 DistroWatch Weekly |
| DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 1037, 18 September 2023 |
Welcome to this year's 38th issue of DistroWatch Weekly!
There is a sea of Linux distributions in the world, a vast collection of closely related operating systems which offer different approaches, interfaces, release cycles, and package management tools. In this haystack of distributions it can be difficult to find the right needle for your needs. This week, in our Questions and Answers column, we talk about locating distributions with specific characteristics and how to unify software management. First though, we explore the Bodhi Linux distribution, a lightweight Ubuntu-based project featuring the Enlightenment window manager. Joshua Allen Holm talks about Bodhi and his impressions of this high performance distribution in our Feature Story. Then, in our News section, we talk about Fedora upgrading its version of KDE Plasma as the developers consider switching Plasma to offering Wayland sessions only. We also talk about the Zevenet distribution being discontinued in favour of two new project forks while openSUSE introduces a new, slowly rolling branch of its distribution. In our Opinion Poll this week we would like to hear how many of our readers actively engage in beta testing new versions before their final release. Let us know about which distributions, if any, you beta test. Plus we are pleased to share the releases of the past week and list the torrents we are seeding. We wish you all a wonderful week and happy reading!
This week's DistroWatch Weekly is presented by TUXEDO Computers.
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| Feature Story (By Joshua Allen Holm) |
Bodhi Linux 7.0.0
Bodhi Linux is a lightweight Linux distribution that is based on Ubuntu. The latest release, version 7.0.0, is built on top of Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. Bodhi features the Moksha desktop environment, which is a fork of the Enlightenment 17 window manager.
Bodhi Linux 7.0.0 currently has three images available for download. Each of the three ISOs is approximately 1.3GB and comes with almost identical software, except for the version of the Linux kernel. The Standard image comes with Linux 5.15, the HWE (Hardware Enablement) version comes with Linux 6.2, and the s76 version comes with Linux 6.4.6. I briefly tried out all three versions as live desktops and the only issue I had was that the s76 image required turning off Secure Boot, which the other two images did not require. A fourth image, called AppPack, is forthcoming; this image will come with more software preinstalled.
Because the kernel in the Standard image was modern enough to work well with my hardware, I opted to use that version as the basis for this review. Everything covered in this review with be applicable to any of the three versions, but the two versions not tested have the additional benefit of having the kernel version updated whenever there is a new Ubuntu HWE kernel or, in the case of the s76 version, for every new kernel version.
Installing Bodhi Linux 7.0.0
Booting from the flash drive to which I copied the Bodhi Linux 7.0.0 Standard image brought up a live desktop environment. The first things that appeared were screens asking me to select the language and keyboard layouts. They both had English preselected, but only the first screen had the selection English visible on screen. One the second screen, I had to scroll to see that English was preselected. Minor issue aside, after making selections on both screens, the live desktop loaded and everything was ready to go.
Bodhi Linux 7.0.0 -- The live desktop
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The installer for Bodhi Linux 7.0.0 is Ubiquity, which is the same installer used by Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. Aside from superficial colour changes because of theming, the only difference between Ubuntu 22.04's and Bodhi 7.0.0's installation process is the info screens that describe Bodhi instead of Ubuntu. The installation process is the same standard prompts found in almost all Linux installers.
Bodhi Linux 7.0.0 -- The Ubiquity installer
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Despite the installer being the standard Ubiquity installation experience, I did experience one odd issue that I have never experienced before when installing Ubuntu or any of the other Ubuntu-based distributions. Bodhi's installer really did not seem to like it when the background process for updating the APT repository package information was taking too long. If I connected to Wi-Fi before running the installer, the installer would not launch or eventually fail with a not very useful error message. If I waited until I was sure that the APT cache was fully updated, or if I did not connect to Wi-Fi until the installer prompted me to do so, I had a much smoother experience.
