Linux Distros That Matter

31 May

Switch from Microsoft Windows 11 to Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 – BetaNews

Today marks the release of Nitrux 3.5.0 "cx," and it’s packed with updates, new features, and performance enhancements that make it a compelling alternative to Windows 11. Nitrux 3.5.0 is available for immediate download here, offering users an improved Linux experience with robust hardware support and cutting-edge software. Nitrux 3.5.0 includes updates like Firefox 126.0.1, KDE Plasma 5.27.11, and NVIDIA Display Driver 555.42.02. Its Linux 6.8.12-1 kernel ensures compatibility with the latest hardware, making it an ideal choice for those frustrated with Windows 11’s limitations. One of the standout features of Nitrux 3.5.0 is its security enhancements. The distribution includes…

31 May

Veeam adds support for VMware alternative Proxmox – The Register

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Data protection outfit Veeam has confirmed it is to add support for the open source virtualization platform Proxmox, bringing more backing behind the VMware alternative. Veeam, which has the largest share of the data protection and recovery market according to IDC, said it will deliver support for Proxmox Virtual Environment in response to strong demand from its small and medium-sized business (SMB) customers and service providers. The company has carried out research towards this goal since at least the start of this year, as The Register revealed back in January. General availability for Proxmox VE support is expected in Q3…

31 May

TrueNAS With New Version Release And Hybrid Storage Solutions – Open Source For You

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The number of organizations using TrueNAS grew by 42% over the past 18 months, aligning with two consecutive Customers’ Choice awards in Gartner’s annual Voice of the Customer Report for the Primary Storage category. iXsystems announced the production release of TrueNAS SCALE 24.04 and its new series of hybrid storage appliances, the TrueNAS Enterprise H-Series. TrueNAS 24.04, the fourth major version of the company’s Linux-based data platform software, aims to provide data freedom by improving flexibility, interoperability, and storage efficiency. TrueNAS has become the world’s most deployed storage software. Codenamed “Dragonfish”, TrueNAS 24.04 brings advancements in security, performance, and functionality.TrueNAS…

31 May

How to Install Manjaro Linux [Beginner’s Guide] – It’s FOSS

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I am a huge Manjaro fan and I totally agree with my colleague John Paul’s views on why he loves using Manjaro Linux. It is one of the best Linux distributions for beginners that is not based on Ubuntu.If you visit DistroWatch, you might have noticed that Manjaro has steadily worked its way to the top of the Page Hits chart, i.e. more and more people have been making their way to Manjaro. And that’s for a good reason.Manjaro Linux is based on Arch Linux, so you get a rolling-release distro with almost up-to-date packages. I say almost because Manjaro…

31 May

Tiny Core Linux is the smallest Linux distribution on the market with a big heart – TechRepublic

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The Tiny Core desktop is as minimal as it can get while remaining functional. One thing that makes Linux special is that there’s a distribution crafted for nearly every conceivable use case. You’ve got Linux for science, games, productivity, edge, cloud, containers, embedded, big data, networking, security … if you can think of a need, Linux can cover it. SEE: 40+ open source and Linux terms you need to know (TechRepublic Premium) Open source: Must-read coverage Tiny Core Linux is a perfect example. This Linux distribution is as small as you can get (the ISO coming in at 21MB), while…

31 May

CentOS Stream vs. CentOS Linux: Red Hat Explains the Differences – Data Center Knowledge

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With all the noise that's been made about Red Hat's sudden decision in December to pull the rug from underneath users of CentOS Linux in favor of CentOS Stream, Red Hat has hardly had time to answer the question of how developers can assess CentOS Stream vs. CentOS Linux.It tried in two Ask the Experts sessions during April's first round of this year's Red Hat Summit, but all anyone seemed to want to know was some variation of the question, "Why are you doing away with our beloved CentOS Linux 8?"Recently, during round two of Summit, it had better luck.…

31 May

AlmaLinux Build System: What You Need to Know – ITPro Today

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AlmaLinux announced on Monday that it has released ALBS (AlmaLinux Build System), which is the platform that the distribution uses to build the AlmaLinux Red Hat Enterprise Linux clone from the corresponding version of CentOS Stream.Naturally, AlmaLinux’s software will be available under an open-source license, in this case GPLv3. The source code has been available for a while, but now users can access an online software-as-a-service version. However, until role-based access control (RBAC) is in place, access is read only, meaning you can view the source code, see the build system, and look at the build logs for all the…

31 May

Canonical launches real-time Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS for time-sensitive computing needs – BetaNews

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Canonical has officially launched Real-time Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, a specialized kernel for its popular Linux distribution designed to handle time-sensitive computing tasks with reduced latency and enhanced reliability. This latest release is tailored for industries where high-priority processes must be executed swiftly and with predictable outcomes, such as manufacturing, automotive, and telecommunications. Real-time Ubuntu 24.04 LTS incorporates the PREEMPT_RT patch for both AMD64 and ARM64 architectures, a leading implementation for Linux real-time systems. This integration is aimed at improving the kernel's predictability and ensuring deterministic responses for applications with critical latency requirements. The new release builds upon the upstream v6.8…

30 May

Rhino Linux Gets its First Release of 2024 After Developer Burnout – It’s FOSS News

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Among the vast array of Ubuntu-based distributions, Rhino Linux is arguably one of the best rolling release Linux distros around, which had been receiving regular updates until last year, when the 2023.4 release was introduced.Come February 2024, the developers of Rhino Linux put out a post on their website outlining the project's situation, which involved maintainer burnout, internal squabbles, and the need for a proper code of conduct as well as better maintainer documentation.As a result, the development of Rhino Linux had to be paused to give everyone involved a much-needed break and to give them a bit of time…

30 May

MakuluLinux Shift makes shifting between desktop layouts easy – TechRepublic

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Figure A: The Makulu Linux Shift Desktop Manager tool makes it easy to switch desktop layouts. I’ve been using Linux since 1997, which for me is a badge of honor. Then, using Linux was a serious challenge, and the options were limited. A few years into my journey, those limitations were removed, and all of a sudden, I was staring at more choices than I ever imagined possible. If you didn’t like the desktop interface, change it. If you didn’t like the default software, change them. There was practically no limit to what you could change. Although that still holds…