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OpenMandriva is a fully-featured Linux desktop and server, sponsored by the OpenMandriva Association, is now at version 2013.0 Alpha. The declared goal of OpenMandriva is to facilitate the creation, improvement, promotion and distribution of free software and open source in general. Highlights of OpenMandriva 2013.... |
19 June 2013
10:04 GMT |
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aLinux, a distribution based on GNU/Linux that aims to replace Microsoft Windows 8 XP/Vista and Apple Mac OS X, is now at version 17.0 Beta 3.
aLinux 1.7.0 Beta 3 is based on KDE and features a lot of preinstalled packages, such as GCC, Pidgin, Kwrite, GLIBC, 11 games, Gimp, KView Image Browser, Clam-AV AntiVirus, a... |
19 June 2013
09:34 GMT |
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Caixa Mágica, an English and Portuguese distribution based on Ubuntu, for i586 and x86_64 processors, is now at version 20.
Caixa Mágica 20 (LinuxCM) brings updates for all the packages from the distribution, features new installation options (such as LVM support), has the latest hardware support integ... |
19 June 2013
09:11 GMT |
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Bauer-Puntu Linux, a distribution based on Xubuntu 13.04 (Raring Ringtail) that gives homage to the activist group Anonymous, is now at version 13.04.
Just like the previous version, the distribution is again based on Xubuntu, mainly because it is easier to customize.
The developer has chosen to bring back Cairo-Do... |
18 June 2013
10:30 GMT |
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Webconverger, an evolution of the hybrid client for deployment in places like offices or Internet cafes, where only web applications are used, is now at version 20.
Highlights of Webconverger 20:
• Mozilla Firefox has been updated to version 21 and integrates the latest Flash security updates;
• A dist-up... |
18 June 2013
08:58 GMT |
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The Debian project announced the immediate availability for download of the first maintenance release of the Debian 7 Linux operating system. Debian 7.1 is just a maintenance update with a lot of fixes and security updates implemented. Highlights of Debian 7.1: • /etc/default/alsa-base is now correctly used f... |
16 June 2013
07:03 GMT |
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OpenSUSE, a free and Linux-based operating system for PCs, laptops or servers that you can use to surf the web, manage your e-mails and photos, do office work, and play videos or music, is now at version 13.1 Milestone 2.
According to the developers, this release is not fully functional, not to mention stable. The f... |
14 June 2013
10:51 GMT |
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Several security vulnerabilities that were discovered in the Linux kernel, affecting the Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin) operating system, have been announced by Canonical.
According to Canonical, an information leak has been discovered in the Linux kernel, that occurred when inotify was used to monitor the /dev... |
14 June 2013
10:40 GMT |
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Peppermint Four, a very light distribution based on Ubuntu 13.04 and LXDE, is now available for download.
This latest iteration of Peppermint has been development for quite some time, but it's good to see that this lightweight distro is finally out.
Highlights of Peppermint Four:
• The distribution uses ... |
14 June 2013
09:39 GMT |
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Rescatux, a GNU/Linux rescue CD that is equipped with Rescapp, which is a nice wizard that will guide you through your rescue tasks, is now at version 0.31 Beta 3.
Rescatux can fix GRUB and GRUB2, check and fix filesystems (Windows MBR included), change Gnu/Linux password, regenerate sudoers file, and much more.
Hi... |
13 June 2013
19:01 GMT |
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Clonezilla Live, a Linux distribution based on DRBL, Partclone and udpcast, that allows users to do bare metal backup and recovery, is now at version 2.1.2-12.
Clonezilla Live 2.1.2-12 is not a major release and includes only minor enhancements and bug fixes.
Highlights of Clonezilla Live 2.1.2-12:
• The unde... |
13 June 2013
03:00 GMT |
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UberStudent, a Linux distribution for learning, doing, and teaching academic success at the higher education and advanced secondary levels, is now at 3.0 (Plato).
UberStudent 3.0 (Plato) retains a traditional desktop environment and it's based on Xfce. The distribution aims to be a complete, ready-to-go, and "o... |
12 June 2013
07:25 GMT |
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Zorin OS, a multi-functional operating system based on Ubuntu and designed specifically for Windows users who want to have easy and smooth access to Linux, is now at version 7.
