Category: Distros
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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…
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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…
