Linux Kernel 4.10.2 released

Linux Kernel stable release, Linux Kernel 4.10.y received second point maintenance update.Linux Kernel 4.10.2 got an announcement of release by Linux Kernel maintainer for stable branch Greg Kroah-Hartman.
Seeing the changes, we have 174 changes made and 1929 files have been added along with deletion of 1010 files from the last kernel point.Seeing the changes we can say that inclusion and works on some drivers with sound and security segments have been worked and troubleshoot.

All the users who are already on Linux Kernel 4.10.y are advised to upgrade to the latest one.

Manjaro 17.0 Gellivara review

Hello guys, there is certain hype with the recent release of Manjaro 17.0 Gellivara. We also tried out the latest release and it just surprised us so we decided to write some good and bad things about it. Let's see what Manajro 17.0 has to offer us.

• The Base - Manjaro 17.0 is based on Arch Linux. But we think, Manjaro is on comp[letely different level from any other Arch-based-easy-to-install type of distribution. Manjaro clearly maintain it's own repositories while giving advantage of utilizing AUR too. Manjaro repositories have some exclusive packages which can't even be found in Arch repositories. 
• Rolling Release - One more interesting thing is Manjaro supports rolling release just like Arch. You don't have to make clean installation every time, you can simply stay updated within the system.
• Look and Feel - Manjaro 17.0 KDE edition is just beautiful. The look and feel is simply eye soothing. While it looks good, it also works in the same manner.The icons, theme, artwork is beautiful.
  
  
  

  

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• Customization - Manjaro 17.0 is highly customizable. You can simply customize deepest part of your Manjaro system. There are various choices of themes to choose from. You can separately customize desktop theme, login screen, cursors, fonts, window manager, etc. To add more fun to this thing, Manjaro team had made it possible to download other themes from online repositories.

  

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• MSM - Manjaro Settings Manager (MSM) is great way to satisfy your kernel needs for system. From MSM you can find a suitable kernel according to your system. You can variety of kernel here raging from 3.10 series to latest 4.10 series. Languages, drivers can also configured within MSM.

  

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• Notification Center - Manjaro 17.0 ships with KDE plasma 5.9. It includes a beautiful notification center to keep you notified of all the things going around your system. It includes KDE connect which easily connects your mobile phone to PC.
  

  

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• Applications and Availability - Manjaro 17.0 includes lots of applications and utilities by default. But there is octopi, a graphical installer for all the applications available in repositories. You can simply search desired package and install it within no time. Manjaro has made very easy for it's users.

  

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So overall, Manjaro 17.0 is quite a good release. It is decently stable  and performance is also on decent level. Tough we experience a very little lag few times but it's negligible and can be ignored. Manjaro 17.0 packs with Linux kernel 4.9.13 LTS which provides support for many hardware and works like a charm. We recommend you to use Manjaro Linux once, it has lot to offer and it is made with love from developer team. There are different flavors in Manjaro, The flagships are Xfce and KDE. Soon, community flavors will be released too. We also explained detailed process of installing Manjaro 17.0 here. So, try it out guys and let us know if you have any problem while installing it or using it in comments :)

The emerging Linux distribution, Manjaro 17.0 is released

Not long ago Manjaro released the previous version named 'Fringilla' which was a great success. With growing number of users day by day, developer team released latest version named Manjaro 17.0 'Gellivara' few hours ago. Manjaro 17.0 is released in both official flavors i.e. KDE and Xfce.

The KDE flavor of Manjaro ships with plasma desktop 5.9, KDE apps 16.12.3 and framework 5.31. While the flagship flavor of Manjaro which is Xfce also received lot of love from the team. Manjaro 17.0 ships with Xfce 4.12 with an undoubtedly polished and well maintained user interface. The team spent quite a time of enhancing user interface and window manager. Some of the themes are updated as well as new themes are designed for the release.

Linux Kernel 4.9.10 released

Linux Kernel 4.9.X is the latest Stable Kernel series.On 15th Feb, Greg Kroah-Hartman,Linux Kernel maintainer for the stable branch has made an announcement about the release of Linux Kernel 4.9.10 and this release is here going to be first focus for the latest Linux Distributions update releases for sure.
Linux Kernel 4.9.10 has 72 files changed, 463 insertion and 290 deletions.

Linux 4.9.6 released

Just few moments back, Linux Kernel going well under 4.9.y stable versions got an update as Linux Kernel 4.9.6.Linux Kernel maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman announced the same with a list of changes been made in this particular release.

