New GNU/Linux Releases: risiOS 38, Voyager 12 Debian Bookworm, MX-23 “Libretto” Beta 2
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risiOS 38 Release.
After a few delays...
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Voyager 12 Debian Bookworm
I introduce you Voyager 12 Debian “Bookworm” in final version. A 2 in 1 version with always the same idea, to unify the Gnome and Xfce desktops in a single distributionVoyager, à sélectionner à votre session. Le tout dans un style complètement repensé pour ce duo, Gnome 43.4 desktop paired with Xfce 4.18 desktop . With the promise finally realized, to have 2 unified systems Gnome and Xfce, light, fast, modern, fluid, secure and efficient in a hybrid environment for PC and Tablet. The 2 offices are quite distinct and their respective applications are for the most part invisible, for one or the other environment. This version is based on the Linux 6.1 kernel and the Debian 12 "Bookworm" distribution with its new features. Kernel 6.1 is in LTS version. Bookworm will be supported for the next 5 years thanks to the combined work of the Debian Security Team and the Long Term Support Team. Debian 12which offers experimental Rust support, Intel Meteor Lake enable, improved ARM SoC support, and more. Additionally, PipeWire replaces the aging PulseAudio, providing improved handling of audio and video. With integrated, options grouped in the Box Voyager like Conky Control , Effects Gnome Shell , Repair ,Screencast, Wine development and Steam Gaming and select Gnome extensions as per PC needs. A Special Gaming type GS profile has been created in xfce. With many Themes and Wallpapers and essential software and many other new features to discover like Scrcpy to have your smartphone screen on PC. Debian 12 "Bookworm" contains over 11089 new packages, bringing the total to over 64419 packages. Most of the software included with Debian has been updated, with over 6296 packages removed because they are old or obsolete.
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MX-23 “Libretto” beta 2 now available for testing purposes
MX-23 beta 2 is now available for testing. MX-23 is built from debian 12 “bookworm” and MX repositories. As in past releases, the MX will default to sysVinit but systemd remains an option for installed systems.
This release builds upon beta 1, and includes all bug fixes and changes to date, including default wallpapers and theming.
As with beta 1, the Installer now supports swapfiles as well as swap partitions. The “regular” auto installation will default to swapfiles. There are many other installer changes, including gui adjustments, setting of some debconf value to make legacy grub-pc updates more seamless, various fixes for grub install functions and cleanup of “dump” entries that might be clogging up a user’s nvram. There is also additional help guidance right in the installer gui. We are also interested in testing of the –oem option, which allows for user creation on first boot after installation. KNOWN ISSUE: the –oem switch doesn’t currently work but will be addressed with an update.