ArcoLinux 24.04 introduces significant changes aimed at enhancing bootloader flexibility and user control. Users can now choose between GRUB, systemd-boot, and Refind bootloaders, with Refind option available in May ISOs. Pacman hooks have been split to tailor to each bootloader, ensuring smooth operation. Users are advised to understand their current bootloader setup and stay informed for a seamless transition. Additional resources like Discord and YouTube playlists offer support and guidance. Notably, a new microcode management script, tutorials on Arch-chroot method and Grub cleanup, and Plasma 6 customization options are introduced. Troubleshooting strategies, easy installation methods, and ISO version checking are emphasized for a smooth user experience.
Release 1.993 (28/03/2024) focuses on bug fixes, reducing periodic log report noise. Additionally, it introduces new features such as replacing vim@tiny with vim@console, which includes vimdiff and default plugins, and reverting to openvpn from the openvpn-dev branch. Several packages have been upgraded, including bird to version 2.15.1, frr9 to version 9.1, iperf to version 3.16, openvpn to version 2.6.9, and strongswan to version 5.9.13.
Tails 6.1, released on March 27, 2024, brings significant updates and fixes to enhance user experience and security. The Tor Browser has been updated to version 13.0.13, Thunderbird to 115.9.0, and several issues have been resolved, including fixes for Onion Circuits, Welcome Screen errors, video playback errors, and Persistent Storage passphrase changes. Notably, Tails Cloner now supports installations and upgrades to devices with multiple mounted partitions, and Persistent Storage settings now display all enabled custom features. Additionally, the release addresses Intel CPU vulnerabilities and offers automatic upgrades from Tails 6.0 to 6.1 for streamlined maintenance.
Qubes OS 4.2.1 has been released, consolidating security patches, bug fixes, and updates since the initial 4.2.0 release. This stable release offers an up-to-date ISO for secure installation or reinstallation. Notable updates include all 4.2 dom0 updates, the addition of Fedora 39 template, and Linux 6.6.x as the default kernel. Users can install the new release, upgrade from 4.1, or update from previous 4.2 versions without reinstallation. Backup is recommended before any action. Additionally, a new signing key for Qubes OS 4.2 is introduced for enhanced security.
RELIANOID 7.2.0 comes with several key improvements to elevate your user experience. The system now operates on the solid foundation of Debian 12.5, ensuring a secure and up-to-date environment. The cluster service is now included by default, simplifying the setup for those deploying clustered environments. Additionally, we've invested in enhancing the developer documentation's syntax, making it more accessible and user-friendly. The HTTP farms parser has been fortified to improve robustness, and good practices have been applied across the core codebase to achieve Critic Level 4 compliance, ensuring the highest standards of code quality. This release addresses some bug fixes to fortify the reliability and stability of RELIANOID. Cluster replication issues have been resolved, ensuring a seamless and consistent cluster environment.
Users can now grab the Latest Shift from our Download section, It comes with a lot of upgrades both Backend and Front end as well as incorporation of all the latest A.I goodies.
Peropesis 2.4 introduces significant updates and new additions. Among the new software packages are VIM 9.1, a renowned text editor primarily used for programming, and Python 3.12.2, an object-oriented programming language. Additionally, the release includes Libxcrypt 4.4.36, a library for password hashing, now separate from the GNU C Library. Various software updates have been implemented, such as acl 2.3.2 and binutils 2.42, ensuring improved functionality and security. The distribution's volume stands at 234 MB, and users can access the latest release via download.
The Regata OS 24 'Arctic Fox' is now available for download. This update brings the new KDE Plasma 6 graphical environment and more improvements and fixes to applications. Under the hood, the users will find Linux kernel 6.7, which is combined with Mesa 24 to better support new hardware. To further improve the user experience, Regata OS applications have also received some visual changes, including improvements to the dark theme, rounded corners and other changes to the color scheme. Additionally, OnlyOffice is now installed by default. This office application suite comes with all the essential features and can be used to create text documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDF files and forms. The KDE Plasma 6 is the newest series of the popular Linux graphics environment. This is a launch that has a flurry of changes, improvements and new features.
As always, the new major release has some new features. Lots of new printing drivers have been added. FFmpeg in 4MLinux now offers improved support for video scaling (resizing) via zimg library. Additionally, FFmpeg and MPlayer make us of Bauer stereophonic-to-binaural DSP effect library (libbs2b) for better handling of stereo audio. Classic CHAMP Kong game has been added to the 4MLinux DOSBox package. Basilisk web browser is now available a downloadable extension. And finally, OpenSSL in 4MLinux has been system-wide upgraded to its version 3.
Dr.Parted Live 24.03.1 is now available, built upon the Debian testing repository as of March 14, 2024. Key updates include the Linux kernel version 6.6.15-2 and the addition of mesa-utils and adb (Android Debug Bridge). A new feature allows users to uninstall Android bloatware directly through Dr.Parted Live, detailed in the Documents folder. The release features Openbox and various applications such as GParted, PCManFM, and Netsurf, alongside a range of CLI tools including testdisk, clonezilla, and ddrescue. Additionally, users can now easily install various applications such as Firefox, Chromium, and FileZilla with just one click.