14 DAY TRIAL // Parsix GNU/Linux, a live and installation DVD based on the testing packages from the Debian project that's using GNOME as the desktop, is now at version 8.0 Test 2 and is ready for download and testing.
The Parsix Linux 8.0 has been dubbed Mumble, and it's the first one to adopt the new GNOME 3.16 desktop environment, although it does come with some pretty significant customizations. Parsix is not known for adopting all the latest packages, and its developers have always been fond of tried and proven packages. Not all the distros want to adopt the bleeding edge and some developers prefer more stable versions.
To be fair, the Parsix developers do use some new packages, like a modern Linux kernel, and they did adopt the latest GNOME. Their distribution sits somewhere in the middle. The only issue we can identify is the implementation of Linux kernel 4.0.9, which has already reached end of life. This being just a development release, it's quite possible that things will change until the stable version is made available.
Parxis is based on GNOME 3.16
" Parsix GNU/Linux 8.0 (code name Mumble) brings stable GNOME 3.16 desktop environment, a brand new kernel, and an updated installer. This version has been synchronized with Debian Jessie repositories as of July 25, 2015. Parsix Mumble ships with GNOME 3.16 and LibreOffice 4.3.3 productivity suit by default. Highlights: Updated installer system with better UEFI support, GNOME Shell 3.16.3, GRUB 2, GNU Iceweasel (Firefox) 39.0, Gparted 0.19.0, Empathy 3.12.10, LibreOffice 4.3.3, VirtualBox 4.3.28 and a kernel based on Linux 4.0.9 with TuxOnIce 3.3, BFS and other extra patches. Live DVD has been compressed using SquashFS and XZ," reads the official announcement.
Check out the official announcement for a complete list of new features and updates. You can download Parsix GNU/Linux 8.0 Test 2 right now from Softpedia. This is a Live CD and can be tested in a virtual environment. If you want to test it, you should use a USB key.