Sparky 7.4, the latest update of the Sparky 7 “Orion Belt” stable line, has been released, based on Debian 12 “Bookworm”. This release includes updates to all packages from the Debian and Sparky stable repositories as of June 9, 2024. Key updates feature Linux kernels (PC: 6.1.90 LTS, ARM: 6.6.31 LTS), LibreOffice 7.4.7, KDE Plasma 5.27.5, LXQt 1.2.0, MATE 1.26, Xfce 4.18, Openbox 3.6.1, Firefox 115.11.0esr, and Thunderbird 115.11.0. Sparky 7.4 is available in various versions for amd64, i686, ARMHF, and ARM64 architectures. A last-minute error led to the reconfiguration of the Xfce and MATE ISOs, resulting in version 7.4.1. Users are advised on how to manually configure GRUB to detect other OSes. Existing Sparky 7 users can update their systems without reinstalling, and new ISO/IMG images are available for download.
The 2024-06-11 release (version 24.06) for x86_64, x86_64-rt, and i486 platforms includes an update to LMS version 8.5.3, based on the Git commit ed497b6 from June 11th, 2024. Additionally, the kernel has been updated to versions 6.6.32 and 6.6.32-rt32. The release also encompasses various other updates and bug fixes.
The development team is pleased to announce the release of Linuxfx version 11.4.7, which brings significant updates and enhancements. This version includes updates to all system libraries and introduces several new features to the PowerToys system tool, now at version 14.5. Key updates include Wine 9, the latest Microsoft Copilot, and a kernel update, alongside improvements to general system resources.
Version 15.24.06.08i includes various bug fixes and enhancements. It introduces the "-e" parameter for fast-restore-lab to show only error messages and enables this option with a specific lock file. For VM Debian, new commands and pre-downloaded packages have been added, including "fast-console-resize," chrony for NTP services, systemd-timesyncd for time synchronization, haproxy for load balancing, and heartbeat for high-availability. The release supports Debian Bookworm 64-bit, with version sizes of 2.24GB for "i" and 1.78GB for "p".
CachyOS has released its June 2024 update, featuring significant enhancements and new hardware support. The default edition now supports T2 MacBooks, though Wi-Fi and Bluetooth require manual setup due to licensing issues. A new script, "cachy-chroot," aids in the chroot process and BTRFS subvolume detection. The ISO now supports mkinitcpio microcode hooks and copytoram, improving speed if enough RAM is available, and requires the latest Ventoy release. NVIDIA users benefit from better sleep functionality on Wayland with the new 555 Driver. BTRFS is now the default file system, replacing XFS, and ufw replaces firewalld for easier firewall management. The Handheld Edition, now stable, includes extensive adjustments for devices like the Steam Deck and Legion Go. Additionally, the wiki has been restructured for improved user guidance. Download links and support options are provided.
On June 7, 2024, ExTiX Deepin 24.6, based on Deepin 23 RC (latest), was released. This version uses the 6.9.3-amd64-exton kernel and includes enhancements such as the ability to run from RAM for faster performance and Google Chrome replacing the default Deepin browser. VirtualBox Guest Additions are not pre-installed, as full-screen functionality can be achieved by adjusting the screen resolution. Installation options include Refracta and Deepin Installers, with Refracta enabling the creation of custom live systems. ExTiX Deepin 24.6 provides a smooth and reliable user experience without bugs, and features like Netflix support via Chrome and Synaptic Package Manager integration.
In addition to numerous new and upgraded packages, this release has the following highlights: The default kernel package has been updated from 6.1 to 6.6. All supported kernels remain available. For each supporting version of the Linux kernel, firmware blobs are compressed with zstd. For firmware blobs this means an increase of 4.4% in size, however a significantly higher decompression speed. NixOS now installs a stub ELF loader that prints an informative error message when users attempt to run binaries not made for NixOS.
We are excited to announce T2 24.6, offering significant out-of-the-box improvements for popular CPU architectures including ARM64, x86-64, PowerPC64, and i686. This release features desktop builds with cross-compiled LibreOffice, Wine, and Thunderbird, enhancing both business and home Linux desktop and gaming experiences. With 606 changesets, it includes around 750 package updates, 67 issue fixes, 80 new packages or features, 21 removals, and 9 other improvements. Additionally, the Open Source FlightGear simulator has been updated and fixed for this release. For more details, visit the release page. Try the highly optimized T2/Linux today!
We are excited to announce the release of Parrot 6.1, the new version of our operating system that includes in it numerous improvements and updates that makes the system more performing and stable. This new release brings with it a lot of improvements and an update of several packages, as well as libraries, in particular the following ones: Anonsurf 4.2 - improved stability and fixed issues in the launcher script for better anonymity and user experience; re-introduction of parrot-updater - the update reminder popup was re-introduced to the system to assist keeping the system up to date; nmap - patched to fix several errors in its mssql scanning lua script; burpsuite 2024.2.1.3 - updated to the latest version and fixed a Java version inconsistency on some machines; sqlmap 1.8.3 - upgraded to the latest version for better SQL injection detection and testing capabilities....
Roughly every half-year, there is a new version bump for the GNOME desktop environment. Of which, Kali 2024.2 brings the latest version, GNOME 46. As you would expect, this is a more polished experience following the work introduced in previous versions. All themes and extensions have been updated to support the new shell. Xfce desktop changes: We are excited to announce updates to the Xfce desktop, specifically for Kali-Undercover and HiDPI modes. These updates enhance stability and include several minor bug fixes, ensuring better support for the latest desktop improvements. New tools in Kali: There has not been a single Kali release without any new shiny tools added, and this release is no exception. We are overjoyed that there have been multiple tools packaged up from the community, which are now in Kali too!