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Short Bytes: BlackArch Linux 2016.12.20 has just been released. The new ISO respins come with Linux kernel 4.8.13 and more than 100 new tools. The users have the option to use the live ISO images or install BlackArch Linux from the scratch. BlackArch Linux is a popular penetration testing and ethical hacking operating system that’s […]
Short Bytes: The Linux Mint Project has unveiled the second point release of Linux Mint 18, i.e., Linux Mint 18.1 ‘Serena.’ While the flagship Cinnamon edition comes with Cinnamon 3.2, the MATE edition gets the advantage of new features of MATE 1.16. You can download the new release from Mint’s website or perform the upgrade […]
Short Bytes: CentOS 7 1611 update has been released by the CentOS Project. This Linux distribution release now supports 7th generations Intel Core processors, Bluetooth LE, etc. It comes with updated drivers for network, graphics, and storage. The CentOS Project has released the fourth major update for its RHEL-based server Linux distribution known as CentOS […]
Short Bytes: SemiCode OS is a Linux distribution developed specifically for programmers and web developers. Based on Ubuntu 14.04, it uses the familiar GNOME desktop environment and comes preloaded with a good selection of developer tools. The early beta version, SemiCode OS v0.1, is available for download and testing. Very often Linux enthusiasts complain regarding […]
Short Bytes: Ubuntu 17.04 is scheduled to release next year in April 13. It’ll be a short-term release that’ll be supported for 9 months. At the moment, we don’t know much about the detailed features coming with Ubuntu 17.04. However, it’s expected to showcase more capabilities of Unity 8 and push Snap packages even further. […]
Short Bytes: In December 2016, a big Linux distribution release is taking shape in the form of Linux Mint 18.1 Serena, flavored by Cinnamon 3.2. It’ll be accompanied by the release of security and privacy-focused Anonymous Live CD Tails 2.9. Upcoming Linux distro releases Linux Mint 18.1 Released Date: Late December Last week, the Linux Mint […]
Short Bytes: SUSE has released the first official 64-bit Linux-based operating system for Raspberry Pi 3. This release is basically a version of Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2 that supports Raspberry Pi 3. The users need to visit SUSE’s website, make an account, and download the OS image. Raspberry Pi Foundation released the first 64-bit […]
Short Bytes: openSUSE Leap 42.2 was released earlier this week with an aim to deliver a stable Linux desktop experience to professionals and IT deployments. Leap 42.2 comes with Linux 4.4, KDE Plasma 5.8.2, and GNOME 3.20. On the other hand, Zorin OS 12 also arrived as the biggest ever release of this Linux distro. openSUSE […]
Short Bytes: The latest release of Manjaro Linux continues to improve a near-perfect Linux desktop experience. The flagship release of Manjaro 16.10 Fringilla ships with Xfce version 4.12. The KDE version ships with Plasma 5.8 desktop environment. Apart from these, users can also download three community editions–Manjaro i3, Manjaro Deepin, and Manjaro Cinnamon. Earlier this year in […]
Short Bytes: The second release in the Linux Mint 18.x series, i.e., Linux Mint 18.1, will be released later this year in November and December. Derived from Ubuntu 16.04 LTS operating system, this Mint release will be supported until 2021. Over the years, Linux Mint has established itself as a Linux desktop operating system that […]
Short Bytes: Frozenbox Network has released the latest version of its ethical hacking Linux distro, i.e., Parrot Security 3.2. Dubbed CyberSloop, it arrives with Linux kernel 4.7 and MATE 1.16 desktop environment. Parrot Security 3.2 also comes with new tools for testing automotive security. Earlier this year, I prepared a list of the top operating systems […]
Short Bytes: The latest offering from Canonical is the Ubuntu 16.10 Yakkety Yak open source operating system. It comes with the developer preview of the Unity 8 graphical shell and improvement to the Nautilus file browser. Ubuntu 16.10 has been updated with GNOME 3.20 applications and offers Linux kernel 4.8. Canonical Inc. has released the […]
Short Bytes: After spending six months in development, Ubuntu 16.10 operating system has arrived. Now you can download the latest version of this open source operating system and experience an improved desktop. This release arrives with Linux kernel 4.8, experimental Unity 8 session, and better hardware support. Canonical, the parent company behind Ubuntu, has released Ubuntu 16.10 […]
Short Bytes: In October 2016, we’ll be greeted with some major release of popular Linux distribution. Linux enthusiasts will be able to try out the final release of Ubuntu 16.10 Yakkety Yak and get their hands on the beta release of Fedora 25. The other scheduled releases include release candidates of openSUSE Leap 42.2 and Black […]
Short Bytes: The development team of Tails, the anonymity-focused Debian GNU/Linux-based Live CD operating system, is here with its latest release. Tails 2.6 fixes multiple bugs and improves the software packages. This release is based on Linux kernel 4.6 and Tor 0.2.8.7. While the existing Tails users can go for the update, new users need to […]
Short Bytes: The Black Lab Linux 7.7, the seventh maintenance update of Black Lab Linux 7 series, has arrived. Based on Ubuntu 14.04 and Linux kernel 3.19, this release incorporates all the latest security updates rolled out to Ubuntu repos. The users can also enjoy updated core apps and Google services in the form of web […]
Short Bytes: Different methods are available for updating Linux distributions. On this basis, we can broadly classify various distros as rolling distributions and fixed release distributions. Rolling means that the updates are pushed as soon as they are coded. In fixed release, the updates are tested thoroughly and pushed at once. Years ago, when I got […]
Short Bytes: Debian GNU/Linux 8.6, the sixth maintenance update of stable Debian 8 ‘Jessie’, has arrived. The existing Debian users need to perform the upgrade to grab the numerous updated packages and security updates. This version arrives ahead of the next year’s anticipated Debian 9 ‘Stretch’. The Debian Project has announced the release of the sixth update […]
Short Bytes: The much-anticipated elementary OS 0.4 Loki has finally arrived. This major release of the open source and elegant operating system brings many changes like new indicators, better notifications, and more customization options. Loki 0.4 stable release is based on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Linux kernel 4.4. There are lots of well-known Linux distributions that are being used […]
Short Bytes: Solus Project has rolled out a minor update in the form of Solus 1.2.0.5. This release focuses on fixing the reported bugs in Budgie desktop and Solus installer. Apart from adding lots of new software packages, Solus has also ditched some popular packages, including gnome-tweak-tool. If you are already running Solus, which is a rolling […]
Short Bytes: The much-awaited wattOS R10 has arrived in all its glory. This power efficient GNU/Linux distribution is based on the latest Ubuntu 16.04.1 long term release. The current release only provides LXDE desktop environment and Microwatt edition will be released later. The wattOS R10 release also brings broader support for older hardware. wattOS is an […]