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GParted Live 0.3.9-4 Released

The GParted Live CD team announced last night the immediate availability of GParted Live CD 0.3.9-4, a Linux distribution based on the popular GNOME Partition Editor (GParted) software. Being based on the latest build (10-01-2008) of Debian Lenny, the new version brings an updated GParted, an updated kernel, 3 new bo...

2 October 2008
05:27 GMT

Fedora 10 Beta Is Here

The hard working team behind the Fedora project announced a few minutes ago the immediate availability of Fedora 10 Beta. This version brings many improvements, features and fixes over previous releases. Dubbed Cambridge, Fedora 10 Beta introduces the newly released GNOME 2.24 desktop environment, an improved Network...

30 September 2008
11:34 GMT

Pardus 2008.1 Is Here

The Pardus Team has just announced the first release of the 2008 Pardus branch. This version brings important features such as support for new languages, a better network manager, two kinds of Live CDs and lots of upgrades, like the 3.5.10 and the 4.1.1 editions of KDE, the latest 2.6.25 Linux kernel (2.6.25.16), Moz...

15 September 2008
11:21 GMT

Scientific Linux 5.2 Live CD Works in Persistent Mode

Urs Beyerle announced today the immediate availability of a new version of Scientific Linux Live CD/DVD edition. Compared with the previous version, Scientific Linux 5.2 Live CD/DVD works in persistent mode, which means that it will store/restore your settings if you run it from an USB flash drive. Also, this new fea...

15 August 2008
10:54 GMT

The Release Candidate of Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Is Here

The RC (Release Canidate) version of the upcoming Ubuntu 8.04 LTS (codename Hardy Heron), due for release in five days, has been released last night and it brings new technologies, such as ActiveDirectory integration, iSCSI support, memory protection, a brand-new firewall, the latest and greatest 2.6.24.3 Linux kerne...

19 April 2008
02:47 GMT

openSUSE 11.0 Beta 1 Available Now

The first beta version of openSUSE 11.0 was launched yesterday and it comes packed with some important updates, such as KDE 3.5.9, KDE 4.0.3, GNOME 2.22.1. Beside the updates, openSUSE 11.0 Beta comes with a professional looking installer, faster package management and installable live CDs, features that were introdu...

19 April 2008
02:11 GMT

Introducing SliTaz Linux

What is SliTaz? It is a new minimalistic Linux distribution, a 100% FREE operating system which doesn't need a hard drive to run. It runs completely in memory and can be booted from a CD-ROM or an USB flash drive. Did we say how small it is? Incredible or not, SliTaz Linux provides a lot of applications, nice de...

8 April 2008
04:09 GMT

GoboLinux 014.01 Released

The GoboLinux team is proud to introduce the 014.01 release of its 100% FREE and open source Linux distribution, GoboLinux. Being the first point release, this version brings a revamped file system structure, updated software and improved stability over the previous one, GoboLinux 014. Highlights of this release incl...

3 April 2008
03:06 GMT

First Beta of Gentoo 2008.0 Released

Delayed one month from its original release schedule, Gentoo Linux 2008.0 Beta 1 makes its appearance into the Linux world last night, April 1... and NO, it's not a joke. "Since this is the first beta, we're looking only for bugs in functionality, not bugs in appearance such as desktop backgrounds or other ...

2 April 2008
03:24 GMT

Review: GoblinX 2.6

Version 2.6 of GoblinX, the Slackware-based Live CD Linux distribution, was released 10 days ago, and it was a good opportunity for me to take it for an in-depth testdrive. What impressed me the most, is the fact that the developer (yes a single man is behind this distribution), Flavio de Oliveira a.k.a Grobsch, has ...

1 March 2008
12:06 GMT

Grml 1.1 (Skunk) Just Released

grml 1.1 (codename Skunk) was announced today by its main developer, Michael Prokop. This release includes updated software, new features and a lot of buxfixes and improvements. Let's have a look over the main features of this release:- all grml ISOs are automatically generated using the new grml-live framework-...

26 February 2008
02:49 GMT

Scientific Linux 5.1 Live CD/DVD Available

After the release of the standard edition of Scientific Linux 5.1, which was made available exactly one month and 3 days ago, the development team behind this wonderful distribution is proud to announce the general availability of the Live CD and Live DVD versions. Today's release also contains a Mini Live CD wi...

