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| 2010-09-02 |
NEW • 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 |
NEW • 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 |
NEW • 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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| 2010-09-01 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Zentyal 2.0 |
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Zentyal is a new name for eBox Platform, an Ubuntu-based distribution for servers. Version 2.0, announced today, is the project's first release under the new name: "Your favorite development team proudly presents Zentyal 2.0. Zentyal is a Linux small business server that can act as a gateway, unified threat manager, office server, infrastructure manager, unified communications server or a combination of them. The development of Zentyal started in 2004 and currently it is an enterprise-level Linux server solution that integrates over 30 open source network management tools in one single technology. Highlights: new distribution base - Ubuntu 10.04; improved software management: the software management module has been completely revamped, with usability and visual improvements; friendlier graphical environment...." Read the release announcement and release notes for a full list of new features. Download: zentyal-2.0-i386.iso (460MB, MD5). |
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| 2010-08-29 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Chakra GNU/Linux 0.2.0 |
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Phil Miller has announced the release of Chakra GNU/Linux 0.2.0, an Arch-based live and installation CD featuring the KDE desktop: "The Chakra development team is proud to announce the availability of 'Jaz', our first live image using our stable repositories. We've been working hard since March 2010 on Chakra GNU/Linux. Ten developers hacking, packing and writing documentations for our new distribution. Chakra is a fork of Arch Linux. We are using Pacman but working on our own package management called 'akabei'. Since the split we created some confusion but we are going in the right direction. Over 5670 packages are now available for our new distribution and over 500 get installed by this media. Features: Linux kernel 2.6.33.7 with LZMA support, KDE SC 4.4.5, X.Org Server 1.7.7, Catalyst 10.6, NVIDIA 256.x and NVIDIA legacy series." Read the rest of the release announcement for additional details. Download: chakra-0.2.0-i686.iso (697MB, MD5). |
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| 2010-08-28 |
NEW • Distribution Release: ArtistX 0.9 |
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Marco Ghirlanda has announced the release of ArtistX 0.9, an Ubuntu-based live DVD that turns a common computer into a multimedia production studio: "ArtistX 0.9 is based on the Remastersys software for creating live media and includes the 2.6.31 Linux kernel, GNOME 2.28 and KDE 4.3.5, Compiz Fusion and about 2,500 free multimedia software packages, nearly everything that exists for the GNU/Linux operating system. Main features: based on Ubuntu 9.10 'Karmic' with tons of updates, Compiz for 3D desktop effects; most of GNU/Linux multimedia packages and the very easy Ubiquity installer. A partial list of software included in the DVD: 2D graphics software - GIMP, Inkscape, Nip2, Krita, Synfig, Rawstudio, Skencil, Hugin; 3D graphics software - Blender, Wings3D, KPovModeler + POV-Ray 3.6, K3D; video software - Cinelerra, Kino, Openshot, Open Movie Editor, Kdenlive, PiTiVi, Avidemux, DeVeDe...." Visit the project's home page to read the brief release announcement. Download via BitTorrent: artistx_0.9_live_dvd.iso (3,333MB). |
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| 2010-08-27 |
NEW • Development Release: Calculate Linux 10.9 Beta 1 |
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Alexander Tratsevskiy has announced the availability of the first beta release of Calculate Linux 10.9, a Gentoo-based desktop distribution: "After five months of development, the first beta of Calculate Linux Desktop 10.9 is available. There are three ISO images for download - KDE (CLD), GNOME (CLDG) and Xfce (CLDX). The distribution has undergone significant changes: new installer 'cl-install'; added a graphical installer 'cl-install-gui'; switched to the new format of utilities that allows to selectively modify configuration files of supported types; support for custom templates with the extension '.clt', located in the directory with configuration files; auto-tuning the configuration files of new versions of packages in the installation process...." Read the complete release announcement for a detailed list of changes. Download: cld-10.8.81-i686.iso (1,762MB, MD5, torrent), cldg-10.8.81-i686.iso (1,503MB, MD5, torrent), cldx-10.8.81-i686.iso (1,255MB, MD5, torrent). |
