The April 2024 release of CachyOS brings significant updates and fixes for enthusiasts. Notably, a patched xz library has been introduced to address known CVE vulnerabilities, alongside a switch back to X11 due to compatibility issues with Wayland during keyboard layout changes in Calamares. Additionally, a new partitioning layout for rEFInd facilitates easier multi-boot setups, while Plymouth now offers themed boot animations by default. Various other improvements include package updates, bug fixes, and enhancements to key components like systemd-boot and cachyos-settings. For those eager to try out the latest release, the ISO is available for download from CachyOS mirrors on SourceForge. Contributions to support CachyOS' development and maintenance are greatly appreciated by the team.
ROSA Fresh 12.5 offers a wide selection of installation images, allowing users to choose the optimal OS for their tasks. The updated version of the operating system includes five user environment options for three processor architectures (x64, i686, aarch64). Each version of the system contains a set of programs and components updated to the latest versions in the original ROSA design. You can choose from two fully functional graphical environments - KDE and GNOME, and two light systems with graphical interfaces - LXQt and Xfce; an option with a console, text interface for experienced users is also available - ROSA Fresh Server. The updated 6.6 kernel with long-term security support ensures optimal compatibility with the latest devices, and Mesa 23.3 graphics libraries, thanks to Steam support, open the door to the world of games and 3D graphics. Added expanded support for printers and scanners using ipp-usb and sane-airscan technologies, which makes it easier to use such peripheral devices.
Nitrux 3.4.0 "pl" is now available for download, featuring the latest software updates, bug fixes, and performance enhancements. Notable improvements include updates to Firefox, MauiKit, Nitrux Update Tool System, and more. The release introduces new components like saferm, ethtool, Powercap, and GeoClue while fixing issues with usbmuxd and Tor service scripts. Additionally, KDE Neon packages are replaced with Debian ones, impacting distribution update methods. Users are encouraged to refer to release notes for detailed information and contribute to the Nitrux community for ongoing improvements.
The latest release of Gnoppix Linux, version 24.3.15, emphasizes AI integration improvements while emphasizing usability and user privacy. With growing concerns about data privacy, especially in relation to commercial AI platforms, Gnoppix offers a local AI solution, catering to users' privacy concerns, particularly under EU regulations. This release aims to provide users with cutting-edge AI technologies without compromising their privacy, offering an alternative to centralized platforms. For detailed changes, users can refer to the Gnoppix Changelog Wiki.
Dr. Parted Live 24.04 is built on the Debian testing repository as of April 1, 2024. It features Linux kernel 6.6.15-2 and includes Openbox with a range of applications like GParted, Apart GTK, PCManFM, and more. Additionally, it offers a comprehensive set of CLI tools including testdisk, clonezilla, and ddrescue. Users can benefit from 1-Click installations of various utilities such as Boot-Repair, Hard-Info, and browsers like Firefox and Chromium. The release is available for download with corresponding MD5, SHA1, SHA256, and SHA512 checksums provided for verification.
Neptune 8.1, codenamed "Juna," has been released, marking the first service update of the Neptune 8 series. This release incorporates updates from Debian 12.5 ("Bookworm"), enhancing security features. Notable improvements include the update to Linux Kernel 6.1.76 for better hardware support and bug fixes, along with the latest versions of Chromium, Thunderbird, VLC, and LibreOffice. Additionally, Neptune 8.1 introduces Plasma Wayland as a session option, promising a more secure and seamless work environment. Existing Neptune 8 users can easily update via the Update Manager, while new users can download the release from the official website.
Benchmarks of NetBSD 10 show huge performance and scalability gains over NetBSD 9.x, especially on multiprocessor and multicore systems, for compute and filesystem-bound applications. Areas of improvement included: switched the kernel's file path lookup cache to use faster per-directory red-black trees; improved scheduler performance, including the ability to more appropriately spread load on a mixture of slow and fast cores (e.g. big.LITTLE Arm CPUs); various optimizations for the machine-independent virtual memory system; improved tracking of clean/dirty pages, speeding up fsync(2) on large files by orders of magnitude; improved parallelization - rewritten page allocator with awareness of CPU topology, replaced global counters with per-CPU counters, and reduced lock contention; improved the performance of the select(2) and poll(2) system calls; improved the performance of tmpfs; implemented lazy update of atime/mtime; various optimizations of architecture-dependent x86 and AArch64 code, vastly improved network and I/O throughput on aarch64....
ArcoLinux 24.04 introduces significant changes aimed at enhancing bootloader flexibility and user control. Users can now choose between GRUB, systemd-boot, and Refind bootloaders, with Refind option available in May ISOs. Pacman hooks have been split to tailor to each bootloader, ensuring smooth operation. Users are advised to understand their current bootloader setup and stay informed for a seamless transition. Additional resources like Discord and YouTube playlists offer support and guidance. Notably, a new microcode management script, tutorials on Arch-chroot method and Grub cleanup, and Plasma 6 customization options are introduced. Troubleshooting strategies, easy installation methods, and ISO version checking are emphasized for a smooth user experience.
Release 1.993 (28/03/2024) focuses on bug fixes, reducing periodic log report noise. Additionally, it introduces new features such as replacing vim@tiny with vim@console, which includes vimdiff and default plugins, and reverting to openvpn from the openvpn-dev branch. Several packages have been upgraded, including bird to version 2.15.1, frr9 to version 9.1, iperf to version 3.16, openvpn to version 2.6.9, and strongswan to version 5.9.13.
Tails 6.1, released on March 27, 2024, brings significant updates and fixes to enhance user experience and security. The Tor Browser has been updated to version 13.0.13, Thunderbird to 115.9.0, and several issues have been resolved, including fixes for Onion Circuits, Welcome Screen errors, video playback errors, and Persistent Storage passphrase changes. Notably, Tails Cloner now supports installations and upgrades to devices with multiple mounted partitions, and Persistent Storage settings now display all enabled custom features. Additionally, the release addresses Intel CPU vulnerabilities and offers automatic upgrades from Tails 6.0 to 6.1 for streamlined maintenance.