In this release, Tails Installer has been renamed to Tails Cloner, and the update includes the installation of additional printer drivers with automatic printer enablement. The Tor Browser has been updated to version 12.5.3, and Thunderbird has been updated to version 102.15.0. The release also addresses issues related to unlocking the Persistent Storage, specifically fixing failures and improving the upgrade process for cryptographic parameters to prevent unlocking failures. Users are encouraged to report any errors related to Persistent Storage unlocking via WhisperBack. For further details, please refer to the full changelog.
Mauna Linux 23.9 has been released with exciting updates, including the latest Kernel 6.4. This release brings improved support for modern hardware and updates to the LXQt desktop environment, now at version 1.3.0. Notable enhancements in LXQt include smooth scrolling in the File Manager, the introduction of "doas" support in lxqt-sudo, and various improvements to the LXQt Session, window manager, and system tray. Additionally, the Kernel Linux 6.4.x is now available in Mauna OS, offering numerous improvements for modern hardware support and a range of new features. Various native Mauna applications, like Mauna Install, Mauna Installer, Mauna Meu Computador, and more, provide a user-friendly experience. Mauna Linux offers three distinct desktop environments: Cinnamon, LXQt, and MATE. Some applications from previous versions, like Mauna Image Writer and Mauna USB Formatter, are not included in this release. The highlights of this version include Firefox 116.0.3, LXQt 1.3.0, MATE 1.26, Cinnamon 5.6.8, Kernel Linux 6.4.x, and Mesa 23.1.x drivers.
Linux Lite 6.6 Final is now available for download and installation. This is one our largest releases on record since we began in 2012. We've added 1000's of lines of new code in the form of supporting a large range of languages. We've massively increased the number of language translations across the entire Menu and Sub-Menu system, by adding support for 22 Languages. We had the time to take on a task of this magnitude so we used it completely. If you speak a language other than English, we hope you enjoy a vastly improved and a more complete Linux Lite. Changes: Support for 22 new Languages added: Afrikaans, Arabic, Chinese - Simplified, Croatian, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese - Brazilian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Sweden, Ukranian.
In the latest release, version 14.23.09.03i, notable changes have been made. These include updates to command history shortcuts, where "!2" now corresponds to "ifplugstatus" and "!4" maps to "systemctl start ssh." The fast-http feature now displays the URL for easy access and is accessible in IPv6. Additionally, in the Xterm, users can adjust the font size by using "Windows+ARROW_UP" to increase it and "Windows+ARROW_DOWN" to decrease it. In VMRaizo, the history shortcut "!3" has been updated to "editor /etc/network/interfaces." For more detailed information, you can refer to the release history.
GParted Live version 1.5.0-6 brings significant updates, including an upgrade to the underlying GNU/Linux operating system, which is now based on the Debian Sid repository as of September 3, 2023. Additionally, the Linux kernel has been updated to version 6.4.13-1. An issue related to the lack of a prompt for ejecting the CD when rebooting or halting has also been resolved in this release.
Nitrux 3.0.0, codenamed "ut," has been released, featuring the latest software updates, bug fixes, performance enhancements, and hardware support. Notable updates include Linux Kernel 6.4.12-2 (Liquorix), Firefox 117.0, and MESA 23.3. Calamares settings have been adjusted for smoother installation, and the Nitrux Update Tool System has been upgraded to version 1.1.3 with a new rescue operation for backup redundancy. Kernel Boot 0.0.7 now includes checks for supported hardware. Additionally, various microcode updates, graphics driver updates, and Linux firmware updates have been incorporated. New components like KGpg, KWalletManager, KWallet PAM integration, and Synaptics DisplayLink Graphics driver have been added. Numerous bug fixes and improvements have been made, with some components removed to streamline the distribution.
We are very pleased to announce the public availability of Armbian OS 23.08, the Linux distribution, and 23.08 package set, under the codename 'Colobus'. After the complete rework of our build framework, we proceeded with refreshing repository management and automation processes. We have significantly stabilized both our framework and many hardware platforms we are taking care of. Changelog: add Crust to Allwinner boards to enable power management functions; add support for most recent memory chips on BPi M5; backport Bananapi CM4 to kernel 6.1 LTS; provide official distro upgrades; adding armbian-gaming as extension; introduce grub-with-dtb extension....
In the latest release, XeroLinux brings some important changes including an update to Arch Kernel 6.4.12, Calamares 3.3.0 Alpha3, Mesa Drivers 23.1.6-4, Xorg-Server 21.1.8-2, KDE Plasma 5.27.7, KDE Frameworks 5.109.0, and QT Version 5.15.10. A notable addition is a new theme/style for XeroLinux, which now utilizes the Layan theme with some custom touches to maintain consistency across the system. Users are advised that this theme change applies to XeroLinux defaults, and they can restore to defaults if any issues arise or consult XeroLinux's Github for more information.
In this release note, Kloak 2 introduces enhanced defenses against Mouse Fingerprinting 1, although it's only available for Non-Qubes-Whonix users due to a Qubes issue. Censorship circumvention sees the installation of Snowflake as a default Tor transport, configurable via Anon Connection Wizard and Tor Control Panel, along with updated default bridges. Whonix CLI improvements include fixing the automatic setup-wizard startup for Tor activation and aligning environment variables with bash. Qubes-Whonix gets updates in Qubes UpdatesProxy checks and network configuration hints. Connectivity issues involving MTU problems are resolved by enabling ICMP fragmentation-needed by default. Additionally, Tor Browser is updated to version 12.5.3, various maintenance and improvement tasks are undertaken, and work progresses on Whonix Windows Installer, Whonix Linux Installer, and Whonix-Host Operating System Live ISO.
The August Edition of PCLinuxOS Darkstar is now available, featuring Kernel 6.4.13, KDE Plasma 5.27.7, KDE Frameworks 5.109, and KDE Applications 23.08.0. This release includes Mylive-install improvements like fixes for swap file creation and home directory handling during remastering, along with an installation help PDF file on the desktop. New configuration apps have been added, allowing users to configure Grub and install Nvidia drivers. Additionally, an alternative ISO with the LTS 6.1.50 kernel is available for users who encounter issues with the 6.4.13 kernel. You can download the release from the provided links.