The FreeBSD Release Engineering team is pleased to announce the availability of FreeBSD 14.1-RELEASE. This is the second release of the stable/14 branch. Some of the highlights: the C library now has SIMD implementations of string and memory operations on amd64 for improved performance; improvements to the sound subsystem, including device hotplug; initial native cloud-init (configuration drive) support compatible with OpenStack and many hosters; OpenZFS has been upgraded to version 2.2.4; Clang/LLVM have been upgraded to version 18.1.5; OpenSSH has been upgraded to version 9.7p1. FreeBSD 14.1-RELEASE is now available for the amd64, i386, powerpc, powerpc64, powerpc64le, powerpcspe, armv7, aarch64 and riscv64 architectures. Based on the new FreeBSD support model, the FreeBSD 14 release series will be supported until at least January 31, 2026.
OSMC has released its May update, featuring the final version of Kodi 20.5 and test builds for Kodi 21. This update resolves various issues, including playback resumption on Vero devices, manual network configuration, and missing setup panels. Enhancements include better system performance during standby, improved playback on Vero devices, and a new OSMC Skin repository. The Vero V, OSMC's latest flagship device, now supports Dolby Vision Profile 5 tonemapping. Users can update OSMC via the My OSMC updater. Donations are encouraged to support ongoing development.
The 24.06 release, based on the Debian testing repository as of June 1, 2024, features the Linux kernel 6.7.12-1 and includes the Openbox window manager. Key applications in this release are GParted, PCManFM, Xfce Terminal, and Netsurf, among others. It also provides a range of CLI tools like testdisk, partimage, clonezilla, and curl. Additionally, it supports 1-click installations for popular software including Boot-Repair, Firefox, Chromium, and Dropbox.
The Linux Lite team has announced the release of Linux Lite 7.0, codenamed Galena, emphasizing maturity and community-driven features. Key updates include Thunar 4.18.8 with Split View, minor changes to Lite Welcome, and new install slides. The system features the Materia window theme, Papirus icon theme, and Roboto Regular font. It runs on XFCE 4.18 with kernel 6.8.0-31 and includes applications like Chrome 125.0, Thunderbird 115.11.0, LibreOffice 7.6.7.2, VLC 3.0.20, and Gimp 2.10.36. Users must disable Secure Boot for a smooth experience. The release is available for download from various global mirrors.
This release improves the handling of nested lists as well as the engineering of exposing favorite files and web addresses in the panel. Furthermore, errors in the email client and in the initialization of work sessions have been fixed.
Rocky Linux 8.10 is now generally available for x86_64 and aarch64 architectures. Key updates include Azure images being published under the new name "resf" and availability in the Azure Community Gallery. AWS images can now boot in IPv6-only subnets, resolving a significant bug. This release, the final minor update for Rocky Linux 8, will only receive security updates for the next five years. Extensive testing ensures stability and accuracy. Users can upgrade using dnf update or migrate2rocky. The release was made possible by dedicated volunteers, contributors, sponsors, and upstream development support from Fedora Linux and CentOS Stream.
Nitrux has released version 3.5.0, codenamed “cx,” which includes significant updates, new additions, and security enhancements. Key updates involve Linux kernel 6.8.12-1, Firefox 126.0.1, KDE Plasma 5.27.11, and NVIDIA drivers 555.42.02. The release enhances boot time with a new OpenRC runlevel and improves system security with features like zero-filling freed memory and enabling Redzoning. New applications and tools are included, such as Maui Apps, CoreCtrl, and drivers for Xbox controllers. Users are encouraged to perform a fresh installation, and the ISO is available with signed checksums for verification.
Threat Shield Panel: It keeps you safe by blocking attacks from known malicious IP addresses. These addresses are compiled into blocklists, each with a clear name that tells you its purpose and who maintains it. The confidence score is a value from 1 to 10 that indicates the quality of the list. Modernized login experience: Enjoy a redesigned login screen. Certificate and reverse proxy management: Navigate a dedicated page for easy management of certificates and reverse proxy settings. The import process for both configurations has been significantly improved. Now, you can also use DNS verification to request Let’s Encrypt certificates, supporting wildcard certificates. Firewall rules configuration: Added a new page for configuring firewall rules, offering enhanced control. Users are encouraged to use this page for compatibility and optimal performance.
Berry Linux 1.39 was released.
Our main highlights for 2024.1 are Pacstall's 5.0.0+ releases, so please be sure to check out the provided release notes and updated wiki down below. Joint members of the Rhino Linux and Pacstall teams have been working hard over the last several months on these releases, and we are very excited about the development potential that they hold. Known issues: In the live boot of our ISOs, desktop icons are not appearing at the start (these issues do not persist after installation). To launch Calamares installer for Rhino Linux, you can simply select 'Install Rhino Linux' from the App Grid.