February 2023: GNU/Linux News Event of the Month
Today, first of this month, we offer you, as usual, a first publication with a timely and brief summary of news of the month which starts. In order to keep up to date with the informative linux news of the current month, that is, on the "informative event of February 2023".
And as usual, it will offer 3 recent news to explore, 3 alternative distros to know, plus a current Videotutorial y Linux Podcast, for a better understanding of what is currently being disseminated and shared on our GNU/Linux scope.
January 2023: GNU/Linux News Event of the Month
And, before starting this present post on the «Informative event of February 2023», we recommend you explore a previous related postWhen you finish reading this:
Informative event of February 2023: News of the month
news updates from toinformative event of February 2023
Gnoppix Linux 23.2 released
Today, first of February, the development team of the GNU/Linux distro known as gnoppix linux has announced the official release or launch of its new version 23.2. This Distribution is usually known as Gnoppix of the Rolling Release type and is specifically designed for penetration testing and reverse engineering with a focus on Web Applications and gaining access. Therefore, it has a quite special target audience.
In addition, it is usually very well optimized to protect the digital rights of its users. Since, it focuses on the computer security of the system and the data handled. Although, it can also be used as an Operating System that offers a normal desktop environment. Y this new version includes many new features and improvements, including extensive bug fixes and improved performance, as well as support for the latest hardware and software.
“Gnoppix 23.2 also incorporates a lot of feedback from users, whose implementation we have been continuously working on to make our distribution the best it can be. This feedback has been crucial in helping us improve Gnoppix 23.2. At Perrit's request, we have added ChatGPT as a Gnome extension." Oficial announcement
Release of Elementary OS 7.0 "Horus"
And on the last day of January, also the Free and open community of GNU/Linux Distros, received the pleasant news from the development team of the District Elementaryabout the launch of Elementary OS 7.0 "Horus".
It has arrived after, little more than a year since the launch of Elementary OS 6.1 Jólnir. And it has focused on offering its regular users the most needed apps, along with new features and settings, and an improved platform for developers.
“AppCenter is the centerpiece of Elementary OS. The primary goal of any operating system is to support the applications you use for work, play, and creative expression. In the latest version of AppCenter we have worked to make app descriptions more attractive and contain more information.” Oficial announcement
Thunderbird 102.7.1 released
Finally, and in the field of applications, for this beginning of the month we have Thunderbirdwith the good news of Thunderbird 102.7.1 release. Which, among its many new features, includes a redesign of the message header, which will allow users be more productive with less effort. Since, when reading an email, the redesigned header will allow it to focus on what matters, since it highlights the important information. Also, it is now more responsive and easier to navigate. In addition, it will allow you to mark important messages from the message header itself and easily convert them into a calendar event or a task.
Another novelty is its new address book. Which has a renewed design that facilitates navigation and interaction with registered contacts. The new Address Book is compatible with vCard specifications, which means that we can export our existing contacts to vCard format and then import them into Thunderbird. In addition, each contact card also acts as a launch pad for messaging, email, and event creation.
“Thunderbird 102 makes moving your accounts and data quick and easy. The new step-by-step wizard offers a guided experience to import all that data that is important to you. We've also taken extra precautions to ensure no data is accidentally duplicated in your profile after an import." Oficial announcement
Alternative and interesting distros to discover this month
Recommended video of the month
Recommended Podcast of the Month
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Summary
In summary, we hope that this first post of the second month of the year on the "informative event of February 2023" with the most recent linux news on the Internet, continue to be very useful for all the «Comunidad de Software Libre y Código Abierto». And of course, that it contributes so that we are all better informed and educated about «GNU/Linux».
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