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ArchStrike
ArchStrike is a distribution for security professionals and researchers based on Arch Linux. ArchStrike provides an extra repository of security software and is available in Openbox and Minimal 64-bit builds. ArchStrike provides a live desktop environment based on the Openbox window manager.
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| 2019-08-19 |
NEW • DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 828 |
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This week in DistroWatch Weekly: - Review: AcademiX GNU/Linux 2.2
- News: UBports testing Unity8 desktop changes, Debian getting FreedomBox desktop spin, Slackware tries more direct method of fundraising, FreeBSD phasing out GCC, Fedora project presents new Enterprise Linux channel
- Questions and answers: Concerns regarding non-free firmware
- Released last week: Emmabuntus DE2-1.05, Neptune 6.0, KNOPPIX 8.6
- Torrent corner: Clonezilla, Emmabuntus, EndeavourOS, HardenedBSD, KDE neon, KNOPPIX, Neptune, Obarun, OpenMediaVault, Raspberry Digital Signage, Redcore, SmartOS, Project Trident
- Opinion poll: Open source drivers and firmware versus closed drivers and firmware
- New distributions: distri
- Reader comments
Read more in this week's issue of DistroWatch Weekly.... |
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| 2019-08-18 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Redcore Linux 1908 |
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Redcore Linux is a Gentoo-based, rolling release distribution which ships with two editions featuring pre-configured desktop environments: KDE Plasma and LXQt. The project's latest release, Redcore Linux 1908, is based on Gentoo's Testing branch to provide more up to date packages: "Starting with this release, Redcore Linux is based on Gentoo Linux's Testing branch and as such it is now a cutting edge distribution. However, to avoid the cutting part as much as possible we have our own Testing branch and Testing binary repository. We do our resync with Gentoo on a weekly basis, in our Testing branch, then after a while of Testing we push the changes to our Master branch. This works under the following scheme : Gentoo Testing -> Redcore Testing -> Redcore Stable. One can ride on our Testing branch (sisyphus can change the branch for you), and if you do so, please report any issues you find so we fix them before merging to master." A complete list of changes can be found in the distribution's release announcement. Download (pkglist): Redcore.Linux.Hardened.1908.KDE.amd64.iso (3,493MB, SHA256), Redcore.Linux.Hardened.1908.LXQT.amd64.iso (3,455MB, SHA256). |
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| 2019-08-18 |
NEW • Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 8.6 |
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Klaus Knopper has announced the release of KNOPPIX 8.6, a new stable version of the project's Debian-based live CD with a choice of LXDE (default desktop), KDE Plasma 5.14 and GNOME 3.30. Interestingly, the distribution comes with a custom init system called "knoppix-autoconfig" which replaces systemd present in earlier public releases. (There is no mention of this in the release notes; however, the author's rationale is explained in this article of the April 2019 edition of Germany's Linux Magazine.) "Version 8.6 of KNOPPIX is based on Debian 10 'buster', with some packages from Debian 'testing' and 'unstable' for newer graphics drivers or desktop software packages. It uses Linux kernel 5.2.5 and X.Org 7.7 (core 1.20.4) for supporting current computer hardware. Both 32- bit and 64- bit kernel supporting both old and new computers, the 64-bit edition also supporting systems with more than 4GB of RAM and chroot to 64-bit installations for system rescue tasks. The bootloader will start the 64-bit kernel automatically if a 64-bit-capable CPU is detected." Here are the download links to the English and German language editions of KNOPPIX 8.6 (pkglist): KNOPPIX_V8.6-2019-08-08-EN.iso (4,429MB, SHA256, signature, torrent), KNOPPIX_V8.6-2019-08-08-DE.iso (4,429MB, SHA256, signature, torrent). |
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| 2019-08-18 |
NEW • Development Release: antiX 19 Beta 3 |
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The third beta release of antiX 19, a lightweight, desktop-oriented Linux distribution featuring the IceWM window manager, is now available for testing. This major new version is based on Debian 10: "antiX 19 beta 3 'full' and 'base' editions (64-bit and 32-bit) are available. Our third beta build of the upcoming antiX 19 release, based on Debian 'Buster' and free of systemd. The main changes since beta 2: Linux 4.9.189 kernel patched for 'swapgs mitigations' patched; qpdfview replaces Evince; a bit more polish added; various bug fixes. Known issues (reported): sisimedia driver for SiS video cards does not work; connman does not connect to sdio bluetooth controller (rtl8723bs) on Intel Compute Stick STCK1A8LFC; the presence of /etc/asound.conf causes repeated second long gaps in HDMI sound. Hopefully, users will be able to upgrade from this beta to full." Read the rest of the release announcement for more information and see also this earlier announcement for a complete list of changes between antiX versions 17 and 19. Those interested in testing the release can download the live images from OSDN: antiX-19.b3_x64-full.iso (1,092MB, SHA256, signature, pkglist), antiX-19.b3_386-full.iso (1,133MB, SHA256, signature). Bugs can be reported on the project's Bugzilla. |
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| 2019-08-17 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Neptune 6.0 |
