blendOS 4: Yet Another Try on Immutability
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
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
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
DuckDB 1.0, a SQL OLAP database management system, has launched with enhanced stability and new features.
TrueNAS SCALE Introducing Game-Changer Features
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
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
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.
FFmpeg Introduces Native xHE-AAC Decoder
FFmpeg introduces a native xHE-AAC decoder! Most xHE-AAC streams are now supported, and updates for USAC and SBR are coming soon.
Linux Mint’s Software Manager Is Now Faster & Safer
Linux Mint's Software Manager has been significantly improved with faster loading, instant window display, and secure Flatpak settings.
NixOS 24.05 “Uakari” Brings Fresh Features and Enhanced Stability
The immutable and declarative NixOS 24.05 "Uakari" launches with robust upgrades, including GNOME 46, Plasma 6, and Linux kernel 6.6.