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MidnightBSD
MidnightBSD is a FreeBSD-derived operating system. A critical goal of the project is to create an easy-to-use desktop environment with graphical ports management, and system configuration using GNUstep. The vast majority of the operating system will maintain a BSD license. MidnightBSD was forked from FreeBSD 6.1 beta.
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| 2022-03-02 |
NEW • Development Release: openSUSE 15.4 Beta |
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The openSUSE team have announced the availability of new testing images for the upcoming openSUSE 15.4 release. The new beta snapshot introduces a number of new package updates, in particular in most of the desktop environments. "Unlike previous 15 series versions, Leap 15.4 will offer a refresh of more modern packages for the distribution. A variety of software packages will differ from those in openSUSE Leap 15.3, but some, like the Xfce 4.16 version, will remain the same as in the previous release. Versions of Qt 5, Plasma, GNOME, Enlightenment and many other packages will also have newer versions. The Leap 15.4 beta phase is expected to introduce a running version of Leap Micro 5.2, which is a new offering of a MicroOS for Leap. MicroOS is a variant of Tumbleweed. Leap Micro is a modern lightweight operating system that is immutable and ideal for host-container and virtualized workloads; it provides automated administration and patching. Leap Micro is well suited for decentralized computing environments and is a microservice distribution for developers, distributed computing projects and professionals." Additional information is presented in the project's release announcement. Download (pkglist): openSUSE-Leap-15.4-DVD-x86_64-Media.iso (3,981MB, SHA256, torrent), openSUSE-Leap-15.4-NET-x86_64-Media.iso (171MB, SHA256, torrent). |
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| 2022-03-01 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux From Scratch 11.1 |
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Linux From Scratch (LFS) is a project that provides the steps necessary to build a custom Linux system. The project has published a new release of its instructions, labelled version 11.1. The new version was announced with the following description: "The Linux From Scratch community is pleased to announce the release of LFS version 11.1, LFS version 11.1 (systemd), BLFS version 11.1, and BLFS version 11.1 (systemd). This release is a major update to both LFS and BLFS. The LFS release includes updates to glibc 2.35 and Binutils 2.38. The Linux kernel has also been updated to version 5.16.9. Changes to text have been made throughout the books. The BLFS version includes approximately 1,000 packages beyond the base Linux From Scratch version 10.0 book. This release has over 900 updates from the previous version in addition to numerous text and formatting changes. You can read the books online or download to read locally." Download (pkglist): Work mens Vintage, 11.1 (PDF), 11.1-systemd (HTML), 11.1-systemd (PDF), BLFS-11.1 (HTML), BLFS-11.1-systemd (HTML). |
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| 2022-03-01 |
NEW • Development Release: EuroLinux 9.0 Beta |
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EuroLinux is a clone of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The distribution has a new development snapshot, EuroLinux 9.0 Beta, which introduces a number of new features: "In EuroLinux 9.0 you can now use a standalone smart card to both authenticate yourself and gain additional privileges via sudo. For the typical cases of installing EuroLinux with a medium such as a disk interactively a Quality of Life tweak has been implemented: the Anaconda installer will now automatically activate a network connection if applicable (will try to obtain an address via DHCP). You can now optionally permit a password-based root login via SSH or completely lock the root account in any case. (While the former is not recommended due to security and disabled in EuroLinux 9 by default, there are valid use cases which we support with this single easy switch)." Additional information is available in the release announcement and release notes. Download (SHA1, pkglist): EL-9.0-x86_64-20220301-appstream.iso (8,024MB), EL-9.0-x86_64-20220301-minimal.iso (1,410MB). |
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| 2022-03-01 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Hyperbola GNU/Linux-libre 0.4 |
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André Silva has announced the release of Hyperbola GNU/Linux-libre 0.4, a new version of the project's Arch-based "libre" Linux distribution that meets the GNU Free System Distribution Guidelines (GNU FSDG). This version drops support for systemd and adds experimental support for the runit init system: "After a long and continuous period of tests and development, we are happy to announce a new release of Hyperbola GNU/Linux-libre. Many of the commonly used frameworks that we identified as definitely not being wanted were dropped and alternatives where packaged and included. Lumina is one example of that, when it comes to desktop environments, given its non-dependence on D-Bus. Bluetooth is another, support has also been dropped, mostly because of the huge complexity of this codebase and derived and well-known vulnerabilities. In addition, Hyperbola GNU/Linux-libre 0.4 stays further oriented towards INIT-Freedom. Therefore we have also added now experimental support for runit with the option to add also more alternatives (potentially S6)." Here is the full release announcement. A dual-architecture (i686/x86_64) installation image can be downloaded from here: hyperbola-milky-way-v0.4-dual.iso (1,124MB, SHA512, signature, torrent, pkglist). The installation guide is available on the distribution's wiki pages. |
