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| 2007-10-04 |
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| Tobias Gerschner has announced the release of Linux 3.0.1: "The Yoper team is proud to announce the first (and only) maintenance release of Yoper Linux 3.0, code name 'Titanium'. This release ships with Kernel 2.6.21.1, including the Ken Colivas patch set with the SD scheduler, X.Org 7.3, KDE 3.5.7, KOffice 1.6.3, Firefox 2.0.0.7 and a vast range of other cutting-edge desktop packages. The unstable repository also contains a kernel with the CFS scheduler for those who are keen to compare their performance under different workloads. Since 3.0 there have been more than 500 new or updated packages, as well as numerous bug fixes and cleanups. If you have Yoper 3.0 installed, simply use the smart upgrade function to update the packages. There are only minor and mostly visual differences between a default installation of 3.0 and 3.0.1." Here is the full . () the installation mini CD or the live CD from here: (142MB), (678MB). | |
| 2007-10-03 |
NEW • Distribution Release: SystemRescueCd 0.4.0 |
| A new major version of SystemRescueCd, a Gentoo-based distribution with focus on disk partitioning and data rescue tasks, has been released. What's new? "Added PXE network booting support; added a 64-bit kernel (rescue64) to chroot on a 64-bit Linux; added a 32-bit alternative kernel (vmlinuz2) based on 2.6.20.19; updated the default 32-bit kernel (rescuecd) to 2.6.22.9 (with Reiser4); added Partimage client with SSL support; updated the e1000 network driver; updated the 'Offline NT Password & Registry Editor' disk (Vista support); added option 'minishell' to debug the initramfs and the start-up scripts; updated Squashfs to version 3.2 (with LZMA support); optimized and cleaned the linuxrc start-up script; updated Oscar (French tool to backup computers); updated ntfs-3g to 1.913...." Read the for more details. CD images for x86 and SPARC processors are available for () from here: systemrescuecd-x86-0.4.0.iso (156MB, systemrescuecd-sparc-0.4.0.iso (83.1MB). | |
| 2007-10-03 |
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| Barry Kauler has announced the release of Linux 3.00: "Puppy 3.00 released. This Puppy is a massive upgrade from the previous (v2.17.1) version. I decided to aim for close binary compatibility with Slackware 12.0, with the objective of being able to install Slackware packages and have all or most of the required dependencies already in place. To that end, I used all the building block packages from Slackware 12, such as glibc 2.5, GCC 4.1.2 and GTK+ 2.10.13. Most of the libraries in Puppy are now from Slackware. Another major thing that I have done is totally rewritten the key scripts that control how Puppy boots up, is configured, and shuts down. Then there are some major breakthroughs, such as finally getting periodic flushing of RAM to Flash drive working properly." Read the complete for a detailed list of changes and improvements. from here: (97.6MB, ). | |
| 2007-10-02 |
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| Miklós Vajna has announced the availability of the second and final release candidate for Linux 0.7: "The Frugalware Developer Team is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Frugalware 0.7rc2, the last candidate of the upcoming 0.7 stable release. A short and incomplete list of changes since 0.7rc1: GNOME 2.20.0; OpenOffice.org 2.3 with OOXML support and Mozilla plugin; more than 1,000 changes, mostly bug fixes; added Gfpm, a graphical package manager; new Gfpm and Gnetconfig plugins for Xfce settings manager; fixed PPPoE support; slow format (when checking for bad blocks is enabled) works again for swap partitions; fixed Swedish language support." See the and for further information. (): (4,283MB). | |
| 2007-10-01 |
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| Jani Monoses has announced the first beta release of Linux 7.10, a distribution based on Ubuntu and optimised for Romanian and Hungarian users: "The Kiwi 7.10 beta live CD for i386, based on Ubuntu 7.10 beta, is available. Modifications to Ubuntu include: Romanian and Hungarian localization and language support packages besides English; removed Evolution, Rhythmbox, Ekiga, Asian fonts, and languages other than en, hu, ro; removed Windows applications from the live CD; added Audacious audio player, Inkscape, Thunderbird, Vim, Midnight Commander; replaced Totem GStreamer with Totem xine, added ffmpeg and libdvdcss2; included Firefox plugins for Java, Flash and MPlayer; improved networking support by enabling the pppoeconf GUI, adding firmware for the SpeedTouch USB modem...." Here is the brief . Download: kiwi-7.10-beta.iso (700MB, MD5). | |
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| Linux 6.0 "Desktop", a Chinese distribution based on the recently announced Asianux 3.0, has been released. As with any past releases, Red Flag Linux 6.0 continues to focus on providing an easy-to-use desktop that resembles the Windows user interface as much as possible and includes a number of Windows-like utilities. New in this release is the inclusion of 3D desktop features with Beryl, updated package management infrastructure with APT for RPM, automatic dual-boot setup, and multi-language support. The distribution uses the latest 2.6.22 kernel with modules for a large number of modern hardware devices and wireless network cards, as well as read/write support to NTFS file systems. On the desktop, the system is built around X.Org 7.2 and KDE 3.5.7, now with automatic mounting of storage devices, and OpenOffice.org 2.2. For more details please see the page (in Chinese). Red Flag Linux 6.0 is available as a 2-CD image set - an installation CD and an optional "Tools" CD with extra software; both can be from here: (680MB, ), (587MB, ). | |
