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| 2010-09-08 |
Development Release: Lubuntu 10.10 Beta 1 |
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Julian Lavergne has announced the availability of the first beta release of Lubuntu 10.10, a lightweight, unofficial variant of Ubuntu featuring the LXDE desktop. What's new? "New LXAppearance from LXDE git (without Openbox integration); the usual updates from Ubuntu; update notifier was added; Xpad was added; Parcellite and pyNeighborhood were removed; LXTask was added to replace Xfce task manager; Evince is now used for reading PDF files; some small games, powered by Ace of Penguins; new theme and slideshow available during installation; LXDE is now HAL-free, Lubuntu still depends on HAL for CD-burner, but by removing it, you can obtain a HAL-free system; a new meta-package (lubuntu-core) is available to install only core packages of Lubuntu; add support for indicator applets on LXPanel...." Read the rest of the relese announcement for more details and a list of known issues. Download: lubuntu-maverick-beta1.iso (542MB, MD5, torrent). |
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| 2010-09-08 |
Distribution Release: UHU-Linux 2.2 |
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UHU-Linux is an independently developed distribution intended primarily for the Hungarian speaking market. Version 2.2, the project's first stable release in 2.5 years, was announced yesterday. Some of the more interesting changes and features in this release include: the DVD image is now a live environment with option to install it to a hard disk, including any changes made during the use of the live DVD; NetworkManager 0.8 with easy set up of mobile networking and Bluetooth connections; the latest versions of Thunderbird and Firefox with Java and Flash support, as well as the increasingly popular Google Chromium browser; support for installation from USB storage devices; major components - Linux kernel 2.6.33.3, GCC 4.4.2, glibc 2.11.2, GNOME 2.28, KDE 4.4.5, Xfce 4.6.2, OpenOffice.org 3.2.1. For full details please read the release announcement on the distribution's home page (in Hungarian). Download the hybrid i386/x86_64 DVD image from here: uhu-linux-2.2-dvd.iso (1,530MB, MD5). |
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| 2010-09-07 |
Distribution Release: Super OS 10.04 |
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Super OS 10.04, an Ubuntu-based distribution enhanced with various user-friendly features and extra applications, has been released: "Here is the new Super OS 10.04, based on Ubuntu 10.04.1. Details: the much awaited 64-bit edition is now available, and it includes ia32 libraries to improve compatibility with 32-bit applications; Wubi was re-introduced after a brief absence in Super OS 9.10; the included cd2usb is now 100% mouse-driven, no more CLI-style interfaces; Java was replaced with OpenJDK; most software updated - Firefox 3.6.8, Google Chrome 6, Opera 10.61; KDE and some Qt libraries previously included were removed to free up some space; Moonlight removed due to a bug in the Ubuntu packages." Read the release announcement and release notes for a complete list of differences between Ubuntu and Super OS. Download (MD5): Super_OS_10.04_32_bits.iso (1,049MB, torrent), Super_OS_10.04_64_bits.iso (1,093MB, torrent). |
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| 2010-09-07 |
Distribution Release: Linux Mint 201009 "Debian" |
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An interesting diversion for the developers of Linux Mint - the usual Ubuntu base has been replaced with Debian's testing branch to create a new, rolling-release edition of Linux Mint. From the announcement: "Today is very important for Linux Mint. It's one day to remember in the history of our project as we're about to maintain a new distribution, a rolling one, which promises to be faster, more responsive and with which we're less reliable on upstream components. Linux Mint Debian edition (LMDE) comes with a Debian base, which we transformed into a live media and on top of which we added a new installer. It's rougher and in some aspects not as user-friendly as our other editions, it's very young but it will improve continuously and rapidly." Here is the full release announcement with a brief FAQ section. Download: linuxmint-debian-201009-gnome-dvd-i386.iso (875MB, MD5, torrent). |
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| 2010-09-06 |
Distribution Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 3.6 |
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Alan Baghumian has announced the release of Parsix GNU/Linux 3.6, a desktop distribution with GNOME, based on Debian's testing branch: "We are proud to announce that the final version of Parsix GNU/Linux 3.6 'Vinnie' is available now. Parsix 'Vinnie' package repositories are synchronized with Debian testing repositories as of July 1, 2010 and for the first time we are offering our own multimedia repository called 'Wonderland' which is a snapshot of Debian Multimedia repository. The updated Linux 2.6.32.20 kernel with improved configuration is patched using the latest TuxOnIce suspension and hibernation, and Kon Kolivas's BFS patches. Improved live boot system loads the system faster and this version also ships our experimental USB installer that enables users to run Parsix from USB keys." See the release announcement and release notes for more details. Download: parsix_3.6r0-i386.iso (878MB, MD5), parsix_3.6r0-amd64.iso (885MB, MD5). |
