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ExTiX
ExTiX is a desktop Linux distribution and live DVD based on Ubuntu, offering a choice of alternative desktop environments.
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| 2020-09-08 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Zorin OS 15.3 |
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Zorin OS is an Ubuntu-based distribution which features themes which are designed to imitate other operating systems such as Microsoft Windows. The project's latest release is Zorin OS 15.3 which provides updated hardware compatibility, refreshed software for connecting with Android devices, and an updated version of LibreOffice. "Many of the built-in system technologies have seen improvements for better security, compatibility, and performance. Zorin OS 15.3 is now powered by the Linux kernel version 5.4 - the same version as in Ubuntu 20.04. In addition to performance, stability, and security improvements, it brings support for more hardware such as Intel’s newly-announced 11th generation Core processors, upcoming AMD processors & GPUs, and other peripherals. This means that Zorin OS will 'just work' with even more computers and devices." Further details can be found in the distribution's release announcement. Download (MD5, pkglist): Zorin-OS-15.3-Core-64-bit.iso (2,253MB), Zorin-OS-15.3-Lite-64-bit.iso (2,285MB), Zorin-OS-15.3-Education-64-bit.iso (4,332MB). |
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| 2020-09-07 |
NEW • DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 882 |
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This week in DistroWatch Weekly: - Review: NixOS 20.03
- News: Manjaro running on a PinePhone, Fedora coming to Lenovo laptops, Mint publishes Warpinator as a Flatpak
- Questions and answers: Distribution members, donations, and governance structure
- Released last week: Q4OS 3.12, EasyOS 2.4.1, Garuda Linux 200831
- Torrent corner: Arch Linux, CloudReady, EasyOS, Endless OS, Garuda Linux, IPFire, Nitrux, Q4OS, RebornOS, SparkyLinux, Ubuntu DesktopPack
- Opinion poll: Using the Nix package manager
- Reader comments
Read more in this week's issue of DistroWatch Weekly.... |
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| 2020-09-04 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Ubuntu DesktopPack 20.04 |
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Mark Bezrukov has announced the release of Ubuntu DesktopPack, a comprehensive set of Ubuntu remixes developed by Ukraine's UALinux. The project's latest version comes in 13 different flavours, including two new ones - one with the Deepin desktop and the other using GNOME with a Windows 10-like theme. From the release announcement: "The Ubuntu*Pack 20.04 distribution kit is available, presented in the form of 13 independent systems with various interfaces: original Ubuntu, plus Budgie, Cinnamon, GNOME, GNOME Classic, GNOME Flashback, KDE, LXqt, MATE, Unity, Xfce, DDE (Deepin desktop) and a Windows 10-style interface. The distributions are based on the Ubuntu 20.04 LTS operating system. The main differences between our distributions and the original Ubuntu is the already implemented official updates, various graphical interfaces, multimedia and additional drivers and programs that are absent in Ubuntu." All 13 Ubuntu DesktopPack editions are available for download from SourceForge; here are the quick links to some of the more interesting ones (pkglist): ubuntu_pack-20.04-desktop-amd64.iso (3,756MB), ubuntu_pack-20.04-cinnamon-amd64.iso (3,469MB), ubuntu_pack-20.04-dde-amd64.iso (3,498MB), ubuntu_pack-20.04-gnome-amd64.iso (3,756MB), ubuntu_pack-20.04-gnome_like_win-amd64.iso (3,756MB), ubuntu_pack-20.04-kde-amd64.iso (3,720MB), ubuntu_pack-20.04-unity-amd64.iso (3,922MB), ubuntu_pack-20.04-xfce-amd64.iso (2,858MB). |
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| 2020-09-02 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux From Scratch 10.0 |
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Linux From Scratch (LFS) is a project that provides you with the steps necessary to build your own custom Linux system. The project has announced a new version of its instructional handbook, Linux From Scratch 10.0, along with additional steps to create a more feature-rich distribution called Beyond Linux From Scratch (BLFS). The release announcement reads: "The Linux From Scratch community announces the release of LFS Version 10.0. This version of the book has undergone a major reorganization. It uses enhanced cross-compilation techniques and an environment isolated from the host system to build tools for the final system. This reduces both the chance for changing the the host system and the potential of the host system influencing the LFS build process. Major package updates include toolchain versions glibc-2.32, gccc-10.2.0, and binutils-2.35. In total, 37 packages were updated since the last release. The Linux kernel has also been updated to version 5.8.3." The main LFS volume uses SysV init while there is an alternative version which uses systemd. The LFS handbook can be read on-line in HTML format or downloaded as a PDF. Access links: LFS (pkglist)- 10.0 (HTML), 10.0 (PDF), 10.0-systemd (HTML), 10.0-systemd (PDF), BLFS (pkglist) - BLFS-10.0 (HTML), 10.0-systemd (HTML). |
