upgrade process for cryptographic parameters to prevent unlocking failures. Users are encouraged to report any errors related to Persistent Storage unlocking via WhisperBack. For further details, please refer to the full changelog.
Mauna Linux 23.9 has been released with exciting updates, including the latest Kernel 6.4. This release brings improved support for modern hardware and updates to the LXQt desktop environment, now at version 1.3.0. Notable enhancements in LXQt include smooth scrolling in the File Manager, the introduction of "doas" support in lxqt-sudo, and various improvements to the LXQt Session, window manager, and system tray. Additionally, the Kernel Linux 6.4.x is now available in Mauna OS, offering numerous improvements for modern hardware support and a range of new features. Various native Mauna applications, like Mauna Install, Mauna Installer, Mauna Meu Computador, and more, provide a user-friendly experience. Mauna Linux offers three distinct desktop environments: Cinnamon, LXQt, and MATE. Some applications from previous versions, like Mauna Image Writer and Mauna USB Formatter, are not included in this release. The highlights of this version include Firefox 116.0.3, LXQt 1.3.0, MATE 1.26, Cinnamon 5.6.8, Kernel Linux 6.4.x, and Mesa 23.1.x drivers.
Linux Lite 6.6 Final is now available for download and installation. This is one our largest releases on record since we began in 2012. We've added 1000's of lines of new code in the form of supporting a large range of languages. We've massively increased the number of language translations across the entire Menu and Sub-Menu system, by adding support for 22 Languages. We had the time to take on a task of this magnitude so we used it completely. If you speak a language other than English, we hope you enjoy a vastly improved and a more complete Linux Lite. Changes: Support for 22 new Languages added: Afrikaans, Arabic, Chinese - Simplified, Croatian, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese - Brazilian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Sweden, Ukranian.