Of course as the other Linux versions go on the release tag, this one has also a good list of fixes and changes.There are 136 files changed,1030 files inserted and 814 deletions are made.
Users on the previous version of the release line of Linux 4.9.y, should must upgrade to the latest release for issue free operation on their Lnux System.
Well, You can always get the latest Kernel version Linux from the official website and soon we are to post a new topic on how to install new and latest kernel on different Linux Distros.

Manjaro Linux receives update for new year.

Manajro Linux recently released a new version of operating system but they also keep their package updated. So some time ago Manjaro team updated some packages and introduced new features to main distribution. According to official announcement new feature called Brisk-menu is introduced in MATE edition of Manajro which is actually developed by Solus team. Thunderbird received some security update, linux48 will soon upgrade to linux49. Broadcom-wl, calamares, fightgear and few Ruby packages are updated.

OpenVPN is also updated to 2.4.0. There is a notice posted in official announcement for OpenVPN update.

OpenVPN 2.4.0 update may require administrative interaction
The upgrade to openvpn 2.4.0 makes changes that are incompatible with
previous configuration. Take special care if you depend on VPN
connectivity for remote access! Administrative interaction is required:
– Configuration is expected in sub directories now. Move your files
from /etc/openvpn/ to /etc/openvpn/server/ or /etc/openvpn/client/.
– The plugin lookup path has changed. Remove extra plugins/ from relative
paths.
– The systemd unit openvpn@.service was replaced with openvpn-client@.service and openvpn-server@.service. Restart and
reenable accordingly.
This does not affect the functionality of networkmanager, connman
or qopenvpn.

So keep your Manajro Linux updated and have  fun with Linux.

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Linux Kernel 4.4.24 and Linux Kernel 4.7.7 released

Today on 7th Oct, with the release announcement made for Linux 4.8.1, two more Linux Kernels got placed in the Kernel mailing list announcements. Linux 4.7.7 and Linux 4.4.24 got release announcement and now available to download, with many changes and improvements (Hoping, No new killing Bugs :p).

According to the official announcement, Linux Kernel 4.4.24,the Long Term supported Kernel has 97 files changed,525 files insertions and 288 deletions. With base and core files changes, there are also some drivers of USB, sound, wireless and ethernet have work around.

On the other hand, the announcement of Linux Kernel 4.7.7 says there're 142 files changed, 852 files insertions, 490 files deletions. Here as well, with some core kernel files, drivers of sound, wireless, USB and Bluetooth have made in worked list.

If you are on the previous version then don't you think you should make an upgrade to the latest one?
Well, Head over to kernel.org make a download of the latest release.

Linux Kernel 4.8.1 released

Just few minutes clocked, Linux Kernel 4.8.1 got release announcement. Greg Kh has announced the release of the point fix update for the Linux Kernel 4.8, i.e. Linux Kernel 4.8.1.

As Most of us are well aware that Linux Kernel 4.8, released just few days ago on 2nd Oct, the latest and stable kernel had some bug inclusion and it almost killed the kernel. It was the trending news on every Linux news blogs, websites and discussion on various Forums as well.

Anyway, after all the controversies, everyone was waiting for the point fix update and in no big time, Linux Kernel 4.8.1 made its way to quick release. You may also check: Linux Kernel 4.4.24 and Linux Kernel 4.7.7 released

Linux Kernel 4.7.5 download is available now

Linux Kernel 4.7 got 5th point release i.e. 4.7.5. Yesterday, On 24th Sept, Greg KH announced the release of Linux Kernel 4.7.5.
This new version has 213 files changed,1774 insertions and 971 deletion.These changes have brought improvement in the base kernel. Some drivers have also came across with betterment and fixed like gpu,usb,ethernet as well.

All the users on Linux Kernel 4.7.y version should update to the latest one to have better Linux experience.
Here's the official announcement
Download the latest Kernel 4.7.5 from here.

Linux Kernel 4.6.5 and Kernel 4.4.16 released

Just after a couple of weeks,Linux Kernel 4.6.4 and 4.6.15 release was announced,here comes the next release in both series of Linux kernel 4.6 and 4.4.
Both the releases are to bring fixes and improvements in performance.There are some workarounds made in GPU drivers,Wireless,USB,Sound and others can be checked in the change log,Of Course.
In the Kernel 4.6.5 there are 220 files changed,1754 files inserted newly and 998 deletations are made.On the other hand,Linux kernel 4.4.16 has 156 files are changed,1475 insetations and 845 deletations are notified as per the announcement.