Release date: June 2, 2023

ISO size: 4.3 GB

Kumander Linux 1.0 "Sisig" Release Candidate 2 represents the step before the stable release, bringing together an extensive set of improvements, software additions, and visual refinements. This polished and enriched build is aimed at testers and enthusiasts who want to explore the system in its most complete form ahead of the official launch, while helping spot any remaining details that still need to be addressed. Every component included in this build has been carefully reviewed to ensure a coherent experience, from the visual identity of the desktop to the behavior of the core applications that most users will interact with on a daily basis. The feedback gathered during this phase will be decisive in shaping the final 1.0 release.

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION KUMANDER LINUX 1.0 RC2

• Added a Welcome Screen to help users easily learn the basics of Kumander Linux.
• All proprietary Windows 7 icons (Computer, Notepad, Calculator, and the Graphics category) were replaced with non-proprietary alternatives.
• Upgraded the appearance of the start menu button.
• Added full support for Flatpak, both in the Software Center and from the command line.
• Added the latest version of Google Chrome (113.0.5672.63).
• Made Google Chrome the default browser of the system.
• Added the Steam games platform.
• Upgraded LibreOffice from version 7.3.7.2 to 7.4.6.2.
• Added 281 templates to LibreOffice Impress.
• Upgraded Blender from version 3.3.1 to 3.5.1.
• Upgraded Inkscape from version 1.0.2 to 1.2.2.
• Added Kdenlive 23.04.0, a professional video editor.
• Added VLC Media Player 3.0.18.
• Added a reverse-engineered clone of the original Windows 7 Space Cadet Pinball.
• Added 238 screen savers.
• Added Snes9x, a Super Nintendo emulator.
• Added Commodore PET, VIC-20, 64, and 128 emulators.
• Added the DOSBox emulator.
• Added a Menu Editor to customize the start menu.
• Added Oracle VirtualBox 7.0.
• Added Timeshift 20.11.1 for performing system restore and rollback.
• Added Back In Time 1.2.1 for backing up the user's home folder (/home/user).
• Added the Gufw 20.04.1 firewall.
• Updated the mouse cursor theme due to low visibility when hovering over text, for example inside the terminal.
• Fixed the wrong mouse cursor theme on the login screen.
• Fixed the issue that caused the XFCE Panel to crash every time a launcher was added or removed.
• Created and added a more appropriate icon for the Software Center.
• Many other small tweaks and updates were applied across the system.

Thank you for being part of the Kumander Linux community!