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| 2010-09-06 |
Distribution Release: Linux Mint 9 "Fluxbox" |
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Clement Lefebvre has announced the release of Linux Mint 9 "Fluxbox" edition, a lightweight variant of the popular Ubuntu-based distribution with many usability tweaks: "The team is proud to announce the release of Linux Mint 9 'Fluxbox'. Based on Lubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx, Linux 2.6.32, Fluxbox 1.1.2 and X.Org 7.6, this edition features a lot of improvements and the latest software from the open-source world. Featured improvements in this release: 30,000 applications catalogued and viewable both online and in the new software manager, brand new incremental backup tool for both data and software selection, USB installers, 3 years of support, look & feel improvements." Read the release announcement and visit the what's new page to learn more about the least resource-hungry edition of Linux Mint. Download: linuxmint-9-fluxbox-cd-i386.iso (615MB, MD5, torrent). |
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| 2010-09-03 |
Distribution Release: UberStudent 1.0 "LXDE" |
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Stephen Ewen has announced the release of a lightweight edition of UberStudent, an Ubuntu-based distribution designed for learning and teaching academic computing at higher education and advanced secondary levels: "Like the full edition of UberStudent, the lightweight edition is designed around a 'core skills' approach, which centers on research and writing, study, and self-management skills, essentials required of all successful college students regardless of their major. It does this by providing some of the best cloud computing applications available across each application category. Despite the very useful nature of the lightweight edition, we definitely recommend the full version if you have a modern PC and serious academic work to do. By its very nature and design, the lightweight version does not match the full version's power, elegance, ease-of-use, and expandability." Read the complete release announcement on the distribution's home page. Download: uberstudent-lxde-1.0-desktop-i686.iso (630MB, MD5, torrent). |
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| 2010-09-03 |
Distribution Release: Legacy OS 2010 |
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Legacy OS is a new name of a distribution formerly known as TEENpup Linux, a Puppy-based operating system for older computers. Version 2010 was released yesterday: "After eight months of development I am proud to offer Legacy OS for download. This release marks the moving away of Legacy OS from a teenager distro to a distro whose sole purpose is to rescue 5- to 10-year old PCs and laptops from ending up in landfill. To do this it has to be usable in a real-world environment and provide compliance with current online standards. Legacy OS comes with Opera 10.10 web browser as default which is also the default email client. Some system files have been updated to allow the current version of Adobe Flash Player 10.1, Java 1.6 and other required plugins and codecs to operate in what in reality is a legacy operating system." Visit the project's home page to read the full release announcement. The 697 MB live CD image is available for direct download via Softpedia. |
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| 2010-09-02 |
Development Release: Ubuntu 10.10 Beta |
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Robbie Williamson has announced the availability of the beta release of Ubuntu 10.10, code name "Maverick Meerkat": "The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce the release of Ubuntu 10.10 beta." Some of the interesting new desktop features include: "The GNOME base platform has been updated to the current 2.31 versions. Evolution was updated to the 2.30.2 version, which operates much faster than the version in Ubuntu 10.04 LTS. Shotwell has replaced F-Spot as the default photo manager. Gwibber has been updated to support the recent change in Twitter's authentication system, as well as changing the back-end storage to improve performance. The Sound Indicator has been enhanced to include music player controls. New themes, new icons, and new wallpaper bring a dramatically updated look and feel to Ubuntu." See the release announcement and release notes for more details. Download (SHA256): ubuntu-10.10-beta-desktop-i386.iso (694MB, torrent), ubuntu-10.10-beta-desktop-amd64.iso (695MB, torrent). Also release today were 10.10 beta builds of Kubuntu (download, release notes), Xubuntu (download), Edubuntu (download), Mythbuntu (download) and Ubuntu Studio (download). |
