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Solus 4.5 Arrives with Powerful Features and Upgrades

Arindam — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 07:18:21 +0000

Explore the latest Solus 4.5 release, featuring Calamares installer, upgraded default apps, Pipewire integration, ROCm support, and cutting-edge kernel advancements. The Solus team has unveiled the latest point release, Solus 4.5 “Resilience”. This release solidifies Solus as a robust and user-friendly Linux distribution, packed with updates, enhancements, and new features. Let’s dive into the exciting...

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Sodalite: Fusion of Fedora Silverblue and Pantheon Desktop

Arindam — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 04:26:07 +0000

Learn about Sodalite, an immutable Linux desktop experience that seamlessly blends Fedora's stability with the elegance of the Pantheon desktop.

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OpenMandriva Lx 5 Review: Distribution of Simplicity and Power

Arindam — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:01:46 +0000

We test drive the OpenMandriva Lx 5 "Iodine", the latest release that combines user-friendliness with cutting-edge technology.

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Ultramarine Linux 39 Review: Fedora for Everyone

Arindam — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:09:49 +0000

A review of Ultramarine Linux 39, which brings the Fedora 39 base, the latest Kernel and customized desktops.

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SavageOS: Arch Linux with Awesome Window Manager

Arindam — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 18:59:42 +0000

A cool script that builds an Arch Linux system with Awesome Window Manager (AWM).

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Taking Stock: The Present Condition of GNOME Web (Epiphany)

Arindam — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 13:01:55 +0000

We examine the present condition of GNOME Web (Epiphany) in this 2023 status update article with its accessibility, privacy features, and compatibility with modern web standards. Is this open-source gem poised to challenge Chrome and Firefox? Let's find out.

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Voyager 23.10: A Polished GNOME Experience with Extra Flair

Arindam — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 16:20:02 +0000

Explore Voyager 23.10, the Ubuntu-based Linux distro with a sleek design and improved performance. Discover its unique features and what sets it apart.

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Nitrux 3.0.0 Review: Is This Your Next Linux Daily Driver?

Arindam — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 05:45:29 +0000

Discover the new features of Nitrux 3.0.0, the Linux distribution redefining the desktop experience. It has been almost a year since we reviewed Nitrux OS. The last review of Nitrux 2.0 was not that great since I faced a few challenges. Since then, Nitrux has been steadily gaining acclaim for its unique features and stunning...

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antiX 23: Debian 12-Powered Linux Distro for Aging Hardware

Arindam — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 04:12:16 +0000

A new release of antiX 23 is now available, powered by Debian 12 “Bookworm”. We did a test drive for a quick review. antiX, renowned for being a lightweight, systemd-free desktop Linux distribution tailored for aging hardware, has just unveiled antiX 23, the latest iteration of its impressive distro. The key highlight? It’s now based...

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Mageia 9 Review: A Refreshed Linux Experience

Arindam — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 10:22:54 +0000

We review the latest Mageia 9 release with its new features, upgrades and performance. Mageia stands out for its elegant simplicity and unique approach that sets it apart from the typical Debian or Fedora bases. A direct descendant of Mandriva-Linux, Mageia provides users with an effortlessly intuitive computing experience across various desktop environments, including GNOME,...

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Bodhi Linux 7.0 Review & Feature Highlights

Arindam — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 06:03:51 +0000

We reviewed the recently released Bodhi Linux 7.0, and here’s what we found. The much anticipated Bodhi Linux 7.0 is released after a long development cycle. This release promises a wonderful desktop experience and is made possible by a small team of developers, including support from the community. Let’s have a deep dive into this...

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openKylin 1.0 Review: A Feature-Rich Ubuntu Remix with a Unique Twist

Arindam — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 05:03:46 +0000

We review the recently released openKylin 1.0 – a Ubuntu-based distro from China, and this is what we found. China’s openKylin Linux distribution has reached a significant milestone with the release of version 1.0, affectionately codenamed “Yangtze.” As an Ubuntu remix, openKylin offers a user-friendly and functional desktop experience while incorporating a range of distinctive...

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SparkyLinux 7 “Orion Belt” Review: Blending Stability and Freshness

Arindam — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 10:27:53 +0000

We review the fresh SparkyLinux 7 “Orion Belt”, bringing the latest and greatest Debian 12 packages. SparkyLinux, the renowned Debian-based desktop Linux distribution, is back with its latest release, SparkyLinux 7 “Orion Belt.” This major release is coming up after almost two years of development since SparkyLinux 6.0. This eagerly awaited version combines the strengths...

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Voyager Linux 23.04: Snap-free Ubuntu Experience with A Gorgeous Look

Arindam — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 04:40:51 +0000

A new release of Voyager Linux (23.04) is here and I did a test drive to find out more. When I last reviewed the beginning of last year, it was a budding distro which gave a great Ubuntu LTS experience. Since then, a few changes have happened to the direction of this distribution. Hence, I...

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Endless OS 5.0 Review: The Best of GNOME with Wayland and Apps

Arindam — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 17:07:15 +0000

A new version of Endless OS 5.0 is out now, bringing more features and stability. Here’s a quick review of this release. Before the immutability became hype, Endless OS provided a productive desktop experience based on OSTree. It is packaged from Debian and Ubuntu but is being developed independently. Thanks to OSTree-based internals, Endless OS...

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Xfce 4.18 Review: Desktop for Performance and Style

Arindam — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 06:33:24 +0000

Is Xfce 4.18 the best release in its history? We review its features, performance and user feedback. In today’s world, where gesture-based and flat user interfaces are becoming increasingly favoured, it’s refreshing to see that the Xfce desktop continues to carry the torch of time-tested user interfaces. With its classic yet modern design, Xfce delivers...

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Vanilla OS 22.10 Review: Ambitious Linux Distro for Tech-Savvy Users

Arindam — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 08:33:27 +0000

A detailed deep-dive review of Vanilla OS 22.10 “Kinetic” – arrives with a stock Ubuntu and GNOME experience. About Vanilla OS 22.10 “Kinetic” There is joy in trying out a freshly baked Linux distro. And it’s time to have a first distro review of the Vanilla OS. Vanilla OS is a new and unique Linux...

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Pop OS Review: Reasons why its an all-rounder Linux distro

Arindam — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 07:54:00 +0000

Few reasons why System76’s Pop OS is the best all-rounder Ubuntu-based Linux distribution. Pop!_OS is a Ubuntu Linux-based derivative developed and created by American computer manufacturer System76 for their lines of hardware devices. System76 sells high-end servers, desktops, laptops and other peripherals. And all of their runs on the Ubuntu variant Pop!_OS. Since its inception,...

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Garuda Linux: All-Rounder Distro Based on Arch Linux

Arindam — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 07:50:00 +0000

A review of the Arch Linux based Garuda Linux, which brings a collection of desktop environments, window managers, and tools for general users and gamers. Over the years, we reviewed a couple of Arch-based distros – spread across new ones, stables distros and more. Each one of them is a little different from the others....

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Manjaro Linux Review: Detailed deep-dive with Performance, Hardware Support, + More

Arindam — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 14:13:00 +0000

We review the Manjaro Linux with decade-old hardware and new hardware to test its performance. Here are the results. A few months back, we received several comments on why we have not included “Manjaro Linux” in the article we published – “best Linux Distributions“. So, I decided to review Manjaro’s current state and performance in...

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