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# Rhino Linux 2023.4 Update Adds An Auto-Tiling Feature
- URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/rhino-linux-2023-4-release/
- Published: 2023-12-27T12:00:38.000Z
- Updated: 2023-12-27T12:00:38.000Z
- Description: Rhino Linux gets a nifty feature with the last update for 2023.
- Author: Sourav Rudra
- Tags: Distribution Releases, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15

[Rhino Linux](https://rhinolinux.org/index.html?ref=itsfoss.com) is an Ubuntu-based rolling distribution that aims to offer a stable experience with the advantages of a [rolling-release](https://itsfoss.com/rolling-release/) approach. It rose from the ashes of the now defunct Rolling Rhino Remix project and has been receiving regular updates.

Ending 2023 on a high note, the developers have released **Rhino Linux 2023.4** with some insight into what the future holds for Rhino Linux.

So, join me as I take you through it.

**Suggested Read** 📖

[Rolling-Release Ubuntu-based Rhino Linux Has LandedRhino Linux is an interesting option to have!![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/04/rhino-linux-release.jpg)](https://itsfoss.com/rhino-linux-release/)

## 🆕 Rhino Linux 2023.4: What's New?

![a screenshot of rhino linux 2023.4 with a neofetch output and about system window open](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/Rhino_Linux_2023.4.png)

Powered by the recent [Linux Kernel 6.6 release](https://itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-6-6-release/), Rhino Linux 2023.4 comes equipped with an updated Unicorn Desktop that now **features optional auto-tiling functionality** that can be enabled from an applet in the top panel.

This was made possible thanks to the implementation of [cortile](https://github.com/leukipp/cortile?ref=itsfoss.com) that enables users to tile their windows effortlessly. It has support for things like **workspace-based tiling**, **hot corners**, **drag/drop window swapping,** and more.

Similarly, **uLauncher also sees an update**, with it now looking more rounded, and sporting a slightly different background color.

There have been **improvements on the '*rhino-pkg*' side of things** too, now, '*rhino-pkg update'* no longer auto-removes packages by default if [Nala](https://itsfoss.com/nala/) is installed. 

For cleaning up obsolete packages or broken dependencies, you can now run the new '*rhino-pkg cleanup'* command.

**Support for Pine64 devices has also been improved**, there is **a new user-friendly experimental Wi-Fi module** for PineTab2, **various modem stability fixes** for the PinePhone and PinePhone Pro coupled with the enabling of GPS support.

You can now also use flashlights on all PinePhones and PineTabs too! (if you are trying that)

### 🛠️ Other Changes and Improvements

Other than the highlights, here are some other changes that you should know about:

- A **complete** **transition to PipeWire** from PulseAudio.
- **Connecting to Wi-Fi** on embedded devices such as the Raspberry Pi has been improved.
- [pacstall-qa](https://github.com/pacstall/pacstall-qa?ref=itsfoss.com) has been brought in as **a new default package** for testing pacscripts from PRs locally.

The developers have also shared **their plans for 2024**;which include **support for offline installations**, **a new icon pack,** **contributing to the development of** [**UBXI ports**](https://rhinolinux.org/news-9.html?ref=itsfoss.com), **rewriting '*rhino-pkg*'** in [nushell](https://itsfoss.com/nushell/), and more.

You may go through the [release notes](https://rhinolinux.org/news-10.html?ref=itsfoss.com) to learn more about this release, and future development plans.

## 📥 Download Rhino Linux 2023.4

You can grab the latest Rhino Linux release from the [official website](https://rhinolinux.org/download.html?ref=itsfoss.com). There are three types of images available for various system configurations. Choose “**Generic ISO**” if you want to use it on a regular computer.

[Rhino Linux 2023.4](https://rhinolinux.org/download.html?ref=itsfoss.com)

📋

The generic image features Linux kernel 6.6.7, the Pine64 images feature Linux kernel 6.7.0-rc5 and the Raspberry Pi images feature Linux kernel 6.5.0.

**For existing users**, you can simply run the following command to upgrade:

```
rpk update -y
```

*💬 2023 is almost at an end, with this being one of the final distro releases for the year. What do you think of it?*