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Trisquel GNU/Linux 5.0 is an Ubuntu-based distribution carefully stripped of all non-free components in order to comply with Free Software Foundation's four software freedoms. Current Trisquel 4.5 users can upgrade using the update-manager application, without the need for re-installation. Advanced installations -- server, RAID/LVM, encrypted, etc -- can be done using the 'netinstall' images. The standard edition includes, among many others, the following packages: Linux-libre kernel 2.6.38, GNOME 2.6.32, LibreOffice 3.3.3, Abrowser (our unbranded Mozilla-based web browser) 6.0.2. About Trisquel Trisquel GNU/Linux is a 100% libre Ubuntu-based Linux distribution. Its main purpose is to provide an operating system for varied audience, including home and office users, educational institutions, multimedia workstations, etc. The project is managed by independent developers and is partially funded by donations. Code Name Dagda Distribution Name Trisquel Version 5.0 Architecture i686 Number of Media 1 Size 676 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux http://trisquel.info/

Alpine Linux 2.3.0 is a security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on uClibc and BusyBox. This release introduces several new features: a new Linux kernel based on 3.0; GCC 4.6; improved setup scripts with tools for helping configure local configuration backup location and package manager cache; preliminary support for booting from encrypted LVM partitions; BusyBox has been upgraded to version 1.19.2 with shell history search (with ctrl-r); unbound DNS resolver with DNSSEC support; better multi-ISP support in Pingu with support for PPP and DHCP; PostgreSQL has been upgraded to 9.1; Kamailio has been upgraded to 3.2. About Alpine Linux Alpine Linux is a community developed operating system designed for x86 routers, firewalls, VPNs, VoIP boxes and servers. It was designed with security in mind; it has proactive security features like PaX and SSP that prevent security holes in the software to be exploited. The C library used is uClibc and the base tools are all in BusyBox. Those are normally found in embedded systems and are smaller than the tools found in GNU/Linux systems. Distribution Name Alpine Linux Version 2.3.0 Architecture x86_64 Number of Media 1 Size 240 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux http://www.alpinelinux.org/

Alpine Linux 2.3.0 is a security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on uClibc and BusyBox. This release introduces several new features: a new Linux kernel based on 3.0; GCC 4.6; improved setup scripts with tools for helping configure local configuration backup location and package manager cache; preliminary support for booting from encrypted LVM partitions; BusyBox has been upgraded to version 1.19.2 with shell history search (with ctrl-r); unbound DNS resolver with DNSSEC support; better multi-ISP support in Pingu with support for PPP and DHCP; PostgreSQL has been upgraded to 9.1; Kamailio has been upgraded to 3.2. About Alpine Linux Alpine Linux is a community developed operating system designed for x86 routers, firewalls, VPNs, VoIP boxes and servers. It was designed with security in mind; it has proactive security features like PaX and SSP that prevent security holes in the software to be exploited. The C library used is uClibc and the base tools are all in BusyBox. Those are normally found in embedded systems and are smaller than the tools found in GNU/Linux systems. Distribution Name Alpine Linux Version 2.3.0 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 230 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux http://www.alpinelinux.org/

Peppermint OS Two is a lightweight, Lubuntu-based distribution featuring the Openbox window manager. This edition is based upon Lubuntu 11.04 and includes a number of new features. Also this marks the first time Peppermint has been available for the 64-bit architecture. About Peppermint OS Peppermint OS is a Lubuntu-based Linux distribution that aims to be lightning fast and easy on system resources. By employing Mozilla's Prism technology Peppermint integrates seamlessly with Cloud and web-based applications. The distribution's other features include automatic updates, easy step-by-step installation, sleek and user-friendly interface, and increased mobility by integrating directly with Cloud-based applications. Distribution Name Peppermint OS Version Two Architecture x86_64 Number of Media 1 Size 479 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux http://peppermintos.com/

