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The 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for August 14th, 2022, brings news about Linux Kernel 6.0, Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS, Kali Linux 2022.3, System76 Galago Pro refresh, KDE Frameworks 5.97, EndeavourOS Artemis Neo, as well as all the latest distro and software releases.
Linus Torvalds kicked off the development cycle of the upcoming Linux 6.0 kernel series and released the first RC (Release Candidate) for public testing. The final release is expected in early October 2022.
KDE Frameworks 5.97 open-source software suite is now available. This release brings with more new features, performance improvements, and bug fixes for the Plasma desktop and KDE apps ecosystems.
A step-by-step tutorial to show you how to upgrade your Ubuntu 20.04 LTS computer to the latest Ubuntu 22.04 LTS release. It’s so easy that even a 10-year-old can do it!
Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS is now available for download as the first point release to the long-term supported Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish) operating system series with up-to-date components.
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and 20.04 LTS users received a new Linux 5.15 LTS kernel security update that addresses several security vulnerabilities. All users are urged to update their installations as soon as possible.
Kali Linux 2022.3 ethical hacking and penetration testing distro is now available for download. This release comes with new tools, a test lab environment, VirtualBox images, as well as Kali NetHunter and ARM updates.
System76 announces a refreshed version of its Galago Pro Linux laptop with 12th Gen Intel Alder Lake CPUs and Pop!_OS Linux 22.04 LTS (or Ubuntu 22.04 LTS). Available for pre-order now!
EndeavourOS Artemis Neo is now available for download as a minor update to this popular Arch Linux-based GNU/Linux distribution for the masses. This release comes with bug fixes and updated components.
The 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for August 7th, 2022, brings news about Fedora Linux 37 on Raspberry Pi 4, Linux 5.15 LTS for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS users, Slax Linux based on Slackware, Peppermint OS based on Devuan, Linux Mint 20.3 upgrade, as well as all the latest distro and software releases.
Rescuezilla 2.4 distribution is now available for download as a Swiss Army Knife of System Recovery based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. This release introduces the ability to compress images using bzip2 algorithm.
Arch Linux-based SystemRescue 9.04 system rescue toolkit distribution is now available for download. This release comes with new packages and various improvements.
Linux Mint 20.3 “Una” users can now upgrade their installations to the Linux Mint 21 “Vanessa” release. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to achieve that!
Ubuntu Unity 22.04.1 is now available for download. This is the first point release to the Ubuntu Unity 22.04 operating system series featuring the latest Unity 7.6 desktop environment.
The Peppermint OS distribution now offers live ISO images based on the Devuan GNU/Linux distribution for non-systemd users and software freedom lovers.
Slax Linux distribution once again provides a Slackware-based version after 9 years of hiatus and numerous Debian-based builds.
Fedora Linux 37 will be the first release of the Fedora Linux distribution to provide official support for Raspberry Pi 4 devices, including Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, Raspberry Pi 400, and Raspberry Pi CM4 with IO board. Here’s an early look on Raspberry Pi 4.
OBS Studio 28.0 screencasting and streaming software is now available for public beta testing and promises 10-bit color support and HDR video encoding, Qt 6 port, as well as a new default theme.
Emmabuntüs Debian Edition 4 1.02 distribution is now available for download based on Debian GNU/Linux 11.4 “Bullseye”. This release comes with 64-bit UEFI boot on the 32-bit ISO, updated software selection, and various bug fixes.
KDE Plasma 5.25.4 is now available as a bugfix release to the latest Plasma 5.25 desktop environment series improving the Plasma Wayland session, Discover, and many other components.