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| 2010-09-02 |
Development Release: openSUSE 11.4 Milestone 1 |
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The development of openSUSE 11.4, which is expected to ship in March next year, launches today with the first milestone build: "openSUSE 11.4 Milestone 1 is available today for developers, testers and community members to test and participate in the development of openSUSE 11.4. Milestone 1 starts off openSUSE 11.4 development at a cracking pace with performance improvements in the package management network layer and version updates to major components. This milestone contains libzypp version 8.1, which has a new backend for HTTP and FTP package downloads. MultiCurl replaces the old MediaAria backend, and brings support for zsync transfers and better Metalink download support. Other major components that have received updates include X.Org 1.9, KDE 4.5 and GNOME 2.32.0 Beta 1." Read the rest of the release announcement. Download (mirrors): openSUSE-KDE-LiveCD-Build0715-i686.iso (667MB, MD5, torrent), openSUSE-GNOME-LiveCD-Build0715-i686.iso (665MB, MD5, torrent), openSUSE-KDE-LiveCD-Build0715-x86_64.iso (677MB, MD5, torrent), openSUSE-GNOME-LiveCD-Build0715-x86_64.iso (664MB, MD5, torrent). |
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| 2010-09-02 |
Distribution Release: Kiwi Linux 10.08 |
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Jani Monoses has announced the release of Kiwi Linux 10.08, an Ubuntu-based distribution with pre-configured media codecs, full support for Romanian and Hungarian, and Google Chromium as the default web browser: "Finally, after a hiatus of over a year, the Ubuntu derivative tailored for Romanian and Hungarian Linux beginners is having a new release. Its focus is to provide much of the commonly needed software conveniently installed by default but without straying away from Ubuntu in looks or by forming a separate community. Kiwi Linux 10.08 is based on Ubuntu 10.04.1 LTS and it only comes in GNOME x86 Desktop CD edition. The main differences from Ubuntu are in the default application line-up: Chromium instead of Firefox because it is snappier, more stable, has built-in page translations, and has a cleaner UI; Shotwell instead of F-Spot; Pidgin instead of Empathy...." Read the rest of the release announcement for a complete list of differences between Ubuntu and Kiwi Linux. Download: kiwi-10.08.iso (700MB, MD5). |
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| 2010-09-01 |
Distribution Release: Element 1.4 |
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Kevin Thompson has announced the release of Element 1.4, a Xubuntu-based distribution designed for home theatre personal computers: "The Element team is pleased to bring you Element OS 1.4 after a two-week delay. We had been experiencing some problems that were introduced in the build cycle such as HDMI audio failure in Firefox, but that has now been alleviated. Notable changes from 1.3 to 1.4 include: Firefox web browser has been updated to version 3.6.8 and as usual configured for ten-foot interfaces; E-Bar editor has undergone a minor revision of its toolbar and some usability changes; HDMI audio switch has undergone minor revisions and now displays your current settings and configurations; Element slim settings, labeled login settings in the menu is a new utility that includes the ability to switch between several login themes...." Here is the full release announcement. Download: element-1.4-rc.iso (626MB, MD5). |
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| September 2010 |
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At one point or another gamers can hit the wall when using other OS systems such as Linux and Mac, as Windows has always been renowned as the OS of choice for the gaming community. In a lot of cases this has changed somewhat over the last few years with the use of virtualization software that helps to bridge that gap, and it can be quite successful to a point. Of course, when you virtualize another OS you can lose some of the performance, than say running a game natively, and with slowdowns and bugs comes frustration. We have listed a few resources that we think are worth a mention for different types of gamers, both online multiplayer and single player, see what you think:
- World of Goo. This is a great puzzle game that will keep you busy for hours, there's also a free playable demo version.
- If you're a online poker enthusiast we can recommend you check out the pokerlistings.com Linux poker page, it has a list of poker apps that are compatible with your OS.
- For the MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game) crowds you could always take a look at Vendetta online, "thousands of people can play together, at the same time, in a single, persistent universe", sounds great!
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