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| 2010-08-26 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Zenwalk Linux 6.4 "Live" |
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Zenwalk Linux 6.4 "Live" edition has been released: "Zenwalk Live 6.4 is ready. I am happy to announce Zenwalk Live 6.4, which will allow more people to discover the speed and simplicity of Zenwalk without having to install it first. It consists of standard Zenwalk ISO packages following the main Zenwalk release, with same set of applications and the latest Xfce desktop. Additional stuff besides the standard package selection include: livekernel with Aufs and Squashfs 3.4 including LZMA compression; scripts and tools that are needed for creating and running the live environment; Ash; a few localizations for Icecat and Icedove; Sazanami fonts and UIM with Anthy as input method to support Japanese language display and input; a unique custom theme for bootsplash and GDM." Read the rest of the release announcement for further details. Download: zenlive-6.4.iso (687MB, MD5). |
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| 2010-08-24 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Vyatta 6.1 |
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Tom McCafferty has announced the release of Vyatta 6.1, a new version of the Debian-based distribution for firewalls are routers: "Vyatta, the leader in open networking and network virtualization, today announced Vyatta 6.1, the latest release of the company’s open network OS encompassing enterprise-class routing and network security. With several key advances including IPv6 certification, cloud-specific features and enhanced security, Vyatta continues to expand the applicability of software-based networking across physical, virtual and cloud infrastructures. Vyatta 6.1 has received IPv6 Ready Logo Phase 2 certification, verifying the implementation of IPv6 core routing protocols. For cloud providers and enterprises moving applications or servers to the cloud, Layer 2 cloud bridging allows physically separate networks to securely communicate with each other over the internet as if they were on a single Ethernet network." Read the complete release announcement for further information. Download: vyatta-livecd_VC6.1_i386.iso (160MB). |
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| 2010-08-24 |
NEW • Development Release: Fedora 14 Alpha |
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Dennis Gilmore has announced the availability of the first alpha release of Fedora 14: "The Fedora 14 'Laughlin' alpha release is available. This release offers a preview of some of the best free and open source technology currently under development. Features: systemd - a smarter, more efficient way of starting up and managing background daemons; introduction of Spice - a complete open source solution for interaction with virtualized desktops; faster JPEG compression and decompression; introduction of D - a systems programming language combining power and high performance with programmer productivity; the latest desktop environments; improved netbook experience with MeeGo...." Read the release announcement and release notes for a detailed list of new features. Download (torrents): Fedora-14-Alpha-i686-Live.iso (835MB, SHA256, torrent), Fedora-14-Alpha-i686-Live-KDE.iso (714MB, SHA256, torrent), Fedora-14-Alpha-x86_64-Live.iso (842MB, SHA256, torrent), Fedora-14-Alpha-x86_64-Live-KDE.iso (705MB, SHA256, torrent). |
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| 2010-08-24 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Mint 9 "Xfce" |
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Clement Lefebvre has announced the availability of the Xfce edition of Linux Mint 9: "The team is proud to announce the release of Linux Mint 9 Xfce. Based on Xubuntu 10.04 'Lucid Lynx', Linux 2.6.32, Xfce 4.6.1 and X.Org 7.4, Linux Mint 9 'Isadora' Xfce features a lot of improvements and the latest software from the open-source world. New features at a glance: new Software Manager - 30,000 packages, review applications straight from Software Manager, APT daemon, visual improvements; new backup tool - incremental backups, compression, integrity checks, backup/restoration of the software selection; better look and feel; new Thunar move to trash and delete options; system improvements - Windows installer, Husse quotes, USB Creator, Default software selection, local repository...." See the release announcement and visit the what's new page for further details. Download: linuxmint-9-xfce-cd-i386.iso (696MB, MD5), linuxmint-9-xfce-cd-amd64.iso (689MB, 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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