Category: Distros
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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…
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Finnix Linux Distro for Sysadmins Marks 25 Years with Exciting New Release
Today marks the 25th anniversary of Finnix, a live Linux distribution tailored for system administrators. Finnix 250, codenamed Eau Claire, has been launched to commemorate this significant milestone. The initial release date of this Debian-based distro was March 22, 2000. Ryan Finnie announced the release, highlighting its historical significance. "March 22 is a very special…
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Elementary OS 8.1: Enhancements, Bug Fixes, and a Fresh Kernel Update
elementary OS has just released version 8.1, a follow-up to its previous iteration that aims to enhance the user experience further. This new version is grounded in Ubuntu 24.04.2 and incorporates the Linux kernel 6.11, which addresses various issues users faced with the earlier kernel version 6.8. The development team, led by Danielle Foré, reported…
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Ikey Doherty Rebrands Serpent OS to AerynOS: What You Need to Know
As of March 20, 2025, the Linux distribution previously known as Serpent OS, created by Ikey Doherty, has officially been renamed to AerynOS. This change marks a significant shift in branding, aimed at appealing more to new users by addressing the potentially negative associations of the original name. Ikey Doherty explained in a recent blog…
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Kali Linux 2025.1 Arrives: Discover the Latest Ethical Hacking Distro with Xfce 4.20 and a Refreshed Theme
Offensive Security has officially launched Kali Linux 2025.1, marking the first update of this Debian-based distribution for ethical hacking and penetration testing in the year 2025. This release comes three months after Kali Linux 2024.4 and introduces a refreshed theme, updating the boot menu, login screen, and desktop wallpapers. Notably, it is the first version…
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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…
