This version features the Xfce 4.8 Desktop Environment

Feb 20, 2012 15:50 GMT  ·  By

PCLinuxOS Phoenix Xfce Edition, a distribution that features the lightweight, but fully functional Xfce desktop environment, is now at version 2012.02.

PCLinuxOS Phoenix Xfce Edition 2012.02 uses the Xfce 4.8 desktop environment and aims to be fast and low on system resources, but still trying to be visually attracting and to provide the full functionality users expect.

Highlights of PCLinuxOS Phoenix Xfce Edition 2012.02:

· The Linux kernel was updated to 2.6.38.8 and additional kernels are available from repositories provided by the developers; · Xorg Server is now at version 1.10.3 and the latest Nvidia and AMD/ATi video drivers are included on the Live CD; · The GCC software compiler was updated to version 4.5.2 and glibc library to 2.10.1; · RPM is now at version 4.8.1; · The Phoenix Edition has a complete makeover and it comes with a new metal theme, but users will also have access to the older themes.

A complete changelog can be found here.

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