14 DAY TRIAL // Sabayon Linux 5.2 is here for Linux enthusiasts who want the latest packages and the best performance, but don't want to spend days getting things working properly. True to its mission statement, Sabayon 5.2 comes with pretty much cutting-edge software for both its GNOME and KDE flavors. The latest kernel, the newest GNOME and KDE software and eye candy for the most demanding users, they're all here.
"The best, refined blend of GNU/Linux, coming with bleeding edge edges is eventually here! Say hello to Sabayon Five-point-Twoh, available in both GNOME and KDE editions!," Fabio Erculiani, Sabayon Linux founder, announced.
"Dedicated to those who like cutting edge stability, out of the box experience, outstanding Desktop performance, clean and beauty. Sabayon 5.2 will catch you, anything that could have been compiled, has been compiled, anything cool that could have been implemented or updated, it's there: you will find outstanding amount of new applications and features, like XBMC 9.11, KDE 4.4.1, GNOME 2.28, Linux Kernel 2.6.33, and so forth," he added.
Highlights of Sabayon Linux 5.2:
· Linux kernel 2.6.33 - optimized for desktop performance; · GCC 4.4.1 and Glibc 2.10; · X.Org 7.5 - with recent open-source video drivers for NVIDIA and AMD graphic cards; · GNOME 2.28 - with GNOME Shell; · KDE 4.4.1 - with new KNetworkManager; · XBMC 9.11 - for use on an HTPC/Media Center PC; · OpenOffice 3.2; · Great 3D graphic effects thanks to apps like Compiz, Compiz Fusion and KWin; · Faster boot time and lightweight default system; · Ext4 filesystem as default; · Encrypted filesystem support; · 2,000 new and updated packages since Sabayon 5.1.
System Requirements for Sabayon Linux 5.2
Minimum: · A i686-compatible processor - Intel Pentium II/III, Celeron, AMD Athlon; · 512 MB of RAM; · 9 GB of free hard disk space; · Supported 2D video card; · A DVD reader.
Recommended: · Dual Core Processor - Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon 64 X2 or better; · 1 GB of RAM; · 15 GB of free hard disk space; · Supported 3D video card - Nvidia, AMD or Intel; · A DVD reader. Sabayon Linux 5.2 GNOME is available for download here on Softpedia. Sabayon Linux 5.2 KDE is available for download here on Softpedia.