20 February 2008
02:51 GMT

GoblinX 2.6 Comes Packed with 5 Window Managers

The final version of GoblinX 2.6 (Standard edition), the popular Slackware-based Live CD Linux distribution, was released yesterday and the most amazing and unbelievable thing to mention is that it comes packed with not one, two or three, but five window managers: KDE, Fluxbox, Xfce, Enlightenment and WindowMaker! Fe...

19 February 2008
03:05 GMT

OpenSolaris Indiana Preview 2 Now Available

The second developer preview of OpenSolaris Live CD (codename Indiana) was released last night, after it was first announced at the beginning of the year. Initially scheduled for end of January 2008, Indiana Live CD Preview 2 comes packed with some new and emerging OpenSolaris technologies, such as:■ Based on ...

13 February 2008
02:32 GMT

openSUSE 11.0 Alpha 2 Available Now

The second alpha version of openSUSE 11.0 was launched and it is available for download and testing. Although it is just a development release, this version comes packed with some important improvements. Here are the most essential changes since the Alpha 1:■ KDE 4.0.1 replaced KDE 3.5.8 as the default K Deskt...

8 February 2008
10:25 GMT

Parsix GNU/Linux 1.0 Is Here

A new version of Parsix Linux was just released, a few minutes ago! It comes with new features, bug fixes and many improvements over previews releases. Among the improvements, we can notice that the Rhythmbox audio player was replaced by the popular and sexy Exaile. Moreover, software such as IP Traf, Bug Buddy, AptO...

25 January 2008
05:39 GMT

Introducing PCLinuxOS 2008 "MiniMe"

Texstar proudly presents the 2008 edition of PCLinuxOS MiniMe, a minimalistic Live CD with KDE, that you can play with and customize it the way you want. PCLinuxOS 2008 MiniMe comes with Linux kernel 2.6.22.15, ALSA 1.0.15 and a very basic KDE 3.5.8 desktop environment. Not only that PCLinuxOS MiniMe is a Live CD, bu...

8 January 2008
03:07 GMT

ZenEdu Live Christmas Edition

The Zenwalk team, with the occasion of this holiday season, is proud to announce a special Christmas edition of ZenEdu Live:"Zenwalk community, on the occasion of this festive season, is pleased to offer you a Special Edition of ZenEdu Live. A LiveCD based on Zenwalk snapshot and majoring on educational & fun content...

27 December 2007
06:01 GMT

First Look: Geubuntu 7.10

Being named Luna Nuova, Geubuntu 7.10 was released last night and it's based on Gutsy Gibbon a.k.a. Ubuntu 7.10. The developers say that Geubuntu 7.10 has so many improvements that you would not even recognize it anymore, if you've tried the previous version before. The improvements are from forum users who...

7 December 2007
03:11 GMT

Living With Daryna for One Week

Ok, ok... I know it's a little too late for a review of Linux Mint 4.0 (codename Daryna), but I was "dating" her sisters and I thought: "Why not give Daryna a chance, too?". This review has been written during an entire week, starting the 26th and ending the 30th of November. I tested Linux Mint 4.0 on a compute...

3 December 2007
13:56 GMT

Elive 1.0.2 Is Here

The Elive team proudly presents a new version of their popular Debian-based operating system, Elive 1.0.2. This is a development release and the big change is the switch to the greatly anticipated new version of Enlightenment 17 (e17). All users have now the possibility to get backgrounds, animated icons and themes f...

27 November 2007
02:48 GMT

Zenwalk Live 4.8 Available Now

Zenwalk team announced on 6th October the 4.8 version of Zenwalk Linux operating system, and now, after more than a month, they are proud to announce the Live version of Zenwalk 4.8:"With great joy the Zenwalk Live Team presents Zenwalk Live 4.8. This new release features the speed, stability and usability of Zenwalk...

17 November 2007
09:21 GMT

Linux Mint 4.0 KDE Beta Released

Linux Mint community has released today the first beta version of Linux Mint 4.0, codenamed Daryna, KDE Edition. Being based on Celena KDE CE and compatible with the Ubuntu Gutsy repositories, Daryna brings many new software and tools, such as:■ Linux kernel 2.6.22-14■ KDE 3.5.8■ OpenOffice.org 2...

