If previous versions of the MeX Linux distribution were based on Linux Mint, starting with build 180426, the operating system is now only based on packages from the Ubuntu and Debian GNU/Linux software repositories. The latest release is derived from the Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver) operating system series.

"Mex Linux is no longer based on Linux Mint," said Arne Exton. "MeX Build 180426 is based only on Debian and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Long Term Support). I have replaced the original kernel with “my” special kernel 4.15.0-19-exton. All packages in MeX Linux have been upgraded to the latest version by 180426."

Also: Voyager Linux 18.04 Released with Long Term Support, Based on Xubuntu 18.04 LTS

Radeon Software for Linux 18.10 Brings Vulkan 1.1, Ubuntu 16.04.4 / SLE 12 SP3 Support

System76 Releases Updated Pop!_OS Based Off Ubuntu 18.04

• Changes to Files in GNOME 3.28

  Here are some changes in GNOME 3.28 users will see in the Fedora 28 release.

• Flatpak Linux Application Sandboxing & Distribution Framework Learns New Tricks

  Flatpak, the Linux application sandboxing and distribution framework, has been updated recently to version 0.11.4, a maintenance update that introduces numerous important changes.

  With Flatpak 0.11.4, the development team updated the "flatpak build" command to allow it to always use multi-arch support, as well as to mount app extensions during the build process. In addition, the "flatpak build-init" command now supports adding of extension points earlier than build-finish by using the --extension argument, and build-finish now supports the --remove-extension argument.

  Updates were also made to the "flatpak uninstall" command, which can now pick the user or system automatically if they're not specified, the "flatpak run" command, which received several new options like --no-a11y-bus and --no-documents-portal. Also, users can now use "flatpak remove" (without quotes) as an alias for the "flatpak uninstall" command.

• Monthly News – April 2018

  Before anything else, let’s thank all the people who contribute to this project. Many people do, in very different ways. Special thanks to our donors to our “silent friend” from Germany for the coffee!

  Many thanks also to all the developers who interacted with us on Github lately. We’ve seen a lot of new faces and very cool contributions. A slack team was recently set up to improve communication between new developers and the development team.

• Linux Mint Continues Work On Mint 19, LMDE 3

  The Linux Mint project has published their monthly recap of activities going on for April with this popular desktop Linux distribution.

  To little surprise, much of their time has been spent on setting up their re-base against Ubuntu Bionic (Ubuntu 18.04) for Linux Mint 19 and Debian Stretch for the upcoming LMDE3 (Linux Mint Debian Edition). As part of these upcoming OS releases, they have also been buttoning up the Cinnamon 3.8 desktop environment update.

• Adventure RPG 'EARTHLOCK' is now officially available on Linux

  Inspired by the classic 3D RPGs of the late 90's, EARTHLOCK from Snowcastle Games is now officially available on Linux.

  EARTHLOCK is the upgraded and extended version of EARTHLOCK: Festival of Magic, with a shorter name and tons of new content.

• Classic adventure games Spellcasting 1-3 are now on GOG

  Interested in some more classics? Spellcasting 1-3 are now available on GOG and they have Linux support thanks to the power of DOSBox.

• Metroidvania action RPG 'Faeland' is fully funded on Kickstarter and heading to Linux

  In Faeland you have the freedom to explore the open world, travel from town to town and talk to any NPC you come across. It will have various areas to explore like challenging forests, caves, dungeons, castles and more. Combat is defined by what weapon you're using, such as knives, daggers, swords, axes, spears and bows, all with their own attack animations speeds, strengths and so on. All the standard stuff you would expect essentially.

• FOX n FORESTS, the action platformer where you change the season to release on May 17th

  FOX n FORESTS [Official Site] is a retro-inspired action platformer with RPG elements that allows you to change the seasons, it's now due for release on May 17th. I've had it confirmed that this will include same-day Linux support.

• Fun looking arcade racer 'Trailblazers' has another gameplay trailer, looking good & releasing soon

  Trailblazers [Official Site], the arcade racer where you paint the track to go faster has another gameplay trailer and it looks so damn good.

  Note: We've already spoken to the developer about review keys, they told us they will be in touch as soon as keys are available.

• The first backer build of strategy game Phoenix Point from the creator of X-COM is due soon

  Phoenix Point [Official Site], the huge new strategy game from Snapshot Games, which includes the legendary developer Julian Gollop (creator of X-COM) is due for a first public beta release really soon.

  I might be a bit of a JG fan, considering how many hours of my youth were completely focused on playing the original X-COM UFO Defense (UFO: Enemy Unknown). Heck, I even went back to it repeatedly over the years because it's just so good. Helped by the awesome open source OpenXcom game engine.