Bodhi Linux 7.0.0 -- Installer error
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The Moksha Desktop
Moksha is what sets Bodhi apart from other Linux distributions. While Moksha can be installed on other distributions (though the instructions for doing so often involve compiling from source), Bodhi is Moksha's "home" distribution. Moksha is developed for Bodhi and is what makes Bodhi what it is.
Bodhi Linux 7.0.0 -- The Moksha desktop
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Moksha's goal is to be light and customizable. According to Bodhi Linux's Moksha Guide, Moksha "straddles the line between a window manager and a desktop environment." Moksha is lighter than GNOME, KDE Plasma, and the like, while providing more options than a simple window manager.
When using Debian 12's default GNOME desktop on this same hardware, the memory usage with no applications running is about 1,400MB. Moksha on Bodhi Linux 7.0.0, uses about 400MB total. On this particular hardware the saving of a gigabyte of RAM is not super important for general computing tasks, but it is still welcome.
Bodhi Linux 7.0.0 -- Activate Presentation Mode prompt
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Being light does not mean that Moksha is lacking in features. In fact, there is one feature I wish I had when running other desktop environments. When I was waiting for the installer to complete its task, the screen had started fading out, so I woke up the screen by moving the mouse. Because I did this within seconds of it fading to black, I was asked if I wanted to turn on presentation mode to stop the system from sleeping.
Bodhi Linux 7.0.0 -- The Moksha Settings panel
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Moksha, like most software projects, has the occasion rough edge, but nothing was completely lacking. The basic layout of the Moksha desktop is familiar enough for anyone who has used a standard taskbar at the bottom of the screen with an application menu on the left and sundry utilities on the right of the graphical user interface. The number of customization options might overwhelm some, but those options can just be ignored. Overall, Moksha is a functional desktop with enough features to make it usable, but not necessary enough to place it ahead of other desktop environments.
Default software selection
Minimalist by design, Bodhi Linux 7.0 does not come with a lot of software. The notable preinstalled software includes the Chromium web browser, Ephoto image viewer, Leafpad text editor, Terminology terminal emulator, and Thunar file manager. Aside from various control panels or programs for installing software packages, that is an almost exhaustive list of the graphical applications preinstalled with Bodhi Linux 7.0.0.
Bodhi Linux 7.0.0 -- Terminology with visual bell
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There is not a lot there, but what is included is nice. I rather liked Terminology, especially the visual terminal bell. Everything that is there is functional and (at least for the most part) light. It would have been nice to have a lighter PDF viewer installed by default instead of relying on the one built into Chromium, but it is easy enough to install a PDF viewer.
Installing additional software
Because Bodhi Linux 7.0.0 is based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, there is plenty of software in the repositories. Additional packages can be installed using the apt command in the terminal, or using a few graphical options. The first graphical option is the curated Bodhi AppCenter, which is actually part of the Bodhi Linux website and opens in the web browser. Selecting an application from the AppCenter opens an apturl window asking to install the program. A more robust graphical option is to use the Synaptic package manger, which lists all the available packages. Lastly, there is a specialized installer for installing (or removing) one of ten web browsers (Brave, Chrome, Chromium, Falkon, Firefox, Opera, Palemoon, Slimjet, Vivaldi, and Waterfox).
Bodhi Linux 7.0.0 -- The AppCenter
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While most packages do come from the Ubuntu 22.04 repositories, Bodhi does add its own repository with some packages and a couple of personal package archives (PPAs) for NVIDIA legacy drivers and Firefox. That means that Firefox is a standard Deb package, not a Snap, and both Firefox's standard and ESR versions are available.
Bodhi Linux 7.0.0 -- Web Browser Manager
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Final thoughts
Bodhi Linux 7.0.0 is a nice, light Linux distribution. By design, there is not a lot of preinstalled software, but the Bodhi AppCenter does provide a nice curated selection of recommended software. While my own personal preference for a desktop Linux ISO is for it to come bundled with a complete selection of preinstalled applications, and there is a forthcoming version of Bodhi Linux 7.0.0 that will do just that (the AppPack image), I can appreciate the minimalist approach taken by the currently available Bodhi images. Lightness and minimalism are Bodhi's defining features and it does what it sets out to do and does it well. Having to install all the applications post-install is not for everyone, but for those who wish to go that route, Bodhi Linux 7.0.0 is a solid choice for a starting point from which to customize the application selection.
