This Week in Linux 165: PineNote E-Ink Tablet, MATE 1.26, Manjaro 21.1, Zorin OS 16, Slackware | This Week in Linux 165
Aug 22, 2021
A rundown of a new PineNote E‑Ink tablet and its hardware quirks. Coverage of MATE 1.26's Wayland work and Pluma updates. Highlights from multiple distro releases including Manjaro 21.1, Zorin OS 16, Sparky Linux and KaOS. Kdenlive 21.08 and Krita 5.0 beta updates. Element chat adds voice messages and there is talk of Slackware 15.0 release candidate and Humble Bundles.
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Upgrade Manjaro; Use New Btrfs Installer Options
- Upgrade existing Manjaro systems rather than reinstalling, since 21.1 is primarily a refreshed download image.
- Use the improved Calamares options to select filesystems and Btrfs layouts for easier rollbacks and snapshots.
Zorin 16 Emphasizes Onboarding And App Source Choice
- Zorin OS 16 focuses on speed, a refreshed design, and beginner-friendly onboarding with a welcome tour.
- It adds FlatHub by default and a source menu to choose Snap, Flatpak, or native packages in the app store.
Sparky 6 Brings Debian 11 Plus App Management Tools
- Sparky Linux 6.0 updates to Debian 11 and adds a combined app center/system tool (Aptus) for apps and desktop setups.
- It keeps 32-bit support and includes a welcome app to simplify post-install setup.
