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Linux From Scratch
Linux From Scratch (LFS) is a project that provides you with the steps necessary to build your own custom Linux system. There are a lot of reasons why somebody would want to install an LFS system. The question most people raise is "why go through all the hassle of manually installing a Linux system from scratch when you can just download an existing distribution like Debian or Redhat". That is a valid question which I hope to answer for you. The most important reason for LFS's existence is teaching people how a Linux system works internally. Building an LFS system teaches you about all that makes Linux tick, how things work together, and depend on each other. And most importantly, how to customize it to your own taste and needs.
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| 2023-08-17 |
Development Release: TrueNAS 23.10 Beta 1 |
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The TrueNAS team has published a development snapshot of the project's network-attached storage SCALE branch. The new beta upgrades the Linux kernel, NVIDIA drivers, and OpenZFS: "What's New In TrueNAS SCALE Cobia? A heck of a lot! Rather than go through every enhancement in detail, we'll provide a quick overview and share the specifics of key Cobia features in future blogs. Some of the highlights include:OpenZFS 2.2 with many iXsystems contributions. Linux Kernel 6.1 and improved hardware support. NVIDIA 535.54.03 driver updates. Improved Apps UI. Improved Storage Pool UI. ZFS Block Cloning (Deduplication) for SMB and NFS file copies. ZFS dRAID Pool Layouts (coming soon). Netdata backend stats collection. Samba update and speed improvements. Simplified SMB cluster expansion via TrueCommand (coming soon). Importing of SMB shares from other systems (soming soon to Apps). Scale up to 1200 drives and 25PB+ on a single system. iSCSI improvements including ALUA support. Simplified feedback and bug reporting. Pause/Unpause ZFS Scrub Controls." Additional details can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (SHA256): TrueNAS-SCALE-23.10-BETA.1.iso (1,503MB, signature). |
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| 2023-08-17 |
Distribution Release: siduction 2023.1.0 |
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Ferdinand Thommes has announced the release of siduction 2023.1.0, the new stable version of the project's distribution based on Debian "Sid" (the "unstable" branch) and featuring a choice of KDE Plasma, LXQt and Xfce desktops: "The siduction team is very proud to present an unscheduled release for a special occasion. Debian, whose unstable branch some of us have been following for over 20 years, celebrates its 30th birthday on 2023-08-16 and we think that is worthy of all honor. Debian is the second oldest distribution after Slackware, and is solely supported by the people involved, without a company standing in the background or someone at the top deciding where things go. Debian is considered the 'universal operating system' because of the many architectures supported to this day and the stability of their releases is legendary. The flavours we offer for siduction 2023.1.0 are KDE Plasma 5.27.7.1, LXQt 1.3.0, Xfce 4.18, X.Org and noX. GNOME, MATE and Cinnamon did not make it again this time because there is no maintainer within siduction for them." Here are the complete release notes. Download (pkglist): siduction-2023.1.0-kde-amd64.iso (3,121MB, SHA256), siduction-2023.1.0-lxqt-amd64.iso (3,020MB, SHA256), siduction-2023.1.0-xfce-amd64.iso (2,742MB, SHA256). |
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| 2023-08-15 |
Distribution Release: Devuan GNU+Linux 5.0.0 |
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Devuan GNU+Linux is a Linux distribution forked from Debian in 2015. The project's primary goal is to provide a variant of Debian without the complexities and dependencies of systemd. The project's latest release is Devuan 5.0.0 "Daedalus". The release notes share highlights of the new version. "xserver-xorg-core now uses libseat1 to control rootless startx and access to input and video devices - this has several advantages, the most significant being that it removes the dbus dependency from xserver-xorg-core; libseat1 can use either seatd or elogind as a backend; if you need to override the default choice (autodiscovery), use the LIBSEAT_BACKEND environment variable; if you are using seatd as the backend, ensure the user is a member of the video group - this is only relevant to running startx as a user, X.Org run as root by a display manager is unaffected; users can now enjoy a Wayland desktop without elogind by installing libpam-ck-connector, sway and seatd; ensure the relevant user is a member of the 'video' group and run Sway from the terminal." Download (torrents, pkglist): devuan_daedalus_5.0.0_amd64_desktop-live.iso (1,387MB, SHA256, signature), devuan_daedalus_5.0.0_amd64_desktop.iso (3,858MB, SHA256, signature), devuan_daedalus_5.0.0_amd64_minimal-live.iso (798MB, SHA256, signature). |
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| 2023-08-10 |
Distribution Release: Ubuntu 22.04.3 |
