Rhino Linux 2023.4: News of the latest stable version released
In August of this year 2023, here in DesdeLinux We inform you as usual, and in a timely manner, about the launch of the first stable version of the free and open operating system project called Rhino Linux, that is, of the version 2023.1. And in that same publication, as expected, we revealed good details about the project itself and its characteristics.
Therefore, in it we made known, in a general way, that Rhino Linux is an Ubuntu-based distribution that offers a rolling release upgrade approach, on a stable desktop environment, based on a custom XFCE desktop, which the project refers to as Unicorn Desktop, among many other details. And since, this month, its newest version called «Rhino Linux 2023.4», then we will proceed to let you know its most important news.
Rhino Linux, a distro based on Ubuntu but that adopts a Rolling Release model
But, before starting to read this publication about the news of this new version called «Rhino Linux 2023.4», we recommend the previous related post with another previous version of the same free and open project:
Rhino Linux 2023.4: With important improvements for 2024
What's New in Rhino Linux 2023.4
Among the most notable novelties of «Rhino Linux 2023.4», which we can see among the many implemented by its developers, in their Official website and more specifically about the Change Logs section, we can mention the following 5:
- The Unicorn Desktop Environment Now provides auto tiling option by default. Therefore, if the previous version is updated to the new one, when reboot, users will be able to see a new applet in the top right section of the panel whose objective is to launch the said feature i.e. enable/disable the tile mode. In addition, it now also brings by default the application launcher called uLauncher, but with a more rounded shape and a slightly different background color.
- Package manager (Rhino Package) no longer automatically removes packages by default when using the rhino-pkg update command, if Nala is installed. While, to clean unnecessary packages or broken dependencies on the system, users will now be able to run the new rhino-pkg cleanup command command.
- Includes version 4.3.0 of Pacstall software (Package manager for Ubuntu inspired by AUR / Arch User Repository of Arch Linux), which now allows packages to use lThe Debian flag known as Priority. Which, in turn, brings great advantages over the management of packages related to the Desktop (Rhino-core) in its different variants.
- In its edition for Pine64 devices (single board computers) improvements were introduced related to modem stability fixes for both PinePhone and PinePhone Pro. As well as enabling GPS support and experimental WiFi support for PineTab2 devices.
- Another interesting novelty is that the "Your system" application shows the version number like a pill and can be copied to the clipboard by clicking. While, in relation to the corrected errors, the solution to the issue related to Bluetooth support, thanks to the complete replacement of pulseaudio with pipewire.
One of the biggest things we can look forward to in 2024 is the debut of our new icon pack! We have worked hard to design an icon pack that is visually appealing while maintaining the essence of the original artwork. As we mentioned before about the Unicorn Beyond XFCE initiative, in 2024 we will help the development and creation of UBXI ports.
Summary
In summary, and as in the only previous version, the Rhino Linux Development team continues to carry out a fabulous operating system project based on Ubuntu, with a strong focus on rolling release update format, on a stable desktop environment based on a highly customized XFCE (Unicorn Desktop). And if already You are a current Rhino Linux user, we invite you to tell us about your user experience with it and what you think in relation to the new version available, that is, «Rhino Linux 2023.4».
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