Linux 3321 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

Danielle Foré has announced the release of elementary OS 8.0.1, a bug fix update that resolves multiple issues reported over the winter season. The update features the most recent Ubuntu LTS Hardware Enablement Kernel along with resolutions for multiple issues in the AppCenter, Files, and Terminal. Italo has enhanced the dark mode brand colors and screenshots, and Pantheon is now the preferred choice for desktop environments.

Juan has implemented the new AppStream tag and contributed the URL type. The release notes have undergone a redesign, and the search functionality has been optimized for improved speed. Jeremy has resolved multiple reported issues in Files, including the prevention of file paths in search mode, addressing scrolling behavior after file deletion, and ensuring files do not disappear when dropped on an unmounted drive. The System Settings feature now enables users to configure notifications, display download sizes, and monitor progress towards the monthly sponsorship goal. Users can now restrict notification access through applications, and the Network feature introduces two new settings: the option to automatically connect to available networks and a method to minimize background data usage. Furthermore, the pointer icons within the Mouse & Touchpad settings have been enhanced, and the settings pages featuring sidebars now retain the adjusted width.

Linux 3321 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

Kali Linux 2025.1a has been released and enhances existing features and improves the user experience. The update features an annual theme refresh, enhancements to the desktop environment, and the introduction of a new major kernel for Raspberry Pi. The 2025 theme refresh aims to improve the user experience from the outset, featuring significant updates to the boot menu, login screen, and desktop wallpapers for both Kali and Kali Purple editions.

Kali 2025 introduces a new wallpaper collection featuring a background contributed by Onix32032044, along with two additional backgrounds that were not part of the default theme update. The Community Wallpapers package provides a selection of new backgrounds developed by contributors from the community.

Linux 3321 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

Linus Torvalds has announced the release of the seventh release candidate for Linux kernel 6.14, with the final version anticipated next weekend. The release covers a series of minor and secure patches, featuring corrections for IP block references, APK adjustments, and reverts. The updates encompass a resolution for b->written overflow, an adjustment for absent newlines in printing macro examples, and a correction for the missing .is_two_pixels_per_container. Additional modifications involve transforming blocking notification chains into raw formats, rectifying state transitions for SNK_WAIT_CAPABILITIES, and incorporating support for imagis IST3038H.

The updates encompass resolutions for IRQ storms, as well as corrections for gpiolib. Additional modifications involve my removal from the Goodix touchscreen maintainers, rectifying MPDU length parsing for EHT 5/6 GHz, and incorporating support for Altera USB Blaster 3. Furthermore, the release encompasses corrections for TC_H_ROOT, a test case pertaining to the DRR class, as well as enhancements in Wi-Fi functionality.

Linux 3321 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

Garuda Linux "Broadwing" (250308) has been released with a series of updates, featuring Garuda Rani, a new application aimed at optimizing and improving the Garuda Linux experience. Rani consolidates the capabilities of widely used Garuda applications, offering a centralized platform for critical system management and customization activities. Garuda Mokka, a new edition showcasing a Catppuccin-themed KDE Plasma experience, exemplifies the company's dedication to providing a variety of visually striking desktop environments. The website and forum have experienced a remarkable transformation, adopting the calming Catppuccin Mocha and Catppuccin Latte themes. The winners of the 2025 Garuda Linux Wallpaper Contest have been announced, with "Garuda Broadwing" taking the top honor. The wallpaper embodies the spirit of Garuda Linux through its sophisticated, contemporary design and dynamic color scheme.

Garuda Linux is currently undergoing enhancements, featuring an updated method for viewing repository data and a redesigned start page. The Dr460nized edition has been enhanced with improved customization and stability, while Hyprland progresses with an updated screenshot script, specialized workspaces, and x11 functioning as a secondary GDK backend. FontAwesome enhances the visual presentation, while bug fixes resolve concerns related to CPU temperature display, font sizes, and Dunst configurations. Garuda Sway is undergoing continuous development, focusing on customization and performance enhancements with the introduction of a new greeter named nwg-hello, the gtklock lockscreen application, and a revamp of Waybar.

Linux 3321 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

Linus Torvalds has announced the release of the sixth release candidate for Linux Kernel 6.14, which includes a series of minor fixes throughout the system. The primary update addresses the AMD microcode signing issue; however, the release schedule remains on track with no notable alterations. The kernel incorporates multiple enhancements, such as the initialization of SCTLR_EL1 in __kvm_hyp_init_cpu(), the validation of CPUID leaf 0x2 EDX output, and the accurate parsing of CPUID leaf 0x2 TLB descriptor 0x63. Additional modifications encompass rectifying two prefix inaccuracies in idmappings.rst, adjusting timestamps in firmware traces, and incorporating support for Panther Lake-H and Panther Lake-P/U.

The kernel incorporates fixes for the duplicate Ally X configuration, audio issues related to the Asus Z13 2025, and adjustments to ownership in __udp_gso_segment. Additional modifications encompass the sanitization of boot parameters prior to command line parsing, the inclusion of the HAS_IOPORT dependency, and the resolution of GPA size concerns related to virtual machines.

Linux 3321 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

Linus Torvalds has announced the fifth release candidate for Linux kernel 6.14-rc5 with the majority of the fix addressing drivers, architecture, filesystem, core networking, and self-testing. Memory leaks, microphone regression, and other issues are addressed in the updates. 

The update also addresses issues with cross-referencing in documentation, riscv, KVM, and SBI IPI error generation. It also fixes difficulties with the syscon helper, cxl, and riscv. The improvements also fix issues with the syscon helper, cxl, and riscv.