Klaus Knopper has announced the release of KNOPPIX 8.6.1, an updated version of the live DVD distribution based on Debian with LXDE selected as the default desktop, KDE Plasma 5.14, and GNOME 3.30, along with a new version of the Linux kernel 5.3.5 and without the systemd software package.
The new version includes:
- Updated Linux kernel and system software (Debian ‘buster’ + ‘sid’);
- LXDE - a lightweight desktop including file manager PCManFM 1.3.1;
- KDE 5 (‘knoppix64 desktop = kde’);
- A new version of Adriane;
- Pre-release WINE 4.0 for the direct installation and running of Windows applications on Linux as well as on Windows 10;
- QEMU-KVM 3.1 as a virtualization solution using scripts;
- Tor web browser with enhanced privacy;
- Web browsers - Chromium 76.0.3809.100, Firefox 69.0.2 with ad blocker Ublock and ‘noscript’ plugin;
- LibreOffice 6.3.3-rc1, GIMP 2.10.8;
- Mathematical and algebraic programs for teachers - Maxima 5.42.1 with direct integration of Maxima sessions into Texmacs and the ability to create documentation directly during live lessons.
Source: linux.org.ru
