14 DAY TRIAL // Simplicity Linux, a Linux distribution based on Puppy which uses the LXDE desktop, is now at version 14.1.
This final build of Simplicity Linux, 14.1, has arrived and brings quite a few new applications and changes. The distribution comes in three flavors, for Netbook, Desktop, and Media Edition.
“We’re proud to announce the release of Simplicity Linux 14.1 is now out. It is based on Slacko Puppy 5.6 but replaces JWM with LXDE and has Firefox ESR 24.0 as the default browser with Cocoon proxy added.”
“If you are worried about your privacy, sign up for an account, otherwise it does nothing, and is completely optional. It’s something we personally use, and have found really useful, so we thought we would bundle it,” reads the official post.
The most noteworthy features of the Netbook version are the integration of Firefox ESR 24.0 and Flash.
“It is designed to be a quick booting distro that you can throw onto a USB key and use if you just want to use the Internet on a netbook device or laptop. That is how we use it, and we think it could be useful for people who pretty much just browse,” is also stated in the announcement.
The Desktop version is the most complete build released so far, integrating Skype, LibreOffice, Java, Flash, Mplayer, Firefox 24.0 ESR, OnLive, Wine, and other software preinstalled. According to the developers, if you are after a full-featured version of Simplicity Linux, this is the build you will want to download.
The Media Edition is for users who are employing the OS while connected to a TV. You get the latest release version of XBMC with a lot of add-ons preinstalled.
A complete list of changes can be found in the announcement. Download Simplicity Linux 14.1 right now from Softpedia.