Category: Distros
-
Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS Released: Now Featuring Linux Kernel 6.11 for Enhanced Performance
After a brief delay, Canonical has released Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS, available for download and featuring the Linux kernel 6.11. This release also includes the Mesa 24.2 graphics stacks, taken from the newer Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole) version. Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS acts as the second point release for the long-term supported Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat),…
-
openSUSE Makes a Major Shift: SELinux Replaces AppArmor in New Tumbleweed Installations
openSUSE has officially announced the transition from AppArmor to SELinux as the default mandatory access control (MAC) system for new installations of openSUSE Tumbleweed. This change is effective starting with the Tumbleweed snapshot released on February 11, 2025. Prior to this update, openSUSE Tumbleweed utilized AppArmor, a security module that limited the abilities of programs…
-
EndeavourOS Mercury: A Fresh Arch Linux Experience with Linux Kernel 6.13 and Xfce 4.20
The EndeavourOS team has officially released EndeavourOS Mercury, an Arch Linux-based distribution that comes with the latest features and improvements. This release features the Linux Kernel 6.13, and users can choose between the KDE Plasma 6.2.5 and Xfce 4.20 desktop environments during installation. EndeavourOS Mercury boasts the Mesa 24.3.4 graphics stack and includes a revamped…
-
Tails 6.12 Release: Enhancing Security in Tor Circuits and Persistent Storage
The Tails project has released Tails 6.12, the latest version of its portable operating system based on Debian GNU/Linux, designed to protect users against surveillance and censorship. This update addresses critical security vulnerabilities previously identified in Tails 6.11 by security researchers from Radically Open Security. The discovered flaws could potentially enable an attacker to monitor…
-
CachyOS February 2025 ISO Snapshot: Featuring Linux Kernel 6.13 and NVIDIA 570 Driver
Arch Linux-based CachyOS has released a new ISO snapshot for February 2025, featuring significant updates including the latest Linux kernel and enhanced support for NVIDIA GPU users. The snapshot is powered by the Linux kernel 6.13 and runs the KDE Plasma 6.2.5 desktop environment by default. This release also includes the beta version of the…
-
Nitrux 3.9 Launch: Immutable Distro Introduces NVIDIA 570 Graphics Driver and Exciting New Features!
Uri Herrera has announced the release of Nitrux 3.9, the latest stable version of this immutable and systemd-free distribution, built on Debian GNU/Linux and featuring the KDE Plasma desktop environment. This update marks the continuation of Nitrux’s monthly release cycle. Nitrux 3.9 comes with a slew of enhancements, including support for fingerprint authentication in the…
-
KaOS Linux 2025.01 Arrives with Linux Kernel 6.12 LTS and KDE Plasma 6.2
KaOS Linux has launched its latest version, 2025.01, which includes the Linux Kernel 6.12 LTS and the KDE Plasma 6.2 desktop environment. This independent distribution is based on Arch Linux and employs the pacman package manager. In this release, users will find the updated KDE Plasma 6.2.5, along with KDE Gear 24.12.1 and KDE Frameworks…
-
Solus 4.7 Launches with Linux 6.12 LTS, GNOME 47, KDE Plasma 6.2, and Xfce 4.20 Upgrades
The Solus development team has announced the release of Solus 4.7, the latest iteration of their independent rolling-release distribution, which is available for Budgie, GNOME, KDE Plasma, and Xfce editions. This version is a follow-up to Solus 4.6 and features the Linux 6.12 LTS kernel, Mesa 24.3 graphics stack, and a variety of updated desktop…
-
Elementary OS 8 Launches with Exciting New Dock, Quick Settings, and More Features!
Indie distro enthusiasts can celebrate the release of elementary OS 8.0, which is now available for download. This version is built on the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS base and runs on the Linux 6.8 kernel, offering a range of enhancements to the Pantheon desktop environment, core applications, and overall user experience. The elementary team has concentrated…
-
Introducing Zorin OS 17.2: A Fresh Release Powered by the Cutting-Edge Linux Kernel 6.8
Zorin OS 17.2 is available to download, bringing users a welcome set of enhancements. The latest release in the Zorin OS 17 series, still based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, is described by the team as the “most capable, customizable, and compatible version yet”. Exciting – what’s changed? Zorin OS 17.2 introduces additional features to its…