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Paride Legovini has announced Canonical has released an update to its Ubuntu 22.04 series. The new update, along with Ubuntu's official community editions, fix a number of security issues. The release announcement states: "The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce the release of Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS (Long-Term Support) for its Desktop, Server, and Cloud products, as well as other flavours of Ubuntu with long-term support. 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. These include security updates and corrections for other high-severity bugs, with a focus on maintaining stability and compatibility with Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. Kubuntu 22.04.3 LTS, Ubuntu Budgie 22.04.3 LTS, Ubuntu MATE 22.04.3 LTS, Lubuntu 22.04.3 LTS, Ubuntu Kylin 22.04.3 LTS, Ubuntu Studio 22.04.3 LTS, and Xubuntu 22.04.3 LTS are also now available." Additional information is available in the release notes. Download: ubuntu-22.04.3-desktop-amd64.iso (4,804MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), kubuntu-22.04.3-desktop-amd64.iso (4,057MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), lubuntu-22.04.3-desktop-amd64.iso (2,788MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), ubuntukylin-22.04.3-desktop-amd64.iso (6,047MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), ubuntu-mate-22.04.3-desktop-amd64.iso (3,574MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), ubuntu-budgie-22.04.3-desktop-amd64.iso (3,527MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), ubuntustudio-22.04.3-dvd-amd64.iso (4,726MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), xubuntu-22.04.3-desktop-amd64.iso (2,907MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2023-08-10 |
Distribution Release: Window Maker Live 0.95.9-0 |
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Window Maker Live is a Debian-based Linux distribution that applies the Window Maker window manager as the default graphical user interface. The project's latest release is based on Debian 12.1 "Bookworm". " This release is based on stable Debian 12.1 'Bookworm'. The current Window Maker 0.95.9 is used as default window manager and exclusive desktop session option. The additional Xfce desktop session option was removed. Selected components and utilities of Xfce, MATE and LXQt were seamlessly integrated with Window Maker. A fail-safe mode session option was added for troubleshooting needs. The GTK widget libraries have been recompiled with the gtk3-classic patches. The login manager is now LightDM instead of the former wmlive-gdm. The default web browsers are Pale Moon and Surf. As mail messaging client, Claws-Mail has been chosen. Most wmlive-specific scripts have been localized using machine translation for about 17 of the most common European languages used worldwide. The default init system is now systemd instead of SysVInit. As it turned out, systemd has become the de-facto standard init system over time and trying to circumvent and replace it with SysVInit while maintaining the same levels of functionality has become increasingly difficult and laborious." The release notes also affirm the distribution has moved from SysV init to systemd. Download (MD5): wmlive-bookworm-0.95.9-0_amd64.iso (2,297MB, pkglist). |
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| 2023-08-09 |
Distribution Release: Murena 1.13 |
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The Murena project provides open source images for common smartphones, open source cloud-based storage, calendar, and backup solutions, and sells phones with /e/OS pre-installed. The project's latest release is for version 1.13 which includes a number of fixes and minor improvements. "We are proud to deliver the /e/OS 1.13. Enjoy all the new features and improvements it embeds! We embedded some improvements! App lounge - Categories allows to discover way more apps. If users have to use a Google account, they're advised to use a Google account without any important data. Account added via Calendar can be used within a couple of minute. Translations - Gallery, Music, Advanced Privacy. Software updates - We merged bug fixes and security updates from LineageOS 19.1 source code. FP4 Firmware - Bumped firmware with the May update (FP4.SP29.B.069.20230510).Third-Party App support: we addressed some issues with in-app Maps display; we resolved an issue with a large number of markers on the map; we addressed some issues about network location." Additional details are presented in the project's release notes. Supported devices and download options can be found on the project's devices page. |
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| 2023-08-08 |
Distribution Release: Rhino Linux 2023.1 |