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| 2020-09-01 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Garuda Linux 200831 |
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Version 200831 of Garuda Linux, an Arch-based desktop Linux distribution with a graphical installer and system management tools, and available in several popular desktop flavours, has been released: "Garuda Linux release 200831 - this is an ISO image refresh released today. Changelog: Garuda Welcome app - added a toggle for easy switching to HiDPI mode, added a toggle to switch GDM to Wayland, added a toggle to enable systemwide ad-blocking via AdGuard DNS, added a toggle for enabling and disabling the guest account; Garuda Network Assistant app - added WiFi restart button, added Bluetooth restart button, detect if NetworkManager or Connman are running if they are installed and not running; Garuda-zsh-config - switched to Powerlevel10k theme (including the patched font).... It also includes some software updates, including some major version upgrades for Linux-zen 5.8.5, Mesa 20.1.6, NVIDIA 450.66, Firefox 80, LibreOffice 7.0.0." Read the rest of the release announcement for more details. Download (pkglist): garuda-kde-ultimate-200831-linux-zen.iso (5,076MB, torrent), garuda-gnome-ultimate-200831-linux-zen.iso (4,647MB, torrent), garuda-xfce-ultimate-200831-linux-zen.iso (4,697MB, torrent), garuda-wayfire-lite-200831-linux-zen.iso (1,643MB, torrent), garuda-lxqt-kwin-ultimate-200831-linux-zen.iso (4,428MB, torrent), garuda-deepin-ultimate-200831-linux-zen.iso (5,033MB, torrent), garuda-i3-ultimate-200831-linux-zen.iso (4,644MB, torrent). |
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| 2020-08-31 |
NEW • Distribution Release: EasyOS 2.4.1 |
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EasyOS is an experimental Linux distribution which uses many of the technologies and package formats pioneered by Puppy Linux. EasyOS continues to improve its container technology, security features, and update its Debian-based packages. The project's release announcement offers the highlights of EasyOS 2.4.1: "EasyOS 2.4.1 has significant and exciting new features since version 2.3. This includes enhancements to 'lockdown in RAM' as an alternative security strategy to containers, tools and strategies for debugging bootup in the initrd, automatic version update via an 'update' icon on the desktop, and choice of settings to retain when erase the session. There are many package changes, including built from Debian 10.5 DEBs and kernel bump to 5.4.59. Updated applications include SeaMonkey, Pupradio, fftag, ffplay-GTK, Pmcputemp and EasyDD. New apps include MATE Calc and iotop. Many infrastructure improvements and fixes -- too many to list, see the release notes." The release notes offer greater detail. Download: easy-2.4.1-amd64.img.gz (553MB, MD5, pkglist). |
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| 2020-08-31 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Q4OS 3.12 |
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A new version of Q4OS, a Debian-based desktop Linux distribution offering a choice of a classic-style user interface (Trinity or TDE, a fork of KDE 4) or the modern KDE Plasma desktop, has been released: "An update to Q4OS 3 'Centaurus' LTS has been released. The new 3.12 series receives the recent Debian 'Buster' 10.5 update, critical security and bug fixes, and several specific Q4OS enhancements. We've been working on visual Plasma themes - the Debonaire theme is now available directly in Plasma-based live media, and other new themes are available for installation from the repositories. Automatic detection of NVIDIA hardware and dedicated installer has been fixed. In addition to the above, Q4OS 3.12 brings other enhancements, such as the Firefox 80 installer, supplemented desktop profiles and a cumulative upgrade covering all changes from the previous stable Q4OS 3 'Centaurus' release. Current users only need to perform a regular update to get all the new features. Anyone can download installation media images from the Downloads section of the Q4OS website." See the release announcement and the changelog for further details. Download (MD5, pkglist): q4os-3.12-x64.r1.iso (894MB), q4os-3.12-x64-tde.r1.iso (697MB). |
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| 2020-08-31 |
NEW • DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 881 |
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This week in DistroWatch Weekly: - Review: BunsenLabs Linux Lithium
- News: Fedora plans to make Btrfs the default filesystem, FreeBSD imports new OpenZFS code, DragonFly BSD publishes documentation in ePUB format, openSUSE presents Jump edition
- Questions and answers: More information about dynamic versus static linking
- Released last week: Tails 4.10, Parted Magic 2020_08_23
