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Arti 2.2.0 released: Relay and RPC development.

This release adds support for using HTTP CONNECT rather than SOCKS, when connecting to the Tor network via Arti. This previously-experimental feature is now included a full build, and will then be enabled by default. The HTTP CONNECT protocol is available over the same port as SOCKS.

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OpenVPN 2.7.1 adds a new username-only flag argument to the --auth-user-pass parameter to make OpenVPN only query for the username and send a dummy password to the server. According to the devs, this is only useful if authentication schemes are used on the server side and make some sort of external challenge based on usernames, and not password authentication.

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Debian-Based Elive Linux Distro Is Back with First Stable Release in Seven Years

It’s been more than six and a half years since the last stable Elive release (version 3.0.6), but the project wasn’t dead. During this time, there were many beta releases, all leading to today’s Elive 3.8.50 LTS stable release, which is based on Debian GNU/Linux 12 “Bookworm”.

Coreboot 26.03 Open-Source Firmware Adds Full Support for Intel PantherLake SoCs

Highlights of Coreboot 26.03 include full support for the recently released Intel PantherLake SoCs, increased SMMSTORE capacity, updated TPM and signed secure blob plumbing across multiple platforms, Star Labs Starbook Horizon support, and SPD/memory data generation refresh.

4MLinux 51.0 Released with Improved Support for ZX Spectrum and Atari Music

Coming four months after 4MLinux 50.0, the 4MLinux 51.0 release improves support for ZX Spectrum and Atari music via the AY/YM emulation library, and adds support for installing the Midori web browser and C* Music Player (cmus) ncurses-based music player as downloadable extensions.

GNOME 51 “A Coruña” Desktop Environment Scheduled for September 16th, 2026

GNOME 50 “Tokyo” was just released earlier this month, and while it has not yet reached the stable software repositories of popular rolling-release distributions like openSUSE Tumbleweed or Arch Linux, the GNOME devs have started work on the GNOME 51 release.

9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: March 29th, 2026

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Seeed Studio reTerminal D1001 Targets HMI Systems with ESP32-P4 and Integrated Display

Seeed Studio has launched an 8-inch HMI device combining a touch display, wireless connectivity, and multimedia hardware in a single platform. The reTerminal D1001 pairs an ESP32-P4 with an ESP32-C6 for networking, along with a 6-axis IMU for motion sensing.

FLiP Multicore Module Rev B Adds USB-C and Expanded Power Input

California-based Parallax Inc. has released Revision B of its FLiP Multicore Module, updating the design with USB-C connectivity, a wider input voltage range, and additional identification features.

Jetway F35-ARU1 Combines Core Ultra SoC in 3.5-inch Form Factor

Jetway has shared early details of the F35-ARU1, a 3.5-inch subcompact board based on Intel Core Ultra processors from the Arrow Lake-U series. The board integrates CPU, GPU, and NPU resources within a low-power platform intended for embedded and industrial systems.

Vividnode Mobile AI Packs RISC-V Processor and 60 TOPS AI Engine

A compact system from ZUIKI based on a K3 RISC-V processor has appeared on the Japanese crowdfunding platform Kibidango. The Vividnode Mobile AI is presented as a small form-factor system for local inference and development.

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Linexin – Arch-based Linux distribution

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Mar 23, 2026

Quoting: Linexin - Arch-based Linux distribution - LinuxLinks —

Linexin is a Linux distribution based on Arch Linux. It is designed to be a fast and user-friendly operating system, pre-configured for creative work and games.

Linexin bills itself as ideal for content creators who need easy access to tools like the Affinity suite and DaVinci Resolve, gamers looking for an optimized experience with Steam, Epic Games or any other Launcher, and anyone who wants a beautiful and performant Arch-based system.

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