http://os.watch OS.watch is exploring the world of Operating Systems http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification python-feedgen http://os.watch/static/images/favicon.png http://os.watch 48 48 en Mon, 16 Sep 2024 08:22:07 +0000 http://os.watch/releases.rss The Q4OS project is pleased to announce the sixth update of its stable edition Q4OS 5, codename Aquarius. The new Aquarius 5.6 series receives the recent Debian Bookworm 12.7 updates, updated Debian s The Q4OS project is pleased to announce the sixth update of its stable edition Q4OS 5, codename Aquarius. The new Aquarius 5.6 series receives the recent Debian Bookworm 12.7 updates, updated Debian stable 6.1.0-25 kernel and important security and bug fixes. This release brings along a few Q4OS specific improvements, fixes and a cumulative upgrade covering all the changes from the previous stable Aquarius release. Calamares installer now features custom desktop profiles loader see the Documentation. A native Q4OS Setup tool as well as Desktop profiler have been enhanced with new features. All the Q4OS live media receive brand new Debian Shim and Grub bootloader binaries, they revoke signatures across older versions of Shim in the UEFI firmware. http://os.watch/q4os/5.6 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 http://os.watch/releases.rss Peropesis 2.7 is released. In the new edition part of the old software was updated and several new software packages were installed. The newly installed software is designed to perform file system arc Peropesis 2.7 is released. In the new edition part of the old software was updated and several new software packages were installed. The newly installed software is designed to perform file system archiving and ISO image creation tasks. In parallel with the 2.7 release, a new user manual chapter - Editing ISO image content was created. New chapter provides an example of how to edit the Peropesis file system using the newly installed tools. New software installed: 1. cpio 2.15. cpio is a command-line-based tool for creating, extracting and copying archives. 2. Squashfs-tools 4.6.1. Squashfs-tools is a tool for creating Squashfs type file systems. Squashfs is a compressed read-only file system for Linux. 3. xorriso 1.5.6.pl02. xorriso - creates, loads, manipulates and writes ISO 9660 filesystem images with Rock Ridge extensions. http://os.watch/peropesis/2.7 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 http://os.watch/releases.rss We've improved various theming components like, drop-down menus and panel with better spacing and translucency. We've also switched to Fira Code for monospace fonts, a great choice for developers with We've improved various theming components like, drop-down menus and panel with better spacing and translucency. We've also switched to Fira Code for monospace fonts, a great choice for developers with stylish coding ligatures. Finding and opening apps is now simpler with the new grid-based app menu. It's more organized, visually appealing, and works well on both desktops and touchscreens. Default shell is replaced to zsh configured with auto-suggestions and other help full plugins for easy to access shell commands. rlxos now comes with a graphical software manager, making it super easy to install, update, and manage Flatpak apps with just a few clicks. http://os.watch/rlxos/2.0 Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 http://os.watch/releases.rss Version 15.24.09.08i introduces several bug fixes and improvements, including a new "[fast-nat](https://sourceforge.net/p/live-raizo/wiki/Commands/#fast-nat)" command in the GNS3 tools menu. In the De Version 15.24.09.08i introduces several bug fixes and improvements, including a new "[fast-nat](https://sourceforge.net/p/live-raizo/wiki/Commands/#fast-nat)" command in the GNS3 tools menu. In the Debian VM, network interface names now remain consistent, the tool "arp-scan" is added, and "exim4" is removed in favor of "postfix." Additionally, VMs now load a specific startup script, and tmux opens new panes in the current directory. The release is based on Debian Bookworm 64-bit, with version sizes of 2.22GB (i) and 1.78GB (p). http://os.watch/liveraizo/v15.24.09.08i Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 http://os.watch/releases.rss The Alpine packages build scripts for version 3.20.3 include various updates and upgrades. Key changes feature security updates for libraries like OpenSSL, mbedtls, and mozjs115, along with kernel reb The Alpine packages build scripts for version 3.20.3 include various updates and upgrades. Key changes feature security updates for libraries like OpenSSL, mbedtls, and mozjs115, along with kernel rebuilds against Linux 6.6.49 for both Raspberry Pi and LTS versions. Additionally, packages such as `raspberrypi-bootloader`, `git-annex`, and `composer` received version upgrades, while minor adjustments were made to other packages for improved functionality and compatibility. http://os.watch/alpinelinux/3.20.3 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 http://os.watch/releases.rss Rescuezilla v2.5.1 introduces key fixes and updates, most notably removing the `ntfsfix --clear-dirty` command to prevent potential corruption of Windows disks during backup or clone operations, addre Rescuezilla v2.5.1 introduces key fixes and updates, most notably removing the `ntfsfix --clear-dirty` command to prevent potential corruption of Windows disks during backup or clone operations, addressing an issue causing the Blue Screen of Death. Additionally, it resolves bugs such as the "stuck at 0%" issue and interface disconnects during backup and cloning processes. The release also includes an upgrade to partclone v0.3.32, improving error handling and BTRFS support. Users are encouraged to report any bugs on GitHub and access checksums and user support resources in the release notes. http://os.watch/rescuezilla/2.5.1 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 http://os.watch/releases.rss Key improvements for release 0.9.0: Faster system calls and context switching. Improved virtual and physical memory management, including the significantly faster p2buddy memory allocator. Improved fi Key improvements for release 0.9.0: Faster system calls and context switching. Improved virtual and physical memory management, including the significantly faster p2buddy memory allocator. Improved filesystem performance. Self-hosting improvements. Userspace ABI improvements, towards the long-term goal of a stable ABI. VirtIO drivers for better performance in virtual machines. Virtualized TSC gives a massive boost to context switching speed in virtual machines. The Unix path format replaced the previous URI format used in our system interfaces, improving compatibility with POSIX/Linux libraries and programs. Relibc (our C library implementation) is almost 100% Rust (excluding libm) and much more complete. Improvements to the bootloader for more hardware compatibility. Significant progress on the ARM64 (Aarch64) support, including partial support for Raspberry Pi 3B+. Contain (Redox's sandbox driver) has been expanded and is available as a demo (desktop-contain.toml). The first HTTP web server was ported (Simple HTTP Server). http://os.watch/redox/0.9.0 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 http://os.watch/releases.rss The 6.3 release introduces several key improvements, including built-in ibus input method support with enhanced Chinese rendering and input capabilities. Notable updates include the compilation of ibu The 6.3 release introduces several key improvements, including built-in ibus input method support with enhanced Chinese rendering and input capabilities. Notable updates include the compilation of ibus-pinyin and Fcitx5 input methods, as well as enhancements for icon-free desktop environments. Additionally, Brave browser has been added to Flapi, and various system adjustments have been made, such as hardware clock profiling fixes, script path changes, and improvements to keyboard layouts and mouse functionality. http://os.watch/easyos/6.3 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 http://os.watch/releases.rss Tails 6.7, released on September 10, 2024, brings several updates and fixes. Notably, it updates Tor Browser to version 13.5.3, Thunderbird to 115.15.0, and OnionShare to 2.6, introducing anonymous ch Tails 6.7, released on September 10, 2024, brings several updates and fixes. Notably, it updates Tor Browser to version 13.5.3, Thunderbird to 115.15.0, and OnionShare to 2.6, introducing anonymous chat rooms. A key fix ensures the firewall remains active during shutdown, and older Tails USB sticks with a 2.5 GB system partition no longer trigger errors. Users encountering Shim SBAT verification errors on Linux are advised to disable Secure Boot temporarily. The release supports automatic upgrades from Tails 6.0 or later, with manual upgrade options if needed. http://os.watch/tails/6.7 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 http://os.watch/releases.rss The summary of the changelog since the 2024.2 release from June is: Qualcomm NetHunter Pro Devices - Qualcomm Snapdragon SDM845 SoC now supported; new Tools - 11x new tools in your arsenal. Our focus The summary of the changelog since the 2024.2 release from June is: Qualcomm NetHunter Pro Devices - Qualcomm Snapdragon SDM845 SoC now supported; new Tools - 11x new tools in your arsenal. Our focus has been on a lot of behind the scenes updates and optimizations since the last release. There have been some messy migrations, with multiple stacks, all interrelating (transition have been like buses, all coming at once!). After the t64 transition finished up, it was straight into multiple other transitions: GCC 14, the glibc 2.40, and Python 3.12. This last one is the most significant! This new Python release removed some long-deprecated APIs, breaking a fair number of packages. We have been busy fixing it all (weeks of work!), we are almost there, Python 3.12 will be the default in the next version of Kali - 2024.4. With Python 3.12, there will be a major change for users: it won't be possible to install Python packages with pip anymore. We wrote about that a year ago already, we invite you to read that again if you are an avid user of pip. http://os.watch/kalilinux/2024.3 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000