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.
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.