Nitrux 2.9.0 has been released, featuring updates to components such as KDE Plasma, Firefox, MESA, and AMD Open Source Driver for Vulkan®. It introduces new components like Maliit GTK+ input method modules, NVMe multipath enabled by default, and dbab ad-blocking utility. The release also includes the Nitrux Update Tool System (nuts) for system updates and rollbacks. Several issues have been fixed, and certain components, including Latte Dock and NX Firewall, have been removed from the distribution.
In this latest release, several significant changes have been introduced. First, the fast-dhcp feature now sets the IP lease time to 2 hours, ensuring quicker and more dynamic IP allocation. Users of Xterm will benefit from a new shortcut, as "Windows+Arrow" keys can now be used to conveniently increase or decrease the font size. The X menu has been enhanced to include an option for reloading the screen brightness to its initial settings, offering greater flexibility. LiveRaizo now utilizes "ifplugstatus" as the default tool instead of "mii-tool." Additionally, the default base memory for VM Debian has been increased from 255MB to 265MB, resulting in improved performance. The Add-to-GNS3.sh script has been updated to remove the constant "OPTION_QEMU_UEFI" since GNS3 now includes an option for it. Within the VM Debian, the "mitmproxy" has been added, which serves as an SSL-capable man-in-the-middle HTTP proxy. Furthermore, the pre-downloaded packages for VM Debian no longer include Kerberos packages. Lastly, the hard disk type for VM Debian has been changed to "virtio" from "sata." These changes bring enhanced functionality, improved performance, and better user experience to the release.
Gnoppix Linux 23.7, the privacy and security-focused open-source operating system, has launched its latest release. This version features updated desktop environments, including GNOME Desktop version 44.1, KDE Desktop 5.27.5, and XFCE 4.18, offering a lightweight and user-friendly experience. With two years of support for both AMD 64 and i386 architectures, this long-term support version ensures stability. Notably, third-party AI chat clients have been replaced with an open-source AI chatbot that prioritizes user privacy, local operation, and customization. Spanish language support has been added, thanks to @Jedumar. The release is available for free download from SourceForge, and Gnoppix members can access it through Patreon for a faster connection. Users are encouraged to provide feedback and share their experiences through the Gnoppix Discord community.
The latest release of ArcoLinux, version 23.07, introduces an exciting new feature called Sofirem – Software Installer and Remover. Sofirem addresses the issue of not being able to access the software selection after a reboot. Leveraging the Calamares files, Sofirem allows users to install or remove applications and perform various other tasks. If additional applications are desired, users can utilize the command line, pamac, gnome-software, or discover. With Sofirem, users can toggle package installation and removal, add ArcoLinux keyring and mirrorlist, search for tags and names, view package versions and progress, access the pacman log file, view installed packages, explore ArcoLinux ISO packages, and configure personal settings in ~/.config/sofirem. Log files are stored in /var/log/sofirem. Additionally, this release introduces enhancements to the ArcoLinux application glade (AAG) with options to install the ArcoLinux Spices Application (ASA) and the ArchLinux Tweak Tool (ATT) on pure Arch Linux or other Arch Linux-based systems. The Candy beauty icons have been updated and renamed to "a-candy-beauty-icon-theme-git." The ArchLinux Tweak Tool now includes the RebornOS repository. For users transitioning from Debian, Suse, and other systems, the release highlights the importance of learning the necessary maintenance commands and provides a reference to the Pacman/Rosetta wiki page. Emoji support has been expanded with the addition of noto emoji fonts to the ISO, specifically for the XL variant. Archiso 71 brings changes to the ISO building process, and the Calamares application has been updated to the code of May 24th, 2023.
This version brings several enhancements, including a new custom ISO JWM with a fresh theme implemented by Dan in collaboration with Dan (MiyoLinux). The flcards tool now offers an even simpler interface, making it easier to manage packages. Additionally, the packagekit package has been added, paving the way for the development of a backend for cards, enabling installation, removal, and upgrades of NuTyX packages from discover/gnome-packagekit applications. Other notable updates include the latest versions of various components such as xorg-server graphics server, Mesa 3D library, Gtk4, Qt, NVIDIA driver, Python interpreter, XFCE, MATE, GNOME, and KDE desktop environments. Multiple browsers and desktop applications have also been updated. NuTyX now offers a range of desktop environments, and the core comes with Long Term Support (LTS) kernels. Check out the download page to explore the available options.