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Hardware used in this review
My physical test equipment for this review was a System76 Meerkat with the following specifications:
- Processor: Quad-core Intel Core i5-10210U @ 1.60GHz
- Storage: Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 250GB
- Memory: 16GB of RAM
- Networking: Intel Corporation Ethernet Connection (10) I219-V, Intel Corporation Comet Lake PCH-LP CNVi WiFi
- Display: Intel Corporation CometLake-U GT2
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Visitor supplied rating
Bodhi Linux has a visitor supplied average rating of: 9.1/10 from 67 review(s).
Have you used Bodhi Linux? You can leave your own review of the project on our ratings page.
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| Miscellaneous News (by Jesse Smith) |
Zevenet replaced by two new projects, openSUSE introduces new rolling release branch, Fedora plans for Plasma upgrade
The Zevenet project has announced through its Twitter/X page that the distribution is being discontinued under its current name. In its place, two new projects are being developed: Relianoid and Skudonet. Both projects currently maintain the same mission of providing a dedicated load balancing operating system. The announcement reads: "Dear customers and users, Zevenet project and brand are in the process of extinction in favor of the two new awesome projects called SKUDONET and RELIANOID which will ensure the continuity of the Zevenet products and services to all our customers and users."
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The openSUSE project has introduced a new, experimental branch of its distribution. The new branch, called Slowroll, will act as a middle ground between the rapid, rolling Tumbleweed branch and the fixed Leap branch. "Slowroll is a new distribution from 2023 based on Tumbleweed, but rolling slower. With updates every one or two months with bug fixes and CVE fixes as they come in." Details and download links can be found on the new Slowroll website.
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The Fedora team is considering a proposal which could see two significant changes made to the KDE Plasma packages. Fedora 40 may see the inclusion of Plasma 6 (the next major release of KDE's desktop environment) and the removal of an X11 session option. "KDE Plasma 6 is successor to KDE Plasma 5 created by the KDE Community. It is based on Qt 6 and KDE Frameworks 6 and brings many changes and improvements over previous versions. For Fedora Linux, the transition to KDE Plasma 6 will also include dropping support for the X11 session entirely, leaving only Plasma Wayland as the sole offered desktop mode." Details of the proposal can be found on Fedora's wiki.
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These and other news stories can be found on our Headlines page.
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| Questions and Answers (by Jesse Smith) |
Finding stable distributions without systemd, looking for lightweight distributions, and seeking unified package management
Looking-to-settle-down asks: Can you recommend a stable (non-rolling) distro without systemd? I tried Artix and Void, but they are both updated constantly.
DistroWatch answers: If you visit our Search page you can find a list of a few dozen projects which offer a fixed release without systemd. It's a fairly long list and covers a wide range of types of distributions - some of them are geared towards firewalls, servers, or network storage. Since you mentioned trying Artix in the past, I'm guessing you're looking specifically for a desktop distribution. In which case there is a shorter list of desktop Linux distributions without systemd and fixed releases. I recommend starting at the top of the list of search results and working your way down.
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Keeping-things-minimal asks: Which distributions can you recommend that will run on an i7 CPU with only 4GB of RAM?
DistroWatch answers: The good news is almost any Linux distribution will run comfortably on a 64-bit i7 CPU with 4GB of RAM. Most days, even with ten applications open (including at least one web browser) I don't use more than 3GB of RAM.
However, if you're worried about running out of memory you can try lighter desktop environments, which is usually where the bulk of a distribution's memory consumption occurs before you launch a large application. You might want to look at distributions featuring the Xfce or LXQt desktops. Both are lighter while still offering a nice interface with most of the key modern features.
