Porteux 2.4 comes with Linux kernel 6.17 and eight desktop editions

  • Support for NVIDIA 580.105.08, touchpad improvements, and new language and time zone settings.
  • New cheat codes: noupdateclock and kmap (Wayland, except Cinnamon and GNOME), autoload for cron and docker.
  • Internal changes: optimizations in rc.M/rc.S, improvements in deactivate and linker flags, Modules app rewritten.
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PorteuX 2.4

Porteux has released a new version aimed at those looking for a fast, small and modular system, with a clear focus on portability. PorteuX 2.4 It maintains its systemic spirit based on Slackware, immutable and modularinheriting ideas from Slax and Porteus to offer agile sessions from removable media.

The update includes up-to-date components and functional changes. Key highlights include the kernel. Linux 6.17, support for the drivers NVIDIA 580.105.08 and a range of desktop editions: GNOME 49.1, KDE Plasma 6.5.2, Xfce 4.20, Cinnamon 6.4.13, LXDE 0.11.1, LXQt 2.3, MATE 1.28.2 and COSMIC Beta 5.

What's new in PorteuX 2.4

This version includes improvements for everyday use and technical adjustments. Touchpad handling has been refined, and search/filtering has been added. Porteux Language Switcher and new time zone and clock type options appear in the Timezone Switcher, changes designed for a more complete experience on teams of Spain and the rest of Europe.

  • Compatibility with the latest graphics drivers NVIDIA 580.105.08.
  • Option to change time zone and clock format from the Porteux tools.
  • Search and filters in the language selector.
  • Wayland support expanded for cheatcode kmap (except in Cinnamon and GNOME).
  • New cheat code noupdateclock to avoid automatically updating the date/time during startup.
  • HEIC support in the edition LXQt.
  • Automatic loading of daemons cron y docker.

Editions and desktops available in PorteuX 2.4

The range of editions covers very different preferences, from full desktops to lightweight options. Each one includes its own up-to-date version to ensure balance. performance and stability.

  • GNOME 49.1
  • KDE Plasma 6.5.2
  • Xfce 4.20
  • Cinnamon 6.4.13
  • LXDE 0.11.1
  • LXQt 2.3
  • MATE 1.28.2
  • COSMIC Beta 5

In addition to variety, PorteuX maintains its system philosophy Fast, small and portableThis makes it easy to use from USB and move between computers without complications.

Technical changes and internal improvements

There's remarkable work under the hood. The command deactivate -f The script gains reliability deactivate switch to using the parameter lazy to resolve rogue modules and the linker flags have been improved, resulting in smaller binaries and a performance improved.

The sections in rc.M y rc.S They have been restructured to avoid multiple subshells, and line break wrapping has been added to gtkdialog.py and the Porteux Modules application has been rewritten to be faster and more reliable.

Specific settings per edition

Each flavor receives specific attention. In Xfce, the elementary icon pack is updated so that the icons adapt automatically by switching between light/dark themes; LXDE debuts a revamped theme; and in MATE, the search tool is updated to show results in binary format.

  • Xfce: elementary icons with automatic adaptation to light/dark theme.
  • LXDE: updated visual theme.
  • MATE: revised search tool with binary output.

Wayland input and session compatibility

The touchpad's handling has been refined to offer more precise control on laptops, a welcome improvement for everyday use. Furthermore, the cheat code kmap It now works in sessions. Wayland (except in Cinnamon and GNOME) and rendering is improved Cinnamon Lower Wayland.

For environments where timing is critical (e.g., winter/summer changes in the EU), the cheatcode noupdateclock It allows you to prevent the time from being automatically updated at startup, and the options of Timezone Switcher make it easier to adjust time zone and clock type Bluntly.

Download and availability of PorteuX 2.4

The system can be obtained from the same sources where the variants are published. Slackware Stable and Slackware CurrentThe release notes are available in the project page on GitHubA good starting point for anyone who wants to review all the details beforehand. Download.

Those located in Spain or other European countries can take advantage of local mirrors for faster downloads and, if needed, adjust the time zone from the first launch using the available tools. PorteuX 2.4.

With this release, Porteux reinforces its offering of a lightweight and portable system with kernel 6.17, updated NVIDIA support, editions for all tastes, and a host of internal improvements that point to a more polished experience both on desktop and laptop computers.