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| 2022-02-28 |
NEW • Development Release: Linux Mint 5 Beta "LMDE" |
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The Linux Mint team have announced the availability of a development snapshot for Linux Mint's "Debian Edition" (LMDE). The new beta brings the project's Debian-based branch up to date with features from its main (Ubuntu-based) branch. "LMDE is a Linux Mint project which stands for "Linux Mint Debian Edition". Its goal is to ensure Linux Mint would be able to continue to deliver the same user experience, and how much work would be involved, if Ubuntu was ever to disappear. LMDE is also one of our development targets, to guarantee the software we develop is compatible outside of Ubuntu. LMDE aims to be as similar as possible to Linux Mint, but without using Ubuntu. The package base is provided by Debian instead. Known issues: to launch the installer in expert mode, run the sudo live-installer-expert-mode command; in manual partitioning mode the installer will automount all swap partitions; these partitions will also be placed in /etc/fstab in the installed system; the LMDE ISO images and the live installer use a different structure than the ones used by other distributions; do not use Yumi or multiboot technologies with LMDE as it won't install properly." The release notes offer tips for setting up LMDE, fixes for common issues, and tips for running on older, 32-bit computers. Download: lmde-5-cinnamon-64bit-beta.iso (1,960MB, SHA256, P.S. 9#34; Metal Switch Automatic Style Pocket Folding Flick Ha, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2022-02-25 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Ubuntu 20.04.4 |
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There has been an update to Ubuntu's latest long-term support (LTS) release and its official community editions. The new install images carry the version number 20.04.4 and provide both security updates and new hardware support for the Ubuntu family of distributions. The release announcement states: "The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce the release of Ubuntu 20.04.4 LTS (Long-Term Support) for its Desktop, Server and Cloud products, as well as other flavours of Ubuntu with long-term support. Like previous LTS series, 20.04.4 includes hardware enablement stacks for use on newer hardware. This support is offered on all architectures. Ubuntu Server defaults to installing the GA kernel; however you may select the HWE kernel from the installer bootloader." Download: ubuntu-20.04.4-desktop-amd64.iso (3,222MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), kubuntu-20.04.4-desktop-amd64.iso (3,308MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), lubuntu-20.04.4-desktop-amd64.iso (1,843MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), ubuntukylin-20.04.4-desktop-amd64.iso (2,390MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), ubuntu-mate-20.04.4-desktop-amd64.iso (3,280MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), ubuntu-budgie-20.04.4-desktop-amd64.iso (2,800MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), ubuntustudio-20.04.4-dvd-amd64.iso (3,708MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), xubuntu-20.04.4-desktop-amd64.iso (1,788MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2022-02-22 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Slax 11.2.0 |
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Tomáš Matějíček has released a new version of Slax, a distribution that started back in 2003 as a minimalist live CD based on Slackware Linux, but evolved into a minimalist live CD based on Debian. The new version continues to use the Fluxbox window manager and is available for both 64-bit and 32-bit systems. The ConnMann application is now the preferred network connection manager. "More than two years since the previous update, I am happy to announce the immediate availability of final Slax version 11.2.0. This release features EFI support for USB booting and a complete update of all packages to the versions available in Debian 'Bullseye'. Furthermore, it provides full Aufs support, so you can continue working with additional modules as in previous Slax versions, add and/or remove modules on the fly. The core of Slax remains the same as always. Network connection can now managed using ConnMan. Most importantly, Chrome is no longer a part of Slax, but you can still install it with a single click or two, as well as the VLC video player." Read the release announcement and the changelog for more information. Download links (MD5, pkglist): slax-64bit-11.2.0.iso (280MB), slax-32bit-11.2.0.iso (276MB). |
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| 2022-02-15 |
