We’re thrilled to announce another Gnoppix Member release of Gnoppix 24.12, packed with exciting features, bug fixes, and security updates designed to elevate your experience!
Performance Boost:
- Memory Optimization: The
thp-shrinker
has been tweaked to reduce memory usage while maintaining performance, especially when THP (Transparent Huge Pages) are always enabled. - NVIDIA Power Up: Laptops benefit from the automatically enabled
nvidia-powerd
service, maximizing available TDP for smoother performance. - DLSS Frame Generation: Unleash the power of NVIDIA’s DLSS Frame Generation technology for smoother gameplay in Proton.
- AMD Optimization: The AMD Cache Optimizer and backported
amd-pstate
fixes provide better performance and stability for AMD systems, especially those with dual x3d CCD CPUs. - Enhanced Display Support: Kernel updates ensure flawless display rendering at 5120x1440x240 resolutions.
- AutoFDO for Enthusiasts: Experiment with the cutting-edge AutoFDO optimized kernel from Cachy, available in the repository as
linux-cachyos-autofdo
.
Improved Stability and Usability:
- ISO Enhancements: Receive warnings when running the Gnoppix edition on unsupported devices and when using outdated or wrong architectured ISOs.
- KDE Upgrade: Enjoy the refinements of KDE Plasma 6.2.4 in this release.
- Jan Updates: Jan, your AI assistant, has been updated to adapt to API changes from Cortex (#4130).
- Privacy Focus: Our commitment to privacy continues with updated privacy documentation (#4080).
Bug Squashing:
This release addresses numerous bugs, including:
- Refind partitioning improvements
- Calamares partitioning fix for swap partitions
- Switched to time.cloudflare.com for timesync
- Resolved scrollbar and model loading issues
- Enhanced performance and responsiveness in high-convo scenarios
- Memory leak fixes and UI optimizations
- Security updates for WebKit2GTK, Firefox, Linux kernel, and more
Full Changelog:
For a detailed breakdown of all changes, please refer to the official changelog: http://archive.gnoppix.com/packages/24/changelog_24.12.txt
Upgrade Now!
Experience the power and stability of Gnoppix 24.12. Gnoppix Member can download the latest ISO from our member-server and or upgrade your system over the air with a live-update today!
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