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Streamlining-the-process asks: Why don't distributions have a unified way to handle packages, like that'll manage native packages and Flatpak/Snap?
DistroWatch answers: Some distributions do ship with a form of unified package management. Those which do not can usually add a unified package manager from their main package repositories. Both the GNOME Software and the KDE Discover software centres offer support for multiple package formats. This usually means working with whatever the native package format is (typically RPM or Deb) and Flatpak. Ubuntu's software centre works with Snap and Deb packages. The Linux Mint software centre can work with multiple package types too.
More recently we've seen some efforts to unify package management on the Rhino Linux distribution. This project's meta package manager attempts to work with Deb packages, Flatpak, and the Pacstall repository.
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Additional answers can be found in our Questions and Answers archive.
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| Released Last Week |
SysLinuxOS 12.1
Franco Conidi has announced the release of SysLinuxOS 12.1, an updated build of the project's Debian-based distribution designed for system administrators and system integrators, offering a choice of MATE and GNOME desktops. This release updates the Linux kernel to version 6.4: "SysLinuxOS 12.1 brings some improvements and bug fixes. By default, it includes the latest kernel 6.4 directly from the backports repository, replacing the removed 6.3.8 version. Additionally, VMware Player 17 has been added. Other changes relate to some system icons and further adjustments have been made in preparation for the upcoming integration of new custom repositories for SysLinuxOS. The changes apply to both editions, GNOME and Mate. Features: USB bootable; Mate and GNOME desktops; Calamares installer; Linux kernel 6.4 amd64; Firefox, Chrome, Chromium, Edge and Tor Browser; Teamviewer, Anydesk, Remmina, Zoom, Skype; Wireshark, Packet Tracer 8.2.1, GNS3, Nmap, Lssid, Etherape, Ettercap, PackETH; Packetsender, Angry Ip Scanner, Sparrow Wifi, Fast-cli, Speedtest-cli, ipcalc, iperf3...." See the release announcement, the release notes and the changelog for more details.
SysLinuxOS 12.1 -- Exploring the MATE desktop
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Fatdog64 900
Fatdog64 Linux is a small, desktop, 64-bit Linux distribution which has its origins in the Puppy Linux family. The project has published version 900 which is based on Linux From Scratch 11.3. The release notes share highlights from Fatdog64 900: "The Fatdog64 team is pleased to announce the first release of Fatdog64 GNU/Linux 900 series. Release 900 is based on LFS (Linux From Scratch) 11.3, replacing the LFS 8.2 used in the 800 series, with packages updated to BLFS (Beyond LFS) of the same version (11.3) or newer. At the time of release there are more than 2400 packages and more will be added as time permits. Changes from Fatodg64 814: new base, updates are too numerous to list; rudimentary HiDPI support; Basesfs/savefile on 9p filesystem (mainly on QEMU); xscreenshot now supports copying to clipboard - press Ctrl-Print to activate; dconf gsettings backend to enable application settings persistence in Evince; touchegg - convert multi-touch gesture to actions; numerous bug fixes and fine tunings. Known issues: suspend/resume does not always work with certain machines; certain Radeon-based machines may require the 'radeon' module to be pre-loaded using 'loadmodules' boot parameter, otherwise the kernel might stall during the boot process, causing unnecessary delays."
Univention Corporate Server 5.0-5
Univention Corporate Server is an enterprise-class distribution based on Debian GNU/Linux. The distribution has received a minor update, Univention Corporate Server (UCS) 5.0-5 which introduces new functionality to the management console along with a number of bug fixes. "Univention Corporate Server 5.0-5 is the fifth point release for Univention Corporate Server (UCS) 5.0. It contains all errata released since version 5.0-4 for bug fixes, performance improvements and security updates for Samba, Linux, OpenSSH, Bind and Python, among others. UCS 5.0-5 is available in the 'Software Update' module and can be found in our download area. In total, the new point release includes 28 security updates that we have provided since the last UCS point release, such as those for Samba, Linux, OpenSSH, Bind, and Python. We have also implemented various bug fixes in the Univention Management Console (UMC) environment and upgraded some UMC modules to the new capabilities that have been available with the UMC server since the fundamental change from UCS 5.0-4. In the future, we will be able to significantly reduce the memory consumption of UMC during operation in certain cases. Also worth mentioning is the new option of explicitly setting an empty value or deleting the value in the UMC module for the Univention Config Registry (UCR)." Additonal information is provided in the release announcement and in the release notes.