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Leszek Lesner has announced the release of Neptune 6.0, the distribution's first stable release based on Debian 10, featuring the KDE Plasma desktop with assorted desktop improvements: "We are proud to announce the release of Neptune 6.0. This new version is based upon Debian 10 "Buster" and it comes with the typical Neptune tweaks and configurations. The base of the system is Linux kernel in version 4.19.37 which provides the necessary hardware support. Plasma 5.14.5 features the stable and flexible KDE-made desktop that is loved by millions. New in this version is an improved display handling which allows switching between different output methods and can be handy for presentations. The lockscreen is now invoked when changing users. Plasma Discover is now able to upgrade firmware and features a more modern and polished look and feel. New improved desktop effects and handling of compositing in the KWin window manager result in a better and more fluid user experience. In terms of applications, version 6.0 uses Chromium 76 as the default web browser." Continue to the release announcement for further details. Download: Neptune6-Plasma5-20190816.iso (2,462MB, SHA256, signature, pkglist). |
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| 2019-08-12 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Emmabuntüs DE2-1.05 |
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Emmabuntüs is a lightweight, Debian-based distribution designed to run on older computers. The project has published a new update to its Debian 9 "Stretch" branch, Emmabuntüs DE2-1.05. The new release works to reduce install media size, makes it easier to work with light and dark themes, and fixes UEFI mode in VMWare virtual machines. "The Emmabuntüs Collective is happy to announce the release of the new Emmabuntüs Debian Edition 2 1.05 (32-bit and 64-bit editions), based on Debian 9.9 'Stretch' and featuring the Xfce desktop environment. It includes the following fixes and enhancements: based on Debian 9.9 'Stretch'; added Redshift; added the ClipIt utility; added the management of a dark or light theme; added support for languages and localization in the GRUB live mode; fixed automatic partitioning issue during installation; fixed the disconnection by user change within the Xfce action buttons; fixed boot UEFI mode under VMWare Workstation; updated HPLip to 3.19.6, Multisystem to 1.0432, TurboPrint to 2.48-2, Firefox ESR to 60.8.0." Additional information and a screenshots can be found in the release announcement. Download: emmabuntus-de2-amd64-stretch-1.05.iso (3,174MB, SHA256, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2019-08-12 |
NEW • DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 827 |
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This week in DistroWatch Weekly: - Review: Q4OS 3.8
- News: Ubuntu works toward ZFS on root, Haiku team improves performance, OSDisc shuts down
- Tips and tricks: How to find files
- Released last week: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.7, Ubuntu 18.04.3, Voyager Live 10
- Torrent corner: AUSTRUMI, BeeFree, Endless, Kubuntu, Lubuntu, KDE neon, OSMC, PCLinuxOS, Raspberry Slideshow, Ubuntu, Ubuntu Budgie, Ubuntu Kylin, Ubuntu MATE, Voyager, Xubuntu, Zeroshell
- Upcoming releases: Rebellin Linux 4
- Opinion poll: Methods for finding files
- New distributions: CryptoCurrency OS
- Reader comments
Read more in this week's issue of DistroWatch Weekly.... |
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| 2019-08-10 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Voyager Live 10 |
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Rodolphe Bachelart has announced the release of Voyager Live 10, a major update of the project's desktop Linux distribution branch based on Debian 10 and featuring a customised GNOME desktop: "Voyager Live 10 is based on Debian 10 'Buster', with 3 edition. A unique, free and open-source, 64-bit GNOME for the purists and two non-free variants with GNOME (amd64 and i386) with all firmware installed for those who have problems with hardware compatibility using the free edition. All editions are built around the new GNOME 3.30 and the Linux kernel 4.19. Warning: Voyager 10 is only a variant of Debian Buster. All the internal structure of Debian 10 is left by default to avoid problems with security and packages and all updates come from official Debian repositories. It is also an international version, with all languages and translations preserved. Among the new Debian Buster features, security is in the spotlight with support for Secure Boot; this means that users will no longer have to disable support for Secure Boot in the firmware configuration. There is also the activation of AppArmor on new installations, the choice of Wayland as the default GNOME display server for the Linux kernel 4.19." Read the rest of the release announcement for more information and screenshots. Download (MD5): Voyager-10-Debian-amd64.iso (2,723MB, pkglist), Voyager-10-Debian-i386.iso (2,776MB), Voyager-10-Debian-free-amd64.iso (2,338MB). |
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| 2019-08-08 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Ubuntu 18.04.3 |
