Linux & Open Source News

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Debian 13 Moves to tmpfs for /tmp Directory

OnJune 6, 2024

Debian 13 introduces tmpfs for /tmp and timed cleanup for /var/tmp, aligning with standard practices in the upcoming Trixie release.

blendOS 4: Yet Another Try on Immutability

OnJune 6, 2024

blendOS 4, an immutable Arch-based Linux distro betting on a declarative approach, has just been released. However, it left us with mixed feelings.

Parrot OS 6.1 Brings Raspberry Pi 5 Support

OnJune 5, 2024

Parrot OS 6.1, a Debian-based Linux distro focused on security and privacy, rolls out with enhanced security and performance features.

Kali Linux 2024.2 Rolls Out with GNOME 46 and 18 New Tools

OnJune 5, 2024

Kali Linux 2024.2 is now available for download. It features GNOME 46, enhanced Xfce, 18 new security tools, and 64-bit time_t transition.

DuckDB Hits Major Milestone with 1.0 Release

OnJune 5, 2024

DuckDB 1.0, a SQL OLAP database management system, has launched with enhanced stability and new features.

TrueNAS SCALE Will Introduce Game-Changing Features

TrueNAS SCALE Introducing Game-Changer Features

OnJune 5, 2024

The upcoming TrueNAS SCALE 24.10 (Electric Eel) release promises powerful Docker Compose integration, improving app reliability and portability.

Zabbix 7.0 Open Source Monitoring System Released

OnJune 4, 2024

Zabbix 7.0 is now available under AGPLv3, featuring improved SNMP and HTTP monitoring, new widgets, performance boosts, and more.

Ubuntu Core 24 Launches with Enhanced GPU Support and New IoT Capabilities

OnJune 4, 2024

Ubuntu Core 24, an OS for IoT devices, launches with a new factory install system, GPU support for AI applications, support for Raspberry Pi 5, and more.