Almost two weeks after releasing the main version of Zenwalk Linux 6.0, the team behind the Zenwalk project announced Zenwalk 6.0 GNOME Edition. Based on the 2.6.28.7 Linux kernel, this version runs the brand new GNOME 2.26.0 desktop environment. Some of the benefits of implementing the latest GNOME release include better CD/DVD burning with Brasero, powerful plugins for the Totem Media Player (YouTube, Jamendo, BBC) and better support for multi-monitor setups.

"As usual, Zenwalk GNOME 6.0 comes with a complete programming environment and libraries to provide an ideal platform for application programmers, all included in a "single CD" ISO. We hope you will enjoy using this release!" was stated in the official release announcement.

As the main release, Zenwalk 6.0 GNOME edition features a modified version of OpenOffice.org 3.0.1, making it more lightweight and better optimized. The suite comes with the Writer, Calc, Impress and Draw applications, while Math and Database can be installed by downloading the openoffice-extra package.

Highlights of Zenwalk 6.0 GNOME Edition:

· Linux kernel 2.6.28.7;
· GNOME desktop environment was upgraded to 2.26.0;
· Faster boot-up process through optimized init scripts and real-time I/O scheduler;
· A simpler install process;
· A new "Zenpanel" that hosts Disk Manager, Wi-FI and Wired Network Manager modules;
· Orphan dependencies and offline operation support was added to the new Netpkg;
· PAM (Pluggable Authentication Module) authentication;
· GKSu, a graphical, key-ring based, frontend to su and sudo permissions;
· New artwork;
· Exaile music player;
· The Icedove Email client includes the PIM extension by default;
· gThumb image viewer/browser;
· Abiword and Gnumeric were replaced by OpenOffice.org.

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