AlmaLinux 8.10 brings updates to security and data protection, and improvements in web-console and system roles to automate operations and ensure consistency in intricate IT settings. The release continues to enhance system availability, reliability, and recovery processes, alongside improving virtual machine snapshot functions in hybrid cloud scenarios. New system roles have been introduced to streamline the creation and administration of logical volume manager (LVM) snapshots for better data backup and recovery processes. Performance, scalability, and reliability continue to be the focus of updates in the 8.10 version to aid developers in application development and management.
Four years after being end of life, GTK2 is finally removed from the KaOS repositories. The one major application left that still required GTK2 was Ardour, but with 8.4.0, an internal YTK is used, thus GTK2 is now gone. Updates to the base of the system included a move to Python 3.11, Glib2 2.80 stack, kernel moved to Linux 6.8.10, Systemd 253.19, ZFS 2.2.4, KMod 32, OpenSSL 3.3, FFMPEG 6.1, OpenJDK 17 and Mesa 24.0.7. Among the new packages included is Marknote, a nicely in Plasma 6 integrated note management application.
The EuroLinux 8.10 release is codenamed 'Bucharest' - the capital of Romania. EuroLinux 8.10 is available for x86_64 and aarch64 (ARM64) architectures. Among the most significant new features are the new modules: MariaDB version 10.11; Nginx version 1.24; PHP version 8.2; PostgreSQL version 16; Python 3.12. Furthermore, the most crucial system components and developer tools have been upgraded to newer versions: GCC toolset version 13; GO language stack version 1.21; Rust language stack version 1.75; LLVM stack version 17.
The release notes for RHEL 8.10 highlight significant updates across various components. The installer and image creation tools now support advanced partitioning and customization options. Security enhancements include updated SCAP profiles and new features in the Linux kernel cryptographic API, stunnel, and OpenSSL. New versions of key programming languages and databases, such as Python 3.12 and PostgreSQL 16, are available. Identity Management supports OAuth 2 Device Authorization Grant flow, and several updates have been made to container tools, including new Podman features and deprecations. In-place upgrades from RHEL 7 to RHEL 8 have been streamlined with reduced disk space requirements and better handling of third-party drivers. Conversion from other Linux distributions to RHEL is supported via the Convert2RHEL utility. Additionally, the Red Hat Customer Portal Labs offers tools to enhance system performance and security.
Four years after being end of life, GTK2 is finally removed from the KaOS repositories. The one major application left that still required GTK2 was Ardour, but with 8.4.0, an internal YTK is used, thus GTK2 is now gone. Updates to the base of the system included a move to Python 3.11, Glib2 2.80 stack, kernel moved to Linux 6.8.10, Systemd 253.19, ZFS 2.2.4, KMod 32, OpenSSL 3.3, FFMPEG 6.1, OpenJDK 17 and Mesa 24.0.7. Among the new packages included is Marknote, a nicely in Plasma 6 integrated note management application.
The Armbian release v25.5.1 on May 25, 2025, includes numerous improvements, new features, and bug fixes. Key highlights include enhanced support for various boards such as Khadas, Rockchip, Radxa, and Orange Pi, adding functionalities like freezing git resources, and enabling USB and Ethernet on Radxa Rock S. Significant additions include KDE Neon desktop for Armbian Jammy, mainline Panthor driver, and several new board supports like BananaPi M7, FriendlyElec CM3588 NAS, and Radxa Zero 3. Noteworthy fixes address boot problems, WiFi issues, and compatibility enhancements. Additionally, new CLI commands and optimizations have been introduced to improve development and maintenance processes.
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.