Linux Distros That Matter

06 Jun

Kali Linux 2024.2 released: 18 new tools, countless updates – Help Net Security

Kali Linux 2024.2 is now available. It includes future package compatibility for 32-bit platforms, improvements to GNOME 46 and Xfce, and 18 new tools. Desktop changes Kali 2024.2 introduces GNOME 46, offering a refined experience that builds on the enhancements from previous versions. The Xfce desktop has undergone specific changes for Kali-Undercover and HiDPI modes. These updates improve stability and include several minor bug fixes, ensuring better support for the latest desktop features. New tools in Kali Linux 2024.2 Numerous packages have been updated to the latest version. However, here is a summary of the new tools that have been…

06 Jun

Kali Linux 2024.2 released with 18 new tools, Y2038 changes – BleepingComputer

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Kali Linux has released version 2024.2, the first version of 2024, with eighteen new tools and fixes for the Y2038 bug. Kali Linux is a distribution created for cybersecurity professionals and ethical hackers to perform penetration testing, security audits, and research against networks. As is typical for the year's first version, the Kali Team has released new visual elements, including wallpapers and updates to the boot menu and login display. Eighteen new tools in Kali Linux 2024.2 What's a new Kali release without new tools toys to play with? Kali 2024.2 doesn't disappoint, with eighteen new tools added in this…

05 Jun

SpiralLinux: Creator of GeckoLinux emits 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…

05 Jun

Debian-Based Q4OS Linux Distro Gets New Update Notifier, Better Support for Android Devices – Softpedia News

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The developers of the Q4OS Linux distribution have sent an email to Softpedia, informing us about the release and immediate availability for download of Q4OS 1.4.4. According to the Q4OS developers, the new version is the fourth maintenance release in the Q4OS 1.4 (Orion) series, bringing all sorts of new features, improvements, and bugfixes. "The Q4OS development team is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the new Q4OS 1.4.4 release. It's the maintenance release of the Q4OS 1.4 'Orion' series, and is built on and improves the previous version," say the devs. Among the new features implemented in Q4OS…

05 Jun

Oracle Linux 9 Update 4 is generally available – Oracle

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04 Jun

CentOS 8 Replacement AlmaLinux Now Available on Azure – Data Center Knowledge

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AlmaLinux, the CentOS 8 replacement that was released earlier this year, is now available on Microsoft Azure through the Azure Marketplace. The operating system is already available on Amazon Web Services' Marketplace.The Linux distribution is one of two free drop-in replacements for CentOS Linux that have been released since Red Hat suddenly announced in December that the latest version of the popular Linux server distribution, CentOS 8, would cease to be supported at the end of this year, in favor of CentOS Stream. This immediately put many organizations in a bind, since the operating system, a downstream clone of Red…

04 Jun

Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AlmaLinux 8.10 are out – The Register

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Two notable North American Linux distributors have emitted the last release in their 8.x series – although other vendors have yet to catch up with that cycle. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.10 appeared last week, followed this week by AlmaLinux 8.10 "Cerulean Leopard". Rocky Linux 8.10 is expected this month, too. Oracle Linux 8.10 surely won't be far behind. As usual, if you just want a short summary of what's new, consult the AlmaLinux release notes – especially the changelog – as they are a lot shorter. In PDF form, Red Hat's release notes fill 196 pages. Comprehensive documentation forms…

04 Jun

Canonical Launches an Ubuntu Linux Image Optimized for the RISC-V Milk-V Mars Single-Board Computer – Hackster.io

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Canonical is continuing to broaden its support for devices based around the free and open source RISC-V architecture, releasing a version of Ubuntu Linux specifically tailored to the Milk-V Mars single-board computer (SBC)."Canonical has always been committed to supporting the development community by providing the latest and greatest of open source across various ISAs [Instruction Set Architectures]. We are thrilled to collaborate with Milk-V in enabling Ubuntu on the Milk-V Mars SBC," says Canonical's Gordan Markuš.Canonical has released an optimized Ubuntu 24.04 Server image for the RISC-V Milk-V Mars single-board computer. (📷: Milk-V)"It's truly exciting to see the Milk-V Mars…

03 Jun

Say goodbye to Microsoft Windows 11: Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 is the operating system you need! – BetaNews

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Nitrux 3.5.0 has landed, ushering in an era of updates, new features, and performance enhancements that starkly contrast the frustrations many users face with Windows 11. Now available for download, Nitrux 3.5.0 delivers an enhanced Linux experience complete with robust hardware support and cutting-edge software, presenting itself as a refreshing escape from the constraints of Windows 11. The latest Nitrux release boasts essential updates such as Firefox 126.0.1, KDE Plasma 5.27.11, and the NVIDIA Display Driver 555.42.02. Its integration of the Linux 6.8.12-1 kernel ensures full compatibility with the latest hardware, positioning Nitrux as the go-to choice for those disappointed…

03 Jun

How to install Tiny core Linux on VMware Player? – Linux Shout – Linux Shout

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Tiny Core is a small Linux Distro with a size of 16 MB only, thus in this modern world, it is really quite a small operating system. Therefore, we can easily install it on a Virtual Machine Platforms such as Vmware Player or VirtualBox installed on any PC or Laptop. Even installing and running of Tiny core directly from the USB drive is possible as well. Download Tiny Core First, go to the official website and click on the Tiny Core (16MB) to download its ISO file. Install Tine core Linux on VMware Player Open the VMware Player on your…