Rhino Linux 2024.2 horns in on Microsoft Windows 11
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Rhino Linux has released its latest version, 2024.2, bringing a bunch of updates and enhancements that make it a compelling choice for those considering a switch from Windows 11. The release includes improvements to both the distribution and the Rhino Linux wiki, offering a more streamlined and cohesive user experience.
One of the most notable changes in this version is the introduction of an upgraded Unicorn theme. This new theme replaces the previous Yaru-Purple scheme, giving the desktop environment a fresh and vibrant look. The updated theme enhances visual integration across the system, from the Rhino Linux installer to everyday applications like Thunar and XFCE4-Terminal, making the transition from Windows 11 smoother and more visually appealing.
The Setup Wizard has also been overhauled to provide users with a broader range of options, catering to both regular users and those who require more advanced features. This version introduces containerization options and a new package manager, along with the ability to enable night shift mode for more comfortable nighttime use. These enhancements offer users the flexibility and control often missing in Windows 11, making Rhino Linux a powerful alternative.
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Rhino Linux 2024.2 Released, Here's What's New
Three months after its previous 2024.1 version, the Rhino Linux team announced the release of Rhino Linux 2024.2, a significant update that brings many new features, enhancements, and community-driven changes.
For those unfamiliar, Rhino is an Ubuntu-based rolling-release Linux distro that provides an in-house modified Xfce desktop environment called Unicorn Desktop.
In addition, it offers the rhino-pkg tool that allows you to search, install, remove, and update packages from multiple sources, such as native DEB repos, Pacstall (the AUR for Ubuntu), Flathub, and Snap Store.
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Rhino Linux's Second Release Of 2024 Is Here!
We start with the updated Linux kernels on the three Rhino Linux variants, with Linux 6.10.7 for the Generic ISO, Linux 6.9.0-okpine for the Pine64 images, and Linux 6.8.0-raspi for the Raspberry Pi images.
Similarly, the installer sees major upgrades, with support for the Nix package manager, expanded containerization options that include popular names like Docker, Podman, Distrobox, and the addition of some useful tools like Flatseal, VirtualBox, QEMU, etc.
The developers have also introduced a new Unicorn theme, which is a GTK/XFWM4/Kvantum theme that is more purple than before, and encompasses the whole system, with many apps featuring the color scheme as well.
And, finally, we have the revamped documentation that the Rhino Linux developers built using Nextra, a Next.js framework for creating content-focused websites. They have ensured that all the content from the old wiki was carried over, with them also integrating Pacstall's wiki for a one-stop experience.
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Rhino GNU/Linux Announces Latest "Quick Update"
If you prefer your GNU/Linux distribution to be of the rolling type, Rhino GNU/Linux delivers a beautiful and reliable experience.
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Rhino Linux Announces Latest "Quick Update... » Linux Magazine
Rhino Linux has delivered a new release, version 2024.2, just two months after the previous one with some serious updates.
Based on Ubuntu, Rhino Linux leverages the Pacstal package manager for installing tons of applications, as well as sane defaults and a highly customized Xfce desktop environment.
With the latest release, there's a new Unicorn theme with a brand new GTK/XFWM4/Kvantum default theme to replace the older Yaru-Purple scheme. The new theme is a significant improvement over the previous one.
Along with the new theme, you'll find a much improved Setup Wizard that includes a significant number of containerized options, a new package manager, and the option to add Night Shift. Other options include the Nix package manager, Docker, Podman, Flatseal, Distrobox, VirtualBox, Qemu, and Redshift.
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Rhino Linux 2024.2: New Wiki, Theme, Containers, and so much more!
It's been a while since our last disk image release, and this one is packed full of some spectacular changes! Beyond just the distribution, we have also majorly revamped the Rhino Linux wiki. We are pleased to finally present 2024.2 to you!
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Rhino Linux's latest release makes it the Swiss Army knife of Linux distributions | ZDNET
I'm a sucker for a beautiful Linux desktop. I go out of my way to either choose or modify the desktops I use to make them fit my aesthetic. Sometimes that's easy; sometimes it can be a challenge. That's especially so when you factor in that I've been using Linux for a very long time, so the distribution I choose for myself isn't something I'd recommend strictly for beginners.
You can imagine my excitement when I find a distribution that is both gorgeous and can serve users of all skill levels.
Such is the case with the latest release of Rhino Linux. When you first take a gander at the OS, you might be inclined to not take it seriously, but under that pretty UI is plenty of power, ready to be leveraged.
For example, immediately after logging in for the first time, you're greeted by a Welcome app that allows you to enable/disable the following: