Nitrux 3.8 Released With Linux Kernel 6.12 And MESA 3D Graphics Library

Nitrux 3.8, codenamed “db”, has been released with significant performance improvements and new features. This update brings several key enhancements to the immutable, systemd-free Linux distribution.

System Updates

  • Kernel: Nitrux 3.8 now runs on Linux kernel 6.12.1-1 (Liquorix).
  • Graphics: The MESA 3D Graphics Library has been updated to version 24.2.8.
  • Browser: Firefox has been upgraded to version 133.0.
  • System Tools: The Nitrux Update Tool System is now at version 2.1.9.

Performance Improvements

  • Boot Time: OpenRC services have been optimized by sorting them into more appropriate runlevels and removing unnecessary services from async, default, and sysinit runlevels.
  • NVIDIA Support: New features include:
    • Dynamic Boost support for compatible NVIDIA GPUs.
    • New udev rules for NVIDIA device.
    • A D-Bus configuration file for NVIDIA Dynamic Boost.

Hardware Integration

  • Power Monitoring:
    • Added support for MangoHud to display power consumption for Intel processors.
    • Introduced the zenergy kernel module for AMD Zen processor power consumption monitoring.
  • New Tools: Added devmem2, msr-tools, and policycoreutils for improved system management.

Desktop Environment

  • Application Management:
    • Updated Flatpak install scripts for Steam, Bottles, and Heroic Games Launcher.
    • Improved scripts for installing LibreOffice and Bauh AppImages.
  • User Experience: New notifications for when Nitrux is running in a virtual machine or when system requirements are not met.

Installation And Upgrades

  • Calamares: The installer configuration has been updated to prevent clock drift on certain laptops.
  • Upgrade Process: Existing users can upgrade using the Nitrux Update Tool System with the command sudo nuts update.

Download And Resources

Users can download Nitrux 3.8 from the official website, FOSS Torrents, or SourceForge

For more detailed information, users can refer to the official release announcement and release notes.

Nitrux 3.8 continues to build on its unique approach, combining Debian, KDE Plasma, AppImage, and immutability to offer a performant and user-friendly Linux experience.

With these latest updates, Nitrux aims to provide improved hardware support, enhanced performance, and a more streamlined user experience for both new and existing users.

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