[2020-12-11] GeckoLinux ROLLING, STATIC, and NEXT editions updated

[geckolinux]

GeckoLinux is pleased to announce updates to its full range of ROLLING, STATIC, and NEXT editions. GeckoLinux spins are generated directly from unmodified openSUSE and Packman repositories, and the installed system can be updated directly from those official sources. GeckoLinux continues to be focused on eliminating pain points and polishing its unique out-of-the-box configuration on top of the stable and flexible openSUSE base. Proprietary media formats play out of the box, and additional user-installed multimedia applications work automatically with restricted media codecs thanks to the prioritized inclusion of the Packman repository. Proprietary hardware driver and firmware support has also been included as much as possible. Google and Skype repositories are also configured out-of-the-box for optional installation by the user of the proprietary applications from those vendors. Third-party RPM packages can be easily installed using the graphical YaST package manager. GeckoLinux uses the Calamares system installer, providing easy but powerful options for reliable installation of the live system.

All editions in this set of updates receive quality of life improvements for Bluetooth audio users. The default PulseAudio configuration now prevents undesired automatic switching to the low-quality HSP/HFP device profile, and audio streams will automatically switch to newly connected Bluetooth devices using the A2DP profile. Additionally, improved support has been included for the 7zip archive format. Finally, the default GRUB bootloader configuration has been tweaked to be cleaner and more predictable on EFI systems. Plasma spins now include improved theming and a slick new tool to visually manage windows and workspaces, and now use the Xmodesetting driver on Intel hardware for better stability.

The ROLLING editions include major version updates to some desktop environments. Please see the ROLLING 999.201205 release announcement for specific details:
https://github.com/geckolinux/geckolinux-project/releases/tag/201205.999

And the STATIC and NEXT 152.201210 release announcement can be found here:
https://github.com/geckolinux/geckolinux-project/releases/tag/201210.152

Please download GeckoLinux from http://geckolinux.github.io and find more information about what makes GeckoLinux different from openSUSE and what its goals are. Thanks a lot, have fun!

[BeneThi]

What are the differences between STATIC, NEXT and ROLLING for the end user and why the choice of these words?

[geckolinux]

From the GeckoLinux website: http://geckolinux.github.io/

GeckoLinux Static editions are based on openSUSE Leap 15.2 with its periodic release cycle and a long support lifetime.

GeckoLinux Rolling editions are based on openSUSE Tumbleweed with its frequent and extremely well tested stable rolling releases.

GeckoLinux NEXT editions have a stable openSUSE Leap base, combined with additional OBS repositories to offer the latest version of popular desktop environments.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/static

fixed in a place or position

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolling_release

Rolling release, rolling update, or continuous delivery, in software development, is the concept of frequently delivering updates to applications.

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/next

immediately following in time, order, importance, etc.:

[BeneThi]

Thanks for explaining.

[ylluminate]

Which is going to have the most recent releases of Pantheon? NEXT+OBS or Rolling?