14 DAY TRIAL // Robolinux, a fast and easy to use Linux distribution based on Debian that uses both the GNOME and Xfce desktop environments, has been updated to version 7.7.1.
Robolinux has made a name for itself by claiming that it can help users migrate from Windows to Linux without having to drop their favorite applications. A tool called Stealth VM Software has been developed to that effect and it basically lets users launch their apps in a Windows virtual environment. As you can imagine, this is not exactly easy to do and you will need a powerful operating system. Even so, it's still unclear what the legal status of the solution chosen by the developer is.
As usual, each new Robolinux release is about something else, be it full hard disk encryption, Windows compatibility, or some other feature. This latest iteration of the operating system is about the integration of Popcorn Time and users’ ability to watch online movies and TV shows.
The legal status of Robolinux 7.7.1 is now even more unclear
The implementation of a Windows virtual environment is shady enough, especially for a Linux distro. Now, it looks like the developer has implemented Popcorn Time by default, which is illegal in many countries. Not everyone has a problem with the application, but some people might use it in countries where it’s breaking laws.
"Now you can enjoy watching thousands of live streaming TV Shows & Movies instantly on your PC or laptop. You can even Chromecast them directly to your TV. The Fast as Greased Lightning Robolinux XFCE version 7.7.1 details: [Please note: The Live version password is 'live' all lower case.]"
"We added Popcorn Time which requires the newest Debian 2.19 C libraries. We also added Xarchiver, so it is easier for our Users to create archive files in dozens of formats, DNS Utils, for SysAdmins & two more custom BCM Wifi Drivers. Plus all Debian upstream security updates along with the latest new and improved Debian stable Version 7.7 kernel and the newest Oracle VirtualBox version," writes the developer in the announcement.
The Linux Live Creator Windows executable files have been added to the download section in the FAQ web page and Windows users will now be able to choose between Unetbootin and Linux Live Creator to install Robolinux from a USB stick.
More details about the Stealth VM Software and Robolinux can be found in the official changelog. Also, you can download Robolinux 7.7.1 right now from Softpedia for both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures.
