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Manjaro Linux is one of the fastest growing Linux distros around. It’s known for its user-friendliness and power of Arch base. Since its inception, it has been loved by the Linux enthusiasts who wished to see something fresh on their machines. Earlier this year in March, Manjaro 17.0 Gellivera was released. Just yesterday, Manjaro Project […]
The first Ubuntu 17.10 Beta release is finally here. It was preceded by Ubuntu 17.10 Alpha 2 that brought tons of hot features for Ubuntu MATE, whose developers called it their most “Super” alpha ever. Following the tradition, the first Beta release hasn’t witnessed the participation of default Ubuntu release, which will now ship with GNOME […]
Linux Lite is often cited as one of the favorite newcomers in the overcrowded world of Linux distributions. It’s known to deliver a lightweight Linux desktop experience, coupled with a beginner-friendly working environment. Earlier this year in April, developers shipped Linux Lite 3.4 with Ubuntu 16.04.2 base and Linux kernel 4.4. Now, after five months […]
Short Bytes: The developers of Bodhi Linux have released Bodhi 4.3.0. Based on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, this release is powered by Linux kernel 4.11. Please note that this isn’t a feature release and the existing users don’t need to perform a re-installation. The new users can visit the project’s website and choose from 3 flavors. […]
Short Bytes: The Solus Project team has released Solus 3 Linux distro. It’s the third edition after Solus adopted a rolling release model last year. Solus 3 is powered by Linux kernel 4.12.7, which promises improvements to AMD, NVIDIA, and Intel hardware. A notable change in Solus 3 comes in the form of support for […]
Update: Nov 8th, 2017 Ubuntu 17.10 Released, Ubuntu 18.04 development has started In case you don’t know, Canonical has released Ubuntu 17.10 Artful Aardvark operating system with GNOME desktop environment. This has also started the development of Ubuntu 18.04, which is codenamed Bionic Beaver. The 18.04 release date and release schedule is also out now. […]
The second point release of Ubuntu 16.04 LTS was released in February 2017. It came with Linux kernel 4.8 and various high-impact bug fixes and stability improvements. Now, Canonical has officially released the third point release, i.e., Ubuntu 16.04.3 LTS. For those who don’t know, a point release is an updated version that keeps on […]
Short Bytes: The second Alpha release of Ubuntu 17.10 is here. Different opt-in flavors have taken part in this release, including Ubuntu MATE, Ubuntu Bungie, Kubuntu, Lubuntu, and Ubuntu Kylin. Out of these, Ubuntu MATE 17.10 Alpha 2 comes with most noticeable improvements which include the Munity layout for Unity lovers. Ubuntu 17.10 Alpha 2 For […]
Short Bytes: The developers of openSUSE Leap operating system have shipped the latest version in the form of openSUSE Leap 42.3. This fixed release distro is powered by Linux kernel 4.4 and allows you to choose a variety of desktop choices, including KDE 5.8 and GNOME 4.20. This release comes with about 10,000 packages and […]
Short Bytes: Debian 9.1 GNU/Linux has been released as the first point release of Debian 9 Stretch stable. This version brings numerous updates and security fixes. If you’re already running a continuously updated Debian machine, you don’t need to perform the upgrade or reinstall. The Debian Project has announced the first update of Debian 9 Stretch, […]
Short Bytes: Fedora 26 is the latest version of Fedora operating system. This version ships with the default GNOME 3.24 desktop environment andLinux kernel 4.11.8. Fedora 26 also marks the release of a new spin in the form of LXQt desktop edition. The other major change is the Fedora Modular Server preview build. You can […]
Short Bytes: What are your expectations from your Linux-powered machines. A recently conducted Linux laptop survey throws light on various factors such as prices, compatibility issues, GPU, laptop brand, etc. which people take into consideration while buying a Linux laptop. It shows some people are willing to pay more if they get proper support. It’s […]
Short Bytes: Frozenbox Network has finally released the latest Parrot Security OS 3.7. This release is based on Debian GNU/Linux 10 Buster. Powered by custom Linux kernel 4.11, this release brings a wide set of changes and improvements. You can go ahead and download Parrot 3.7 from its website. Earlier this year in May, we told […]
Short Bytes: Following the footsteps of System76, German laptop maker Tuxedo has announced its own Ubuntu Linux spin. Called Tuxedo Xubuntu, this operating system uses lightweight Xfce desktop environment and uses about 300MB RAM. The company will be customizing Tuxedo Xubuntu with its own theme, icons, and system profile. A week ago we told you […]
Short Bytes: Linux machine vendor System76 has launched their own operating system named Pop!_OS. Based on Ubuntu GNOME, this new Linux distro’s Alpha version is right now available for download. The first final release of Pop!_OS will be shipped on October 19, 2017. System76 has described it as an operating system built for creators. System76 is known for […]
Short Bytes: The developers of fast-growing Linux distribution Manjaro have released Manjaro Linux 17.0.2. This release comes along with many package updates and security fixes. Based on Linux kernel 4.9, Manjaro Linux 17.0.2 also features Plasma 5, Xorg v1.19, and Mesa Stack 17.1.3. You can visit Manjaro’s website and download Xfce, KDE, and Gnome editions. Philip Müller, who […]
Short Bytes: The Debian Release team has finally released the Debian 9.0 “Stretch” stable GNU/Linux distribution. Named after Toy Story’s rubber toy octopus, Stretch, this release will remain supported for 5 years. Debian 9 ships with Linux kernel 4.9, new digital forensics tools, GNOME 3.22, default MariaDB, etc. You can either update your exisiting installation or download […]
Short Bytes: The Linux Mint team has released the beta version of Linux Mint 18.2, the upcoming Long Term Release which will remain supported until 2021. This release ships with Linux kernel 4.8 and Ubuntu 16.04 base. The other big changes are a switch to LightDM login manager and improvements in Blueberry utility. Earlier this year […]
Short Bytes: The developers of lightweight Linux distro Bodhi Linux have shipped the latest Bodhi Linux 4.2.0, which arrives 4 months after the last stable release. Please note that it isn’t a feature release and the existing users don’t need to reinstall their OS. Powered by Linux kernel 4.10, Bodhi Linux 4.2.0 comes with Swami Control […]
Short Bytes: Valve has pushed the SteamOS 2.115 update to brewmaster_beta after a long wait and called it a huge update. This release is based on the new Debian 8.8 and comes with all the security patches. Linux kernel has been updated to version 4.11 and a switch has been made from AMDGPU-PRO driver to […]
Short Bytes: Frozenbox Network has released the latest version of Parrot Security OS. Powered by custom Linux 4.9 kernel, Parrot Security OS 3.6 focuses on polishing the user experience and working environment. This release promises a lesser memory-intensive experience. Parrot 3.6 also introduces a new derivate named Parrot Air, which is built specifically for wireless testing. […]