Immutable Distro Nitrux 3.7.1 Released with Linux Kernel 6.11, NVIDIA 565, and More
Powered by the latest and greatest Linux 6.11 kernel series, Nitrux 3.7.1 ships updated Sysctl settings for better security and increased performance including increased Linux autotuning TCP buffer limits, increased maximum number of packets queued for processing, reused TIME_WAIT TCP connections, enabled reverse path filtering, disabled source routing, restricted access to kernel pointer addresses, disabled SysRq key, disabled timer migration across CPUs, changed dirty page settings to reduce I/O disk access, and more.
Nitrux 3.7.1 also ships with an updated SDDM login screen configuration, updated base-files package to reflect the Debian base codename to Trixie/Testing, updated desktop settings, and updated Calamares installer configuration with support for AMD GCN 2.0 (CIK) GPUs, additional security checks for user copy operations, Kernel Control Flow Integrity (KCFI) support, and more.
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Nitrux 3.7.1 Launches with Linux kernel 6.11 and Latest Hardware Support
Almost a month after its previous 3.7 release, the updated Nitrux 3.7.1, codenamed “sp,” is officially available for download, bringing a host of enhancements to security, performance, and user experience.
The release includes the latest software updates, bug fixes, improved performance, and hardware support, ensuring users get the most out of their Nitrux experience. Here’s what’s new in more detail.
The distro features Linux Kernel 6.11 (Liquorix) and many updated components, including the latest versions of Firefox (132.0), MESA 3D Graphics Library (24.2.4), and NVIDIA Linux x64 Display Driver (565.57.01).
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Frustrated with Windows 11? Nitrux Linux is the OS you deserve
If you’re ready to break free from the familiar but uninspiring confines of Windows 11, it’s time to consider a different approach. Many of us stick with Microsoft’s OS because it’s what we know, not because it’s the best option out there, but imagine an operating system that prioritizes speed, simplicity, and style, all while keeping your workflow seamless and frustration-free.
Enter Nitrux -- a sleek, modern Linux OS designed to offer exactly that. Unlike Windows, Nitrux keeps things light and nimble by being built on a minimalist foundation that ditches unnecessary extras. Its NX Desktop provides a fresh, visually polished interface that feels intuitive and responsive, ideal for anyone seeking a fast, adaptable, and aesthetically pleasing computing experience without the sluggish updates and system bloat Windows users know all too well.