From Rocky Linux 9.4 forward, you can specify arbitrary custom mount points except for specific paths that are reserved for the operating system. Creation of different partitioning modes is now available including auto-lvm, lvm, and raw. Customize tailor options for a profile and add it to your blueprint customizations by using selected and unselected options to add and remove rules. Security: Listed below are security-related highlights in the latest Rocky Linux 9.4 release. For a complete list of security-related changes, see the upstream link. SELinux userspace release 3.6 introduces deny rules for further customizing policies. Keylime server components, the verifier and registrar, are available as Containers. Rsyslog processing system introduces customizable TLS/SSL encryption settings and additional options that relate to capability dropping. OpenSSL TLS toolkit adds a drop-in directory for provider-specific configuration files. libkcapi 1.4.0 introduces new tools and options. Notably, with the new -T option, you can specify target file names in hash-sum calculations. stunnel 5.7.1 TLS/SSL tunneling service changes the behavior of OpenSSL 1.1 and later versions in FIPS mode. Besides this change, this version provides many new features such as support for modern PostgreSQL clients.
The most important technical change with Plasma 6 is the default setting of Wayland as the display server instead of the previous X11 display server. We have already described the differences between X11 and Wayland in an article in our knowledge base. The new display protocol promises, among other things, less tearing and artifacts as well as better configurability for multi-monitor environments. In the best case scenario, you will not notice the change or even perceive it as positive. However, there are cases where you should stick with X11 for the time being. This applies in particular to owners of older NVIDIA cards that require drivers older than v495.44. We make it easy for you to test which session type is the most suitable for you at the moment. To provide you with a quick and easy way to switch between X11 and Wayland, we have included an easy selection option.
Perl Crypt::Blowfish added to improve Deezer plugin performance. Streaming plugins tested to work for now: Spotty v4.10.1; TIDAL v1.4.6; Qobuz v3.5.0; Deezer v2.81.4; YouTube v0.212. WAV output file option added to CD ripping. CDDB replaced with Gnudb. SMB3 and WebDAV support into Storage Network drives. Automatic web UI color theme option based on device theme. Kernel update to 6.6.30 and 6.6.30-rt30. Linux firmware file inclusion improved. Daphile built with GCC 13.2. ISO file size grown due to increased kernel modules with related firmware files. Compression strategy change: Kernel modules and firmware files use LZMA (.xz); SquashFS root filesystem uses Zstd.
The latest version of Sparky CLI Installer provides a few changes, such as autopartitioning option and so, autosetting the target system a little faster. The Nala [package manager] doesn't upgrade packages properly as APT, so I recommend to uninstall Nala on Sparky Testing. There is also issue of libgnutls-dane0 package (massive package update in testing) which has to be uninstalled before upgrading other packages. There are three new package repo and ISO mirror servers available for downloading ISO images and installing packages, located: US2 in NY, USA, SI1 and SI2 in Singapore, Asia. All three servers are provided thanks to Astian, Inc.
In the latest release (11.01, 2024-05-04), the kernel has been upgraded to the Long-Term-Supported linux-6.6.30 version. Notable additions include a helper script facilitating ZFS support integration into custom SystemRescue ISOs (#359) and the inclusion of firmwares for Qlogic Cards with the package linux-firmware-qlogic (#374). Additionally, disk utilities have been updated, with GParted now at version 1.6.0 and nwipe at version 0.36.
The AlmaLinux 9.4 introduces updates to enhance machine security and data protection. Enhancements in web-console and system roles automate additional operations and promote consistency in complex IT environments. The new release’s features aim to improve system availability and reliability, facilitate easier recovery operations, and enhance virtual machine snapshot capabilities in hybrid cloud environments. The new system roles introduced enable the creation and management of logical volume manager (LVM) snapshots for improved data backup and recovery processes. Additionaly, updates in the 9.4 release continues to improve performance, scalability, and reliability for developers in building and managing applications.
Starbuntu's latest release, 22.04.4.4, introduces significant updates to both the command entry program and list programming. These revisions aim to enhance user experience and streamline processes within the operating system. Users can expect improved functionality and efficiency in executing commands and managing lists, reflecting Starbuntu's commitment to continual improvement and user satisfaction.
Red Hat, Inc. today announced the general availability of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4, the latest version of the world's leading enterprise Linux platform. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 brings a wide range of new and enhanced capabilities to better manage the complexity of hybrid cloud computing in an increasingly AI-centric world, including refined management and automation and proactive support in building standard operating environments (SOEs) for distributed systems. Automation is increasingly a critical part of an operation team's toolbox, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 continues Red Hat's drive to make automation an integral part of modern Linux platforms. 9.4 further extends Red Hat Enterprise Linux system roles, deployment-ready Ansible content collections that help configure and launch common administrative tasks.
Dr.Parted Live version 24.05, built on the Debian testing repository as of May 1, 2024, introduces Linux kernel 6.7.12-1 and features a new menu item "All Apps" within an Openbox environment. The release includes essential applications like GParted, Apart GTK, PCManFM, and others, along with a variety of CLI tools such as testdisk, clonezilla, and ddrescue. Users also gain access to 1-Click install options for various tools like Boot-Repair, Firefox, and Synaptic. Additionally, the release offers a video presentation showcasing the features of Dr.Parted Live 24.05.
LibreELEC 12.0 has been officially released, featuring Kodi (Omega) v21.0. Notable changes include transitioning several devices to 64-bit architecture, such as Raspberry Pi 4 and 5. Users updating from LibreELEC 11 and utilizing Widevine DRM for protected video add-ons like Netflix will need to reinstall Widevine DRM due to architectural changes. LibreELEC 11.0 installs won't auto-update, and manual updates are required. Raspberry Pi users might need specific configurations for smooth video playback. The Generic image now supports HDR with recent AMD and Intel GPUs, and a Generic-legacy image is introduced for specific needs. Amlogic support for S905, S905X/D, and S912 devices has resumed, with notable improvements in playback and seeking. However, newer Amlogic hardware isn't formally supported due to driver limitations. Users are encouraged to make backups before upgrading, as downgrading is not supported. Support and assistance are available through the project's forum.