In addition to packages the NixOS distribution also features modules and tests that make it what it is. This release brought 113 new modules and removed 18. In that process we added 1565 options and removed 362. GNOME 45 - GNOME has been updated to version 45 "Rīga", which introduces a new image viewer, a new camera app, and more changes. Refer to the release notes for more details. Default LLVM version - The default version for the LLVM package set has been updated to 16 (from 11) on both Linux and Darwin, which introduced lots of new features and improvements. The full lists of changes are available here (LLVM) and here (Clang).
bluestar-linux-6.6.3-2023.11.30-x86_64 has been released and is available for download
ArcoLinux v23.12 has been released, featuring the addition of DK, a new tiling window manager, with scriptable and dynamic workspace capabilities. Cutefish and Ukui desktops faced issues and were excluded from the release. The Rofi menu replaces super + d for Openbox. Pamac is temporarily replaced by octopi due to appstream issues. The Sofirem tool now includes octopi and its notifier on all ISOs except ArcoLinuxD. mkinitcpio-firmware is added to XS ISOs, resolving build warnings. The Calamares installer is updated, removing appstream dependency. Hyfetch is included in the XL ISO, and plasma5 packages have been renamed. Further details and updates can be found in the release notes and on GitHub.
The status of the 4MLinux 44.0 series has been changed to STABLE. Edit your documents with LibreOffice 7.6.3 and GNOME Office (AbiWord 3.0.5, GIMP 2.10.34, Gnumeric 1.12.55), surf the Internet with Firefox 119.0.1 and Chrome 119.0.6045.123, send emails via Thunderbird 115.4.2, enjoy your music collection with Audacious 4.3.1, watch your favorite videos with VLC 3.0.20 and SMPlayer 23.6.0, play games powered by Mesa 23.1.4 and Wine 8.19. You can also setup the 4MLinux LAMP Server (Linux 6.1.60, Apache 2.4.58, MariaDB 10.6.16, PHP 5.6.40, PHP 7.4.33, and PHP 8.1.25). Perl 5.36.0, Python 2.7.18, Python 3.11.4, and Ruby 3.2.2 are also available. As always, the new major release has some new features. Mesa3D drivers providing system-wide support for Video Acceleration API (VA-API) have been added. QMMP (audio player), Media Player Classic QT (video player), Capitan Sevilla (platform video game) are now available as downloadable extensions. Additionally, the new stable release offers improved support for SPL printing as well as wireless networking.
We are excited to bring you /e/OS 1.17 with significant improvements. Stay updated with refreshed browser and microG, ensuring a more secure online journey. Bug fixes include functional bookmarks, smooth SMS experiences and improved settings visibility. Device highlights feature firmware upgrades for Fairphone 5 and Teracube 2e, with improved functionality and fixes. Important note: this version marks the final version for Android Q; please consider upgrading for continued support if your device is compatible with a more recent Android version. Exciting news for Samsung Galaxy S7 users: an upgrade to Android 11 is on the horizon, expected to arrive in early 2024. Update your phone now in 'System updates' in your phone settings menu to /e/OS 1.17 and enjoy an even better, more secure mobile experience. As always, make sure you have the latest update running on your phone.
Endless OS 5.1, released on November 30, 2023, is a minor update focused on introducing Endless Key, an educational app with carefully curated resources for extended learning. The release also includes updated hardware support, improvements for Raspberry Pi compatibility, and various incremental enhancements. However, due to startup issues on some computers, upgrades to version 5.1.0 are temporarily disabled, with a plan to release version 5.1.1 to address the issue. The update features an improved integration of Endless Key, updated Linux kernel and NVIDIA graphics driver, and enhanced firmware packages for newer hardware. Additionally, the release removes outdated apps like Hack, Brasero, and Adblock Plus, replacing them with curated game development tools and suggesting alternative options for CD/DVD burning and ad-blocking. Various improvements, security updates, and bug fixes have been implemented, making Endless OS 5.1 a more refined and sustainable user experience.