Peropesis 2.2
Peropesis (personal operating system) is a small-scale, minimalist, command-line-based Linux operating system. The project has published a minor update to its 2.x series. Peropesis 2.2 features five new additions to its default package along with several updates. The release announcement states: "Peropesis 2.2 Linux OS is released. In the new edition part of the old software was updated and a few new packages was installed. The newly installed tools are mainly intended for software development purposes. New software installed: 1. bison 3.8.2. GNU bison, is a parser generator, that generates LALR parsers. It can also generate canonical LR, IELR and GLR parsers. 2. gettext 0.22. GNU gettext is a software package, that containing tools, that commonly used for writing multilingual programs. 3. gperf 3.1. GNU gperf is a program that generates perfect hash functions for sets of key words. 4. texinfo 7.0.3. The GNU texinfo software package contains programs for writing, reading and converting info pages. Note. In the Peropesis 2.2 filesystem there is not distributed the GNU software documentation, available as info pages (/usr/share/info). 5. linux GPU drivers (drivers/gpu). These drivers are designed to serve for graphics processing units."
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Development, unannounced and minor bug-fix releases
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| Torrent Corner |
Weekly Torrents
The table below provides a list of torrents DistroWatch is currently seeding. If you do not have a bittorrent client capable of handling the linked files, we suggest installing either the Transmission or KTorrent bittorrent clients.
Archives of our previously seeded torrents may be found in our Torrent Archive. We also maintain a Torrents RSS feed for people who wish to have open source torrents delivered to them. To share your own open source torrents of Linux and BSD projects, please visit our Upload Torrents page.
Torrent Corner statistics:
- Total torrents seeded: 2,906
- Total data uploaded: 43.6TB
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| Upcoming Releases and Announcements |
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Summary of expected upcoming releases
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| Opinion Poll (by Jesse Smith) |
Do you beta test upcoming distribution versions?
We are entering beta season for several key open source operating systems, such as Fedora, Ubuntu, and FreeBSD. These projects, combined, have millions of users who depend on their operating systems being reliable. To help achieve this reliability, each project publishes beta releases for the community to test. We'd like to hear if you participate in beta testing and bug reporting before new stable releases are published.
You can see the results of our previous poll on choosing a distribution based on its package manager in last week's edition. All previous poll results can be found in our poll archives.
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Do you engage in beta testing?
| Yes - I run beta releases and report bugs: | 127 (10%) |
| Yes - I run beta releases but do not report issues: | 231 (18%) |
| No - I do not run beta versions: | 674 (52%) |
| Other - I run a rolling release distro: | 266 (20%) |
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| Website News |
New distributions added to waiting list
- Skudonet. Skudonet is a fork of the Zevenet distribution which provides a dedicated load balancing operating system.
