Category: Distros
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
