Archman 2024-12 'Xfce' edition, the final stable release of the year, is ready. Archman Linux is an independent, globally-oriented Linux distribution derived from Arch Linux and developed in Turkey. Archman Linux offers a fast, visual, stable and easy-to-use installation and user experience. New features and updates: the latest Xfce desktop environment provides a faster and more stable experience; modernized theme and icon sets offer a more visually appealing user interface; the latest versions of popular software packages are included in this release; the system's security has been enhanced with the latest security patches. Performance improvements: the system startup time has been optimized for faster booting; memory and CPU usage have been improved, resulting in better overall system performance; battery life has been extended for laptops....
The latest release of wmlive is based on Debian/Bookworm 12.8 and includes Linux kernel 6.11.5 for the amd64 variant and kernel 6.10.11 for the i386 variant. Notable additions include tools for book digitization and e-book creation, such as scantailor-advanced, ocrmypdf, and Sigil. The release also features updated GNUstep packages, Emacs 29.4 with a GNUstep-based GUI, and a switch from the Surf browser to Otter Browser. New emulation tools include Previous for legacy NeXTSTEP systems and 86Box for vintage PC operating systems. To improve compatibility, the gtk3-classic libraries were replaced with standard Debian gtk3. Additionally, wmlive-specific components are available for installation via apt.
Pardus 23.3 is a minor update with improvements to several applications, including the Pardus Software Center, XFCE Login Screen, and Pardus Power Manager. Key updates include new support for ETAP 23, the addition of java JDK-21 support, and integration of Flatpak for Pardus Pen. The system also includes over 200 updated packages, including Firefox 128.5, LibreOffice, and the Linux kernel 6.1.0-28. Additionally, updates have been made to several corporate and external applications, enhancing performance and security across the system.
Snal Linux 1.35, released on December 8, 2024, is the latest version of this Arch Linux-based distribution, incorporating select packages from the Arch User Repository. Exclusively supporting the x86_64 architecture, this update features the Linux kernel 6.12.3 and Firefox 133. The ISO image can be downloaded from SourceForge, with the provided sha256sum for verification: 7d59d0d9db312a3cc3e236aafb0bf4a56dbee82ea020386dc738cd4f8ff43e10 .
Manjaro Linux 24.2 'Yonada' released. Since we released Xahea in October 2024, we worked hard to get the next release of Manjaro out there. We call it 'Yonada'. The GNOME edition has received several updates to GNOME 47 series. This includes a lot of fixes and polish when GNOME 47.2 was originally was in September 2024. The Plasma edition comes with the latest Plasma 6.2 series, Frameworks 6.8 and KDE Gear 24.08. Plasma 6 has come into its own over the last two releases. The wrinkles that always come with a major migration have been ironed out, and it's time to start delivering on the promises of the new Qt 6 and Wayland technology platforms that Plasma is built on top of. Kernel 6.12 is used for this release, such as the latest drivers available to date. With 6.6 LTS and 6.1 LTS we offer additional support for older hardware as needed.
Kicksecure 17.2.8.0 is a point release that introduces significant updates and fixes. Enhancements include improvements to grub-live for live-mode functionality, better error handling in msgcollector , and updates to swap-file-creator for folder checks, readability, and live mode detection. Additionally, the usability-misc package now supports updated VirtualBox Linux installer filenames for Intel_AMD64, and derivative-maker offers a refined dry-run feature. Users can upgrade in-place via the Kicksecure repository or download the release for installation as a host or guest OS, or on a portable USB drive. Community support has been vital, and contributions through donations or participation are encouraged.
Raspberry Digital Signage 21.0 has been released, offering an updated digital signage operating system for Raspberry Pi. Designed to display full-screen browser views of specified resources, it supports content from the internet, local networks, or local storage, with the option to use the Raspberry Pi as a webserver. This version includes the latest Raspberry Pi OS Lite, which features critical security fixes, and integrates Chromium 130 alongside the latest rpi-chromium-mods. Widely adopted worldwide, the software highlights its robust HTML5 capabilities for enhanced resource display. Developed by Marco Buratto under the GPL License, the project continues to lead in cost-effective digital signage solutions.
The new release 24.04.1.8 of Starbuntu presents the new update of the libreoffice suite 4:24.2.7-0ubuntu0.24.04.1-0ubuntu0.24.04.1. In addition, Starbuntu now has got the manual pages in Spanish. Moreover, the problem of spaces in file paths has been solved in a better way than before.
The 2024-12-07 release introduces updates to critical system components, including the upgrade to the long-term-supported Linux kernel version 6.6.63. Additionally, key custom packages have been refreshed, with blocksync-fast advancing to version 1.0.6 and Firefox ESR updated to version 128.5.1, ensuring enhanced stability and performance.
SparkyLinux has released an unplanned update for its semi-rolling 2024.12 ISO images, addressing a critical GPG key issue affecting its repository on Debian testing (semi-rolling) systems. This issue does not impact stable (version 7) or oldstable (version 6) editions. The update includes refreshed GameOver, Multimedia, and Rescue special editions, alongside all package upgrades as of December 5, 2024, with the system running on Linux kernel 6.11.10. Users who manually resolved the GPG issue can continue updating without reinstalling. New ISO images are available on Sparky's download page. Known issues include a blank welcome window on some machines.