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DistroWatch database summary
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This concludes this week's issue of DistroWatch Weekly. The next instalment will be published on Monday, 25 September 2023. Past articles and reviews can be found through our Weekly Archive and Article Search pages. To contact the authors please send e-mail to:
- Jesse Smith (feedback, questions and suggestions: distribution reviews/submissions, questions and answers, tips and tricks)
- Ladislav Bodnar (feedback, questions, donations, comments)
- Joshua Allen Holm (feature review)
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| Archives |
| • Issue 1091 (2024-10-07): Redox OS 0.9.0, Unified package management vs universal package formats, Redox begins RISC-V port, Mint polishes interface, Qubes certifies new laptop |
| • Issue 1090 (2024-09-30): Rhino Linux 2024.2, commercial distros with alternative desktops, Valve seeks to improve Wayland performance, HardenedBSD parterns with Protectli, Tails merges with Tor Project, Quantum Leap partners with the FreeBSD Foundation |
| • Issue 1089 (2024-09-23): Expirion 6.0, openKylin 2.0, managing configuration files, the future of Linux development, fixing bugs in Haiku, Slackware packages dracut |
| • Issue 1088 (2024-09-16): PorteuX 1.6, migrating from Windows 10 to which Linux distro, making NetBSD immutable, AlmaLinux offers hardware certification, Mint updates old APT tools |
| • Issue 1087 (2024-09-09): COSMIC desktop, running cron jobs at variable times, UBports highlights new apps, HardenedBSD offers work around for FreeBSD change, Debian considers how to cull old packages, systemd ported to musl |
| • Issue 1086 (2024-09-02): Vanilla OS 2, command line tips for simple tasks, FreeBSD receives investment from STF, openSUSE Tumbleweed update can break network connections, Debian refreshes media |
| • Issue 1085 (2024-08-26): Nobara 40, OpenMandriva 24.07 "ROME", distros which include source code, FreeBSD publishes quarterly report, Microsoft updates breaks Linux in dual-boot environments |
| • Issue 1084 (2024-08-19): Liya 2.0, dual boot with encryption, Haiku introduces performance improvements, Gentoo dropping IA-64, Redcore merges major upgrade |
| • Issue 1083 (2024-08-12): TrueNAS 24.04.2 "SCALE", Linux distros for smartphones, Redox OS introduces web server, PipeWire exposes battery drain on Linux, Canonical updates kernel version policy |
| • Issue 1082 (2024-08-05): Linux Mint 22, taking snapshots of UFS on FreeBSD, openSUSE updates Tumbleweed and Aeon, Debian creates Tiny QA Tasks, Manjaro testing immutable images |
| • Issue 1081 (2024-07-29): SysLinuxOS 12.4, OpenBSD gain hardware acceleration, Slackware changes kernel naming, Mint publishes upgrade instructions |
| • Issue 1080 (2024-07-22): Running GNU/Linux on Android with Andronix, protecting network services, Solus dropping AppArmor and Snap, openSUSE Aeon Desktop gaining full disk encryption, SUSE asks openSUSE to change its branding |
| • Issue 1079 (2024-07-15): Ubuntu Core 24, hiding files on Linux, Fedora dropping X11 packages on Workstation, Red Hat phasing out GRUB, new OpenSSH vulnerability, FreeBSD speeds up release cycle, UBports testing new first-run wizard |
| • Issue 1078 (2024-07-08): Changing init software, server machines running desktop environments, OpenSSH vulnerability patched, Peppermint launches new edition, HardenedBSD updates ports |
| • Issue 1077 (2024-07-01): The Unity and Lomiri interfaces, different distros for different tasks, Ubuntu plans to run Wayland on NVIDIA cards, openSUSE updates Leap Micro, Debian releases refreshed media, UBports gaining contact synchronisation, FreeDOS celebrates its 30th anniversary |
| • Issue 1076 (2024-06-24): openSUSE 15.6, what makes Linux unique, SUSE Liberty Linux to support CentOS Linux 7, SLE receives 19 years of support, openSUSE testing Leap Micro edition |
