Lorenzo "Palinuro" Faletra, the founder of Parrot OS focused on security, has released its new version point 4.10. Unlike the previous Parrot 4.9, the latest v4.10 includes many important updates. We'll take a look -
Parrot OS 4.10: What's new?
Upgrading from Debian upstream
Based on Debian GNU / Linux, Parrot 4.10 included all the latest updates from upstream sources such as new security and bug fixes like BootHole and other improvements.
Specifically for developers, it updated the developer tools to its new version, which includes VSCodium 1.47.3, Python 3.8, Golang 1.14, and GCC 10.1. Additionally, v4.10 has also improved its development meta-packages.
New additions in Parrot 4.10
Among the new package additions, Parrot 4.10 now includes Greenbone Security Manager 11 and a full OpenVAS 7 vulnerability scanner with the new Debian packaging style.
To go further, with v4.10, Parrot OS now officially supports the light desktop environment, Xfce. This means that alongside MATE and KDE the ISO image of the Xfce edition is also available for download.
Linux 5.7 kernel
Regarding the main part that powers any Linux distribution, Parrot 4.10 has upgraded its Linux kernel from v5.5 to v5.7. Obviously, it brings more features, security, and the latest support from processor to hardware. This includes:
- Best HDR / OLED display support
- New ARM features and device support
- New exFAT file system driver
- Support for zoned block devices in Btrfs
- Support Apple USB Fast Charging for iOS devices
- A tiny power button driver
- Added split lock detection
GUI version of AnonSurf 3.0
As previously promised, the AnonSurf 3.0 anonymity tool is now available with a graphical user interface alongside the CLI. The GTK app supports several features to monitor Tor status, view traffic, logs, and perform actions such as start, stop, and reload.
If you are having difficulty using AnonSurf via the command line, you can use its GUI version written in the extremely fast NIM programming language.
How to install or upgrade to Parrot 4.10?
Parrot OS is a continuous version distribution, where new updates are available in the repository as soon as it becomes stable and reliable. Therefore, if you are already using the current version of Parrot OS, you just need to update your package to reach new stable versions.
sudo parrot-upgradeor
sudo apt update & sudo apt full-upgradeNote: Parrot OS strongly recommends against using the "apt-get upgrade" command to avoid any problem in your system.
If you want a new installation, you can also download ISO images of Parrot OS 4.10 from here. The images are available in several editions: Security, Mate, KDE, Xfce, Netinstall, Virtual and Home.
