Systemd-Free Distro Nitrux Kicks Off 2024 with New ISO Release
Powered by a Liquorix-flavored Linux 6.6.9 LTS kernel, Nitrux 3.2.1 ships with the latest KDE Plasma 5.27.10 LTS desktop environment, which is accompanied by the KDE Frameworks 5.114 and KDE Gear 23.08.4 software suites, all built against the long-term supported Qt 5.15 LTS application framework.
Apart from the usual driver and software updates included in the new Nitrux ISO snapshot, those who want to install this systemd-free distribution will find an updated Calamares graphical installer that now offers a checkbox to disable the default password strength validation, as well as an updated slideshow.
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Switch to Linux as your New Year's resolution -- delete Microsoft Windows 11 and install Nitrux 3.2.1 today!
The Linux community has a reason to celebrate today with the release of Nitrux 3.2.1 "se". This latest iteration of the popular operating system offers cutting-edge software updates, bug fixes, performance enhancements, and extensive hardware support.
Dubbed "se" for its focus on a "safer environment," this release bolsters security across the system. A notable change is the system-wide implementation of a rigorous password policy. However, in a candid admission, the Nitrux team clarifies that while they have made substantial security enhancements, they don’t claim invulnerability to breaches.
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Nitrux 3.2.1 Release Adds a New Tiling Window Manager
Nitrux is one of the many immutable Linux distributions for those looking for something different, it is also one of the most beautiful Linux distros around that comes customized out of the box.
Just a few days into 2024, we now have the Nitrux 3.2.1 release that aims to offer many new improvements and features. So, without any further ado, let's dive into this release!
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Nitrux 3.2.1 Released with Plenty of Improvements
Nitrux is powered by Debian, KDE Plasma, and AppImages and not systemd. So, if you're not a fan of the systemd initialization system, there's a new release available for you.
The latest iteration of Nitrux uses the Liqourix Linux 6.6.9 LTS kernel and ships with KDE Plasma version 5.27.10 LTS (along with KDE Frameworks 5.114 and KDE Gear 23.08.4).
As far as KDE Plasma is concerned, Nitrux 3.2.1 does trick it out a bit, with a Cover Switch effect (for window switching), the ability for users to restart KWin X11 sessions, an improved logging system, updated themes, and better fractional scaling.