LibreELEC 11.0.3, the final stable version, has been released with significant updates and fixes. Notably, it includes Kodi v20.2 (Nexus) and Linux kernel version 6.1.38. The release introduces a Generic-Legacy image that supports nVidia GPUs, the Chrome Browser add-on, and older hardware. Additionally, support for older Amlogic devices (S905, S905X/D, S912) is reintroduced. Existing LibreELEC 10.0 installations won't update automatically due to Python 3 changes, requiring a manual update. Moreover, the release notes provide detailed information on improvements and fixes for Raspberry Pi, Generic (x86_64), Allwinner, and Amlogic devices. The DVB add-ons are temporarily deactivated, and users are advised to make backups before upgrading. Project staff is available to assist with technical issues in the forum.
bluestar-linux-6.4.3-2023.07.17-x86_64 has been released and is available for download
Sparky 2023.07 is the latest update of the Sparky rolling iso images, released on July 17, 2023, by pavroo. This version is built on Linux kernel 6.3 and includes updated packages from both the Debian 'trixie' and Sparky 'sisters' testing repositories. Notable features and updates include the inclusion of Linux kernel 6.3.7, the addition of the new Debian repo 'non-free-firmware', the ability to boot the live iso with Secure Boot enabled, and updated software versions such as Firefox 102.13.0 ESR, Thunderbird 102.13.0, Openbox 3.6.1-10, LXQt 1.2.0, Xfce 4.18, MATE 1.26.0, KDE Plasma 5.27.0, LibreOffice 7.4.5, Python 3.11.4, and GCC 12.3.0. Several improvements and changes have been made to the iso images, including the removal of i386 architecture support, the replacement of xscreensaver with sparky-locker in certain environments, the addition of Linux kernel 6.1 ESR to Sparky kernel installation, new artwork, and the installation of lightdm-gtk-greeter-settings tool for easy configuration of lightdm. The release note also provides instructions on how to address the default execution of 'os-prober' and how to upgrade from Sparky 7 stable to the semi-rolling version. The live user password is 'live', and the Sparky 2023.07 amd64 iso images are available in different versions such as LXQt, KDE Plasma, MATE, Xfce, MinimalGUI (Openbox), and MinimalCLI (text mode). The updated iso images can be obtained from the SparkyLinux website's download page.
This update brings significant enhancements to the system, including the option to specify the supported NFS protocol versions, ensuring better compatibility and flexibility for network storage. Additionally, the Debian security repository cleanup has been improved, streamlining the maintenance process and enhancing system security. Furthermore, Issue #1564 has been addressed, introducing alternative MAC address support for wired, wireless, and VLAN network interfaces, offering users more configuration options and ease of use. Upgrade now to experience these valuable improvements and optimize your openmediavault experience.
An edge case related to bug #13138, which caused IPsec root/host certificate generation to fail on the first attempt only, has been fixed. While editing OpenVPN static IP address pools, spaces are now handled correctly again. udev rules for LVM volumes have been fixed, allowing for configured LVM volumes to start properly on boot again. Remove entries for additional mass storage via the web interface of the ExtraHD add-on have been fixed, partially resolving #12863. Filesystem journal features are now always enabled for cloud images, and as soon as a disk with SMART support is detected. misc-progs, the safety net between IPFire's web interface and the core system, have been improved under the hood to allow for better return code enumeration. Stéphane Pautrel has contributed improvements to the French translation of IPFire's web interface.
Slick Greeter, which is in charge of the login screen, was given support for multiple keyboard layouts. The indicator located on the top-right corner of the screen opens a menu which lets you switch between layouts. System layouts defined in /etc/default/keyboard are listed first for easy access. Below that a sub-menu lists all supported layouts. Touchpad support was also improved. Tap-to-click is detected and enabled automatically in the login screen. The layout used for Onboard, the on-screen keyboard is configurable. The keyboard navigation was improved. The arrow keys can be used to edit the password which is being typed. A revealer icon appears when the password is clicked or edited. This revealer can be used to toggle the visibility of the password.
Captive portal and limiters moved from ipfw to pf: pf is the default packet filter in pfSense software. These changes leverage L2 features previously added to pf and upstreamed to FreeBSD, and improve performance and stability of the captive portal by eliminating the need for packets to traverse both pf and ipfw. UPnP and multiple game systems: A fix has been added to address an issue with UPnP and multiple game systems. This resolves the problems some game systems experienced connecting to the internet when UPnP was enabled and multiple consoles are in use. New gateway state killing options: These options give the user more flexibility in how the firewall decides to kill states automatically during failover events and also adds several new manual ways to selectively remove states. Improved Firewall/NAT rule usability: The Firewall/NAT rule interface has been improved to make it easier to create and manage rules. This includes new buttons to toggle multiple rules and copy rules to other interfaces.
The 5.4.7 release brings significant enhancements to translation capabilities and introduces exciting new features. One notable improvement is the ability to translate .desktop files in packages-templates, enhancing the overall localization experience. The release also includes version updates for gFTP and rtw89, bringing improvements and bug fixes to these applications. Additionally, users will now find menu entries for apps that have not yet been installed, providing convenient access to explore and install new software. The release also incorporates packages-templates from woofQ and explores mind-mapping tools, offering users more flexibility and creativity in organizing their thoughts and ideas.
Tails 5.15.1, released on July 11, 2023, brings several changes and updates. The Tor Browser has been updated to version 12.5, which introduces a new circuit view and improved information about onion services. Onion service authentication is now supported in Tor Browser, including its use in OnionShare. Additionally, the boot loader now displays the version of Tails as "Tails 5.15.1." The release also addresses various fixed problems, such as improving the search functionality for languages and keyboard layouts, making the upgrade of Persistent Storage more reliable, and fixing issues with opening documentation links from Tails Installer. Several known issues are mentioned, and users are advised to upgrade their Tails USB stick or perform a fresh installation using the provided instructions.
After a long work, Pisi GNU/Linux 2.3.3 KDE Pomegranate is here with its updated iso.