Venom Linux 20230510 iso is released. - comes with latest toolchain - Switch back to rolling release
ExTiX LXQt Mini 23.5 has been released, based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Jammy Jellyfish. The "mini" version is only 1550 MB and is suitable for running the system super fast from RAM with just 2GB of memory. The system comes with Refracta Snapshot pre-installed, which allows users to create their own live installable Ubuntu 22.04 system with ease. ExTiX 23.5 uses LXQt as the desktop environment, which is a lightweight, modular, and user-friendly environment that is suitable for older UEFI-enabled computers and VirtualBox/VMware.
Parrot Security has just released the latest stable version of their security-focused Debian-based distribution, Parrot OS 5.3. This third installment in the Parrot OS 5 "Electro Ara" series features a newer long-term supported Linux 6.1 LTS kernel, bringing a performance boost and making it possible to install on hardware where it wasn't previously compatible. Additionally, Parrot OS 5.3 includes ready-to-use virtual machine appliances for both 64-bit and AArch64 architectures. Although the developers have not yet shared a full list of new features and improvements, Parrot OS 5.3 is packed with all the latest updates and security fixes, ensuring an extra layer of security and performance.
We are pleased to announce the release of Alpine Linux 3.18.0, the first in the v3.18 stable series. Highlights: Linux kernel 6.1 - with signed kernel modules; musl libc 1.2.4 - now with TCP fallback in DNS resolver; Python 3.11; Ruby 3.2; Node.js (current) 20.1; GNOME 44; Go 1.20; KDE Plasma 5.27; Rust 1.69; Experimental support for unattended installs via tiny-cloud. Significant changes: kernel modules are now signed; verified modules are not enforced by default, so 3rd party modules with akms still works. All packages for ppc64le, x86, and x86_64 was linked with DT_RELR. This should have reduced size of compiled binaries. Python pre-compiled files (pyc) are now shipped in separate packages. It is now possible to avoid install those and save space by doing apk add !pyc.
Sparky 6 has released its 7th update, which is based on and compatible with Debian 11 "Bullseye". This quarterly updated point release includes upgrades to the Linux kernel, Firefox, Thunderbird, LXQt, Xfce, Openbox, KDE Plasma, and more. Additionally, the Sparky Upgrade Checker issue has been fixed, so users can check for updates without issue. Existing Sparky 6 users can easily upgrade their systems without requiring a full system reinstallation. The update is available in various flavors for different architectures and can be downloaded from the Sparky website.
Today the Freespire development team is pleased to announce the release of Freespire 9.5. Freespire is our free and open source release of our commercial product Linspire. Freespire is free to use, redistribute and bundle with recycled or new hardware. Freespire 9.5 is our latest improvements to the Freespire 9 release. As always we aim to create the best desktop Linux distribution on the market and we strive to continue that excellence. While there have been many improvements under the hood one of the major changes you will notice is in the user interface. While yes, the desktop environment tjhat we use is GNOME many of our users and customers have told us that they want the more traditional user interface that is not so different from Windows 10 or Windows 11 and in this release we have delivered that. You have your classic "dock" as well as "start" menu. If you prefer the traditional GNOME 4 layout its easy to switch back.
The new version of Br OS, version 23.04, has been released, marking the third anniversary of the distro. Over the years, the system has matured, becoming lighter and faster, gaining many functionalities while still maintaining its simplicity and ease of use. The focus of the system remains the same: to have an operating system ready to use from the moment of installation so that users can create content for the internet. Br OS comes with audio, image, and video editing tools, as well as security and trace hiding tools, allowing content creation and publication even in countries with authoritarian governments. A new feature in this version is the integration of ChatGPT directly on the desktop, accessed through an icon next to the Start menu. The ChatGPT runs isolated within the applet, preventing it from accessing the computer's data. The Br OS has its own artificial intelligence, Tricia, which is being constantly trained and has shown superior results to other models. However, it is currently too resource-intensive to be installed on an average desktop and too expensive to maintain on a cloud server, so the team has temporarily opted for the use of ChatGPT. This version comes with kernel 6.2, KDE Plasma 5.27.4, and QT 5.15.8.
Robolinux has released its 3rd 2023 update to its 3 new highly stable R12 rolling release versions. You will notice new login and grub boot splash screens. It should also be noted that all 3 Robolinux Desktop versions come with the LibreWolf browser which has the highest privacy!
Pardus 21.5 is a minor version release that brings several improvements to the operating system. Some of the notable changes include visual and functional improvements in various applications such as Pardus Software Center, Pardus Xfce login screen, Pardus My Computer application, and Pardus About application. Additionally, 15 new applications have been added to the Pardus Software Center, and several third-party applications have been updated. The default web browser Firefox has been upgraded, the default image editor application "Draw" has been updated, and the default office suite "LibreOffice" has been updated as well. Moreover, the Linux Kernel version has been upgraded to 5.10.0-22, and more than 1500 packages have been updated in the repository. Overall, these changes aim to provide users with an improved and up-to-date operating system.
Parrot 5.3 released.