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Adam Conrad has announced the release of new install media for Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. The new media carries to the version number 18.04.3 and contains minor updates and package fixes. Ubuntu community editions, including Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Xubuntu, Ubuntu Budgie, Ubuntu MATE, and Ubuntu Kylin have also published updated media. "Like previous LTS series, 18.04.3 includes hardware enablement stacks for use on newer hardware. This support is offered on all architectures and is installed by default when using one of the desktop images. Ubuntu Server defaults to installing the GA kernel; however you may select the HWE kernel from the installer bootloader. As usual, this point release includes many updates, and updated installation media has been provided so that fewer updates will need to be downloaded after installation." Further details can be found in the release notes. Download links: ubuntu-18.04.3-desktop-amd64.iso (1,986MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), kubuntu-18.04.3-desktop-amd64.iso (1,857MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), lubuntu-18.04.3-desktop-amd64.iso (1,104MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), ubuntukylin-18.04.3-desktop-amd64.iso (1,716MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), ubuntu-mate-18.04.3-desktop-amd64.iso (1,910MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), xubuntu-18.04.3-desktop-amd64.iso (1,432MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2019-08-06 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.7 |
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Red Hat has announced a new update to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7. The new release, 7.7, is expected to be the final feature update to Red Hat's 7.x series as the platform is now shifting into its maintenance phase. "Beyond new capabilities, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.7 also marks the transition of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 to Maintenance Phase I within the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10-year lifecycle. Maintenance Phase I emphasizes maintaining infrastructure stability for production environments and enhancing the reliability of the operating system. Future minor releases of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 will now focus solely on retaining and improving this stability rather than net-new features. Red Hat Enterprise Linux subscribers are able to migrate across platform versions as support and feature needs dictate. To help with the process, Red Hat offers tools, including in-place upgrades, which helps to streamline and simplify migrating from Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8." Further details can be found in the press release and in the release notes. The new media can be downloaded from the company's customer portal. |
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| 2019-08-05 |
NEW • DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 826 |
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This week in DistroWatch Weekly: - Review: Resilient Linux, PrimeOS and BlueLight
- News: Librem 5 hardware finalized, Manjaro introduces new package manager, Trident warns of video driver issue, NetBSD reveals 9.0 features
- Questions and answers: Flagship distributions for desktop environments
- Released last week: Linux Mint 19.2, SparkyLinux 2019.08, Pardus 19.0
- Torrent corner: 4MLinux, Arch, Container, HardenedBSD, Mint, KDE neon, Pardus, SmartOS, SparkyLinux, Volumio
- Opinion poll: Custom desktop versus vanilla desktop
- New additions: EndeavourOS, EuroLinux
- New distributions: AlienPupOS
- Reader comments
Read more in this week's issue of DistroWatch Weekly.... |
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| 2019-08-03 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Pardus 19.0 |
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Pardus is a GNU/Linux distribution jointly developed by the Scientific & Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) and National Academic Network and Information Centre (ULAKBİM). The distribution is built on Debian, with the latest version, Pardus 19.0, being based on Debian 10. The project's release announcement is available in Turkish and an English translation reads: "The Pardus operating system comes with Linux kernel 4.19 to keep your hardware is running smoothly and with high performance. See the positive impact of power management on laptops on battery life thanks to integration with Pardus, as well as software such as TLP. Pardus-specific improvements and innovations in the Debian-based package management system are more convenient and secure thanks to weekly updates via package repositories. Pardus has made improvements and has been compiled from source code and rebuilt packages." Pardus 19.0 comes in Xfce, GNOME and Server editions; here are the download links (SHA512, pkglist): Pardus-19.0-XFCE-amd64.iso (1,598MB, torrent), Pardus-19.0-GNOME-amd64.iso (1,611MB), Pardus-19.0-SERVER-amd64.iso (625MB). |
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3CX Phone System is a specialist, Debian-based Linux distribution designed to run a complete unified communications platform. The 3CX client, included in the distribution, can also be installed separately on most hardware as well as the cloud. It provides a complete open standards-based IP PBX and phone system that works with popular SIP trunks and IP phones. It will automatically configure all supported peripherals and it also comes with clients for Windows, OS X, iOS and Android. The ISO image includes a free license for the 3CX PBX edition. The ISO image contains the standard Debian installer which installs a minimal system with the nginx web server, PostgreSQL database, iptables firewall and Secure Shell. Options not relevant to 3CX have been removed from the distribution. Download the installation ISO image from here: debian-amd64-netinst-3cx.iso (372MB). |
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