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Rhino Linux is an Ubuntu-based distribution which offers a rolling release upgrade approach. The distribution's first stable release is available for x86_64, aarm64, Pine64 phones and tablets like the PinePhone, and Raspberry Pi computers. One of the key features of the new 2023.1 release is the unified meta package manager which is called rhino-pkg and can work with Deb, Pacstall, and portable package formats: "hino-pkg (rpk), which is a meta-package manager that combines apt, pacstall, flatpak, and snap into a nice little UI that can be used to install, remove, search, and upgrade all package managers at once. This was also my first time dabbling with i18n, and since it's not a large program, we have translated it into (as of the 6th of August, 2023) 14 different languages along with English, so that hopefully every user can understand what it's doing in their native language." Another key feature of the distribution is its custom Xfce desktop which the project refers to as the Unicorn Desktop. Additional details on the Rhino Linux 2023.1 release can be found in the project's release announcement. Download: Rhino-Linux-2023.1-amd64.iso (2,131MB, SHA256, pkglist). |
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| 2023-08-04 |
BSD Release: XigmaNAS 13.2.0.5 |
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XigmaNAS, an embedded, open-source NAS (Network-Attached Storage) system based on FreeBSD, has been upgraded to version 13.2.0.5. The new release upgrades the underlying system to FreeBSD 13.2 and discontinues support for the GEOM RAID5 storage module. The major changes include "Upgrade to FreeBSD 13.2-RELEASE-P1; upgrade Netatalk to 3.1.14; upgrade mDNSResponder to 1790.80.10; upgrade devcpu-data-amd to 20230424; upgrade jQuery to 3.7.0; upgrade syncthing to 1.23.5; upgrade lighttpd to 1.4.71; upgrade devcpu-data-intel to 20230613; upgrade msmtp to 1.8.24; upgrade syncthing to 1.23.6; upgrade sudo to 1.9.14p3; upgrade VirtualBox-OSE to 6.1.46; upgrade nut to 2023.07.11; upgrade PHP to 8.2.8. General note: download your configuration file from the backup/restore page and store it in a safe location before upgrading your system. GEOM RAID5: XigmaNAS 13.x releases will no longer support GEOM RAID5, the code was removed from the code base; you will NOT have access to your DATA; migrate your data to ZFS first before upgrade. Post-upgrade tasks: you may need to clear your browser's cache to circumvent display issues; make a backup of your configuration file and store it in a safe location..." Here is the complete readme file with general notes, upgrade instructions and a brief changelog. Download: XigmaNAS-x64-LiveCD-13.2.0.5.7091.iso (621MB, SHA512). |
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| 2023-07-31 |
Distribution Release: MX Linux 23 |
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After several beta and release candidates snapshots, the final build of MX Linux 23 has been released. MX Linux 23 is based on Debian 12, uses SysVInit as its default init system and comes with a choice of Xfce, KDE Plasma and Fluxbox desktops: "MX Linux 23 is now available for download. MX Linux 23 is built from Debian 12 'Bookworm' and MX Linux repositories. As in past releases, MX Linux will default to SysVInit but systemd remains an option for installed systems. Updates from RC and beta to final are fully supported. The live boot menus now have a more obvious 'check media' function in the top level menu. The media will be checked and boot will continue if things look good. Major desktop versions: Xfce 4.18, Fluxbox 1.3.7, KDE Plasma 5.27. All releases now include the Orca screen reader and a screen magnifier tool. Fluxbox and Xfce have Magnus screen magnifier and KDE Plasma uses KMag. At this time, due to Debian's Orca packaging, Orca does not appear in the menus, but can be launched manually. In particular, Orca is configurable in KDE's integrated accessibility settings." Continue to the release announcement for further information. Download (pkglist): MX-23_x64.iso (2,088MB, SHA256, signature), MX-23_ahs_x64.iso (2,094MB, SHA256, signature), MX-23_KDE_x64.iso (2,487MB, SHA256, signature), MX-23_fluxbox_x64.iso (1,653MB, SHA256, signature). |
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| 2023-07-31 |
BSD Release: OPNsense 23.7 |
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OPNsense is a FreeBSD-based specialist operating system designed for firewalls and routers. The project has published version 23.7 which is based on FreeBSD 13.2 and includes OpenVPN group alias support, deferred authentication for OpenVPN, and PHP 8.2. The release announcement offers some insight into changes and tips for migrating: "The Unbound ACL now defaults to accept all traffic and no longer generates automatic entries. This was done to avoid connectivity issues on dynamic address setups -- especially with VPN interfaces. If this is undesirable you can set it to default to block instead and add your manual entries to pass. Dpinger no longer triggers alarms on its own as its mechanism is too simplistic for loss and delay detection as provided by apinger a long time ago. Delay and loss triggers have been fixed and logging was improved. The rc.syshook facility 'monitor' still exists but is only provided for compatibility reasons with existing user scripts. IPsec "tunnel settings" GUI is now deprecated and manual migration to the 'connections' GUI is recommended. An appropriate EoL announcement will be made next year. The new OpenVPN instances pages and API create an independent set of instances more closely following the upstream documentation of OpenVPN." Download (SHA256): OPNsense-23.7-dvd-amd64.iso.bz2 (394MB). |
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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 (378MB). |
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