Category: Distros
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Introducing Ubuntu 25.04 “Plucky Puffin”: What’s New and Download Information
Canonical has officially released Ubuntu 25.04, dubbed "Plucky Puffin," enhancing the widely-used GNU/Linux distribution with updated components and features. This new version runs on the latest Linux 6.14 kernel, ensuring optimal hardware support, and integrates the GNOME 48 desktop environment, enhancing performance with dynamic triple buffering, particularly beneficial for lower-end systems. Notable updates in Ubuntu…
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Armbian Unveils Cloud-Optimized Images for ARM64 and x86 Platforms
The Armbian project has announced the release of new cloud-optimized images tailored for both ARM64 (AArch64) and x86 hardware architectures. These images, based on either Debian 12 “Bookworm” or Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat), come with a suite of impressive features such as ultra-fast boot times, a lightweight footprint, minimal attack surface, and built-in Docker…
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T2 Linux SDE 25.4 Released: Bringing Latest AMD ROCm Support for RISC-V and ARM Architectures
The T2 Linux team has announced the release of T2 Linux SDE 25.4, dubbed “It Only Does Everything.” This new version introduces significant updates for the source-based Linux distribution, enhancing its portability and functionality. Key highlights of T2 Linux SDE 25.4 include support for the latest AMD ROCm for 64-bit RISC-V and ARM64 architectures, emphasizing…
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IPFire Linux Firewall Embraces Post-Quantum Cryptography for Enhanced IPsec Tunnel Security
IPFire 2.29 Core Update 193 has officially launched, introducing post-quantum cryptography support for IPsec tunnels. This update enhances security by utilizing the Module-Lattice-Based Key-Encapsulation Mechanism (ML-KEM) and enables the use of several strong algorithms such as Curve448, Curve25519, and other NIST-certified elliptic curve algorithms including RSA-4096 and RSA-3072. According to the IPFire developers, this addition…
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KaOS 2025.03 Linux Distribution Launches with KDE Plasma 6.3 and Linux Kernel 6.13
KaOS Linux has launched its latest release, version 2025.03, which comes equipped with KDE Plasma 6.3 and the Linux Kernel 6.13. This independent Linux distribution, built on KDE software, utilizes Arch Linux’s pacman package manager. Among the significant upgrades, the new version introduces the Nextcloud-client, an open-source synchronization client for Nextcloud. The development team has…
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Ubuntu 25.04 “Plucky Puffin” Launches Public Beta: Featuring Linux 6.14 and GNOME 48
Canonical has recently released the public beta version of Ubuntu 25.04, codenamed Plucky Puffin, marking an important step towards the anticipated final release on April 17th, 2025. This beta is equipped with the latest Linux 6.14 kernel and features GNOME 48, promising several enhancements and new functionalities. Among the notable features are the inclusion of…
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Zorin OS 17.3 Launches with Exciting New Default Browser
Zorin OS 17.3 has been released, introducing significant changes, including a new default web browser. This version is based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and the Linux kernel 6.8, aiming to improve user privacy and experience. New Default Web Browser The most notable change in Zorin OS 17.3 is the shift from Mozilla Firefox to Brave…
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Zorin OS 17.3 Launch: A User-Friendly Ubuntu Alternative for Windows 10 Users
Today, the Zorin OS team has unveiled Zorin OS 17.3, an Ubuntu-based distribution designed specifically for users migrating from Windows 10. This latest release comes six months after Zorin OS 17.2 and is built on Linux kernel 6.8 from Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, enhancing the system’s performance and user experience. One of the key features of…
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AerynOS 2025.03 Launches with GNOME 48, Mesa 25, and Linux Kernel 6.13.8
AerynOS has officially released version 2025.03, making it one of the first independent Linux distributions to feature the new GNOME 48 desktop environment in a live ISO format accessible for testing. This update includes significant enhancements, such as HDR support, dynamic triple buffering, a Wayland color management protocol, a Wellbeing feature, and battery charge limiting,…
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EndeavourOS Mercury Neo: A New Dawn with KDE Plasma 6.3, NVIDIA 570, and Mesa 25
The EndeavourOS team has officially released EndeavourOS Mercury Neo, which serves as a maintenance update for the earlier Mercury release. This new version addresses various issues and updates core components, reflecting ongoing improvements since its predecessor’s launch on February 10, 2025. EndeavourOS Mercury Neo is now enhanced with Linux kernel 6.13.7 and updates the graphical…
