The Alpine Linux project is pleased to announce the immediate availability of new stable releases, including 3.18.2.
Tails 5.14 comes with several new features and improvements to enhance security and usability. One notable addition is the automatic migration to LUKS2 encryption with Argon2id, which offers stronger protection against state-sponsored attackers with physical access to your device. It is recommended to change the passphrase of your Persistent Storage and other LUKS encrypted volumes for added security. Another significant feature is the ability to perform full backups of your Persistent Storage using Tails Installer, allowing you to clone your data to a backup Tails system. The release also introduces captive portal detection, enabling Tails to identify if you need to sign in to a network through a captive portal, with faster error screen display and sign-in recommendations. Moreover, Tails now provides an incentive to donate from Electrum, allowing users to contribute to the project directly from the Bitcoin wallet. Other updates include the integration of Tor Browser 12.0.7 and various usability improvements to the Persistent Storage functionality. Additionally, the release resolves issues related to desktop environment restarts during the creation of a Persistent Storage. For a complete list of changes and updates, consult the changelog.
MakuluLinux Max is the first of its kind, an AI Integrated Operating system, Designed with Debian compatibility and running on the Gnome Backend Framework, Utilizing Multiple Desktop Layout features ported from Shift and offering a lot of flexibility in terms of theming and customizability options. It comes out of the box with a variety of options to style and theme and customize the OS. What makes the operating system unique is not only all the amazing theming and appearance features, instead its the Artificial Integration options that really stand out. You can communicate with AI using Voice, Widgets, Text, Web and Terminal interface, making it remarkably easy for anyone to communicate in their own preferred comfortable method, Not only to communicate with the AI, but you can control most of you computer just using your voice. To top that, the operating system also comes with a whole bunch of custom written AI applications, created by MakuluLinux to give that extra unique experience. This is really one of those very rare, very different releases that doesn’t come around very often. The future is changing quickly, and MakuluLinux has taken a bold step with Max to stay ahead and make sure its user base are out there on the front lines enjoying all that the new technology has to offer. Let’s take a look at some stand out features and some greater detail of what MakuluLinux Max is all about.
Finally, the next update, IPFire 2.27 - Core Update 175, has been released! It updates OpenSSL to the 3.1 branch, features a kernel update as well as a large number of package updates and a variety of bug fixes.
One of the most prominent features of risiOS 38 is the new first boot experience. With our re imagined Quick Setup tool, setting up risiOS is now quicker and more efficient, with a much simpler interface. This allows you to easily set up third-party drivers and repositories, as well as install any applications you may need. In addition, risiOS 38 features a complete redesign of risiWelcome, now with Libadwaita. risiTweaks has undergone a complete redesign. It now features a clean UI with a brand new look and feel. The previous extensions tool built into risiTweaks has been removed, and stock GNOME extensions is now shipped instead. This change has allowed for a more stable and streamlined experience for users. rTheme has been released in version 1.0. The API is now stable and there have been significant improvements to GNOME Shell support. The plugin system has also been improved, and several bugs have been fixed. This allows users to customize their desktop with ease, giving them more control over the look and feel of their system.
The Whonix-Workstation now features an updated Tor Browser, ensuring enhanced privacy and security for users. In the Whonix-Gateway, an opt-in configuration option called 'GATEWAY_ALLOW_INCOMING_RELATED_STATE' has been added, allowing users to manage incoming "related" connections and resolve potential connectivity issues. This valuable addition was made possible thanks to the contribution of @IainKay. Furthermore, the Whonix-Linux-Installer has undergone substantial improvements, thanks to the efforts of @grass. The Whonix-Linux-Installer CI (github actions) has also been enhanced, thanks to the contributions from @nyxnor. The development team is actively working towards implementing nftables and making progress on the Whonix-Windows-Installer, further advancing the security measures and expanding the capabilities of the Whonix platform.
bluestar-linux-6.3.6-2023.06.10-x86_64 has been released and is available for download. The last release included js78 which was removed from the repositories 2 days after released. This release fixes that and replaces js78 with js102.
Plamo Linux 8.0 has been released after a major version upgrade, marking approximately a 5-year gap since the previous release. This update focuses on compatibility, with the inclusion of glibc2 version 2.37 and Python version 3.11.3. However, due to the update in glibc2, binaries built with Plamo-8.x may no longer function on the glibc-2.33-based Plamo-7.x, so users are advised to take note of this compatibility change. Notable package updates include the Linux kernel 6.1.30, GCC 12.2.0, LLVM 15.0.7, Mesa3d 23.1.1, Xfce 4.18, LXqt 1.3, Firefox 114.0, ffmpeg 5.1.3, texlive 20230313, LibreOffice 7.5.3, and Wine version wine-8.8. The DVD image configuration has been modified, and the contrib packages are no longer included in the DVD images. A separate USB memory image (plamo-8.0_x86_64_usb.iso) containing the contrib packages is available, but it requires approximately 11GB of storage. Users with limited memory should be cautious when using older USB memory devices.
Introducing Voyager 12 Debian "Bookworm" in its final version, a 2-in-1 distribution that unifies the Gnome and Xfce desktop environments. This release features a completely redesigned style for the Gnome 43.4 desktop paired with the Xfce 4.18 desktop, creating a hybrid environment for both PC and Tablet users. The two desktops are distinct, and their respective applications seamlessly integrate within each environment. Built on the Linux 6.1 kernel and Debian 12 "Bookworm," this version offers new features, experimental Rust support, Intel Meteor Lake enablement, improved ARM SoC support, and more. Notable updates include the replacement of PulseAudio with PipeWire for enhanced audio and video handling. Voyager includes integrated options like Conky Control, Effects Gnome Shell, Repair, Screencast, Wine development, Steam Gaming, and carefully selected Gnome extensions based on PC needs. Additionally, the XFCE edition offers a specialized Gaming type GS profile. With an extensive collection of themes, wallpapers, essential software, and exciting additions like Scrcpy for mirroring smartphone screens, Voyager provides a comprehensive and up-to-date Debian experience. Debian 12 "Bookworm" boasts over 11,089 new packages, totaling more than 64,419 packages, while also removing 6,296 old or obsolete packages.
EasyOS Kirkstone-series version 5.4 has undergone many changes since 5.0. There are now four package managers: PKGget, SFSget, Flapi and Appi -- the latter two are for installing and managing Flatpaks and AppImages. Each app runs as its own user; for example, Kdenlive video editor runs as user 'kdenlive', providing isolation from other apps. The packages in EasyOS are compiled from source, now at the OpenEmbedded/Yocto Kirkstone 4.0.10 release. Greatly improved international language support for French, Spanish and Russian. The default built-in browser is Chromium; however, menu entries are provided to download Firefox and Vivaldi, and also update them. They also run as their own user!