Discover What’s New in siduction 2024.1.0

Siduction, the popular Linux distribution based on Debian Unstable, has officially released siduction 2024.1.0, aptly titled “Shine on…”. This release marks a significant milestone, featuring numerous updates, enhancements, and bug fixes to provide an improved user experience. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what this new version brings to the table.

Highlights of Siduction 2024.1.0

1. KDE Plasma 6 Integration:
   The long-awaited KDE Plasma 6 has finally arrived in siduction. While Wayland is now the default session in Plasma 6, siduction opts for X11 by default due to critical configuration issues in encrypted installations. However, users can manually switch to Wayland through SDDM.
2. Artwork Inspired by Pink Floyd:
   The release features a new design, paying homage to Pink Floyd’s iconic album, with a customized wallpaper by Krystian Zajdel. This update is a nod to KDE developers who continue to excel in creating a top-tier desktop environment.
3. Desktop Environment Choices:
   • KDE Plasma 6.2.4.1
   • Xfce 4.20: Enhanced file management and experimental Wayland support.
   • LXQt 2.1.0: A lightweight alternative with Wayland experimentation.
   • Xorg and noX options for minimal setups.

Key Improvements in Siduction 2024.1.0

• Kernel and System Updates:
  Based on Linux kernel 6.12.4, siduction 2024.1.0 includes systemd 257.1-3 for enhanced performance and stability.
• Btrfs and Snapper Enhancements:
  Improved snapshot management using Snapper makes rollback processes seamless, whether you’re using GRUB or systemd-boot.
• Non-Free Package Management:
  Proprietary firmware is installed by default for hardware compatibility. Users can identify and remove non-free packages with the vrms command or siduction’s remove-nonfree script.

Known Issues

1. KDE Dolphin: Currently, Dolphin cannot connect via smb://. Use sftp:// as a workaround until the kio-extras package is updated.
2. Xfce 4.20: Wayland support remains highly experimental and is disabled in this release.
3. Live Boot Freeze: On some Intel devices, adding the kernel parameter intel_iommu=igfx_off may resolve freezing issues.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

1. What desktop environments are supported in Siduction 2024.1.0?
   Siduction supports KDE Plasma 6, Xfce 4.20, LXQt 2.1.0, Xorg, and noX. GNOME, MATE, and Cinnamon are currently unavailable due to a lack of maintainers.
2. How can I remove non-free packages after installation?
   Use the command apt purge $(vrms -s) to remove proprietary firmware and non-free packages or execute the script remove-nonfree.
3. What should I do if the system freezes during live boot on Intel devices?
   Add the kernel parameter intel_iommu=igfx_off to the boot options before restarting your system.

For more information and to download the release, visit siduction.org