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Slackel
Slackel is a Linux distribution and live CD based on Slackware Linux and Salix OS. It is fully compatible with both. It uses the current version of Slackware and the latest version of the KDE desktop. The Slackel disc images are offered in two different forms - installation and live.
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| 2018-04-03 |
NEW • Development Release: Fedora 28 Beta |
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The Fedora team has launched a new testing version of their Red Hat sponsored project. The new development release, Fedora 28 Beta, features 64-bit ARM support and GNOME 3.28. VirtualBox guest additions are now included by default. The big new feature though across all Fedora editions is the project's modular repository: "As discussed in Modularity is Dead, Long Live Modularity, we have taken a simpler approach to modules for F28. Instead of a separate modularized operating system, we've added a new Modular Repository alongside the traditional Everything Repository. With the Fedora Server Edition, the Modular repository will be immediately available. You will have access to a few modules today with more to come during the run-up to the F28 release. You can enable Modularity in other Editions and variants of Fedora, but unfortunately, Modules are not yet available through GNOME Software or Plasma Discover. We are working on providing the necessary support to libdnf which these tools (and others) rely on. To use the Modular repo on a Fedora desktop platform, we recommend enabling it inside a container." Download (pkglist): Fedora-Workstation-Live-x86_64-28_Beta-1.3.iso (1,844MB, SHA256), Fedora-Workstation-netinst-x86_64-28_Beta-1.3.iso (571MB, SHA256), Fedora-Server-dvd-x86_64-28_Beta-1.3.iso (2,756MB, SHA256), Fedora-Server-netinst-x86_64-28_Beta-1.3.iso (571MB, SHA256). |
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| 2018-04-02 |
NEW • BSD Release: OpenBSD 6.3 |
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OpenBSD is a security-focused operating system with a focus on correct code and accurate documentation. The project has released OpenBSD 6.3 which introduces SMP support on the ARM64 architecture, includes ISO support in the virtual machine daemon (vmd) and makes memory allocation more efficient. There have also been several updates to the LibreSSL and OpenSSH secure communication tools: "LibreSSL 2.7.2 - Added support for many OpenSSL 1.0.2 and 1.1 APIs, based on observations of real-world usage in applications. These are implemented in parallel with existing OpenSSL 1.0.1 APIs - visibility changes have not been made to existing structs, allowing code written for older OpenSSL APIs to continue working. Extensive corrections, improvements, and additions to the API documentation, including new public APIs from OpenSSL that had no pre-existing documentation. Added support for automatic library initialization in libcrypto, libssl, and libtls. Support for pthread_once or a compatible equivalent is now required of the target operating system. As a side-effect, minimum Windows support is Vista or higher." The release announcement has more information. Download (pkglist): amd64/install63.iso (335MB, SHA256, signature), i386/install63.iso (324MB, SHA256, signature). |
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| 2018-04-02 |
NEW • DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 757 |
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This week in DistroWatch Weekly: - Review: Gatter Linux 0.8
- News: Red Hat turns 25, Ubuntu's minimal desktop option, super long term support kernels, new shortcuts in elementary OS, FreeBSD 10.3 reaching EoL
- Book review: UNIX and Linux System Administration Handbook (Fifth Edition)
- Released last week: Slax 9.4.0, heads 0.4, Qubes OS 4.0
- Torrent corner: ArcoLinux, heads, Manjaro, Nitrux, pfSense, Qubes, Redcore, Sabayon, Slax, Tails, TrueOS
- Upcoming releases: Fedora 28 Beta, Zevenet 5.2, Ubuntu 18.04 Beta 2
- Opinion poll: Learning Linux from books
- DistroWatch.com news: Searching simplified manual pages
- New distributions: NomadBSD
- Reader comments
Read more in this week's issue of DistroWatch Weekly.... |
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| 2018-04-01 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Redcore Linux 1803 |
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Redcore Linux is a Gentoo-based distribution which strives to be easy to install and features the LXQt desktop environment. The project's latest snapshot release includes several security improvements, such as running a hardened Linux kernel and compiling software with address space layout randomization (ASLR). "The Redcore Linux team is pleased to announce the availability of a new stable release of the Redcore Linux project (version 1803, codename Jupiter). This is mostly a security/hardening focused release due to the recently discovered CPU flaws (Meltdown/Spectre). So we took our time and we updated/rebuilt/hardened the entire package ecosystem. You won't see much difference from our previous release, except some new features in our package manager (Sisyphus). Here is a very brief changelog: resync with Gentoo portage tree (31.03.2018); rebased the distribution on Gentoo 17.0 hardened profile; Linux kernel LTS 4.14.30 hardened; toolchain update (hardened) - GCC 7.3.0, glibc 2.26, binutils 2.30; mesa 18.0.0, Clang/LLVM 6.0.0, kde-frameworks 5.44, kde-apps 17.12.3; significantly improved CPU usage (~300% lower usage in live mode)..." Additiona information can be found in the distribution's release announcement. Download: Redcore.Linux.Hardened.1803.LXQT.amd64.iso (2,407MB, SHA256, pkglist). Also available from OSDisc. |
