A March snapshot of Sparky rolling is out, which works on Linux kernel 6.1 LTS, and provides updates from Debian and Sparky testing repos.
The dr460nized edition has in the past relied heavily on Latte-Dock's features. For most of us, it's not news that the development of Latte-Dock has now more or less ceased. This sadly necessitated significant changes, that required replacing Latte-Dock with more standardized Plasma panels. This change takes away somewhat from the dr460nized edition's eye candy appeal factor by losing features like top bar colors/transparency. Usability is also impacted to some degree as it will no longer be possible to drag the top bar to move windows. However, we expect these changes to make the KDE dr460nized edition's desktop experience far more stable, but also different. We feel these new required changes still provide great OOTB visual appeal worthy of being called dr460nized. Since Latte-Dock will inevitably cause instabilities and glitches in the future, we'd highly suggest switching to Plasma panels before it's too late.
The final stable version of LibreELEC 11, bringing Kodi 'Nexus' 20.0, has been released. With the new release cycle, we add a Generic-Legacy image supporting NVIDIA cards, Chrome Browser add-ons and older hardware. We also re-introduce support for older Amlogic devices (S905, S905X/D, S912). LibreELEC 10.0 installs will not automatically update, but you can update manually. Older LibreELEC installs must make a clean install due to the Python 3 changes since Kodi 19. The Generic image now runs the same GBM/V4L2 graphics stack we have long used with ARM platforms. It now supports HDR with recent AMD and Intel GPUs. We have added a Generic-Legacy image that runs the older X11 graphics stack used in LE v7-v10. You can update between the GBM and X11 images without issues.
Removes the Intel screen tearing fix introduced in 2.3 which should fix black screens on Intel graphics; introduces Ubuntu 22.10 'Kinetic' for best support of recent hardware, but leaves default build as Ubuntu 22.04 'Jammy'; reintroduces a 32-bit (Intel i386) build, currently based on Ubuntu 18.04 'Bionic' after it was temporarily dropped in Rescuezilla 2.0; note - Partclone backwards compatibility is imperfect and 32-bit release uses an old Ubuntu repository Partclone version, not the latest compiled version; fixes Backup mode's broken SSH port field introduced in 2.4; installs lxappearance, hexdump (bsdmainutils), flashrom; installed packages which improve ability to mount encrypted drives with pcmanfm file manager; replaces out-of-service Travis-CI build bot integration with GitHub Actions for improved quality-control and to assist Rescuezilla contributors....
We are pleased to announce the release of TrueNAS 13.0-U4. This release includes an update of the Iconik plugin to the latest publicly available release, several improvements, and fixes many issues found in earlier releases. The improvements cover enclosure management for the Mini R, zfs-2.1.8, and then zfs-2.1.9 merged and changed the frequency of AFPInfo xatters reads to option when generating SMB2 AAPL readirattr response.