The new Zorin OS 7 is based on Ubuntu 13.04 (Raring Ringtail) and provides a lot of updated software and packages.
Highlights of Zorin OS 7... |
10 June 2013
10:20 GMT |
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Korora, a Fedora Remix distribution with tweaks and extras to make the system “just work” out of the box, which aims to provide a complete and easy-to-use system for general computing, is now at version 19 Beta.
Korora 19 Beta comes in two versions, for both the KDE and the GNOME desktops. It comes with ... |
10 June 2013
09:54 GMT |
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4MLinux Rescue Edition, a special distribution that includes a wide set of system maintenance and recovery applications, is now at version 6.1.
As expected, it uses 4MLinux 6.1 as the core, but has a few other applications: X File Explorer 1.34, Midnight Commander 4.8.8, 4MLinux Backup Scripts 6.1, Partimage 0.6.9, ... |
10 June 2013
02:38 GMT |
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AX Theme, a concept developed by John Baer, can turn your bumpy Ubuntu experience into a flat and modern look.
A lot of developers are now releasing flat themes and this seems to be the trend in the near future, at least.
“I’ve noticed a trend is afoot to flatten the appearance of themes. Chrome OS is a... |
9 June 2013
03:06 GMT |
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TurnKey Core Live CD, the common base system on top of which all TurnKey Linux appliances are built, has now reached version 12.1.
TurnKey Core Live CD 12.1 is based on Debian Squeeze 6.0.7, upgrading several key components and fixing some important bugs. The distribution is available for the 32-bit and 64-bit plat... |
8 June 2013
16:31 GMT |
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Linpus has just launched the third maintenance release of the Linpus Lite 1.9 Linux Live operating system and it’s now available for download.
Linpus Lite 1.9.3 is distributed as a full DVD ISO image, as well as a Live USB image.
Highlights of Linpus Lite 1.9.3:
• The App Center has been vastly improved... |
8 June 2013
11:41 GMT |
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Salix KDE, a GNU/Linux distribution based on Slackware that is simple, fast, easy to use, and based on KDE desktop environment, is now at version 14.0 RC2. The developer of Salix OS KDE 14.0 RC2, The Salix OS Team, has provided two separate images for the 32-bit and 64-bit architecture. Highlights of Salix OS KDE 1... |
8 June 2013
08:45 GMT |
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Glen MacArthur had the pleasure of announcing a couple of days ago, June 4, the immediate availability for download of the AV Linux 6.0.1 operating system.
AV Linux 6.0.1 is the first maintenance version for the AV Linux 6.0 release, which brings lots of improvements, updated applications, as well as new featu... |
6 June 2013
03:20 GMT |
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Linux Mint 15 MATE Linux distribution has been launched and it marks the start of a new branch.
The MATE version of Linux Mint 15 (dubbed Olivia), has been launched alongside the Cinnamon version, and it incorporates a large number of changes and improvements.
The MATE desktop environment has garnered over 1800 com... |
1 June 2013
18:02 GMT |
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The final version of for Linux Mint 15 has been launched and the Cinnamon version has made quite an impression.
According to the developers, Linux Mint 15 “Olivia” is the most ambitious project so far and they are aiming to incorporate a lot of new features.
The Cinnamon desktop environment has been imp... |
1 June 2013
17:43 GMT |
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Vinux, a remastered version of the popular Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin) distribution, optimized for the needs of blind and partially sighted users, is now at version 4.0. Vinux 4.0 comes by default with three screen-readers, two full-screen magnifiers, global font-size and color changing facilities, as well as su... |
1 June 2013
15:22 GMT |
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Linux Lite, a distribution created to show people how easy it is to use a Linux operating system, is now at version 1.0.6 Beta. Developers of Linux Lite 1.0.6 Beta, The Linux Distro Community, have released yet another version of their very successful operating system. Highlights of Linux Lite 1.0.6 Beta: • M... |
1 June 2013
14:17 GMT |
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Chakra Linux, a distribution especially built to take advantage of KDE Software Compilation and the Plasma desktop, is now at version 2013.05.
