14 DAY TRIAL // Welcome to the 107th issue of Softpedia Linux Weekly!
Last week, Softpedia took a first look at the newly released Jolicloud 1.0 operating system for netbooks. The following Linux-based operating systems have been announced last week: Tiny Core Linux 3.0, Linux Mint 9 Xfce RC, ClearOS Enterprise 5.2 and eBox Platform 1.5. In other news: Softpedia's end notes for Ubuntu Developer Week 2010 and IBM DB2 Express-C Virtual Appliance for Ubuntu 10.04. The weekly ends with the video clip of the week, the latest Linux distributions released/updated and the development releases.
Summary:
· On July 23rd, we took a first look at the new Jolicloud 1.0 operating system designed for netbooks. First of all you should know that the main and biggest difference, compared with previous releases, is the interface. The new user interface was created in HTML5 and it is simpler and productive.
Softpedia tested Jolicloud 1.0 on an eMachines eM350 netbook, but it supports many netbooks, such as Acer Aspire One, BenQ Joybook, Compaq Mini, Dell Mini/Latitude/Vostro, Epson Endeavor, Fujitsu LifeBook, AMILO Mini, Gigabyte Café Book/Booktop/Myou/InNote, Hannspree HannsNote, Hercules eCAFE, HP Mini, Intel Classmate, Lenovo IdeaPad, Medion AKOYA, MSI Wind, NEC Lavie Light, Nokia Booklet 3G, Pioneer DreamBook Lite or Sony VAIO.
On July 19th, Tiny Core Linux has gotten a major update with the release of Tiny Core 3.0. There are a lot of new features and new packages. Tiny Core 3.0 packs an updated Linux kernel, as well as a 64-bit version, and support for the EXT4 filesystem. Many packages have been updated as well.
Highlights of Tiny Core Linux 3.0:
· Linux kernel 2.6.33.3; · A 64-bit Linux kernel version is now available for install, but not bundled by default; · The swap partition is now compressed in RAM enabling Tiny Core to run longer and with less crashes due to lack of memory space; · tmpfs is always root; · EXT4 support; · Kernel for support for pci-hotplug modules; · New modules for eeepc-laptop and SSD.
Download Tiny Core Linux 3.0 right now from Softpedia.
On July 21st, Clement Lefebvre announced the release candidate of Linux Mint 9 Xfce Edition. Besides the new features available across all of the Linux 9 flavours, Linux Mint 9 Xfce RC comes with a few tweaks for Thunar, the default file manager, as well as updated packages specific to the Xfce desktop environment. Linux Mint 9 Xfce RC features everything you can expect from the final version.
There are very few specific features and updates, most apply to all Linux Mint 9 releases. One new feature is the inclusion of "Move to Trash" and "Delete" buttons to the Thunar “Edit” menu. This enables users to manage their files faster and bypass the Trash Can if they are sure they don’t need those files anymore.
Download Linux Mint 9 Xfce RC now from Softpedia. Remember that this is a testing release and it should NOT be installed on production machines. It is intended to be used for testing purposes only.
Also on July 21st, Michael Proper from the ClearFoundation announced the immediate availability of the ClearOS Enterprise 5.2 operating system. Being based on CentOS 5.5, the new release adds some important features regarding security and overall performance, as well as various improvements and fixes. ClearOS 5.2 is a network & gateway solution, a Linux server based on the open source CentOS distribution, which is based on the Red Hat Enterprise Linux mammoth.
Highlights of ClearOS Enterprise 5.2:
· Based on CentOS 5.5 operating system; · In order to improve security a password policy engine module was added; · In order to improve utilization, comprehensive disk usage reporting module was added; · In order to easily detect bandwidth challenges, a network traffic analyzer module was added; · In order to create advanced iptables rules, a custom firewall module was added; · VoIP systems received H.323 support; · Better support for Zarafa and Google Apps in LDAP Directory.
Download ClearOS Enterprise 5.2 right now from Softpedia.
On July 26th, the eBox Platform 1.5 has been released. The latest version makes the switch to Ubuntu 10.04 and comes with several new features and components. Despite not being labeled as such, eBox Platform 1.5 is a beta of sorts and is only intended for testing purposes. Eventually, it will become eBox Platform 2.0, once all of the bugs have been squashed. Otherwise, all of the planned features have been implemented and there will be no additions moving forward.
Highlights of eBox Platform 1.5:
· Better software management, making it easier to install, update or remove packages; · Autoconfiguration wizards in the administration interface; · Bridged network interfaces; · Better logs performance; · HTTPS supported by the web server; · New FTP module.
Download eBox Platform 1.5 right now from Softpedia.
· The second and last Ubuntu Developer Week online event for 2010 took place between July 12th to July 16th and covered various aspects of the Ubuntu and Kubuntu development process, from crash-courses in getting started with development to more advanced topics, such as Ubuntu hacking, creating applications for Ubuntu with Quickly or working with the Django web framework. Read more about it here.
· On July 21st, Canonical, the company behind the popular and free Ubuntu operating system, proudly announced the immediate availability of a virtual appliance of IBM's DB2 Express-C software for the Ubuntu cloud computing solution. The virtual appliance can run in both public and private cloud configurations. Canonical is also proud to announce that IBM has finally completed validation of the DB2 software on the server edition of Ubuntu 10.04 LTS (Lucid Lynx). Read more about it here.
Video Clip of the Week: Jolicloud 1.0 Netbook OS - First impressions
· For this week we've posted a 720p HD video clip to showcase the new features of the Jolicloud 1.0 operating system. The video has 10 minutes and 50 seconds, and it was posted by minipcpro. Enjoy!
· Peppermint Ice 07142010 · Orion Live CD 20100609 · Debol Linux 1.05 · Ubuntu Studio (Puppy Edition) 2.0
Distributions Updated Last Week:
· SuperGamer Supreme 2 · Peppermint One 06172010 · Clonezilla LiveCD 1.2.5-35 · EeeMC 10.04.22 · ÜberStudent 1.0 · openSUSE Edu Li-f-e 11.3.2 · AV Linux 4.0 20100706 · Simplix Linux 1.7 · SchilliX 0.7 · GParted LiveCD 0.6.1-5 · R.I.P. 10.5
· VectorLinux 7.0 Alpha 2 · Business OS Beta · Ubuntu Privacy Remix 10.04 Beta 1 · PelicanHPC 2.2 RC · Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Beta 2 Build 20100715.2 · Chakra LiveCD Phoix 0724
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