Linux Distros That Matter

23 Mar

CentOS Linux end-of-life update: The plot thickens – MyHost

For years, CentOS Linux has been an important Linux distro for us and many, many other operators around the world. It’s one of the three options we offer when you spin up a new Virtual Server, and - for now - it’s a core part of our Web Hosting tech stack. So we have been paying close attention ever since the end of CentOS as we know it was announced in 2021. There has been no need to panic, as CentOS Linux 7 will remain in support until mid-2024, but we have kept an eye on developments and blogged occasional…

23 Mar

“Q4OS Linux Embraces Windows: Introducing the Official Q4OS for Windows 10 Installer – Latest from Softpedia News”

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Q4OS Now Available for Windows 10 as First Stable Release Installer Attention all ex-Windows users! The Q4OS team has just released their highly-anticipated Q4OS for Windows 10 installer, making it easier than ever to switch from Windows to the Linux world. This new installer allows for seamless installation of the Debian-based GNU/Linux distribution alongside Windows 10 on your PC without any modifications or repartitioning. Transition to Q4OS with Ease Designed with former Windows users in mind, Q4OS uses the familiar Trinity Desktop Environment (TDE) by default to simplify the transition to Linux. And now, with the official Q4OS for Windows…

23 Mar

Kali Linux 2023.4 Released – What’s New! – GBHackers

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Kali Linux 2023.4, the latest version of Offensive Security’s renowned operating system, has been released, and it includes the advanced Gnome 45 desktop environment and 15 new tools, with enhancements to existing ones.Kali Linux is a Linux distribution intended for network security analysis, ethical hacking, and penetration testing. It is based on the Debian Testing branch, and the majority of the packages it utilizes are obtained from the Debian repositories.Before we wrap up the year, it’s time to get out one last Kali release for 2023. Announcing Kali 2023.4! https://t.co/ta6f7p1Oxk for a focus on the addition of Hyper-V support to Vagrant,…

23 Mar

How to Install Ubuntu Linux on an External USB Drive to Make an Actual, Portable Linux System on USB – It’s FOSS

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Let me recall a few things.A live USB is used for testing the distribution. It is also used for installing Linux on computer's hard disks. Normally, any changes you made to your live distribution are lost and this limits the usage of the live USB.Several of It’s FOSS readers requested a tutorial on installing Linux on a USB. Not the regular live USB with persistence but the actual Ubuntu installed on a USB disk.This means having a portable Ubuntu Linux on a USB that you can plug it in to any computer, use it, and save your work on the…

23 Mar

Hands-on with MX Linux: A pleasant, easy-to-install Linux distribution – ZDNet

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When I first started blogging about Linux, MEPIS was one of the first distributions that I wrote about. I always liked it, and enjoyed using it, so I was disappointed when it quietly died a few years ago.When I first saw MX Linux, I was naturally anxious to try it -- but there were some problems with UEFI firmware and GPT partition tables, and in the method of creating bootable USB sticks. I didn't try it at that time.After some prodding here (thanks!), I recently went back and had a good look at the latest release notes, and I was…

23 Mar

“Deepin Linux now offers facial recognition – but can you rely on China with your facial data? – BetaNews”

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Is your facial data safe with deepin Linux? Deepin Linux is a visually stunning operating system that has gained popularity among users. However, the fact that it is developed in China raises concerns about trust and privacy. With the introduction of facial recognition in the latest version, some users are hesitant to use it due to the lack of information on privacy and security measures. While the Chinese government's actions towards its citizens are a cause for worry, it is important to note that deepin is largely open source. But with the addition of facial recognition, can we trust China…

23 Mar

“Revolutionary Update: Deepin Linux Introduces Android Application Compatibility – The Latest Buzz from It’s FOSS”

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, Deepin 20.2.2 Update: Android App Support, Secure Boot & More! Attention all Linux enthusiasts and Deepin users, get ready for an exciting new update because Deepin 20.2.2 is here! This update brings a plethora of features and improvements, making Deepin one of the most robust and secure distributions out there. But the biggest highlight? Android app support—making it the first Chinese Linux distro to offer this feature. Unleashing the Power of Android on Deepin Deepin 20.2.2's biggest announcement is the inclusion of Android app support. While this feature has been available on systems like Chrome OS and Windows 11,…

23 Mar

to “TrueNAS 12 Launches, Bidding Farewell to FreeNAS – Dominating the ServeTheHome Scene”

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"Welcome to the TrueNAS 12.0 Core Release Dashboard: A New Era Begins As we say farewell to the FreeNAS brand, a new chapter begins with the release of TrueNAS 12.0. In our previous article, "FreeNAS is Dead Long Live TrueNAS CORE," we shared the background on this brand transition. Now, with the release of TrueNAS Core 12.0, iXsystems presents a unified platform for both its free and enterprise offerings. Key Features of TrueNAS 12 Release We understand that many of our readers may wait a few weeks to upgrade, given the company's past release history. However, for current system users,…

23 Mar

“SparkyLinux Repos Now Offer Budgie Desktop 10.2.6 and Linux Kernel 4.6.4 – Breaking News from Softpedia”

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SparkyLinux Gets Major Upgrade with Linux 4.6.4 and Budgie 10.2.6 Desktop A new and highly anticipated update is now available for SparkyLinux, offering the most advanced stable kernel version, Linux 4.6.4. The arrival of the Linux 4.6.4 kernel package for 64-bit Slackware-based OSes, including Zenwalk, Slax, and SlackEX, was announced by Arne Exton earlier. While many GNU/Linux distributions have yet to update to the latest stable kernel, SparkyLinux users can now do so with ease. Installation Made Easy For Arch Linux users, the highly anticipated Linux kernel 4.6.4 is yet to arrive in the main stable repos, but it can…

23 Mar

MX Linux: A Mid-Weight Distro Focused on Simplicity – Linux.com

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There are so many distributions of Linux. Some of those distributions go a very long way to differentiate themselves. In other cases, the differences are so minimal, you wonder why anyone would have bothered reinventing that particular wheel. It’s that latter concern that had me wondering why antiX and MEPIS communities would come together to create yet another distribution—especially given that the results would be an Xfce edition of antiX, built by the MEPIS community. Does building antiX with an Xfce desktop warrant its own distribution? After all, antiX claims to be a “fast, lightweight and easy to install systemd-free…