New EndeavourOS Release Ships with KDE Plasma 6.1, Brings Back ARM Support
Powered by Linux kernel 6.9, the new EndeavourOS release ships with the latest and greatest KDE Plasma 6.1 desktop environment series, along with updated components like the Mozilla Firefox 127 web browser, Mesa 24.1 graphics stack, Xorg Server 21.1.13, NVIDIA 550.90.07 graphics driver, and Calamares 24.06.1.2 graphical installer.
Not many changes are implemented in this release, except for the fact that the Calamares installer should no longer crash during the installation when the EndeavourOS apps are deselected, language selection for Italian users for console should now work, and the r8168 legacy driver package was removed.
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Our fifth anniversary, the return of ARM and the Endeavour release with Plasma 6.1 is here – EndeavourOS
It has been five years since four former Antergos moderators took the plunge into creating a distro without any knowledge or experience at all. Creating EndeavourOS was a true endeavour for us, conquering mountains and deep valleys of code paired with frustration and failure and at times we were on the verge of dropping the idea in an instant.
It is somewhat of a miracle that I’m able to run an Arch-based distro through a terminal, certainly back then. So, you can imagine how many tantrums I’ve thrown out to poor Joekamprad, Manuel and Fernandomaroto in setting up a server, creating a website and setting up the forum, whilst they did the real heavy lifting in creating our very first ISO. Luckily, their perseverance and calmness had a positive effect on me, so I reduced the amount of smashing my head against the wall, picked up my ThinkPad that I threw through the room from the floor and began reading before executing. (Not much changed, frankly…)
BetaNews:
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Say goodbye to Microsoft Windows 11 and hello to Linux-based EndeavourOS
EndeavourOS is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a special release aptly named "Endeavour.” This unique edition marks a departure from the traditional Neo or Nova series and introduces a host of big updates and fixes that promise to enhance the overall user experience and system stability.
The latest update includes an improved Calamares 24.06.1.2-1 for streamlined installations, Firefox 127.0.1-1 for a secure and fast browsing experience, Linux Kernel 6.9.6.arch1-1 for the latest system improvements, updated Mesa 24.1.2-1 and Nvidia 550.90.07-4 drivers for enhanced graphics performance, and Xorg-server 21.1.13-1 for better display management. KDE Plasma 6.1 is now available for both live and offline installations, offering a refined user interface.
Linuxiac:
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EndeavourOS Marks Fifth Anniversary with Plasma 6.1 Release
Over two months after the debut of the Gemini release, EndeavourOS, a beloved Arch-based Linux distro known for its user-friendly yet powerful interface, has launched its latest update, Endeavour, to celebrate its five-year anniversary.
During the last year, the distro faced some challenges, but fortunately, those seem to be over.
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EndeavourOS Turns 5: ARM Makes a Comeback and More
EndeavourOS is well known to be one of the top Arch-based Linux distributions around, rivaling the likes of Manjaro Linux and Garuda Linux with what it has to offer.
To mark the project's fifth anniversary, the developers have introduced two new major changes that set the stage for a very exciting future for the distro.
So, let's get right into it. 😃