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| 2018-03-30 |
NEW • BSD Release: TrueOS 18.03 |
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TrueOS is a FreeBSD-based operating system which features a graphical system installer and a rolling release platform. The TrueOS team has announced the availability of a new snapshot, TrueOS 18.03, which includes fixes for the Meltdown and Spectre classes of CPU bugs. "The TrueOS team is pleased to announce the availability of a new stable release of the TrueOS project (version 18.03). This is a special release due to the security issues impacting the computing world since the beginning of 2018. In particular, mitigating the 'Meltdown' and 'Spectre' system exploits make it necessary to update the entire package ecosystem for TrueOS. This release does not replace the scheduled June STABLE update, but provides the necessary and expected security updates for the stable release branch of TrueOS, even though this is part-way through our normal release cycle. Important changes between version 17.12 and 18.03: 'Meltdown' security fixes; 'Spectre' security mitigations...." More details on TrueOS 18.03 can be found in the project's release announcement. TrueOS is available in two editions: Desktop and Server. Download (pkglist): TrueOS-Desktop-18.03-x64-DVD.iso (2,490MB, SHA256, signature, torrent), TrueOS-Server-18.03-x64-DVD.iso (884MB, SHA256, signature, torrent). Also available from OSDisc. |
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| 2018-03-30 |
NEW • BSD Release: pfSense 2.4.3 |
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Jim Pingle has announced the release of pfSense 2.4.3, the latest update of the specialist FreeBSD-based operating system for firewalls and routers: "We are excited to announce the release of pfSense software version 2.4.3, now available for new installations and upgrades. pfSense software version 2.4.3 brings security patches, several new features, support for new Netgate hardware models, and stability fixes for issues present in previous pfSense 2.4.x branch releases. This release includes several important security patches: kernel PTI mitigations for Meltdown; IBRS mitigation for Spectre V2 (requires updated CPU microcode); fixed three potential XSS vectors and two potential CSRF issues; CSRF protection for all dashboard widgets; updated several base system packages to address CVEs. In addition to security fixes, pfSense software version 2.4.3 also includes important bug fixes." Read the rest of the release announcement for a full changelog and upgrade instructions. Download: pfSense-CE-2.4.3-RELEASE-amd64.iso.gz (305MB, SHA256), pfSense-CE-memstick-serial-2.4.3-RELEASE-amd64.img.gz (306MB, SHA256). Also available from OSDisc. |
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| 2018-03-29 |
NEW • Development Release: Pop!_OS 18.04 Testing |
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Pop!_OS is an Ubuntu-based distribution developed by System76 which features the GNOME desktop. The distribution's developers have published a testing snapshot for the upcoming version of Pop!_OS 18.04. This testing snapshot includes a new installer that offers full disk encryption. However, the new installer also has the limitation of not offering custom partition layouts and will wipe the drive. "Our first iteration of the 18.04 ISO is ready for testing. In this release you'll notice new features including: A new installer experience. Full disk encryption by default. USB flashing utility. Testing the new installer is our priority for this test release. Dual boot setups are not currently supported but will be by the final installer release. Please test installing on a variety of hardware and provide feedback on any issues you encounter." More information, including a list of known issues, can be found on the project's Testing page. Pop!_OS installation images are available in two separate editions, one for systems running Intel and AMD video cards and one for NVIDIA cards. Download (pkglist): pop-os_18.04_amd64_intel_12.iso (1,582MB), pop-os_18.04_amd64_nvidia_12.iso (1,678MB). |
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| 2018-03-29 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Qubes OS 4.0 |
