Qubes OS 4.2.0 has been released with a range of enhancements, new features, and bug fixes. The update includes upgrades to Dom0, Xen, and default Debian templates, as well as a shift to Xfce in default Fedora and Debian templates. Other notable improvements involve SELinux support, rewritten GUI applications, Unified grub.cfg location, PipeWire support, fwupd integration for firmware updates, and optional automatic clipboard clearing. Users are advised to address known issues, particularly the switch to nftables in DomU firewalls. The release recommends immediate updates for bug fixes and provides instructions for installation and upgrading. Additionally, a new Release Signing Key is introduced for Qubes OS 4.2, with ongoing support for Qubes 4.1 until June 2024. The release acknowledges the contributions of partners, donors, contributors, and testers to the Qubes OS Project.
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