On the last day of 2009, Stefan Lippers-Hollmann uploaded and released the latest version of the sidux Linux-based operating system (codename "Moros"). sidux 2009-04 ships with Linux kernel 2.6.32.2, KDE Software Compilation 4.3.4, and 3D support for ATI Radeon graphics cards. sidux is a full-featured Live CD based on Debian Sid, with a special focus on hard disk installations, a clean upgrade path within Sid and supplementary hardware and software support.

"For 'Μόρος,' development concentrated on updating the bootloader infrastructure for live- and installed system, but also took upstream changes like kernel 2.6.32 and KDE 4.3.4 and further KDE4 applications into account. On the installed system, grub2 now replaces the traditional grub-gfxboot bootloader, while the live system now employs isolinux and an improved gfxboot theme." – Stefan Lippers-Hollmann said in the official release announcement.

Highlights of sidux 2009-04:

· Based on Debian Sid (includes all updates since 2009-12-31);
· Linux kernel 2.6.32.2;
· KDE SC 4.3.4 desktop environment (in English and German);
· X.Org 7.4;
· Xorg Server 1.6.5;
· KMS suppport for Intel graphics cards;
· Iceweasel 3.5.6 web browser;
· Support for Atmel wireless cards (at76c505, at76c503a and at76c505a);
· Support for Atheros wireless cards (AR2425, AR5211, AR5210, AR5212, AR5414 and AR5213);
· Support for Broadcom wireless cards;
· Offline documentation in English and German;
· OpenFWWF 5.2 firmware for the BCM4306, BCM4311 revision 1, BCM4318 and BCM4320 Broadcom AirForce 802.11b/g wireless cards;
· Support for Intel Pro Wireless 3945 chipsets;
· Support for Intel Wireless WiFi Link 1000/ 5xxxAGN/ 6000/ 6050;
· USB 3.0 support;
· New artwork!

sidux 2009-04 is available in the following flavors:

· KDE-Lite CDs for i686 and amd64 platforms;
· KDE-Full DVD for i686 and amd64 platforms;
· XFCE CDs for i686 and amd64 platforms.

sidux 2009-04 is available in the following languages: English (GB), Dutch, Danish, Greek, French, Japanese, Italian, Croatian, Portuguese (BR and PT), Polish, Romanian, Spanish and Russian.

Download sidux 2009-04 right now from Softpedia.