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Andrew David Wong has announced the release of Qubes OS 4.0, a major new update of the project's security-oriented desktop Linux distribution based on Fedora 25: "After nearly two years in development and countless hours of testing, we're pleased to announce the stable release of Qubes OS 4.0. Version 4.0 includes several fundamental improvements to the security and functionality of Qubes OS: the Qubes Admin API; Qubes Core Stack version 3; fully virtualized virtual machines for enhanced security; multiple, flexible Disposable VM templates; a more expressive, user-friendly Qubes RPC policy system; a powerful new VM volume manager that makes it easy to keep VMs on external drives; enhanced TemplateVM security via split packages and network interface removal; more secure backups with scrypt for stronger key derivation and enforced encryption; re-written command-line tools with new options." See the release announcement and release notes for more information. Download the installation DVD image from here: Qubes-R4.0-x86_64.iso (4,369MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, installation guide, pkglist). Also available from OSDisc. |
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| 2018-03-27 |
NEW • Distribution Release: heads 0.4 |
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heads is a privacy-focused Linux distribution designed to make it easy for users to access the Internet anonymously using the Tor network. The latest version of the distribution, heads 0.4, is based on Devuan's Testing branch and makes an effort to reduce both the size of the live ISO and memory requirements. "heads has been rebased on Devuan Beowulf (Testing), which brings us current-day software and no planned obsolecence. Our new init system is SysV init combined with OpenRC. This is a modern approach to init and it's working quite stable. heads does not depend on Debian's live-boot/live-config anymore. Instead, we have a minimal way of bringup that is a lot more auditable than the thousands of lines of spaghetti shell scripts Debian is able to produce. This release also removes some big software like Evince, in order to replace it with more minimal replacements - in this case Zathura. More can be seen in the git commits of heads' build system." Further information can be found in the distribution's release announcement. Download: heads-0.4-amd64-live.iso (743MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). Also available from OSDisc. |
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| 2018-03-26 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Slax 9.4.0 |
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Slax is a live Linux distribution based on Debian. The Slax project has published a new version, Slax 9.4.0, which contains mostly package updates and bug fixes imported from Debian: "Slax 9.4 final released. After a short testing period with no problems reported, I feel it is now the right time to release a new version of Slax - a minimalistic, fully modular operating system. This version incorporates all upstream improvements from Debian 'stable', adds several default applications and fixes several known bugs. File manager now understands file types, so it is easier for users to open files like images, PDF documents, and so on. On top of all that, Slax now includes one-click-to-install launchers, to offer additional software to users while keeping Slax size small. If the current approach proves useful, Slax could contain lots of icons for additional programs, which will be simply installed (automatically) when launched for the first time." A list of changes between Slax's 9.3.0 release and 9.4.0 can be found in the distribution's changelog. Slax's ISOs and checksum can be found on the project's home page. Download the live CD image from here: slax-64bit-9.4.0.iso (260MB, torrent, pkglist). Also available from OSDisc. |
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| 2018-03-22 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Zentyal Server 5.1 |
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Zentyal Server is an Ubuntu-based distribution developed with the intention of making setting up a server and network services easy. The developers have published Zentyal Server 5.1 which is based on Ubuntu's 16.04 LTS release and offers improved hardware support. "Zentyal Server 5.1 is based on the latest Ubuntu 16.04.4 LTS and comes with the most recent versions of all the integrated software. Most important new features and improvements include: Linux 4.13 - Ubuntu HWE kernel with support for recent hardware and not vulnerable to Meltdown and Spectre; new IDS/IPS module; new FTP module; integration of SOGo 4.0; integration of ejabberd 17.07. In addition, this version comes with important bug fixes, usability and performance improvements, especially in Network, Samba, DNS and HTTP Proxy modules (see full changelog for details). Packages for Zentyal 5.0, 4.2, 4.1 and 4.0 will be released in the next days, providing an upgrade button on the dashboard." Further information and upgrade instructions can be found in the project's release announcement. Zentyal Server is available in Commercial and community (called "Development") editions. Download: zentyal-5.1-development-amd64.iso (904MB, MD5, torrent, pkglist). Also available from OSDisc. |
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