elementary OS 6 Will Be Based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa)
The elementary OS team is kicking off 2020 with a retrospective of the things they managed to do in 2019 and a set of goals for the year ahead as they want to further...
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Xfce 4.16 Desktop Environment Switches to Client-Side Decorations
Work on the upcoming Xfce 4.16 desktop environment continues in 2020 with a lot of new features and improvements that the community can test drive using the Xfce 4.15 development branch. Xfce developer Simon...
Zorin OS Makes It Easy to Deploy Linux-Powered Computers in Schools, Businesses
The Zorin OS development team announced today a new tool to make it easier for organizations to deploy a fleet of Linux-powered computers and administrate them from a a centralized place. Meet Zorin Grid, an in-house...
Linux Lite 4.8 Arrives as a Windows 7 Alternative, Based on Ubuntu 18.04.3 LTS
Linux Lite creator Jerry Bezencon announced today the release and general availability of the Linux Lite 4.8 operating system as an alternative to the soon-to-be-deprecated Windows 7 OS. Based on Canonical’s Ubuntu 18.04.3 LTS...
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS to Feature a Refreshed Desktop Theme, Here's What It Looks Like
The upcoming Ubuntu 20.04 LTS operating system will be shipping with a refreshed default desktop theme that features a new color scheme and a third variation. Yaru is the default theme of Ubuntu since...
Oracle Releases VirtualBox 6.1.2 with Initial Support for Linux Kernel 5.5
Oracle has released today the first maintenance update to the latest VirtualBox 6.1 series of its open-source and cross-platform virtualization software for all supported platforms. VirtualBox 6.1.2 is here to add a month’s worth...
IPFire Linux Firewall Distribution Improves Its Intrusion Prevention System
A new version of IPFire, the only Linux-based and open-source firewall distribution, has seen the light of day to bring more improvements and updated components. IPFire 2.23 Core Update 139 is the latest release...
Kubuntu Focus Linux Laptop Is Now Available for Pre-Order, Ships Early February
The previously announced Kubuntu Focus Linux laptop is now available for pre-order and has a shipping date and a price tag for those who want a premium computer. Unveiled last month during the Christmas...
CentOS Linux 8.1 Officially Released, Based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.1
The CentOS community announced today the general availability of the CentOS Linux 8 (1911), based on the source code of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.1 operating system. CentOS Linux 8.1 (1911) is here...
Ubuntu's Waiting for You, Canonical Tells Windows 7 Users
It goes without saying that the Windows 7 end of support is the perfect moment for everyone to start poaching users, and unsurprisingly, Canonical, the maker of Ubuntu, is one of those trying to...