Peppermint OS Two is a lightweight, Lubuntu-based distribution featuring the Openbox window manager. This edition is based upon Lubuntu 11.04 and includes a number of new features. Also this marks the first time Peppermint has been available for the 64-bit architecture. About Peppermint OS Peppermint OS is a Lubuntu-based Linux distribution that aims to be lightning fast and easy on system resources. By employing Mozilla's Prism technology Peppermint integrates seamlessly with Cloud and web-based applications. The distribution's other features include automatic updates, easy step-by-step installation, sleek and user-friendly interface, and increased mobility by integrating directly with Cloud-based applications. Distribution Name Peppermint OS Version Two Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 442 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux http://peppermintos.com/

Salix OS 13.37 "Ratpoison" edition is a Slackware-based distribution showcasing the rather unusual Ratpoison window manager. This is probably the first-ever Linux distribution release featuring Ratpoison as the main window manager. The aim of the Ratpoison edition is to create a system that is fully usable with the keyboard only, no mouse required! For everyone that is not familiar with Ratpoison, Ratpoison is a window manager for X 'with no-fat library dependencies, no fancy graphics, no window decorations, and no rodent dependence'. Ratpoison uses a workflow that is similar to that of GNU screen, which is very popular in the terminal world. All interaction with the window manager is done through keystrokes. About Salix OS Salix OS is a Slackware-based Linux distribution that is simple, fast, easy to use and compatible with Slackware Linux. Optimised for desktop use, Salix OS features one application per task, custom package repositories, advanced package management with dependency support, localised system administration tools and innovative artwork. Distribution Name Salix OS Version 13.37 Architecture x86_64 Number of Media 1 Size 406 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux http://www.salixos.org/

Salix OS 13.37 "Ratpoison" edition is a Slackware-based distribution showcasing the rather unusual Ratpoison window manager. This is probably the first-ever Linux distribution release featuring Ratpoison as the main window manager. The aim of the Ratpoison edition is to create a system that is fully usable with the keyboard only, no mouse required! For everyone that is not familiar with Ratpoison, Ratpoison is a window manager for X 'with no-fat library dependencies, no fancy graphics, no window decorations, and no rodent dependence'. Ratpoison uses a workflow that is similar to that of GNU screen, which is very popular in the terminal world. All interaction with the window manager is done through keystrokes. Salix OS Salix OS is a Slackware-based Linux distribution that is simple, fast, easy to use and compatible with Slackware Linux. Optimised for desktop use, Salix OS features one application per task, custom package repositories, advanced package management with dependency support, localised system administration tools and innovative artwork. Distribution Name Salix OS Version 13.37 Architecture i486 Number of Media 1 Size 426 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux http://www.salixos.org/

AV Linux 5.0.2 is an updated version of the project's Debian-based distribution featuring a large collection of audio and video production software. On the application side the Audio menu has grown to include Mixxx 1.9.0 for DJs, MuseScore 1.1 for sheet music scoring and XCFA for audio conversions. The Video menu has been heavily re-worked to provide the best possible out-of-the-box experience with Cinelerra 2.1.5CV, OpenShot 1.4.0, Kdenlive 0.8.1svn and LiVES 1.4.7. About AV Linux AV Linux is a versatile, Debian-based distribution featuring a large collection of audio and video production software. Additionally, it also ships with a fine-tuned Liquorix kernel with many performance and tuning enhancements to maximise operating efficiency. AV Linux can be run directly from a live DVD or a live USB storage device, though it can also be installed on a hard disk and used as a general-purpose operating system for everyday tasks. Distribution Name AV Linux Version 5.0.2 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 2.1 GB Media Type DVD Software Type Linux http://www.bandshed.net/AVLinux.html

Tiny Core Linux 4.1 is a mini-distribution featuring the flwm window manager with a custom package manager and configuration utilities. This release is continued upgrades to the base system including pcmciautils, sudo, freetype, imlib,libpng, and busybox. New boot codes of "cde" and "pretce". cde for easy remastering. pretce for raid and lvm support. Improved support for Microcore which includes Ondemand, and icon options when used with the X extensions. Several bug fixes and enhancements as requested by the community. About Tiny Core Linux Tiny Core Linux is a 10 MB graphical Linux desktop. It is based on the Linux 2.6 kernel, BusyBox, Tiny X, Fltk, and Flwm. The core runs entirely in memory and boots very quickly. The user has complete control over which applications and/or additional hardware to have supported, be it for a desktop, a nettop, an appliance or server; selectable from the project's online repository. Distribution Name Tiny Core Linux Version 4.1 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 11.5 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux http://www.tinycorelinux.net/

