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<strong>CentOS Issues Reminder of Upcoming End of Life for CentOS 7 and CentOS Stream 8</strong> – Phoronix

09 Mar

CentOS Issues Reminder of Upcoming End of Life for CentOS 7 and CentOS Stream 8 – Phoronix

Show Your Support: Keep Our Site Thriving with Advertisement This website is completely powered by ads. They have been the backbone of our daily operations for over 19 years. We are committed to displaying only relevant and safe ads. Any malicious ads that may slip through are promptly removed. But if you want to support us and browse our site ad-free, consider subscribing to our ad-free premium option, Phoronix Premium. CentOS Project Sends Out End-of-Life Reminders The CentOS Project has recently issued reminders regarding the end-of-life dates for CentOS Linux 7 and CentOS Stream 8. The clock is ticking with…

09 Mar

Purism Plans to Bring Convergence to Its PureOS Linux Phone and Laptops – Softpedia News

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Purism, the computer technology company that sells Linux-powered laptops, is currently working hard on their first Linux phone, Librem 5, for which the company ran a successful crowdfunding campaign last year. Last week, Purism published their first report on the upcoming privacy-focused Linux smartphone since the crowdfunding campaign ended, saying they plan to use the i.MX8 ARM processor for the device and the next-generation Wayland display server for the UI (User Interface), which is still in the design phase as they spent last two months establishing a design team. Now that their design team is in place and ready to work on…

09 Mar

How to install Lubuntu Linux OS on PC via USB stick/drive – H2S Media

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Lubuntu is easy to install Linux Distro, however, here is the tutorial to know how to install it on PC using a bootable USB or Pen drive. There is an innumerable number of distributions available for Linux, and one of the most popular among them is Ubuntu. Ubuntu is a large community, and you can get answers to your questions just in case you face some issues using it. Lubuntu is an official flavour of Ubuntu, and it is best suited for computers with not so powerful or old hardware. Lubuntu comes with the lightweight LXDE desktop environment, which is…

09 Mar

XeroLinux Review: Yet Another Arch-Based Distro for Beginners – Tech News, Reviews, Tutorials and More!

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XeroLinux is a hobbyist Arch-Based Distro that offers users a pre-configured Latte dock with Kvantum. XeroLinux’s ALCI scripts make it friendly for new Linux users. Its KDE Plasma version is an eye-catchy, MacOS-like interface. This distro is easy to install and use; providing all the benefits of Arch Linux without the need to configure everything yourself. This distro includes all the software you need to get started using your new Arch installation – making it perfect for anyone looking for an Arch-based distro that is pre-configured and ready to go. So why not give XeroLinux a try? You might just…

09 Mar

SpiralLinux: Anonymous creator of GeckoLinux puts out new Debian remix – The Register

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SpiralLinux is the result of the creator of GeckoLinux turning their attention to Debian – with an interesting outcome. Some Linux distros have many remixes and respins, while some have very few. For example, there are multiple downstream variants of Debian and Ubuntu, but very few of Fedora. The Reg FOSS desk is only aware of one for openSUSE: GeckoLinux, whose Rolling edition we looked at earlier this year. Now, the creator of GeckoLinux – who prefers to remain anonymous – has turned their attention to one of the most-remixed distros there is, Debian, to create SpiralLinux. What can a…

09 Mar

Stories of Linux: A Look at Slackware Linux – Linux.com

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When talking about Linux, users often think about the distributions they use — Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, openSUSE, and so on. But in the beginning, there were no Linux distributions — users had to go through quite a bit of fuss to have a working Linux-based system. The first distributions haven’t survived the test of time, but one of the earliest — Slackware Linux — is still going strong after nearly 18 years. The first Linux distribution was MCC Interim Linux, and it was followed by the predecessor to Slackware. Called Soft Landing Systems (SLS) Linux, the first distro had…

09 Mar

Bodhi Linux 7 brings Enlightenment to Ubuntu – The Register

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Bodhi Linux 7.0 is the latest release of one of the oldest Ubuntu-based distros, with one of the more unusual desktops. The latest version is based on Ubuntu 22.04, with the Moksha desktop, which is a fork of Enlightenment 17. There's a choice of four editions: three 64-bit ones, and a 32-bit edition which is still based on Ubuntu 18.04, the last Ubuntu LTS which supported x86-32. The 64-bit editions differ chiefly in the kernel they use. You can have either the basic Ubuntu "Jammy" 5.15, or the current HWE version with kernel 6.2, or for those with shiny, very…

09 Mar

Bodhi Linux 7.0 Takes on Microsoft Windows 11Bodhi Linux 7.0 is determined to compete head-to-head with the highly anticipated release of Microsoft Windows 11. With its top-notch SEO and immaculate copywriting, Bodhi Linux 7.0 proves to be a formidable opponent for the soon-to-be-released Windows 11. Are you ready to make the switch to the ultimate Linux challenge for Microsoft’s latest operating system?

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"The Revolutionary Release of Bodhi Linux 7.0: Redefining the Linux Experience" The highly anticipated Bodhi Linux 7.0 has finally arrived, and it's ready to shake up the open-source community. Powered by Ubuntu 22.04.2 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish), this release marks a significant evolution in the world of Linux distributions. With a strong focus on enhancing user experience, performance, and maintaining the core values of minimalism and customization, Bodhi 7.0 promises to push the boundaries of what Linux can offer. Say Goodbye to Proprietary Operating Systems and Hello to Bodhi Linux 7.0 While proprietary systems like Microsoft Windows dominate the market, Bodhi…

09 Mar

Solus Linux Goes Through Yet Another Shake Up; to be Rebased on SerpentOS – It’s FOSS News

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Every Linux distro goes through at lest one big change at some point in its life span. However, there is one distro that seems to keep encountering major turmoil and changes on a regular basis. Let's look at the latest news coming from Solus.Solus? What's That?There are approximately six billion Linux distros (or so it seems). Most of them are reskins of Ubuntu or Arch, with at least one new feature added or highlighted. I can count on one hand the number of distros that are actually built from scratch. Solus is one of them. According to Solus' website, "Solus…

09 Mar

Solus Linux 4.5 now available with support for AMD ROCm, PipeWire as default, and Calamares installer – Phoronix

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"Experience the Power of Solus 4.5: The Ultimate Linux Distribution with Enhanced Features and a Superior Installation Process" Solus 4.5 is making waves in the world of Linux as it debuts with an impressive array of updates, revolutionizing the original distro with its popular Budgie desktop environment and other innovations. This latest release boasts a new and improved installation experience utilizing the renowned Calamares installer framework. With this upgrade, users can now easily set up Solus in various configurations including a Btrfs root file-system. This is a significant step up from the old installer that the previous Solus 4.4 version…