Toorox 01.2010 Goes 64-bit

Jörn Lindau announced yesterday (January 6th) the new and improved Toorox 01.2010 Gentoo-based distribution, bringing the first 64-bit version of the Toorox operating system. Toorox 01.2010 comes with bleeding-edge packages, such as Linux kernel 2.6.32 and KDE Software Compilation 4.3.4. The installer was updated to create a separate partition for /home, and the boot loader can now be installed on a floppy disk or a single partition.

"With the beginning of this new year it's time for a new release. Many people asked me whether there is a 64-bit version, too? Now I can say: Yes, it is! [...] I would like to thank Johannes for the second download-mirror!" – Jörn Lindau said in the official release announcement.

Moreover, there is now support for mobile UMTS connections, powered by the umtsmon application located under Systemconfig -> Mobile Broadband. Necessary packages to support pptp-vpn connections were installed and they can be configured via the Networkmanager and the NetworkManager Applet (nm-applet). KFTPgrabber has been replaced by the GTK-based gFTP application, as the default FTP client; and the Mixxx audio mixer utility has been added (available under Starter -> Party-DJ).

Highlights of Toorox 01.2010:

· Support for 64-bit architecture;
· Linux kernel 2.6.32-gentoo;
· KDE SC 4.3.4;
· Installer improvements;
· Support for UMTS connections;
· Support for pptp-vpn connections;
· gFTP replaces KFTPgrabber, as the main FTP client;
· Added Mixxx, audio mixer tool (digital DJ system).

About Toorox:

Toorox is a Genoo-based Linux Live DVD, thus it can run without touching existing partitions (users still have the option to install it permanently). Toorox can be used for tasks like data backup or secure Internet browsing and also provides Linux newcomers with an intuitive look and feel. Toorox is available for both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures.

Download Toorox 01.2010 right now from Softpedia.