Nitrux 2.5.0: New version available for download
It's been almost 2 years now, since we didn't keep track of the development of this cool and interesting GNU/Linux Distro call Nitrox. And nothing better than taking it up again today, when its developers have announced the release of its new version, under the name of "Nitrux 2.5.0".
For those who might not know much about this Distribution, it is worth noting that, currently, it is one that is based on the Unstable (Sid) branch of Debian, but which additionally uses packages pulled from the Ubuntu LTS repositories. In order to consolidate itself as a Modern, innovative operating system and suitable for both teams laptops as well as desktop computers.
And, before starting this post about the GNU/Linux Nitrux Distro, and specifically about the new version release "Nitrux 2.5.0", we recommend exploring the following related contents, at the end of today's:
Nitrux 2.5.0: Made with Debian, KDE Technologies, and Qt.
A little more about Nitrux
And before going into details about the launch made, it is worth noting that, among the features that make highlight to Nitrox above others, stands su main desktop environment, called NXDesktop. which is nothing more than a KDE Plasma desktop environment enhanced with “plasmoids”. What stands out for, offer a special combination of aesthetics and functionality.
In addition, Nitrox makes heavy use of redistributable portable applications using the format AppImage, which gives it great value when it comes to the use of most modern and innovative applications.
Nitrux 2.5.0 release news
And, now entering fully on the reciente Nitrux 2.5 release.0, these are the 10 most outstanding features of the same:
- KDE Plasma base has been updated to version 5.26.2
- The KDE Frameworks base has been updated to version 5.99.0
- KDE Gear has been updated to version 22.08.2.
- Firefox was updated to version 106.0.2.
- The Neon repository has been updated to match its latest release.
- Added KWin Bismuth plugin. Which, turns KWin into a tile window manager.
- Distrobox was added to the default installation (excluding the minimum). Distrobox uses Podman or Docker to create containers using the Linux distribution of your choice.
- Add Nvidia's proprietary driver to the default installation (version 520.56.06).
- Incorporates AMD's open source driver for Vulkan (amdvlk).
- It includes various fixes and various removals, such as: The resolution of a bug related to an incorrect dependency on one of your metapackages, and the removal of the linux-firmware package from the minimal default installation.
Summary
In short, we hope that this new release continues to consolidate the Linux community around this development GNU / Linux distribution. Making her not only climb from her current position #42 on DistroWatch, but allow Nitrox continue to be that cool and popular Distro that draws the attention of many. Among many things, being based on the unstable branch (Sid) of Debian with additional packages extracted from the repositories of Free LTS.
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