Sparky 7.2 “Orion Belt” is out. It is a quarterly updated point release of Sparky 7 'Orion Belt' of the stable line. Sparky 7 is based on and fully compatible with Debian 12 'Bookworm'. Changes: all packages updated from Debian and Sparky stable repos as of December 5, 2023; Linux kernel PC: 6.1.55 (6.6.4-sparky and 5.15.141-LTS-sparky in sparky repos); Linux kernel ARM: 6.1.58; LibreOffice 7.4.7; Calamares 3.2.61; KDE Plasma 5.27.5; LXQt 1.2.0; MATE 1.26; Xfce 4.18; Openbox 3.6.1; Firefox 115.5.0esr (120.0.1-sparky in Sparky repos); Thunderbird 115.5.0; VLC 3.0.20; Exaile 4.1.3.
Freespire 10 has been released by the PC/OS development team, emphasizing improvements in both internal development and user-facing front-end aspects. The release aims to provide a familiar experience for new users while offering configurability for advanced ones. Notable enhancements include improved speed, responsiveness, and hardware compatibility, with a focus on enhancing virtual machine compatibility. Freespire 10 maintains its commitment to "free software," minimizing the use of proprietary code. The release features a customized GNOME 4.2.9 interface, Linux kernel 6.2.0-36, Rhythmbox Music Player, video player, OnlyOffice 7.4, Geary mail client, Brave Web Browser 1.60, and OpenSSH Client and Server Samba. The distribution continues its tradition as a leading free desktop distribution, standing out for its adherence to free software principles.
With GNOME 45 hot off the press, Kali Linux is now supporting it! And is looking pretty in the process! For people who opt to use GNOME as their desktop environment, GNOME 45 is now here! If you do not read their changelog, below is a quick summary mixed with some of our tweaks: Full-height sidebars in many updated apps; highly improved speed of search in nautilus file manager; unfortunately the update for Nautilus was not ready for this release, but it will arrive as a later update soon; improved settings app (gnome-control-center); updated color-schemes for gnome-text-editor; updated themes for shell, libadwaita, gtk-3 and gtk-4; updated gnome-shell extensions; shell updates, including a new workspace indicator, replacing the previous Activities button; it is also possible to scroll your mouse wheel while hovering over the indicator to switch between workspaces.
SolydXK has released version 12, based on Debian Bookworm 12.2, with ISOs now available for download. The release expresses appreciation to founder and developer Arjen Balfoort for his contributions. Existing SolydXK users can utilize provided bash scripts for smooth upgrades: one for transitioning from SolydXK 10 to 11 and another for moving from SolydXK 11 to 12. Users are advised to exercise caution, back up their home directory, and use the scripts at their own risk. For more information and mirrors, visit the official website at solydxk.com/downloads.php.
The December 2023 release of Mabox Linux introduces refreshed ISO images featuring the new LTS 6.6 kernel, with an option to choose the slightly older LTS 5.4 kernel for compatibility with older hardware. Users can easily install and run multiple kernel versions simultaneously. Noteworthy additions include the powerful combination of Tint2 panel and Jgmenu for advanced customization, enhanced Conky widgets with unique features, and the beloved Quake-style slide-out terminal accessible with F12. The Colorizer tool is nearing its final 1.0 release, offering improved configuration options for Openbox, Menu, and Conky, with ongoing development for Tint2 and desktop-wide theme settings. New users are reassured that while Mabox has specific tools, customization can be gradual and enjoyable. The ISO images are available for download, featuring linux66 with the latest LTS kernel and linux54 with a slightly older LTS kernel. Support for Mabox's maintenance and development is encouraged through Ko-fi or other channels.
The Alpine Linux project is pleased to announce the immediate availability of new stable releases, including 3.18.2.
The release note for openmediavault 6.9.9, dated December 1, 2023, outlines several updates and fixes. Notable changes include the ability to configure exports exclusively for enabled NFS versions, an enhancement to the database query to prevent errors when initiating a SMART scheduled task via the UI, a bug fix in Avahi configuration, and the resolution of Issue #485, which now allows the display of device temperatures in the SMART dashboard widget. This update addresses various aspects of functionality and ensures a smoother user experience for openmediavault users.
Key Improvements in This Release: Addressing numerous bugs for improved functionality for Banana Pi CM4. Mainline Kernel for RK3588 with experimental HDMI support. Fixed Display Managers across all desktops. Experimental EDK2/UEFI Support for RK3588 boards. Introducing Ubuntu Mantic and Debian Trixie as daily image builds. Enhancing quality control through automated tests. Highlights of completed actions: closed projects - In this version, we've successfully closed several projects, including switching the default login manager, enabling artifacts creation at pull request, and adding support for Hikey 960. Additionally, we've updated the edge kernel to v6.6 and introduced new Armbian wallpapers. The support for various boards like NanoPi R6S/R6C, TI SK-TDA4VM, Xiaomi-elish, and more has been added, enhancing the range of compatible devices.
It is with great pleasure that we announce the newest version of Linuxfx. This version updates the entire operating system base (KDE and important packages) and also adds full artificial intelligence support. The system now natively supports Microsoft's Copilot and OpenAI's ChatGPT. Improvements in updating the critical part of the system have been implemented, such as advanced support for automatic updating of the system Kernel, among others.
Proxmox has unveiled version 3.1 of its open-source server backup solution, Proxmox Backup Server. The release includes support for Secure Boot, allowing protection of the boot process through digital signatures. Additionally, local sync jobs facilitate synchronization between local datastores, enhancing backup flexibility. The update is based on Debian 12.2 "Bookworm" with Linux kernel 6.5 as the stable default and ZFS 2.2.0. Notable features involve improved compatibility with LTO 9 tapes in the Tape Backup system and web interface translations in Croatian and Georgian. Proxmox Backup Server integrates seamlessly with Proxmox Virtual Environment and is available for free download under the GNU AGPLv3 license. Enterprise users can opt for subscription-based support with prices starting at EUR 495 per server, inclusive of unlimited backup storage and clients. The release notes provide detailed information, and the software can be downloaded from the Proxmox website.