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Nitrux has received a new update, gaining the capability of full disk encryption while
moving on to Linux kernel 5.17.
Uri Herrera, developer of Nitrux has announced the release of the new version of the GNU/Linux
distribution.
Nitrux 2.2 ditches the Linux kernel 5.15 LTS and comes with kernel 5.17 XanMod.
The reason behind not directly moving to 5.18 is some problems with the broadcom-sta-dkms
package.
Full-disk encryption through Calamares Nitrux 2.2 delivers a full-disk encryption
option for the fresh installations, using automatic partition options on Calamares graphical
install tool.
This option is placed at the bottom of the partitioning interface.
The ISO files come with two Nvidia driver options; one of them includes the most recent
driver for new Nvidia GPUs, and the other one includes the legacy drivers for older
GPUs.
Nitrux 2.2 updates MESA to version 22.2 as well.
Nitrux delivers KDE Plasma 5.24.5, KDE Frameworks 5.94.0, and KDE Gear 22.04.1 packages.
Additionally, Firefox 101.0 and LibreOffice 7.3.1.3 are available with Nitrux 22.
The GNU/Linux distribution adds more Broadcom firmware for additional hardware support while
updating the AMD Vulkan AMDVLK driver.
Maui Apps, MauiKit, and MauiKit frameworks are updated to the 2.1.2 version as well.
Nitrux 2.2 comes with automatic printer configuration capability and tweaks KWin configuration to
organize the windows in a grid while Overview is active.
The update fixes the problems with the touchpad gesture for Overview as well as the thumbnail
update issue with Parachute while opening a new window.
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Nitrux 2.2.1 ships with Default 5.18.6 XanMod kernel
Nitrux comes up with the latest 5.18.6 XanMod kernel and adds Firefox 102 in 2.2.1.
With this release, Nitrux 2.2.1 ships with the default 5.18.6 XanMod kernel, which is
the successor to 5.17.12, which was not implemented with the previous release 2.2.0 due to the
failure of the package broadcom-sta-dkm while building, but with this release, you can have
the stable version of the 5.18.6 XanMod kernel.
Along with a stable kernel, you will also find the latest versions of KDE Framework,
Gear, and Plasma in newer versions of 5.95.0, 22.04.2, and 5.25.2.
Interestingly, you can also have the latest release of Mozilla Firefox 102, which was
released on June 28th, so you can browse content without any tracking ID, which Firefox will
automatically purge from the URL to prevent tracking.
The minimal version uses the same base which is used in the main release.
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Nitrux 2.2 comes with improvements, updates and more
The release of the new version of the Linux distribution, "Nitrux 2.2.0" , which comes
through the fixing of some bugs from the previous version, as well as introducing a series of
updates and improvements to the system.
For those who are not aware of this distribution, they should know is based on the Debian package,
KDE technologies built into the OpenRC Startup system.
This distribution represents the development of its own "NX" desktop, which complements
the user's KDE Plasma environment, in addition to the fact that the application installation
process is based on the use of AppImages packages.
Main News on Nitrux 2.2 In this new version of Nitrux 2.2 presented,
NX Desktop Components have been updated to KDE Plasma 5.24.5, KDE Frameworks 5.94.0 and
KDE Gear (KDE Applications) 22.04.1.
The Mesa package has been updated in the 22.2 industry.
KWin settings changed to show a grid of open windows in overview mode.
By default, this version comes with Linux Kernel 5.17.12 enabled with Xanmod patches
, though packages with Vanilla, Libre, and Liquorix builds of Linux Kernel are also available
for installation.
Other changes that will appear in this new version include the updated amd64 microcode
and Linux firmware packages , plus additional firmware packages for Broadcom chips have
been added, the ability to encrypt the entire disk has been added to the installer and that
updated software versions of Firefox 101 and LibreOffice 7.3.1.3 are included.
In addition, it is also revealed that a construction of two new ISO images has been used including
proprietary drivers for Nvidia The first ISO comes with the driver version 510.73.05 and
the second comes with the driver version 390.151 to support older video cards.
On the other hand, it stands out improved support for the Vulcan graphics API, as well
as the fact that the AMDVLK driver has been updated and the vkBasalt layer is included
in the composition to improve the quality of the graphics and games.
Some of the other editions of this new version will change:
Updated apps from the Maui Apps Suite.
Updated MauiKit libraries to version 2.1.2.
Updated Application Control Center (NX Software Center).
In addition to AppImageHub, another AppImage Package Repository has been added: AppRepo.
A bonsai application attached, written with the Maui framework and providing an interface
for managing Git repositories, reminds me of the GitHub desktop client.
Utilities for automatic printer recognition and configuration have been added, as well
as a PolicyKit-based driver to configure CUPS printing system privileges.
Finally, if you are interested in learning more about it, you can consult the details
at the following link.
Download the new version of Nitrux If you want to download this new version of
Nitrux 2.1, you should go to the official website of the project where you will get
the download link of the system image which can be recorded on a USB with the help of
Etcher.
Nitrux is available for direct download from the following link.
The size of the main ISO image of the boot image is 2.5 GB and that of the reduced version
with JWM window manager is 1.4 GB.
For those who are already on an earlier version of the distribution, you can upgrade to the
new version by typing the following commands:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install --only-upgrade nitrux-repositories-config amdgpu-firmware-extra
sudo apt install -o Dpkg::Options::="--force-overwrite" linux-firmware/trixie
sudo apt dist-upgrade
sudo apt autoremove
sudo reboot For those who have an earlier version of the
distribution, updating the kernel can do one of the following commands:
To update the kernel to version 5.17.11:
sudo apt install linux-image-mainline-lts sudo apt install linux-image-mainline-current
For those interested in installing or testing the Liquorix and Xanmod cores:
sudo apt install linux-image-liquorix sudo apt install linux-image-xanmod-edge
sudo apt install linux-image-xanmod-lts Finally, for those who prefer to use the latest
Linux Libre LTS and non-LTS cores:
sudo apt instalar linux-image-libre-lts sudo apt instalar linux-image-libre-curren
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