Category: Linux Distribution
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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…
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Nitrux 3.8 Launches with Linux Kernel 6.12: Enhanced Support for NVIDIA Users
Nitrux has officially released version 3.8, which now features the latest Linux Kernel 6.12. This update enhances support for NVIDIA users by introducing several improvements, including NVIDIA Dynamic Boost and new udev rules tailored for NVIDIA hardware. Additionally, the new release incorporates three new tools: devmem2, which allows reading and writing to memory locations; msr-tools,…
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NixOS 24.11 Launches with GNOME 47, KDE Plasma 6.2, and Default PipeWire Integration
The independent Linux distribution NixOS has released version 24.11, known as "Vicuña." This major update brings several notable features, including support for GNOME 47 and KDE Plasma 6.2 desktop environments, along with improvements for Darwin compatibility in Nixpkgs. NixOS 24.11 continues to utilize the long-term supported Linux 6.6 LTS kernel series and arrives six months…
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elementary OS 8 “Circe” Officially Launched: A New Era Based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
The elementary OS team has officially launched elementary OS 8, codenamed "Circe," which is now available based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat). This new release introduces several enhancements to the modern Pantheon desktop environment. Among the key features are a brand new dock designed for efficient multitasking and improved window management. The OS now…
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AlmaLinux OS 9.5: Your Free Alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.5 Is Here!
The AlmaLinux OS Foundation has officially released AlmaLinux OS 9.5 (codename Teal Serval), a free alternative for those looking for a Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) experience. This latest version boasts notable enhancements, including improved system performance monitoring, updated module streams, and strengthened cryptography through security updates. AlmaLinux OS 9.5 is built from the same…