| 2007-09-30 |
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| Paul Sherman has announced the availability of an updated release of Linux, a light-weight modification of Slackware featuring the IceWM window manager. From the changelog: "Midnight Commander, Dillo and Ggradebook added to default packages; XDM updated for nice graphical login, when desired; IceWM update to include menu item to switch between graphical or text-based login, checkers menu item changed for better display; etc package now includes script that switches login type; DevTray - pulled AlsaAudio card handler, this originally had a bug with SB Live cards, takes up memory, and does nothing Absolute does not already do. Also new DevTray icon and tooltip, to avoid confusion; PyAlsaAudio and alsamixergui removed; GIMP updated to 2.4.0rc3; updated handler for GIMP in SendTo for images and PDFs; GQView downgraded to version 2.0.4 due to CPU usage maxing out...." See the full for further info. : (692MB, ). | |
| 2007-09-29 |
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| Bogdan Radulescu has announced the first stable release of sub100, a Slackware-based live CD that takes less than 100 MB on the CD, but still manages to fit in the KDE desktop. The highlights: "USB installer (slightly better than the one in 2007v2); added K3b so you can burn CDs and DVDs; added support for PDF files; more than 240 webcam models are supported; remote desktop for RDP and VNC protocols; added a modified version of Quax's kweb2mod to use software from the Internet; wizard to create the nimblex.data file to easily save changes; added Parted, iptables, Guarddog, wget, xfsutils, dosfstools, GRUB, gawk, less, unarj and nano." Read the full for more information. : (100MB). | |
| 2007-09-28 |
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| Warren Woodford has announced the first release candidate of antiX 7.0, a light-weight, SimplyMEPIS-based distribution designed for older computers: "Anti and Warren announce the 7.0 RC1 release of antiX, a light-weight derivative of MEPIS Linux. AntiX 7.0 RC1 is like antiX 7.0 Beta 2 except that the look has been updated, including the wallpaper, and the packages have been updated to be in sync with MEPIS 7.0 Beta 4. Anti also reports that he has fixed the reported bugs that are unique to antiX. AntiX is designed to work on computers with as little as 64 MB RAM and Pentium II or equivalent AMD processors. ISO images and deltas are available in the 'testing' subdirectory at the MEPIS subscriber's site and at the MEPIS public mirrors." Read the rest of the for additional information. from here: (288MB). | |
| 2007-09-27 |
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| Steve Langasek has announced the availability of a beta release of 7.10: "The Ubuntu team is proud to announce the beta release of Ubuntu 7.10 and its variants, Kubuntu, Edubuntu and Xubuntu. Code-named 'Gutsy Gibbon', 7.10 continues Ubuntu's proud tradition of integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. Ubuntu 7.10 on the desktop features a cutting-edge graphical experience with composited desktop effects, fully automated printer installation, and superior support for Firefox browser plugins. Ubuntu 7.10 server edition brings enhanced security with AppArmor and easy install-time options for multiple common server configurations." See the and for full details. (): (687MB), (678MB). Also released: 7.10 beta (, ), 7.10 beta () and 7.10 beta (download). | |
| 2007-09-26 |
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| Marcos Guglielmetti has announced the first test release of 1.0r3, a Debian-based distribution with a large collection of audio software: "The Musix project has released Musix GNU+Linux 1.0 R3 test1. This testing version was produced on the basis of the stable version 1.0R2, based on Knoppix and Debian stable. Musix 1.0R3 Test1 solves several problems, among them, the inconsistent file system structure bug after an improper shutdown. New functionality was added, for instance: automount of CDs, DVDs and USB devices, or the 'install' boot argument. Video editing and graphic design applications have been moved to the live DVD edition that will be out in a few weeks. Many programs have been updated: Ardour 2.0.5, Jackd 0.103 and Solfege 3.6.4. New packages were added: Firefox 2.0.0.3 (IceWeasel), aMSN 0.97rc1 and Gnumeric, turning Musix into a friendlier system for general users." See the full for more details and screenshots. Download: (694MB, ). | |
| 2007-09-25 |
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| Technalign has announced the release of Linux 3.0, an Ubuntu-based desktop and server distribution: "Technalign, Inc. has announced the release of the Pioneer Basic Linux 3.0 distributions that include the Basic workstation, MigrationSERVER, and Stagecoach, the combined workstation and server. All Pioneer products are being maintained by Technalign for a period of 7 years. The 7-year life cycle will provide companies a stable release of the operating system for many years to come. All Pioneer Basic products run off a live CD that allows individuals to load the CD and test the workstations and servers before installation. As with all current Technalign operating system releases, each operating system includes a KDE desktop. Those wishing to remove the desktop on MigrationSERVER may do so at will." Read the rest of the for further details. : (624MB, ), (508MB, ), (689MB, ). | |
