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 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 03:04:56 +0000 http://os.watch/releases.rss This new version of our distribution mainly concerns updates of some embedded software, the fix for the use of bootable USB stick creators with the precious help of Thomas, the Xorriso developer, and This new version of our distribution mainly concerns updates of some embedded software, the fix for the use of bootable USB stick creators with the precious help of Thomas, the Xorriso developer, and the addition of the ibus-braille utility enabling 6 dots writing via the keyboard like the Perkins method. Emmabuntüs DE 5 1.03 includes the following new features and enhancements: Based on the Debian 12.8 'Bookworm' operating system; added ibus-braille accessibility function for 6 dots writing via the keyboard like the Perkins method; fix of ISO usage by the bootable USB stick creators Etcher and MintStick, following the evolution of the Syslinux replacement by GRUB-PC; updates: Firefox 128.4.0esr, Thunderbird 128.4.3esr, Warpinator 1.8.6, Cahiers débutant Debian 12.7, deb-get 0.4.3, TurboPrint 2.57. http://os.watch/emmabuntus/de5-1.03 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 http://os.watch/releases.rss The Tails 6.10 release introduces key updates, including Tor Browser 14.0.3 and Thunderbird 128.4.3, enhancing the security and functionality of the privacy-focused operating system. Fixes include res The Tails 6.10 release introduces key updates, including Tor Browser 14.0.3 and Thunderbird 128.4.3, enhancing the security and functionality of the privacy-focused operating system. Fixes include resolving issues with Trezor hardware wallets in Electrum, improving performance on devices with limited memory, and disabling telemetry data collection in Thunderbird. The update supports automatic upgrades from version 6.0 or later, with manual installation options also available. http://os.watch/tails/6.10 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 http://os.watch/releases.rss The **ArcoLinux 24.12 release** brings notable updates, focusing on customization, streamlined installations, and improved system management tools. Key highlights include **Arcoinstall**, a CLI-based The **ArcoLinux 24.12 release** brings notable updates, focusing on customization, streamlined installations, and improved system management tools. Key highlights include **Arcoinstall**, a CLI-based installer forked from Archinstall, tailored for automating ArcoLinux Chadwm setups. This release also introduces updates to **Archlinux-logout**, enhancing session control options with customizable key bindings. Efforts to centralize **Picom** configurations ensure efficient updates across projects, while the **ALCI (Arch Linux Calamares Installer)** simplifies Arch Linux installations with its graphical interface and modular design, catering to users of all expertise levels. Additionally, **Nemesis scripts** expand customization options across Arch and non-Arch distributions, supporting Chadwm deployment and broader system configurations. Addressing prior issues, the Calamares installer now resolves swap partition errors, further refining the ArcoLinux setup experience. These updates underscore ArcoLinux’s commitment to flexibility, user-friendliness, and robust system control. http://os.watch/arcolinux/v24.12 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 http://os.watch/releases.rss Application settings has an all-new design that expands your control over permissions. We now support adjusting the run-time permissions in Flatpak's Permissions Store - these are set when an app expl Application settings has an all-new design that expands your control over permissions. We now support adjusting the run-time permissions in Flatpak's Permissions Store - these are set when an app explicitly asks for your permission to access a feature while it's running. So if you've previously denied an app access to run in the background or granted an app permission to set the wallpaper, you can change your mind at any time and adjust permissions here. We've also adjusted the language of install-time permissions - aka sandbox holes - to be more clear that these represent advanced system access and the implications of adjusting them. Plus the descriptions of several individual items were changed based on your feedback to use less technical language. And app permission pages now show the app's icon and description. http://os.watch/elementaryos/8 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 http://os.watch/releases.rss Armbian 24.11.1 introduces significant advancements across its ecosystem, enhancing functionality, expanding hardware support, and refining the user experience. Key updates include an optimized build Armbian 24.11.1 introduces significant advancements across its ecosystem, enhancing functionality, expanding hardware support, and refining the user experience. Key updates include an optimized build framework for faster custom firmware deployment, an improved Armbian Config Utility for streamlined system management, and performance enhancements in the Rockchip Linux Kernel. Userspace improvements feature a fully refactored system configuration utility supporting automation and customization. Dedicated application images, such as Home Assistant and OpenMediaVault, deliver optimized, pre-configured solutions, while desktop images offer KDE, Gnome, and XFCE environments with 3D acceleration. Collaborations with leading SBC vendors like Radxa and Khadas further strengthen support for diverse hardware. The release highlights community contributions and underscores Armbian's commitment to