We're excited to announce the release of Proxmox Backup Server 3.0. It's based on Debian 12 "Bookworm", but uses the newer Linux kernel 6.2, and includes ZFS 2.1.12. Here are the highlights: Debian 12, with a newer Linux kernel 6.2; ZFS 2.1.12; additional text-based user interface (TUI) for the installer ISO; many improvements for tape handling; sync jobs: 'transfer-last' parameter for more flexibility; we have included countless bugfixes and improvements on many places; see the release notes for all details.
bluestar-linux-6.3.9-2023.06.23-x86_64 has been released and is available for download
In the latest release of Nobara 38, several new features and updates have been introduced. Notably, the changelog highlights the addition of a workaround for Davinci Resolve, enabling the detection of the Davinci Resolve installer and prompting users to run a wizard for additional actions. This wizard performs the necessary steps to ensure Davinci Resolve runs smoothly by moving DR-shipped glib2 libraries to a backup folder. Another significant change is the workaround implemented for running the native Linux version of Payday 2, utilizing the zink driver as the OpenGL implementation is currently broken and no longer supported officially. Additionally, various udev rules have been added to enforce the usage of specific drivers for Xbox 360 controller devices and set different I/O schedulers for different device types. The GNOME 44 environment now includes updated and rebased variable refresh rate (VRR) patches applied to Mutter 44. Several enhancements and fixes have been made to OBS/GStreamer, including the addition of AV1 support through patches in GStreamer 1.22, functional AV1 support for OBS-vaapi and AMF, and Mesa 23.1.3 built on LLVM 15. The Nobara Package Manager/yumex now supports managing flatpaks and provides a cleaner upgrade experience by removing overridden packages from the upgrade list. The "Update System" button has been introduced for easy system updates. Furthermore, various application-specific improvements have been made, such as patching Blender to resolve rendering issues under Wayland, enabling executing files as an administrator within Nautilus, and updating flatpak repositories. The Davinci Resolve wizard has also been added to the Nobara welcome app as an optional step. The AV1 changes were not backported to Nobara 37 due to the requirement of FFmpeg 6.0, which would necessitate rebuilding and maintaining numerous dependent packages. Similarly, the Davinci Resolve change was not backported as the issue stemmed from an update in glib2, which affected the newer version but not the older version present in Nobara 37.
Athena Polias has undergone a significant transformation with the latest changelog. The Blue Team circular menu offers a user-friendly interface, while new hacking roles, such as Blue Teamer and DoS Attacker, enhance the versatility of Athena's capabilities. The installation process has been upgraded with the option to choose from ten different terminals and the inclusion of CyberChef as an application, eliminating the need for browser-based connectivity. Furthermore, Athena now automatically installs the appropriate drivers for users' PCs, recognizes the environment (virtual or baremetal), and adjusts driver installation accordingly. With the adoption of Xorg as the default and the implementation of several GNOME extensions, Athena ensures a stable and productive working environment. Other notable additions include PowerShell modules, BASH and ZSH autosuggestion, Nano syntax highlighting, a new Athena Grub Theme, and the integration of Mullvad Browser and Codium for enhanced privacy and performance. Athena also extends its reach by recognizing connected Android smartphones and incorporates useful tools like htb-play, Wayback Machine extension, OnionShare, Tor Browser, and Edex-UI. Additionally, backend enhancements have been made to bolster Athena's performance, making her more powerful than ever.
We're very excited to announce the major release 8.0 of Proxmox Virtual Environment! It's based on the great Debian 12 "Bookworm" but using a newer Linux kernel 6.2, QEMU 8.0.2, LXC 5.0.2, and OpenZFS 2.1.12. Here is a selection of the highlights of the Proxmox VE 8.0 final version Debian 12, but using a newer Linux kernel 6.2, QEMU 8.0.2, LXC 5.0.2, ZFS 2.1.12. Ceph Server: Ceph Quincy 17.2 is the default and comes with continued support. There is now an enterprise repository for Ceph which can be accessed via any Proxmox VE subscription, providing the best stability for production systems. Additional text-based user interface (TUI) for the installer ISO. Integrate host network bridge and VNet access when configuring virtual guests into the ACL system of Proxmox VE. Add access realm sync jobs to conveniently synchronize users and groups from an LDAP/AD server automatically at regular intervals. New default CPU type for VMs: x86-64-v2-AES Resource mappings: between PCI(e) or USB devices, and nodes in a Proxmox VE cluster. Countless GUI and API improvements.