Chakra Linux 2013.05, dubbed “Benz,” follows the development of the KDE SC 4.10 series and a trend started by developers a while ago. They will be naming their re... |
31 May 2013
10:48 GMT |
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wattOS, a lightweight, energy saving Linux distribution designed to not only bring your old computer back to life, but also to eat up as little power as possible, is now at version R7.
The most important change in wattOS R7 is the fact that now the distribution is based on Ubuntu 13.04 (Raring Ringtail).
Highlights... |
30 May 2013
10:13 GMT |
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The first Beta version of Fedora 19 "Schrödinger's Cat" operating system has been officially launched and it's ready for testing.
Unlike former Fedora releases that have been plagued by delays and various problems, the new 19 branch has arrived relatively on time and it's ready to be tested and p... |
28 May 2013
10:32 GMT |
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LuninuX OS, a Debian/Ubuntu based Linux distribution designed to be beautiful, clean, simple, fast, and stable, is now at version 13.00 Beta 1.
The LuninuX distribution was previously known under the name of Sn0wl1nuX. It’s fast, secure, and features an intuitive interface.
This particular version comes with ... |
27 May 2013
19:51 GMT |
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SuperX, an operating system that is highly modular, flexible, and with the user interface specially designed with the enterprise desktop in mind, has reached version 2.0.
SuperX 2.0 is based on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and has the “Darwin” codename. It comes with Linux kernel 3.2 and KDE 4.10.2, by default.
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27 May 2013
19:11 GMT |
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The Pinguy development team has just announced that Pinguy OS 13.04 Beta is now available for download. Pinguy OS 13.04 Beta is based on Ubuntu 13.04 and, despite the name, it’s considered a stable release. "The 6 month Pinguy OS releases will be missing features that will be in the final LTS, but the releas... |
27 May 2013
18:51 GMT |
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Pidora 18, an optimized Fedora Remix for the Raspberry Pi, has been released by the CDOT team from Seneca College, but little did they know that the name of the distribution could be the source of mischievous comments on the Internet.
The Pidora 18 is based on the latest build of Fedora for the ARMv6 architecture, a... |
27 May 2013
18:31 GMT |
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4MLinux Allinone Edition, a Linux distro focusing on the following 4M editions: Maintenance (system rescue Live CD), Multimedia (e.g., playing video DVDs), Miniserver (using the inetd daemon), and Mystery (Linux games), is now at version 6.1 Beta. All the salvage and rescue tools, games, media apps, and server featu... |
27 May 2013
05:37 GMT |
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Parsix GNU/Linux, a live and installation DVD-based on Debian that aims to provide a ready-to-use, easy-to-install, desktop and laptop optimized operating system, is now at version 5.0 Test 1.
The ultimate goal of the developers is to provide an easy-to-install desktop and laptop optimized operating system, based on... |
27 May 2013
04:31 GMT |
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Clonezilla Live, a Linux distribution based on DRBL, Partclone and udpcast, that allows users to do bare metal backup and recovery, is now at version 2.1.2-7.Clonezilla Live 2.1.2-7 is not a major release and only includes minor enhancements and bug fixes.Highlights of Clonezilla Live 2.1.2-7:• The underlying GN... |
25 May 2013
10:43 GMT |
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Kanotix, a rock-solid Linux distro based on Debian, which contains the newest packages and recognizes more modern hardware than any other operating system in use today, has just received a special edition called LinuxTag 2013.
The developer of Kanotix developed a special edition of this distribution that has the Ste... |
24 May 2013
10:13 GMT |
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BackBox, a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu that has been developed to perform penetration tests and security assessments, is now at version 3.05.
BackBox 3.05 is meant to be fast, easy to use, and to provide a minimal desktop environment. It benefits from its personal repositories and its hacking tools are always... |
24 May 2013
09:23 GMT |
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Siduction 2013.1, a Linux distribution that ships with four desktop environments, KDE, XFCE LXDE, GNOME and Razor-Qt, for both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures, has been announced.
Siduction 2013.1 has been dubbed Firestarter and is based on Debian's unstable branch. The developer’s goal is to try and rele... |
24 May 2013
08:59 GMT |
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Pidora 18, an optimized Fedora Remix for the Raspberry Pi, has been released by the CDOT team from Seneca College.
Pidora 18 is based on the latest build of Fedora for the ARMv6 architecture, and included packages from the Fedora 18 package set.