| • Issue 1075 (2024-06-17): Redox OS, X11 and Wayland on the BSDs, AlmaLinux releases Pi build, Canonical announces RISC-V laptop with Ubuntu, key changes in systemd |
| • Issue 1074 (2024-06-10): Endless OS 6.0.0, distros with init diversity, Mint to filter unverified Flatpaks, Debian adds systemd-boot options, Redox adopts COSMIC desktop, OpenSSH gains new security features |
| • Issue 1073 (2024-06-03): LXQt 2.0.0, an overview of Linux desktop environments, Canonical partners with Milk-V, openSUSE introduces new features in Aeon Desktop, Fedora mirrors see rise in traffic, Wayland adds OpenBSD support |
| • Issue 1072 (2024-05-27): Manjaro 24.0, comparing init software, OpenBSD ports Plasma 6, Arch community debates mirror requirements, ThinOS to upgrade its FreeBSD core |
| • Issue 1071 (2024-05-20): Archcraft 2024.04.06, common command line mistakes, ReactOS imports WINE improvements, Haiku makes adjusting themes easier, NetBSD takes a stand against code generated by chatbots |
| • Issue 1070 (2024-05-13): Damn Small Linux 2024, hiding kernel messages during boot, Red Hat offers AI edition, new web browser for UBports, Fedora Asahi Remix 40 released, Qubes extends support for version 4.1 |
| • Issue 1069 (2024-05-06): Ubuntu 24.04, installing packages in alternative locations, systemd creates sudo alternative, Mint encourages XApps collaboration, FreeBSD publishes quarterly update |
| • Issue 1068 (2024-04-29): Fedora 40, transforming one distro into another, Debian elects new Project Leader, Red Hat extends support cycle, Emmabuntus adds accessibility features, Canonical's new security features |
| • Issue 1067 (2024-04-22): LocalSend for transferring files, detecting supported CPU architecure levels, new visual design for APT, Fedora and openSUSE working on reproducible builds, LXQt released, AlmaLinux re-adds hardware support |
| • Issue 1066 (2024-04-15): Fun projects to do with the Raspberry Pi and PinePhone, installing new software on fixed-release distributions, improving GNOME Terminal performance, Mint testing new repository mirrors, Gentoo becomes a Software In the Public Interest project |
| • Issue 1065 (2024-04-08): Dr.Parted Live 24.03, answering questions about the xz exploit, Linux Mint to ship HWE kernel, AlmaLinux patches flaw ahead of upstream Red Hat, Calculate changes release model |
| • Issue 1064 (2024-04-01): NixOS 23.11, the status of Hurd, liblzma compromised upstream, FreeBSD Foundation focuses on improving wireless networking, Ubuntu Pro offers 12 years of support |
| • Issue 1063 (2024-03-25): Redcore Linux 2401, how slowly can a rolling release update, Debian starts new Project Leader election, Red Hat creating new NVIDIA driver, Snap store hit with more malware |
| • Issue 1062 (2024-03-18): KDE neon 20240304, changing file permissions, Canonical turns 20, Pop!_OS creates new software centre, openSUSE packages Plasma 6 |
| • Issue 1061 (2024-03-11): Using a PinePhone as a workstation, restarting background services on a schedule, NixBSD ports Nix to FreeBSD, Fedora packaging COSMIC, postmarketOS to adopt systemd, Linux Mint replacing HexChat |
| • Issue 1060 (2024-03-04): AV Linux MX-23.1, bootstrapping a network connection, key OpenBSD features, Qubes certifies new hardware, LXQt and Plasma migrate to Qt 6 |
| • Issue 1059 (2024-02-26): Warp Terminal, navigating manual pages, malware found in the Snap store, Red Hat considering CPU requirement update, UBports organizes ongoing work |
| • Issue 1058 (2024-02-19): Drauger OS 7.6, how much disk space to allocate, System76 prepares to launch COSMIC desktop, UBports changes its version scheme, TrueNAS to offer faster deduplication |
| • Issue 1057 (2024-02-12): Adelie Linux 1.0 Beta, rolling release vs fixed for a smoother experience, Debian working on 2038 bug, elementary OS to split applications from base system updates, Fedora announces Atomic Desktops |
| • Issue 1056 (2024-02-05): wattOS R13, the various write speeds of ISO writing tools, DSL returns, Mint faces Wayland challenges, HardenedBSD blocks foreign USB devices, Gentoo publishes new repository, Linux distros patch glibc flaw |
| • Issue 1055 (2024-01-29): CNIX OS 231204, distributions patching packages the most, Gentoo team presents ongoing work, UBports introduces connectivity and battery improvements, interview with Haiku developer |
| • Issue 1054 (2024-01-22): Solus 4.5, comparing dd and cp when writing ISO files, openSUSE plans new major Leap version, XeroLinux shutting down, HardenedBSD changes its build schedule |
| • Issue 1053 (2024-01-15): Linux AI voice assistants, some distributions running hotter than others, UBports talks about coming changes, Qubes certifies StarBook laptops, Asahi Linux improves energy savings |
| • Issue 1052 (2024-01-08): OpenMandriva Lx 5.0, keeping shell commands running when theterminal closes, Mint upgrades Edge kernel, Vanilla OS plans big changes, Canonical working to make Snap more cross-platform |
| • Issue 1051 (2024-01-01): Favourite distros of 2023, reloading shell settings, Asahi Linux releases Fedora remix, Gentoo offers binary packages, openSUSE provides full disk encryption |
| • Issue 1050 (2023-12-18): rlxos 2023.11, renaming files and opening terminal windows in specific directories, TrueNAS publishes ZFS fixes, Debian publishes delayed install media, Haiku polishes desktop experience |
| • Issue 1049 (2023-12-11): Lernstick 12, alternatives to WINE, openSUSE updates its branding, Mint unveils new features, Lubuntu team plans for 24.04 |
| • Issue 1048 (2023-12-04): openSUSE MicroOS, the transition from X11 to Wayland, Red Hat phasing out X11 packages, UBports making mobile development easier |
| • Issue 1047 (2023-11-27): GhostBSD 23.10.1, Why Linux uses swap when memory is free, Ubuntu Budgie may benefit from Wayland work in Xfce, early issues with FreeBSD 14.0 |
| • Issue 1046 (2023-11-20): Slackel 7.7 "Openbox", restricting CPU usage, Haiku improves font handling and software centre performance, Canonical launches MicroCloud |
| • Issue 1045 (2023-11-13): Fedora 39, how to trust software packages, ReactOS booting with UEFI, elementary OS plans to default to Wayland, Mir gaining ability to split work across video cards |
| • Issue 1044 (2023-11-06): Porteus 5.01, disabling IPv6, applications unique to a Linux distro, Linux merges bcachefs, OpenELA makes source packages available |
| • Issue 1043 (2023-10-30): Murena Two with privacy switches, where old files go when packages are updated, UBports on Volla phones, Mint testing Cinnamon on Wayland, Peppermint releases ARM build |
| • Issue 1042 (2023-10-23): Ubuntu Cinnamon compared with Linux Mint, extending battery life on Linux, Debian resumes /usr merge, Canonical publishes fixed install media |
| • Issue 1041 (2023-10-16): FydeOS 17.0, Dr.Parted 23.09, changing UIDs, Fedora partners with Slimbook, GNOME phasing out X11 sessions, Ubuntu revokes 23.10 install media |
| • Issue 1040 (2023-10-09): CROWZ 5.0, changing the location of default directories, Linux Mint updates its Edge edition, Murena crowdfunding new privacy phone, Debian publishes new install media |
| • Issue 1039 (2023-10-02): Zenwalk Current, finding the duration of media files, Peppermint OS tries out new edition, COSMIC gains new features, Canonical reports on security incident in Snap store |
| • Issue 1038 (2023-09-25): Mageia 9, trouble-shooting launchers, running desktop Linux in the cloud, New documentation for Nix, Linux phasing out ReiserFS, GNU celebrates 40 years |
| • Issue 1037 (2023-09-18): Bodhi Linux 7.0.0, finding specific distros and unified package managemnt, Zevenet replaced by two new forks, openSUSE introduces Slowroll branch, Fedora considering dropping Plasma X11 session |
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