Tag: Firefox

  • SystemRescue 12.00: New LTS Kernel and Features for Computer Repair

    SystemRescue 12.00: New LTS Kernel and Features for Computer Repair

    Key Takeaways

    1. SystemRescueCD started in 2004 with i386 support, transitioned to i686 in 2007, and now exclusively supports x86_64 based on Arch Linux.
    2. The latest version 12.00 includes kernel 6.12.19 and Firefox 128.8.0 ESR, along with other updated tools like GParted 1.7.0 and nwipe 0.38.
    3. Version 12.00 introduces support for bcachefs and fixes display issues affecting grub on some hardware.
    4. An extensive list of package updates includes bind 9.20.6, e2fsprogs 1.47.2, and Python 3.13.2, covering various system needs.
    5. The release provides tools for disk management, recovery, security, networking, and more, ensuring comprehensive system repair capabilities.

    Back in the summer of 2004, SystemRescueCD 0.2.15 was released with support for the i386 architecture but did not come with a default desktop environment. By 2007, it added support for i686 and introduced WMaker. After spending two years with JWM, it transitioned to Xfce in 2009. Currently, it exclusively supports x86_64 and is based on Arch Linux. The most recent version, marked as 12.00, introduces several significant updates to this live system designed for repairing systems and recovering data after a crash.

    New Features in Version 12.00

    In December of the previous year, SystemRescue 11.03 was launched featuring the LTS kernel 6.6.63 alongside Firefox 128.5.1 ESR. With the 12.00 upgrade, the system now includes kernel version 6.12.19 and Firefox 128.8.0 ESR. Other notable additions include GParted 1.7.0, nwipe 0.38, and dump 0.4b49. Furthermore, it also provides support for bcachefs and a fix for display problems that may impact grub on certain hardware setups.

    Comprehensive Package Updates

    The list of packages that have been updated is extensive, featuring bind 9.20.6, e2fsprogs 1.47.2, glibc 2.41, kmod 34.1, mesa 25.0.1, openssh 9.9p2, openssl 3.4.1, perl 5.40.1, Python 3.13.2, qt 6.8.2, samba 4.22.0, systemd 257.4, along with xfdesktop 4.20.1 and xorg-server 21.1.16. The tools included in this release are as thorough as always, addressing various needs like storage and disk partitioning, file systems, networking, remote access, security, data recovery, secure deletion, file management, hardware diagnostics and testing, plus features for text editing, internet browsing, file handling, and scripting.

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  • Firefox Restores Option to Remove “List All Tabs” Button

    Firefox Restores Option to Remove “List All Tabs” Button

    On October 10, a user named Postone began a conversation on Mozilla Connect about the inability to turn off or delete the "List All Tabs" button. He also brought up "Tab preview," but Firefox version 131.0.3 only fixed the first issue. Mozilla identified this situation as a bug rather than a planned modification.

    Bug Report Insights

    The Bugzilla page that discusses this matter shows that the problem appeared with Firefox 132. It was marked as a defect with a P1 priority and S2 severity level, but this issue is now resolved. The bug report was closed just eight days ago with a status of "fixed."

    User Experience Concerns

    Regardless of whether it was a bug, the fact that users couldn’t eliminate the "List All Tabs" option was a significant inconsistency in the Firefox user experience. While this problem persisted, those wanting to personalize their interface had the ability to remove nearly all other similar elements, including the "New Tab" button. Currently, things seem fine, but the initial comment from the Mozilla Connect user raises concern for the developers of this browser:

    "It appears, when you compare it to 10 or 15 years ago, things are getting worse and more complex instead of becoming simpler."

    A Nostalgic Read

    For anyone interested in revisiting the early days of the internet, they can find "Where Wizards Stay Up Late: The Origins of the Internet" on Amazon in four different formats. Prices start at $0.99 for the audiobook (with membership) and go up to $24.99 for the hardcover version.

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