It's based on Debian GNU/Linux 8.6 "Jessie" and kernel 3.16

Dec 12, 2016 23:02 GMT  ·  By

The developers behind the Debian-based Robolinux computer operating system have announced the release and general availability of Robolinux 3D 8.7 "Raptor" Xfce Edition.

Based on the Debian GNU/Linux 8.6 "Jessie" operating system and powered by its rock-solid and long-term supported Linux 3.16 kernel, Robolinux 3D 8.7 "Raptor" Xfce Edition uses the latest lightweight Xfce 4.12 desktop environment, and it's bundled with over 120 custom built printer, Wi-Fi, and video drivers.

"This stunning new 3D Robolinux Operating System delivers unprecedented productivity gains along with making the 3D UI fun and exciting for our User's. Yes! The Robolinux Xfce 3D Live version comes with a FREE OS Installer and can be downloaded for free on SourceForge," reads the announcement.

Users can run various Windows OS versions inside a Stealth VM

In the good tradition of the Robolinux "Raptor" series, the Robolinux 3D 8.7 "Raptor" Xfce Edition is shipping with a VirtualBox-based, highly tweaked Stealth VM virtual machine that lets users run various versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system without the fear of getting infected by viruses or other malware.

Aside from that, Robolinux 3D 8.7 "Raptor" Xfce Edition includes some of the latest Open Source applications, including but not limited to Mozilla Thunderbird 45.4.0 email and news client, Mozilla Firefox 49.02 web browser, Skype VoIP client, Google Earth word atlas, Spotify music streaming client, as well as Openshot video editors.

Apps like Kdenlive video editor, Scribus professional layout and publishing software, Plex Media Player client-server media player system, Wireshark network protocol analyzer, VirtualBox virtualization software, TOR Browser anonymous web browser, and Steam for Linux gaming distribution client are also pre-installed.

To keep users safe and secure when using the GNU/Linux distribution, the developers added a bunch of useful privacy apps, such as Invisible Internet Project (I2P), TorChat, BleachBit, OpenPGP extension for Thunderbird, Clam AntiVirus, Keepass2, Privoxy, and JonDonym. Download Robolinux 3D 8.7 "Raptor" Xfce Edition.