Robolinux has released its 2nd 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! LibreWolf is a fork of Firefox so you can quickly import and use your existing Firefox data files! The Legacy Bios isos only work in VM's & Non UEFI PC's. If your machine supports legacy BIOS it is recommended as UEFI firmware adds up to an extra minute of boot up time. R12.10 comes with hundreds of improvements, security and application updates The Robolinux R12 rolling release LTS versions were built and tested over the course of nine months starting out with the 20.04 code base and then 22.04 kernels, compilers and libraries. The current Robolinux R12 rolling release comes with the newest 5.15 Linux kernel, gcc9 C compilers, libraries and new applications while also providing highly stable LTS software packages simultaneously. This gives Robolinux users access to the Debian & Ubuntu Developers' monthly OS improvements such as faster boot up and shutdown speeds along with a continuous path to the most current hardware support and access to installing and using the newest software applications along with the ability to install the 20.04 LTS stable software as well. We call this the best of both worlds! If you find any issues please report them to Robolinux via our website contact webpage: https://robolinux.org/contact-us.html You will find a blue 12+ icon launcher on each R12 series Desktop offering Users an optional one click upgrade (For only $25) to Robolinux 12+ which provides monthly custom updates & upgrades, several useful custom applications such as the Robo UNTRACKER, FAAST Boot, Backdoor Security, Stealth VM, C Drive to VM, and several additional privacy one click app installers, All 12+ users can upgrade their current 12 series Cinnamon, Mate & Xfce Desktops to the new R12 rolling release versions in just one click, using the Robolinux Auto Upgrade option in Administration from the main menu. Each ultra fast and sleek highly optimized Robolinux R12 Legacy BIOS & UEFI Cinnamon, Mate & XFCE Desktop version has a small 1.4GB - 1.9GB iso file size, comes with attractive modern icons & only a minimal number of essential applications are included to reduce bloat: LibreWolf, Deluge torrent client, GIMP, Shotwell, Atril PDF Viewer, Brasero, vlc, Audacious, gparted, synaptic, System cleaner, htop, a calculator, a text editor & Screenshot. Please note: Only Legacy Bios versions work in Virtual machines & Computers or Laptops with no UEFI BIOS. All new computers have no Legacy BIOS boot options so you are forced to use UEFI Secure Boot in order to install any Operating System. Users who have machines manufactured before 2020 who know how to set their BIOS to boot off of a NON UEFI Secure Boot USB or DVD device can install all three Robolinux versions without being forced to use UEFI or Secure Boot! Users who have machines manufactured before 2013 MUST USE Legacy BIOS Boot isos. All Robolinux Legacy BIOS & UEFI R12 versions have been upgraded with the newest 5.15.0.50 Linux Kernel along with hundreds of security & application updates. Each rock solid version comes with Long Term Support through 2025!
Armbian 23.02 'Quoll' is now available. It features a new LTS kernel based on Linux 6.1.y (where possible), with builds around 'Bullseye' and 'Jammy', as well as Debian 'Bookworm' and Ubuntu 'Lunar' for developers. Armbian OS remains one of the most popular operating systems on the new Rockchip RK3588 platform, featuring official support for Radxa Rock 5 and Orange Pi 5. This will be the last release before we switch to the new build framework, which has been completely rewritten. The new build framework has an advanced but simple-to-use logging system and we no longer use external compilers and the caching system has been reworked to maximize space and computing resources. Compilation works on all architectures and operating systems, including now officially supporting WSL2.
Bluestar-linux-6.2.1-2023.02.28-x86_64 has been released and is available for download.
We are proud to announce the release of the Gnoppix 23.3 Release. Allowing after 1st. boot users to configure their Gnoppix experience in multiple languages and with multiple keyboard layouts. Now, users all over the world can enjoy the full power of Gnoppix, no matter their language or location. 2nd huge change was in hardware detection, almost all firmware packages were upgraded which include the latest hardware drivers. Hello RTL Wifi! Get started today and take advantage of all the features Gnoppix has to offer. There are also changes on the installer side, I am currently in negotiations to replace the broken repository server. So nothing will stand in the way of reactivating the installer! Soon, I keep you updated about it.
Spiky and me are happy to announce the new version of NuTyX 23.02.1 and cards 2.6.3 . New toolchain gcc 12.2.0, glibc 2.37 and binutils 2.40. SysV in 3.06 and systemd in 252.4. The xorg-server graphics server version 21.1.7, the Mesa 3D library in 22.3.5, GTK4 4.8.3 and Qt 6.4.2. The Python interpreter is updated to version 3.11.2. The Xfce desktop environment is updated to version 4.18.1. The MATE desktop environment is a 1.26.0 version. The GNOME desktop environment is also updated to version 43.3. The KDE desktop environment is available in Plasma 5.27.1, Framework 5.103.0 and applications in 22.12.2. Available browsers are: Firefox 110.0, Chromium 109.0.5414.74, Epiphany 43.1. Many desktop applications have been updated as well like Telegram-desktop 4.6.2, Thunderbird 102.8.1, Scribus 1.5.8, LibreOffice 7.5.1.1, GIMP 2.10.34.