The Br OS Debian Edition 12.5 has been released as a safeguard for the project. Built directly on Debian GNU/Linux instead of Kubuntu, this version includes KDE Plasma 5.27, QT 5.15.8, Kernel 6.1.0, Calamares 3.2.61, Flatpak 1.14.4, XZ Utils 5.4.1, and Perplexity AI as the AI provider. The shift to Debian ensures stability amidst potential changes in Ubuntu, as Br OS prefers .deb packages over Snaps. While fully functional and stable for production use, some features from the main version are still missing and will be added in the coming months.
Now the moment we're sure you've been waiting for - the Xfce edition is here. The Xfce edition stays close to the stock Xfce experience with a little bit of Ultramarine spice sprinkled in. We embrace a more traditional dock and panel setup, compared to Xfce's split layout, and use a more modern menu (with search). In addition to these layout changes, we use the beautifully familiar Materia theme. The Xfce edition is perfect for lower-powered devices and people who want to squeeze the most out of their computers. Ultramarine 40 marks the end of our Pantheon edition. From a growing maintenance burden, to a shrinking userbase, it is simply no longer viable for us to maintain the Pantheon edition.
Advanced Privacy is a unique tool we have developed to prevent trackers from accessing your data while you are using third-party apps or just browsing the web. Let's have a look now at the enhanced Advanced Privacy features in /e/OS V2. Advanced Privacy lets you manage in-app trackers, IP addresses, and location. It's available as a widget and within the operating system settings. And now in a recent update, you can enjoy a better experience with Advanced Privacy with a more intuitive user interface; you'll have greater control over your privacy settings. In Advanced Privacy settings, you can also manage tracker permissions by app and see the complete statistics of trackers blocked.
Linuxfx 11.4.6 "RedSand" LTS is the latest long-term support release, offering five years of free security and maintenance updates until April 2027. This version is designed for desktop PCs and laptops. Recommended system requirements include a 2 GHz dual-core processor, 2 GB of memory (4 GB recommended), 25 GB of free hard drive space (SSD recommended), and internet access. Installation requires a DVD drive or USB port, and for virtual machines, installing guest add-ons is essential for optimal performance.
We are pleased to announce the release of Alpine Linux 3.20.0, the first in the v3.20 stable series. Highlights: LLVM 18; Node.js (LTS) 20.10; Python 3.12; Ruby 3.3; Rust 1.78; Crystal 1.12; GNOME 46; Go 1.22; KDE 6; Sway 1.9; .NET 8.0. Significant changes: Initial support for 64 bit RISC-V was added.
I am pleased to announce the release of GhostBSD 24.04.1! First and foremost, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all those who reported issues and contributed their time, effort, and expertise to enhance GhostBSD for this latest release. GhostBSD 24.04.1 is the second release under FreeBSD 14 stable. I have updated the system to 1400510, and the MATE desktop is updated to 1.28.1. This release also contains some bug fixes found in previous releases and with some improvements.
The Elive Team has released version 3.8.42 on May 21, 2024. This update brings enhanced SecureBoot support, numerous installer bug fixes, improved Debian compatibility for external software like Tailscale, and updates to the Nvidia installer for the latest video cards. The release also includes multiple persistence improvements, full emoji support, and Nerdfonts by default. WiFi compatibility has been significantly improved, especially for Broadcom cards and WPA3 connections. The default browser homepage is now customized by Elive. The developers are also considering restructuring download options to make the 64-bit version more accessible while sustaining the project through donations.
MX Linux 23.3 'Libretto' released. MX Linux 23.3 is the third refresh of our MX 23 release, consisting of bug fixes, kernel, and application updates since our original release of MX 23. If you are already running MX 23, there is no need to reinstall. Packages are all available through the regular update channels or by installing the changed applications. Some highlights include: when using the installer's OEM mode, the user will be able to select a system language before user setup starts so that the setup will be in the chosen language, this is set up by default on the RPI respin release; updated manual and manual now divided into language-specific packages; MX Locale tool includes a function to remove all manual packages except current system default language; zstd compression option added to live-remaster (antiX live system); systemd is usable on live system in rudimentary fashion; many language updates.
Tails 6.3 introduces several updates and fixes, including the reintroduction of Romanian and Malayalam translations, an update to Tor Browser 13.0.15, and the temporary disabling of Thunderbird's PDF reader due to a security vulnerability. The update also changes the default button at the end of an automatic upgrade to "Restart later" and resolves issues with printer configurations and delays caused by MAC address anonymization failures. Users can upgrade automatically from version 6.0 or later, or perform a manual upgrade if necessary. Installation instructions are provided for various operating systems, noting that new installations will erase existing Persistent Storage. The release is dated May 16, 2024.
The latest release of NuTyX 24.05.0, featuring cards 2.7.4, introduces KDE 6, now based on Qt6. This update includes significant package upgrades such as SysV 3.09, systemd 253.0, glibc 2.39, and python 3.12.3. Notable updates are made to graphics, desktop environments, and browsers, with KDE Plasma 6.0.4, Firefox 125.0.3, and more. Core NuTyX supports various LTS kernels and the latest stable version 6.8.9. Users are advised on a specific upgrade process, especially for transitioning from KDE5 to KDE6. The release acknowledges the BLFS Team and contributors for their support.