Category: Distro
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Parrot OS 6.0 Released: Ethical Hacking Distro with Linux 6.5 and Raspberry Pi 5 Support
ParrotSec announced today the release and general availability of Parrot OS 6.0 as the latest version of this Debian-based security-oriented distribution for ethical hacking and penetration testing. “Parrot 6 continues our tradition of delivering a sophisticated, yet user-friendly, environment for security professionals, developers, and privacy enthusiasts” Parrot OS 6.0 is here almost a year after…
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Introducing BunsenLabs Linux Boron: The Lightweight Distro Based on Debian Bookworm
Two years after the release of BunsenLabs Linux Beryllium, the BunsenLabs Linux Boron distribution has been finally moved to the stable channel. This distribution, continuing the legacy of the popular CrunchBang Linux, is an OpenBox-based and lightweight Debian derivative. The most significant update in the BunsenLabs Linux Boron release is its newly derived base from…
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Starting 2024 with SparkyLinux: Introduction of MLVWM Macintosh-Like WM and Calamares 3.3
The developers of SparkyLinux have begun 2024 with a new ISO snapshot of this Debian-derived distribution, based on the soon-to-be-released Debian GNU/Linux 13 “Trixie” operating system series. Equipped with the Linux 6.6 LTS kernel series, SparkyLinux 2024.01 signifies the first update of the SparkyLinux Rolling series in 2024, integrating all package updates from the Debian…
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Announcement: openSUSE Leap 16 Confirmed and Set to be Based on SUSE’s Innovative Adaptable Linux Platform
The openSUSE Project confirmed today the successor to its openSUSE Leap 15 operating system series as openSUSE Leap 16, which will be based on SUSE’s new Adaptable Linux Platform (ALP). Those of you relying on the well-tested openSUSE Leap operating system will be happy to learn that the openSUSE Project is working on its successor,…
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Introducing Linux Mint 21.3 “Virginia”: Discover What’s New in the Latest Release
The eagerly awaited Linux Mint 21.3 “Virginia” edition can now be downloaded from various Linux Mint project mirrors globally, before its official launch later in the week. Nicknamed “Virginia”, the Linux Mint 21.3 showcases the most recent Cinnamon 6.0 desktop environment for its key editions. It introduces an experimental Wayland session for those who prefer…
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Solus 4.5 Unveiled: Featuring Calamares Installer, PipeWire, Linux 6.6, and New Xfce Edition
The developers behind the Solus distribution announced today the release and general availability of Solus 4.5 as the latest installation and live media for this independently developed distro. Dubbed “Resilience”, Solus 4.5 is here six months after Solus 4.4 and introduces a new Xfce edition that replaces the previous MATE edition, which is no longer…
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Linux Mint 21.3 EDGE TO Come Bundled with Linux 6.5: Aiming to Tackle Hardware Problems
As we eagerly awaited the arrival of Linux Mint 21.3 “Virginia” underneath our Christmas trees, the Linux Mint team has shared a new monthly update to keep us informed about the forthcoming release and EDGE ISO. Primarily, it seems that not every bug reported by users during the beta testing of Linux Mint 21.3 has…
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IPFire Linux Firewall Distros Start 2024 Strong with Default Email Spam Blocking
Michael Tremer, the developer of IPFire, has announced the release of IPFire 2.27 Core Update 182. This marks the first update of 2024 for this hardened, flexible, and modern open-source Linux firewall distribution designed for routers and firewalls. The IPFire 2.27 Core Update 182 release features an updated version of the GRUB bootloader (version 2.12…
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Nitrux Distro Kicks Off 2024: New ISO Release Without Systemd
Uri Herrera announced the release of Nitrux 3.2.1 today. This serves as the initial ISO snapshot in 2024 for the Debian-based, systemd-free, and immutable GNU/Linux distribution that is centered around the KDE Plasma desktop environment. Under the hood, this update is powered by a Liquorix-incorporated Linux 6.6.9 LTS kernel and comes with the most recent…
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Official Release of MX Linux Raspberry Pi Edition for Raspberry Pi 5 and 4 SBCs
The developers of the Debian-derived MX Linux distribution have launched a Raspberry Pi version, designed for those seeking to use the single-board computers. The MX Linux Raspberry Pi Edition was initially released in mid-November 2023 and has been trialed on Raspberry Pi 4, Raspberry Pi 400, and Raspberry Pi 5 single-board computers. It comes along…