6 November 2007
02:45 GMT

Linux Mint 4.0 XFCE Beta Released

Linux Mint community has just released the first beta version of Linux Mint 4.0, codenamed Daryna, XFCE Edition. Being based on Celena XFCE CE and compatible with the Ubuntu Gutsy repositories, Daryna brings many new software and tools, such as:■ Linux kernel 2.6.22■ XFCE CE 4.4.1■ OpenOffice.org...

2 November 2007
07:41 GMT

First Beta of Linux Mint 4.0 Released

Following the huge success of Cassandra and Bianca, the Linux Mint developers continue their success with a brand new version of their free operating system, Linux Mint 4.0, codename Daryna. Being based on Celena and compatible with the Ubuntu Gutsy repositories, Daryna brings many new software and tools, such as:...

26 October 2007
18:42 GMT

Mythbuntu 7.10 Released

Mythbuntu team proudly presents today the new version of their Gutsy Gibbon-based operating system, Mythbuntu 7.10: "The Mythbuntu team is proud to present the first stable release of Mythbuntu. This release is based upon Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon). We would like to thank everyone that has volunteered to help make My...

23 October 2007
03:03 GMT

Mandriva 2008 Released

Mandriva 2008 has arrived today and it brings new software, innovations, improvements and a little bit of magic to the Linux world: "The result of six months of heavy development and testing, 2008 includes all the latest software and many enhancements over previous Mandriva Linux releases. You will find KDE 3.5.7 and...

9 October 2007
09:22 GMT

Fedora 8 Test 3 Released

A few minutes ago, the Fedora project team has released the third and last Test CD of the upcoming Fedora 8 Linux distribution. Test 3 features the following improvements over previous test releases:■ Online Desktop provides a desktop experience designed around online services. A preview of Online Desktop is ...

4 October 2007
11:15 GMT

Embun: A Malaysian Ubuntu

Embun is a free operating system, based on the very popular Ubuntu Linux, with a Malaysian flavor. The distribution was created especially for Malaysian people that haven't tried yet an open source operating system. Like Ubuntu, Embun is a Live CD that you can try without installing, but if you like it and you w...

4 October 2007
05:49 GMT

MEPIS AntiX 7.0 RC1 Available Now

The lightweight derivative of MEPIS, AntiX 7.0 RC1 was announced last night by the hard working team behind this project. This version comes with an improved look, including the wallpaper, all the reported bugs have been fixed and all the packages have been updated to be in sync with MEPIS 7.0 Beta 4 release.MEPIS An...

28 September 2007
10:48 GMT

A Test Drive with Celena

The final version of Linux Mint 3.1 (codename Celena) burst onto the Linux scene two days ago. It's based on Cassandra and is compatible with Ubuntu Feisty and its repositories.Linux Mint is an elegant, up to date and comfortable GNU/Linux desktop distribution based on the very popular Ubuntu distribution. It of...

26 September 2007
07:00 GMT

First Look: KDE 4 Live CD

KDE Four Live was launched, after three weeks since the KDE SVN live DVD has been announced. The KDE Four Live DVD was developed under the KIWI openSusetool and it is built upon the current openSuse development version, the actual KDE Four packages being taken from openSuse's Build Service. At a first log-in th...

19 April 2007
07:14 GMT

Zenwalk Live 4.4.1 Released

The Zenwalk Live 4.4.1 version from Zenwalk has been released. According to the Zenwalk Live Team, this version is based on the latest version of Zenwalk GNU/Linux 4.4.1: "We are pleased to announce the release of Zenwalk Live 4.4.1 This version is based on the latest version of Zenwalk GNU/Linux 4.4.1 and complimen...

18 April 2007
11:08 GMT

One Laptop Per Child Live CD

The OLPC (One Laptop Per Child) is a unique machine (portable personal computer) created by specialists, specifically for the world's poorest children.It features a 7.5-inch TFT screen that supports a maximum resolution of 1200x900 pixels and with a self-refreshing display. Also, the OLPC consumes very little p...

17 April 2007
13:51 GMT




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