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Nitrux 2.1.1 Released With New ISO for NVIDIA Users
And Nitrux 2.1.1 was released with new ISO for NVIDIA users, and more.
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Nitrux is a Debian-based Linux distribution (no systemd), suitable for laptops and desktop
computers, with the beautiful NX Desktop and MauiKit apps.
Its main desktop environment is Nomad, a KDE Plasma desktop enhanced with “plasmoids
to create a special combination of aesthetics and functionality.
In addition to all this, the project also focuses on creating redistributable applications
using the AppImage format.
Now, Uri Herrera of the Nitrux project has announced the release of Nitrux 2.1.1.
What's New in Nitrux 2.1.1
Powered by Linux kernel 5.15.35 XanMod LTS, Nitrux 2.1.1 is here with an easter egg for
NVIDIA GPU users, namely a separate ISO image that includes the latest proprietary NVIDIA
graphics driver by default.
The NVIDIA graphics driver does not include the Nitrux custom X11 configuration, which
means that some hardware may not work as expected and ultimately the user would have to manually
add the Nitrux X11 configuration for NVIDIA PRIME to work properly.
Nitrux developers also mentioned the fact that this ISO image for NVIDIA GPUs is not
officially supported as they want to keep Nitrux free of any proprietary software.
Another new feature in the Nitrux 2.1.1 release is support for the PackageKit package management
system in an attempt to make it easier to manage Debian packages in the distribution.
Developers plan to replace traditional APT and DPKG package managers with PackageKit
in future versions of Nitrux.
About this release, Uri Herrera said that:
“The addition of PackageKit is part of a long-term transition to using it instead of
using the traditional way in Debian, which is using APT and dpkg.
Including the use of Service Packs (as defined by pkgenpack) and the functionality that XFS
offers.
This means that when opening a terminal window and trying to run APT or dpkg, a message will
direct users to use pkcon.”
In addition, Nitrux 2.1.1 comes with the latest and greatest KDE features such as the KDE
Plasma 5.24.4 desktop environment, KDE Gear 22.04 and KDE Frameworks 5.93 software suites,
as well as several updated third-party applications such as the Mozilla Firefox 99 browser.
The minimal ISO has also been updated and now adds XTERM during boot to the JWM desktop
to make it easier for users to launch the installer.
Finally, some bugs that were present in the previous version were also fixed.
Download and try Nitrux 2.1.1
Keep in mind that if you are using a previous version, you only need to update your installations
via a standard system update.
Existing Nitrux users can update their installations by running the command sudo apt update && sudo
apt full-upgradein a terminal emulator or using the Plasma Discover package manager.
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The 2.1.1 version of Nitrux, also known as 20220503, which is an Ubuntu -based GNU/Linux
distribution based on Mexican origin, built on KDE Plasma 5 and Qt, was announced by Uri
Herrera .
This new version is said to bring together the latest software updates, bug fixes and
performance improvements, and out-of-the-box hardware support.
Saying that they are happy to announce the version of Nitrux 2.1.1 or 20220503, Herrera;
The system, which is configured on the 5.15.35 XanMod LTS kernel by default ; He stated that
it is available with the KDE Plasma 5.24.4 desktop environment, KDE Frameworks 5.93.0
and KDE Gear 21.04.0.
System; as systemd-freeis coming.
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