Category: Distros
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Debian 12.10 “Bookworm” Launched: Featuring 66 Bug Fixes and 43 Security Updates
Today, the Debian Project announced the release of Debian 12.10, also known as “Bookworm.” This is the latest update in the Debian GNU/Linux 12 series and presents 66 bug fixes alongside 43 security updates. Users currently utilizing Debian GNU/Linux 12 should update their installations to access the new packages. Debian 12.10 comes more than two…
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Bodhi Linux Unveils Fresh New Theme and Revamped Modules
A fresh new look is coming to Bodhi Linux, an Ubuntu-based distribution centered around the Moksha desktop, which is a fork of Enlightenment 17. The development team aims to revamp the traditional dark themes seen in their recent releases by introducing a lighter default theme called Zenithal. Zenithal is designed by Štefan Uram and draws…
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Garuda Linux “Broadwing” Launches: Introducing the Mokka Edition and a Revamped Welcome App!
Garuda Linux “Broadwing” has officially launched, bringing with it a brand-new Mokka Edition and an updated Welcome app designed to enhance the overall user experience. This release updates several editions, including dr460nized, Hyprland, i3, and Sway. The latest version is based on the cutting-edge Linux 6.13 kernel and features a new Welcome app called Garuda…
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Exciting Updates Ahead: Linux Mint Devs Revamp Application Launcher for Cinnamon Desktop
Linux Mint’s development team has announced enhancements for the upcoming Linux Mint 22.2, which will feature the Hardware Enablement (HWE) Linux 6.11 kernel sourced from Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS. In a recent newsletter, Clement Lefebvre, the leader of Linux Mint, highlighted that there will not be an EDGE release for the 22.x series. Instead, the focus…
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Armbian 25.2 Released: New Board Support, Linux 6.12 LTS, and Exciting Updates!
Today marks the official release of Armbian 25.2, an important update from the Armbian community that significantly enhances both functionality and hardware support for their Debian and Ubuntu-based Linux distribution tailored for ARM devices. Following the previous release, Armbian 24.11, this new version introduces support for a variety of new boards, including the Rock 2A…
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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),…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