NEW • BSD Release: pfSense 2.6.0 |
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Jim Pingle has announced the release of pfSense 2.6.0, the latest stable version of the project's FreeBSD-based specialist operating system for firewalls and routers. Some of the changes and new features of the release include: "IPsec VTI interface names have changed in this release, configurations will be updated automatically where possible to use the new names; IPsec status page and widget are significantly faster, show more complete information, and have additional useful functionality; ZFS is now the default filesystem for installations where possible; new Disks widget to replace the disk usage list in the System Information widget - this widget is automatically added and enabled if the firewall configuration contains the System Information widget with disk usage section active; AutoConfigBackup no longer makes pages wait to load during the backup process; the default password hash format in the User Manager has been changed from bcrypt to SHA-512; improvements to the Captive Portal logout page and process; RAM disks have been converted to tmpfs." Read the rest of the release announcement for further information. Download: pfSense-CE-2.6.0-RELEASE-amd64.iso.gz (417MB, SHA256), pfSense-CE-memstick-2.6.0-RELEASE-amd64.img.gz (418MB, SHA256). |
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| 2022-02-15 |
NEW • Distribution Release: AV Linux MX-21 |
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AV Linux is a versatile, Debian-based distribution featuring a large collection of audio and video production software. The project's latest release is based on MX Linux 21. "AV Linux MX-21, code-named 'Consciousness', has been released, based on MX-21 'Wildflower' and Debian 11 'Bullseye'. This new version has been completely built from the ground up, it is the first version to not be a re-spin of an existing system, and it was built with same tools that are used to build MX Linux and antiX. Because it has moved to a whole new Debian platform (from 'Buster' to 'Bullseye'), there is no upgrade path from previous versions of AV Linux and you will need to install from the ISO image. Please note that the initial releases of AV Linux MX edition are still receiving updates through the MX repositories so if you are happy where you are, there is certainly no hurry to upgrade. The work on this release has brought AV Linux much closer to MX in many ways and it is hoped that both projects will benefit from serving more users across more niches." This release also drops the legacy 32-bit build. Further details may be found in the release announcement. Download: AV_Linux_MX-21_Edition-21_ahs_x64.iso (3,395MB, SHA256, signature, pkglist). |
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| 2022-02-14 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Kali Linux 2022.1 |
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Kali Linux is a Debian-based distribution with a collection of security and forensics tools. The project's first release of 2022 introduces several new changes which are highlighted in the project's release announcement: "Today we are pushing out the first Kali Linux release of the new year with Kali Linux 2022.1, and just in time for Valentine's Day. This release brings various visual updates and tweaks to existing features, and is ready to be downloaded or upgraded if you have an existing Kali Linux installation. The summary of the changelog since the 2021.4 release from December 2021 is: visual refresh - updated wallpapers and GRUB theme; shell prompt changes - visual improvements to improve readability when copying code; refreshed browser landing page - Firefox and Chromium home page has had a makeover to help you access everything Kali you need; Kali everything image - an all-packages-in-one solution now available to download; Kali-Tweaks meets SSH - connect to old SSH servers using legacy SSH protocols and ciphers; VMware i3 improvements - host-guest features properly work now on i3; accessibility features - speech synthesis is back in the Kali installer; new tools - various new tools added, many from ProjectDiscovery." Download (SHA256, pkglist): kali-linux-2022.1-live-amd64.iso (3,546MB, torrent), kali-linux-2022.1-installer-amd64.iso (2,855MB, torrent). |
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3CX Phone System is a specialist, Debian-based Linux distribution designed to run a complete unified communications platform. The 3CX client, included in the distribution, can also be installed separately on most hardware as well as the cloud. It provides a complete open standards-based IP PBX and phone system that works with popular SIP trunks and IP phones. It will automatically configure all supported peripherals and it also comes with clients for Windows, OS X, iOS and Android. The ISO image includes a free license for the 3CX PBX edition. The ISO image contains the standard Debian installer which installs a minimal system with the nginx web server, PostgreSQL database, iptables firewall and Secure Shell. Options not relevant to 3CX have been removed from the distribution. Download the installation ISO image from here: debian-amd64-netinst-3cx.iso (378MB). |
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