- Torrent corner: Bluestar, ExTiX, MidnightBSD, KDE neon, Nitrux, Raspberry Pi OS, Septor, Tails
- Opinion poll: Fedora adopting Btrfs as the default filesystem
- Reader comments
Read more in this week's issue of DistroWatch Weekly.... |
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| 2020-08-25 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Parted Magic 2020_08_23 |
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Parted Magic is a small live CD/USB/PXE with its elemental purpose being to partition hard drives. The project has published an update which begins the distribution's migration to phase out 32-bit editions. "This version has some major changes that might be a big deal to some people, but I don’t think it will be a problem for most users. I was forced to drop the 32-bit kernel after finding out syslinux has an initramfs size limitation. I will include an old version with a 32-bit kernel. You can download it from your file list. 32-bit was going to be dropped in the near future anyway. 32 and 64 was dropped from the boot menus. If you have a custom boot menu or PXE configuration, please make a note of this change. For example, m64.img was renamed to m.img. Parted Magic no longer uses Aufs. The conversion to Overlayfs was nearly 100% done by D.L.C. Burggraaff. This means kernel updates will no longer be delayed waiting for an Aufs patch." further information, including a list of updated packages, can be found on the distribution's news page. The new version of Parted Magic can be purchased and downloaded from the distribution's online store. |
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| 2020-08-25 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Tails 4.10 |
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Tails (The Amnesic Incognito Live System) is a Debian-based live DVD/USB with the goal of providing complete Internet anonymity for the user. The product ships with several Internet applications, including web browser, IRC client, mail client and instant messenger, all pre-configured with security in mind and with all traffic anonymised. The project's latest release, Tails 4.10, fixes support for Atheros USB wi-fi devices and USB tethering from iPhones. There have also been a number of package updates, including the kernel, which improves hardware coverage. The release announcement reports: "Changes and updates: Update Tor Browser to 9.5.4. Update Tor to 0.4.3.6. Update Electrum from 3.3.8 to 4.0.2. Update Linux to 5.7.10. This should improve the support for newer hardware (graphics, wi-fi, etc.). Hide the welcome message when starting Thunderbird. Fixed problems: Fix support for USB wi-fi adapters with Atheros AR9271 hardware. Fix USB tethering from iPhone. For more details, read our changelog." Download: tails-amd64-4.10.iso (1,160MB, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2020-08-24 |
NEW • DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 880 |
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This week in DistroWatch Weekly: - Review: GeckoLinux 152 "KDE Plasma", MX Linux 19.2 "KDE"
- News: IPFire provides firewall tips, UBports plans to test Wayland and systemd packages, verifying the contents of a Snap package
- Questions and answers: The survival of small, community projects
- Released last week: Parrot 4.10, Kali Linux 2020.3, Linuxfx 10.5
- Torrent corner: Kali Linux, Linuxfx, MakuluLinux, KDE neon, Parrot, RebornOS, Redo Rescue, Swift, Voyager Live
- Upcoming releases: Tails 4.10
- Opinion poll: Do you run commercial or community distributions?
- New additions: Garuda Linux
- Reader comments
Read more in this week's issue of DistroWatch Weekly.... |
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| 2020-08-19 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Kali Linux 2020.3 |
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Kali Linux is a Debian-based distribution that supplies a collection of security and forensics tools. The project's latest release swaps out the Bash shell for zsh, introduces new icons for installed tools and adds improved HiDPI support. "Its that time of year again, time for another Kali Linux release. Quarter 3 - Kali Linux 20202.3. This release has various impressive updates, all of which are ready for immediate download or updating. A quick overview of what's new since the last release in May 2020: New Shell - starting the process to switch from Bash to zsh; the release of 'Win-Kex' - get ready WSL2; automating HiDPI support - easy switching mode; tool icons - every default tool now has its own unique icon; Bluetooth arsenal - new set of tools for Kali NetHunter; Nokia support - new devices for Kali NetHunter; setup process - no more missing network repositories and quicker installs." Further details on these changes and some details on the switch to zsh can be found in the release announcement. Download (SHA256, pkglist): kali-linux-2020.3-installer-amd64.iso (3,780MB, torrent), kali-linux-2020.3-live-amd64.iso (2,993MB, torrent). |
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