Mageia 9 Officially Released with Linux 6.4, Smaller Disk Footprint, and More
Powered by the Linux 6.4 kernel series, Mageia 9 is here with a smaller disk footprint for minimal installations when disabling the recommended packages, adoption of SQLite for the RPM database for faster package management, and Zstd compression for the stage1 images.
This release also drops the 15-years-old forked NFS code for NFS support, which is now done using system tools, lets you specify a port different than “80” when using an HTTP server, switches cURL instead of GNU Wget for downloading packages during the installation, and enables the NetworkManager system service by default in the KDE Plasma live ISO.
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Mageia 9 Is Here, Get Ready to Be Impressed
Mageia is a user-friendly, stable, and versatile Linux distribution, originally forked from the Mandriva Linux in 2010, focusing on ease of use for new users.
It is a community-driven project offering a choice of several desktop environments, including KDE Plasma, GNOME, Xfce, and LXQt, which uses RPM for software packaging and distribution.
With roots traced back to Mandrake Linux, Mageia and OpenMandriva, who just recently released ROME 23.08, are the two modern successors to this once-legendary distribution.
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Mageia 9 offers a fresh Linux alternative for Microsoft Windows 11 users
Today, Mageia 9 (which comes with Linux kernel 6.4) is finally released. The operating system stands as a comprehensive update, catering to both the everyday user and the technically savvy. Whether you're into productivity, creativity, or just exploring, Mageia 9 has something for you. In fact, this Linux distribution should be an excellent choice for those wanting to switch from Microsoft’s Windows 11.
Firstly, Mageia has poured meticulous care into the installation process. Those upgrading from Mageia 8 will appreciate the seamless transition, with the RPM database shifting from Berkeley DB to SQLite. Installation geeks might appreciate being able to utilize different ports with an HTTP server and the myriad of bug fixes.
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Mageia 9 Released With Linux Kernel 6.4 and PulseAudio Support
What started as a fork of Mandriva Linux, now has grown into a fully-fledged independent Linux distro.
Started back in 2010, Mageia has come a long way since. It is now a stable and secure operating system for desktop/server use that gets regular updates.
With a recent announcement, Mageia 9 was introduced with plenty of key improvements.
Allow me to take you through those.