bluestar-linux-6.5.7-2023.10.19-x86_64 has been released and is available for download
Plop Linux 23.5 was released on October 21, 2023, addressing a critical GMP/compile issue and resolving it, ensuring improved stability and performance in the release.
We are pleased to offer MX Linux 23.1 for your use. MX 23.1 is the first refresh of our MX 23 release, consisting of bug fixes, kernel and application updates since our original release of MX 23. If you are already running MX 23, there is no need to reinstall. Packages are all available through the regular update channel. Highlights include: Debian 12.2 'Bookworm' base; new and updated applications. Some highlights include: installer updates addressing swap file, hibernation and OEM install improvements; the KDE release features an updated sddm init script that eliminates the 'restart' of sddm on SySVInit boot; the AHS Xfce release features the 6.5 kernel, updated firmware and MESA libraries; Fluxbox has a new key binding reference script displaying default hotkeys.
In cron(8) and crontab(5), add support for random offsets when using ranges with a step value in cron. This extends the random range syntax to support step values. Instead of choosing a random number between the high and low values, the field is treated as a range with a random offset less than the step value. This can be used to avoid thundering herd problems where multiple machines contact a server all at the same time via cron jobs.
NomadBSD 132R-20231013 is the latest release, featuring several updates. The base system has been upgraded to FreeBSD 13.2-RELEASE-p4. Additionally, the release includes the graphical file search tool Catfish and Turkish translations for the NomadBSD setup. Furthermore, the uniemoji input method has been incorporated into IBus.
This release is based on stable Debian 12.2 'Bookworm' and contains Linux kernel version 6.4.4 as provided via Debian's backports. Window Maker has been updated to current release version 0.96.0 and includes an additional bug fix. It is Window Maker Live's primary window manager and exclusive desktop session option. Almost the complete range of GNUstep components and programs currently available in Debian 'Bookworm' have been added. The Window Maker root menu has been augmented with a comprehensively arranged listing of related programs in its own top level 'GNUstep Apps' submenu. The primary aim is to raise awareness of the advanced maturity of GNUstep in order to attract more developers for this wonderful project. Current Emacs release 29.1 has been compiled for both GTK+ 2 and GNUstep. The emacs-gnustep variant is provided as a self-contained component and does not rely nor conflict with any other Debian Emacs packages.
It includes the flatpak so the user has access to dozens of apps to install. Mozilla-firefox-118.0.2 mozilla-thunderbird-115.3.2, exaile-4.1.1, smtube-21.10.0, smplayer-23.6.0, MPlayer-20221009, libreoffice-7.6.2, filezilla-3.65.0, pidgin-2.14.12, transmission-2.94, gimp-2.10.34, openjre-19.0.2.u7, slackel-control-center-3.0, install-upgrade-kernel-gtk-3.0 GUI application to upgrade the kernel for internal disk installs, install-upgrade-kernel-ext-usb- gtk-3.0 GUI application to upgrade the kernel for installations on external ssd disk or USB stick. Instonusb-2.0 for creating live usb stick (frugal install) useful for installing slackel on laptops without DVD device and more and the latest updates from Slackware's 'Current' tree. Slackel can be installed (real installation) using the Slackel Live Installer (SLI) on an external 16GB or 32GB usb stick or ssd disk so you can have a portable, fast system always with you.
Voyager 23.10 has been released, offering a 2-in-1 version that unifies the Gnome and Xfce desktops into a single distribution. This release features Gnome 45 desktop combined with Xfce 4.18, providing users with two distinct and efficient desktop environments. The distribution is designed to be light, fast, modern, and suitable for both PC and tablet use. It is based on the Linux 6.5 kernel and the Ubuntu "Mantic Minotaur" distribution. Voyager 23.10 also includes options like One Click Backup, Conky Control, Gnome Shell Effects, and more. Users can easily switch between Gnome and Xfce environments and take advantage of features like Scrcpy for smartphone screen mirroring. Additionally, there's a new Librewolf secure browser based on Firefox. This release aims to provide a unified, secure, and feature-rich experience for Linux users.
The Mantic Minotaur release of Ubuntu 23.10 introduces several new features and updates. Notable changes include an updated Linux kernel (version 6.5), improvements to PPA management, an updated systemd version (v253.5), and the introduction of Netplan v0.107. The toolchain upgrades include GCC 13.2.0, Python 3.11.6 by default, Perl 5.36.0, LLVM 16, and Rust 1.71. OpenJDK 21 is now available, and .NET 7 packages were updated to 7.0.110, while Go was updated to version 1.21. Several security improvements were made, including the ability to require programs to have an AppArmor profile for unprivileged user namespaces. On the Ubuntu Desktop side, there are changes to the installer and upgrades, including minimal installations, support for ZFS guided installations, and TPM-backed full-disk encryption. A new Ubuntu App Center replaces the Snap Store. The GNOME environment was updated to version 45. Other changes include updates to various applications, subsystems, and platforms, such as Apache2, Django, Docker, Nginx, Spamassassin, and more. Known issues and workarounds are also provided for various platforms and components.
PipeWire has gained numerous improvements, including fixes for prosumer and professional audio. The JACK compatibility now performs in real-time, and some FireWire features have now been implemented. We also include a new utility, called the Ubuntu Studio Audio Configuration utility, found in the Ubuntu Studio Information menu. This can be used to configure the default PipeWire Quantum value, Enable or Disable the PipeWire-JACK compatibility layer (handy for using JACK by itself), or switch to the classic PulseAudio-JACK setup that was the default prior to 23.04. QPrompt is a Qt-based teleprompter application now available in the repositories. While a snap version does exist and is installable from Discover, the version in the repositories is more up-to-date. Since Discover does not see the version in the repositories, it needs to be installed from the command line by issuing the following command: 'sudo apt install qprompt