The Q4OS team has released version 5.4 of their stable edition, Aquarius, featuring major updates. This release incorporates recent Debian Bookworm 12.2 updates, an updated Debian stable kernel, and crucial security and bug fixes. Notably, the Trinity desktop environment has undergone a full upgrade to version 14.1.1 in this Aquarius release. The update includes fixes for serious issues, as detailed in the Trinity desktop environment website's release notes. Q4OS-specific improvements and fixes, such as enhancements to the Q4OS Setup tool and Desktop profiler, are also part of this release. Q4OS Aquarius is a long-term support (LTS) version based on Debian Bookworm 12, with the latest Plasma 5.27 and an optional Trinity 14.1.1 desktop environment. The release is available for 64-bit/x64 and 32-bit/i686 computers, with an ARM64 edition to follow. The Q4OS team commits to keeping the operating system free and assures ongoing support with security patches and updates for at least five years. Users can download the installation media images from the Q4OS website, and an automated update process will handle updates for existing users.
Nitrux 3.2.0 "af" has been released, featuring the codenamed "Aesthetic FHS" (File Hierarchy Standard), a change in the directory structure for improved human readability. This version includes the latest software updates, bug fixes, and performance enhancements, providing ready-to-use hardware support. Notable updates include Linux 6.6.2-1 (Liquorix), Firefox 120.0, KDE Gear 23.08.3, and improvements to Calamares settings for enhanced user password security. The release incorporates updates to various components, such as Pipewire, Wireplumber, NVIDIA Linux Display Driver, Distrobox, Intel SOF firmware, Waydroid, and more. Additionally, the "Aesthetic FHS" introduces changes to the root directory structure, making it more intuitive. Users are encouraged to perform fresh installations for optimal performance. The release notes provide detailed information on new features, fixes, known issues, and ways to get involved in the Nitrux community.
The SpiralLinux 12.231120 release, based directly on Debian 12, introduces several enhancements and updates. Notable changes include the inclusion of Linux kernel 6.5 from Debian Backports for improved hardware support, compatibility with non-English locale settings on Debian Testing or Unstable, and the resolution of issues related to hibernation on installations with LUKS encrypted swap partitions. The release also adopts systemd-timesyncd over chrony as recommended by Debian and adjusts vm.swappiness to the default Debian value. Hyper-V guest support is now seamless, addressing a Debian bug, and the Gnome edition features the Tiling Assistant extension enabled by default. Importantly, the release advises against using Rufus, LinuxLive USB Creator (LiLi), Ventoy, and Unetbootin for creating bootable USB devices. Existing SpiralLinux installations can be upgraded to the latest Debian release using graphical instructions provided on the official SpiralLinux website.
Oracle Linux 8 introduces two notable features in the latest release. Firstly, the Red Hat Compatible Kernel (RHCK) now supports Automatic Indirect Branch Restricted Speculation (AutoIBRS) configurations on AMD processors, enhancing security and performance for the Spectre v2 CPU vulnerability. Additionally, the Intel Quick Assist Technology (QAT) Kernel Driver is updated to version 6.2, bringing bug fixes and added functionality for specific hardware accelerator devices. Secondly, in the realm of compilers and development toolsets, various tools, including Valgrind, SystemTap, and GCC Toolset, have been updated. Notably, changes to C++ aim to improve startup performance, but users must ensure the correct libstdc++.so version is used at runtime. Other enhancements include Node.js 20 support, Python tarfile extraction security features, and updates to Perl's HTTP::Tiny module. Furthermore, infrastructure services now enable Postfix to handle SRV lookups, enhancing mail configuration and fault resilience. Networking improvements include an update to the iproute package. On the security front, the SCAP Security Guide aligns with ANSSI-BP-028 version 2.0 guidelines, and OpenSCAP, opencryptoki, and fapolicyd receive updates with added capabilities. Lastly, the sos utility is updated to version 4.6, featuring improvements in log collection, password removal, and support for Pacemaker cluster nodes. Cloud environment enhancements include cloud-init integration with NetworkManager, offering an alternative method for network configuration using keyfiles.