Puppy Linux Fork Quirky 8.2 Out with Linux Kernel 4.11, Ubuntu 16.04.2 Packages

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  • Post Updated: April 3, 2024

Puppy Linux developer Barry Kauler announced today the release and immediate availability for download of Quirky Linux 8.2 “Xerus” operating system that uses Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus) binary packages.

Built using the woofQ Quirky Linux build system and binary packages from the Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS (Xenial Xerus) operating system, Quirky Linux 8.2 is fully compatible with all of the software repositories of Ubuntu Linux. The system is now powered by the Linux 4.11.11 kernel that’s patched with AUFS support.

“Version 8.2 has many architectural improvements and package upgrades, including new packages JWMDesk, UrxvtControl and Take-a-Shot,” said Barry Kauler in the release notes. “Among architectural improvements, the overlay filesystem has been dumped in favor of aufs, mime-handling fixes, and network-con… (read more)

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