Sparky 2024.08 Rolls Out with Home Partition Encryption
The Debian-based Sparky 2024.08 rolls out with new Linux kernels, GCC 14, Python 3.12.4, and home partition encrypting.
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Calamares Installer 3.3.9 Released, Here’s What’s New
Calamares Installer 3.3.9 debuts with bug fixes, improved Arabic translation, and a key update for FDE users using luksbootkeyfile.
Miracle-WM 0.3.1: Preparing for a Smooth Fedora Spin
Miracle-WM 0.3.1 brings essential bug fixes, and a major Container system refactor in preparation for the Fedora Miracle Spin.
Tails 6.6 Debuts with Updates to Tor Browser and Thunderbird
Tails 6.6 security-focused Linux distro rolls out with upgraded Tor and Thunderbird versions, plus improved hardware support.
Firefox Is (Almost) Ported to Haiku OS
Get ready, Haiku OS users! After a year of hard work, the first-ever Firefox port is near completion, promising a top-tier browsing experience soon.
Ubuntu 24.04.1 Point-Release Postponed to Late August
Initially scheduled for August 19, Ubuntu 24.04.1's release was moved to August 29 after a few high-impact upgrade bugs were found.
wcurl Finds Its Place in the curl Family
wcurl, a simple curl wrapper that lets you use curl to download files without remembering any parameters, is now under curl's wing.
PG Back Web 0.2 Brings Local Storage Support
PG Back Web 0.2 PostgreSQL automatic backup solution features streamed backups, local storage options without needing S3, and one-click data restoration.
Ladybird Browser Team Selects Swift as Preferred Language
Andreas Kling announces Swift as Ladybird's future language for better safety and ergonomics. Full transition awaits Swift 6.
Incus 6.4 Container & Virtual Machine Manager Released
Incus 6.4 rolls out with bug fixes, better cluster management, storage solutions, OCI support, and more.