14 DAY TRIAL // Now that the Parsix GNU/Linux 8.0 (Mumble) distribution has been released, and the highly anticipated GNOME 3.18 desktop environment hit the streets with its numerous new and attractive features, the developers of Parsix GNU/Linux teased users on Twitter about the upcoming release of the Debian-based operating system.
Parsix GNU/Linux 8.5 is the next major release of the distribution, and it will be dubbed Atticus, built around the recently announced GNOME 3.18 desktop environment. According to the Parsix GNU/Linux developers, the development for Atticus has started, and most probably, it will arrive sometime later this year.
Considering the fact that Parsix GNU/Linux 8.0 is based on Debian GNU/Linux 8.0 (Jessie), the Parsix GNU/Linux 8.5 release should be based on the second point release of Debian GNU/Linux 8. At the moment, Parsix GNU/Linux 8.0 (Mumble) is built around the latest maintenance release of the GNOME 3.16 desktop environment.
Of course, this comes as very good news for all users of Parsix GNU/Linux, especially because the distribution was known for running older versions of the GNOME desktop environment. Apparently, the development process of Parsix GNU/Linux is accelerating substantially, as it now ships with kernel packages based on the latest long-term kernel branch, Linux 4.1 LTS. We'll keep you guys updated when the first build is online.
Parsix GNU/Linux 8.5 (Atticus) is cooking! Stay tuned for GNOME 3.18!
— Parsix GNU/Linux (@ParsixNews) September 25, 2015