developers and everyday SBC users. http://os.watch/armbian/24.11.1 Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 http://os.watch/releases.rss The ALT Education 10.4 operating system has been released, featuring compatibility with multiple architectures, including x86_64, i586, aarch64, and Elbrus Platform 10, and is based on the 6.1 LTS ker The ALT Education 10.4 operating system has been released, featuring compatibility with multiple architectures, including x86_64, i586, aarch64, and Elbrus Platform 10, and is based on the 6.1 LTS kernel. Key updates include the integration of Yandex.Browser's educational version, the USB Guard module for managing device permissions and logging, and significant application updates such as PostgreSQL 15-1C, Blender 3.3 with Intel GPU support, and PHP 8.2 for modern development needs. Additionally, the release introduces the SafeEyes utility to promote healthy work habits. It maintains compatibility within the Platform 10 stable repository, ensuring seamless upgrades. http://os.watch/altlinux/10.4 Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 http://os.watch/releases.rss The 24.12 release, based on the Debian testing repository as of December 1, 2024, features the Linux kernel 6.11.10-1 and the lightweight Openbox window manager. It includes a selection of GUI applica The 24.12 release, based on the Debian testing repository as of December 1, 2024, features the Linux kernel 6.11.10-1 and the lightweight Openbox window manager. It includes a selection of GUI applications like GParted, PCManFM, and Xfce Terminal, along with numerous CLI tools for disk recovery, data rescue, and system management, such as testdisk, clonezilla, and ddrescue. The release also supports 1-click installation of popular utilities, including Boot-Repair, Firefox, Rescuezilla, and Rclone-browser, enhancing accessibility for system maintenance and everyday tasks. http://os.watch/drparted/24.12 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 http://os.watch/releases.rss The list below highlights the components we've updated in the distribution. Firefox to version 133.0. Nitrux Update Tool System to version 2.1.9. MESA 3D Graphics Library to version 24.2.8. We've upda The list below highlights the components we've updated in the distribution. Firefox to version 133.0. Nitrux Update Tool System to version 2.1.9. MESA 3D Graphics Library to version 24.2.8. We've updated our Calamares configuration with the following changes: Remove a non-functional kernel parameter. Add kernel parameters to prevent clock drift in some laptops. We've updated our OpenRC services configuration with the following changes: Sort various services into runlevels that make more sense given their purpose. Remove some services from the async, default, and sysinit runlevels to improve boot time. We've updated our OpenRC package for Rsyslog to improve the service script. We've updated our desktop configuration with the following changes: Update check-docs-directory to update the Documentation directory on the desktop. Update Flatpaks install scripts for Steam, Bottles, and HGL. Update scripts to install LibreOffice and Bauh Appimages. Update desktop-config to display a notification when the distribution is running in a VM or the minimum requirements are unmet. http://os.watch/nitrux/3.8.0 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 http://os.watch/releases.rss The Scarthgap-series is built with packages compiled in a fork of OpenEmbedded, and optimised for EasyOS, but a small package repository; only about 1800 packages. However, more packages can be instal The Scarthgap-series is built with packages compiled in a fork of OpenEmbedded, and optimised for EasyOS, but a small package repository; only about 1800 packages. However, more packages can be installed via Appi, the AppImage manager, and Flapi, the Flatpak manager. There is yet another avenue for adding packages to Scarthgap; another Linux distribution can be run in a container and within that container there is access to the entire package repository of that distribution. Easy Scarthgap can run Easy Daedalus in a container, which means that you don't really need to run Easy Daedalus as a separate distribution. http://os.watch/easyos/6.5 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 http://os.watch/releases.rss The BIOS boot loader added back support for gzip and bzip2, but removed support for graphics mode (by default) to address size problems. (The EFI boot loader is unchanged with support for all of those The BIOS boot loader added back support for gzip and bzip2, but removed support for graphics mode (by default) to address size problems. (The EFI boot loader is unchanged with support for all of those. Sponsored by Netflix.) Lots of improvements to the network stack, including performance improvements and bug fixes for the sctp(4) stack. Descriptors returned by sctp_peeloff(2) now inherit capabilities from the parent socket. (Sponsored by The FreeBSD Foundation.) AIM(Adaptive Interrupt Moderation) support has been added to the igc(4) driver. 472a0ccf847a (Sponsored by Rubicon Communications, LLC 'Netgate' and BBOX.io.) This feature has also been added to the lem(4), em(4) and igb(4) drivers. A major regression in UDP performance introduced in FreeBSD 12.0, including NFS over UDP, is believed to be fixed with this change. 49f12d5b38f6 (Sponsored by Rubicon Communications, LLC 'Netgate"' and BBOX.io.) The LinuxKPI, particularly for 802.11, has been enhanced to improve the stability of wireless drivers such as iwlwifi(4). (Sponsored by The FreeBSD Foundation.) http://os.watch/freebsd/14.2 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000