Wubuntu 11.4 and Kumander 1.1: Releases outside of DistroWatch
Month after month, Linux news brings us interesting releases of GNU/Linux Distros that we usually address at the right time, especially thanks to the “DistroWatch.com” and “OS.Watch” websites. For them, for example, this month we address the launches of Ubuntu 22.04.3, Rhino Linux 2023.1 y canaima 7.2.
However, as we have already stated before, not all releases are always known through these websites. Above all, why GNU/Linux Distributions number in the thousands around the world, and most tend to be small individual or group projects. And which are usually created from other Mother Distributions through forks with a lot of customization on top. Being, 2 good examples of this, the launches of «Wubuntu 11.4 and Kumander 1.1», which were released during this month of August 2023, and which we will briefly explore today.
But, before starting this post about the releases of «Wubuntu 11.4 and Kumander 1.1», we recommend that you then explore the previous related post with another from Ubuntu:
Wubuntu 11.4 and Kumander 1.1: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and Debian 11
About Wubuntu 11.4 and Kumander 1.1
wubuntu, the official successor of the Windowsfx Distro of Brazilian origin, according to its Official website It is described as follows:
An operating system that offers the most of the appearance and functionality of a modern MS Windows, but without requiring TPM technology, secure boot or any other HW requirements to function effectively and efficiently. And all this is possible, thanks to this dDeveloped on the basis of the Ubuntu operating system (with Plasma or Cinnamon), which offers a fast, secure and efficient base for work, study and home entertainment. Additionally, it is also capable of running MS Windows and Android applications without much difficulty.
And among the what's new in the latest release (Wubuntu 11.4) dated 30/07/2023 and according their release notes The following 5 stand out:
- The availability of the keyboard shortcut «alt+tab” to show active tasks in slide mode.
- The login screen has been configured to achieve a user login from an AD network.
- They were added Miscellaneous fixes, internal improvements, and general OS-wide updates.
- More icons have been added to the operating system to complement the previous ones available.
- They were removed from the OS various programs, for a cleaner start menu.
kumander, according to your Official website It is described as follows:
A free and open operating system of Philippine origin based on Debian GNU/Linux (version 11/Bullseye with XFCE), which imitates the visual appearance of MS Windows 7. With the aim of offering a familiar and friendly interface, together with beautiful colored icons and wallpapers, and software most appropriate for the average home and work computer user. In such a way, to maintain an acceptable ease of use, and achieve an adequate openness and simplicity, so that it is always the user, who has total control.
And among the news of the latest release (Kumander) dated 16/07/2023 and according their release notes The following 4 stand out:
- Added 5 suggested apps to the Start menu.
- LibreOffice office suite upgraded from version 7.4.6.2 to version 7.4.7.2.
- Incorporationl keyboard shortcut «ctrl+alt+del» to quickly open System Monitor.
- The universal database manager DBeaver CE 23.1.0 and the Insomnia 2023.2.2 software were included.
Summary
In summary, these 2 interesting releases of «Wubuntu 11.4 and Kumander 1.1» They surely come to contribute their grain of sand in favor of those Beginner Linux Users who come from Windows, who usually look for options that allow them to start the transition without so many problems. And even those experienced Linux users who seek to go unnoticed in work, study or home environments, showing a familiar interface to the eyes of third parties.
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