Linux Distros That Matter

30 Jun

Self-hosting: Installing the Proxmox hypervisor – Neowin

If you're thinking about self-hosting and haven't seen our write-up on the pros and cons, you should take a minute to check that out and then come back to learn about how to install a Type 1 hypervisor to start your journey. What is a Hypervisor? At its core, a Hypervisor is simply an application that lets you run other computers on it. It abstracts the hardware of the host computer so that it can all be shared with each virtual machine that's running on it simultaneously. We touched upon this topic a few years ago in the guide that…

30 Jun

AlmaLinux 9.3 is a new milestone in open-source enterprise Linux – BetaNews

AlmaLinux0 CommentsAlmaLinux

The AlmaLinux OS Foundation, a key player in the open-source enterprise Linux arena, has today announced a significant milestone with the release of AlmaLinux 9.3. This latest version marks a notable shift in the development process of the CentOS alternative, being the first release constructed entirely from upstream sources, independent of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) source code. This strategic move aligns with the Foundation’s vision for AlmaLinux, aiming to provide a stable and predictable platform for enterprise Linux users, without compromising on compatibility. Jonathan Wright, CTO at Knownhost, LLC, adds a personal touch, “This release includes code that I…

30 Jun

Debian Linux 12.6 delivers essential security fixes – BetaNews

Debian0 CommentsDebian

Debian, the open-source and Linux-based operating system, has released its sixth update to the stable distribution of Debian 12, codenamed "Bookworm." This latest release is a crucial point release that primarily focuses on enhancing security and resolving serious issues identified in earlier versions. Debian 12.6 encompasses several security corrections and other critical adjustments. Users will appreciate that this update does not necessitate the replacement of existing "Bookworm" media. Instead, after installing from existing media, users can update their packages to the latest versions by connecting to an up-to-date Debian mirror. Security updates have been a huge focus, with advisories already…

27 Jun

Deepin Linux is Adding an Integrated AI Assistant – It’s FOSS News

deepin0 Commentsdeepin

Many of you might be familiar with Deepin, a Debian-based Linux distribution that aims to offer an “elegant, user-friendly, safe and stable experience for users all over the world”. One of the most beautiful Linux distributions.It's upcoming Deepin V23 release is set to redefine how it carries itself as a distro, with many interesting changes and tweaks being made to achieve that.One such move has been the developers' push towards implementing AI features, which saw them become one of the first Linux distro to integrate AI features (for Photos and IDE app).But, they are not stopping there. They have announced…

27 Jun

Arch Linux Guided Installer v2.8.1 Release Tests LVM Support! – It’s FOSS News

Arch0 CommentsArch

Arch Linux is a popular Linux distribution that I am sure needs no introduction. Many users flock to it thanks to its no-nonsense approach towards being a distro, and of course, the privilege to say “I use Arch, btw” everywhere they go.Like other distros, it too features some foundational components that make it such a great package, one such component has received a major update.Months after the previous release, Arch Install 2.8.1 has arrived with a long-awaited feature that many had requested over the years.Allow me to walk you through it.Archinstall 2.8.1: What's New?Source: Daniel GirtlerThanks to the contribution of…

27 Jun

Arch Linux Installer “Archinstall” 2.8.1 Adds Experimental LVM Support – Phoronix

Arch0 CommentsArch

Show Your Support: This site is primarily supported by advertisements. Ads are what have allowed this site to be maintained on a daily basis for the past 19+ years. We do our best to ensure only clean, relevant ads are shown, when any nasty ads are detected, we work to remove them ASAP. If you would like to view the site without ads while still supporting our work, please consider our ad-free Phoronix Premium. Archinstall 2.8.1 is now available for the newest version of this easy-to-use, command-line driven installer for the Arch Linux operating system. Archinstall makes it easy to…

27 Jun

How to Open ePub Books in Ubuntu Linux – It’s FOSS

Ubuntu0 CommentsUbuntu

You'll often get eBooks in epub file format. But trouble starts when you try to read the ePub file on Ubuntu. The file either does not open at all or opens with the Archive Manager, which is surely unreadable.Take the example of The Mysterious Affair at Styles book I downloaded from Project Gutenberg. It has the first appearance of the legendary fictional detective character Hercules Poirot.ePub opened in Archive ManagerIf you try to open an ePub book with the default Document Viewer, it will throw an error:"Unable to open document. File type Electronic book document is not supported)"✅This unexpected error occurred because,…

26 Jun

Pine64 Oz64 RISC-V+Arm SBC to support NuttX RTOS and Debian Linux – CNX Software

Debian0 CommentsUncategorized

Pine64 Oz64 is an upcoming credit card-sized SBC based on the SOPHGO SG2000 RISC-V+Arm(+8051) processor that currently runs NuTTX RTOS, and a Debian Linux image is also in the works. With a name likely inspired by the earlier Pine64 Ox RISC-V SBC, the Oz64 is a more powerful embedded board with 512 MB of DRAM integrated into the SG2000, a microSD card, an eMMC flash module connector, Ethernet port, WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, a USB 2.0 Type-A host port, and a 26-pin GPIO header. Pine64 Oz64 specifications: SoC – SOPHGO SG2000 Main core – 1 GHz 64-bit RISC-V C906…

26 Jun

MX Linux 23 is a worthwhile upgrade • The Register – The Register

MX Linux0 CommentsMX Linux

The MX Linux project has rolled out a new major release, based on Debian 12, and is on its way to becoming our favorite distro. Around this time last year, MX Linux was new to us, as we said when we looked at version 21.2. Now at version 23, its developers describe it as a middleweight distro. Don't be misled, though: while it doesn't go out of its way to be stripped down or minimalist, it's as rich and feature-complete as any desktop distro out there. The principal difference between MX and other Debian remixes which seek to improve on…

24 Jun

CentOS Linux 7 Is End-Of-Life Next Week – Phoronix

CentOS0 CommentsCentOS

Show Your Support: This site is primarily supported by advertisements. Ads are what have allowed this site to be maintained on a daily basis for the past 19+ years. We do our best to ensure only clean, relevant ads are shown, when any nasty ads are detected, we work to remove them ASAP. If you would like to view the site without ads while still supporting our work, please consider our ad-free Phoronix Premium. Just a friendly reminder that if you've been procrastinating in migrating past the once-great CentOS Linux 7, there is less than one week to go now…