GNOME 43

Tails 6.0, the newest version of the privacy-focused Linux distribution, is now available for download. It is notable for being the first version of Tails to be based on Debian 12 (Bookworm) and use the GNOME 43 desktop environment. This update also introduces a host of new features, security enhancements, and usability improvements, alongside updated versions of the majority of the software included in Tails.

In Tails 6.0, users will find a new error detection feature for the Persistent Storage, which alerts them about errors when reading or writing from the Tails USB stick. This helps in diagnosing hardware failures and prompts users to backup their Persistent Storage before it's too late. The update also brings automatic mounting of external devices. When an external storage device is plugged in, Tails 6.0 mounts it automatically, and if the device contains an encrypted partition, it offers to unlock the encryption automatically.

The Tails project has launched a release candidate for the upcoming Tails 6.0 Linux-based operating system, inviting the community to participate in testing before the official launch slated for February 27.

Tails 6.0 RC1 is based on Debian 12 (Bookworm) and uses GNOME 43 as the desktop environment. This pre-releases version of the operating system promises a ton of new features, alongside significant security and usability enhancements.

Today, the Solus developers have officially released version 4.4 of the Linux-based operating system. Code-named "Harmony," this new version of the distribution provides updates for its desktop environments, software stacks, and hardware enablement.

All Solus editions -- Budgie, GNOME, MATE, and KDE Plasma -- ship with default applications like Firefox 114.0.1, LibreOffice 7.5.3.2, and Thunderbird 102.12.0. Each edition has a distinct audio-video multimedia playback software, providing a catered user experience.