Nitrux 2.0.0 Release: What's New?

Nitrux team has released a new version of the Ubuntu-based Linux distribution, Nitrux 2.0.0, with the latest software updates, bug fixes, and performance improvements.

In hardware support, Nitrux 2.0.0, includes a package to support firmware for AMD GPUs, which is unavailable in the kernel packages, with XanMod Kernel as its default along with various other technical improvements. XanMod Kernel is tailored for the best possible desktop experience.

And there are also several visual changes to the layouts and top panel, with updated applications, and desktop environment. The major changes are highlighted below.

What's New in Nitrux 2.0.0 Release?

Nitrux 2.0.0 has XanMod Kernel as the default, and compared to Linux Kernel, you'll find some really big difference in custom settings and new features enabled to enhance your experience.

However, you still have the choice to select the latest mainline LTS or non-LTS Linux Kernel (5.15.17, 5.16.3), as well other alternatives like Liquorix and Libre kernels. Here are the major changes in Nitrux 2.0.0 Release:

Pacstall version 1.7.1
MESA 21.3.5 by default
Added the i915, Nouveau, and AMDGPU drivers
Updated OpenRC configuration to allow TTYs to function in the distribution properly and reduced the default TTYs to two (TTY2 and TTY3)
Added a package to include firmware for AMD GPUs unavailable in the kernel packages
Included the Intel and AMD microcode as early boot code in the ISO for required systems
Updated the Latte layouts and added nx-floating-panel-dark
LibreOffice to version 7.5.2

Also, there’s a top panel and a dock, but the application menu has been moved to the dock, with the task manager in the middle, and a trash shortcut as next to the session controls.

How to Download or Upgrade to Nitrux 2.0.0 Release?

Nitrux 2.0.0 is now available for download, through the official website, if you're a new user who want to give it a spin. And for existing users, they can easily upgrade to Nitrux 2.0.0 from the previous version.

However, it is necessary to create a Bootable USB after downloading the file, and boot from your USB device. And note that the new ISO uses the LZ4 lossless data compression algorithm for faster installation.