Category: Distros
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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…
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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…