Highlights of Pidora 18:
• Almost all of the Fedora 18 packages ... |
23 May 2013
09:06 GMT |
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Michael Tremer, a developer for the ipfire.org team, has announced IPFire 2.13 Core 68, a new stable release of the popular Linux-based firewall distribution.
Highlights of IPFire 2.13 Core 68:
• strongswan has been updated to version 5.0.4. An authentication bypass has been fixed for certificates that use Ell... |
23 May 2013
04:11 GMT |
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Untangle Gateway Platform, a Linux-based network gateway with pluggable modules for network applications like spam blocking, web filtering, anti-virus, anti-spyware, intrusion prevention, VPN, SSL VPN, and firewall, is now at version 9.4.1.
Untangle Gateway Platform 9.4.1 is just a bugfix release, but the users have... |
22 May 2013
17:31 GMT |
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SparkyLinux, a lightweight, fast and simple Linux distribution designed for both old and new computers featuring customized Enlightenment and LXDE desktops, is now at version 3.0 Beta 1. SparkyLinux 3.0 Beta 1 “Annagerman system is built on Debian GNU/Linux “Jessie.” According to the developers, An... |
21 May 2013
19:01 GMT |
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Netrunner 13.06 Beta, a GNU/Linux distribution based on Kubuntu 13.04, featuring KDE as the default desktop environment, and integrating many GNOME/GTK+ programs to make it Ubuntu compatible, has been released.
The Netrunner 13.06 Beta distribution is based on Kubuntu, Ubuntu, and Debian core. The end result is a di... |
21 May 2013
09:21 GMT |
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ZevenOS-Neptune, a Linux operating system fully based upon Debian Stable, except for a newer kernel and some drivers, has just reached version 3.1. ZevenOS-Neptune 3.1 has been dubbed “Brotkasten” and it's considered to be the first service release of the 3.0 branch. “This release features th... |
21 May 2013
07:43 GMT |
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Canonical is doing its best to improve the company’s image, along with Ubuntu’s. For this purpose they have released a project called Ubuntu Advocacy Kit.
According to Canonical, users will be able to create a single downloadable kit that provides all the information and materials users need to go out an... |
20 May 2013
17:12 GMT |
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Mageia, a GNU/Linux-based free operating system that started its life as a fork of Mandriva Linux and that is supported by a nonprofit organization of elected contributors, is now at version 3.
The developers of Mageia have implemented a great deal of new features and updates in this new version, including a new Lin... |
20 May 2013
08:53 GMT |
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4MLinux, a mini Linux distro focusing on Maintenance (system rescue Live CD), Multimedia (e.g., playing video DVDs), Miniserver (using the inetd daemon) and Mystery (Linux games), is now at version 6.1 Beta. 4MLinux 6.1 Beta integrates all the new features introduced in the previous versions and provides the latest ... |
20 May 2013
05:38 GMT |
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Tails, a live system that aims to preserve your privacy and anonymity and that helps you use the Internet anonymously, is now at version 0.18.
Tails 0.18 is a rather big release, featuring a new Linux kernel and a lot of other updates.
Highlights of Tails 0.18:
• obfs3 bridges are now supported;
• Automa... |
19 May 2013
20:01 GMT |
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Slackel Openbox, a distribution based on Slackware and Salix, that uses the Salix tools and packages, is now at version 3.1. Slackel Openbox 3.1 has been developed for the 32-bit and 64-bit architectures and the images can be easily burned on a CD. Highlights of Slackel Openbox 3.1: • Linux kernel has been up... |
19 May 2013
19:00 GMT |
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openSUSE developers are considering terminating the aging LXDE desktop environment and replacing it with E17. The main argument for this decision is the LXDE hasn’t been updated in a long time and that E17 is actively maintained. This means that new features would be added regularly to the desktop environment.... |
18 May 2013
05:58 GMT |
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OpenSUSE, a free and Linux-based operating system for PCs, laptops or servers that you can use to surf the web, manage your e-mails and photos, do office work, and play videos or music, is now at version 13.1 Milestone 1. According to the developers, this release is not fully functional, not to mention stable. The ... |
17 May 2013
08:33 GMT |
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