Mythbuntu is an official Ubuntu media centre distribution integrating the MythTV media center software. It is very important to note that this release is only compatible with MythTV 0.24 systems. The main highlights in the release are: MythTV 0.24; Chromium installed instead of Firefox; no Bluetooth support (by default) in NetworkManager; no fglrx install during installation; Mythbuntu-bare scheduling now available for backups; Android and iOS devices can now be used as remote controls; recent snapshot of the MythTV 0.24 release is included; preview of the upcoming MythNetvision plugin; Mythbuntu theme fixes. Known issue: If upgrading and you have MythStream installed please remove it before upgrading as MythStream is no longer supported. About Mythbuntu Mythbuntu is an Ubuntu-based distribution and live CD focused upon setting up a standalone MythTV system similar to KnoppMyth or Mythdora. It can be used to install a standalone frontend, backend, or combination machines. Mythbuntu uses Xfce as its default desktop and provides a graphical Control Centre to configure the system. Code Name Oneiric Ocelot Distribution Name Mythbuntu Version 11.10 Architecture Amd64 Number of Media 1 Size 678 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux http://www.mythbuntu.org/

Mythbuntu is an official Ubuntu media centre distribution integrating the MythTV media center software. It is very important to note that this release is only compatible with MythTV 0.24 systems. The main highlights in the release are: MythTV 0.24; Chromium installed instead of Firefox; no Bluetooth support (by default) in NetworkManager; no fglrx install during installation; Mythbuntu-bare scheduling now available for backups; Android and iOS devices can now be used as remote controls; recent snapshot of the MythTV 0.24 release is included; preview of the upcoming MythNetvision plugin; Mythbuntu theme fixes. Known issue: If upgrading and you have MythStream installed please remove it before upgrading as MythStream is no longer supported. About Mythbuntu Mythbuntu is an Ubuntu-based distribution and live CD focused upon setting up a standalone MythTV system similar to KnoppMyth or Mythdora. It can be used to install a standalone frontend, backend, or combination machines. Mythbuntu uses Xfce as its default desktop and provides a graphical Control Centre to configure the system. Code Name Oneiric Ocelot Distribution Name Mythbuntu Version 11.10 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 649 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux http://www.mythbuntu.org/

LinEx 2011 is based on Debian 6.0.3 and features an intuitive system installer which includes an option to install extra applications according to the user's needs. Another new feature of the release is the possibility to transform the system into a multimedia box for professional video, audio and graphics editing or into a developer's workstation. Also, the system allows easy installation of a great variety of games for all age groups. About LinEx LinEx is a Linux distribution developed by the Extremadura Regional Government in Spain. gnuLinEx is based on Debian GNU/Linux, a distribution that, thanks to its design, makes it easy to create other distributions that can inherit its advantages and get rid of some of its faults (for example, the difficulty of setup and configuration). By using a modified Debian distribution, the Extremadura Regional Government has benefited from the fact that there is a large amount of varied software for it. Distribution Name LinEx Version 2011 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 1.5 GB Media Type DVD Software Type Linux http://linex.gobex.es/

A new version of Incognito Live System (also known as "Tails"), a Debian-based live distribution with the goal of providing complete Internet anonymity for the user, has been released. Notable user-visible changes include: Tor upgrade to 0.2.2.34, this fixes CVE-2011-2768 and CVE-2011-2769 which prompted for manual updates for users of Tails 0.8.1; suppress Tor's warning about applications doing their own DNS lookups; Linux 3.0.0-6, which fixed a great number of bugs and security issues; upgrade Iceweasel to 3.5.16-11; Torbutton upgrade to 1.4.4.1-1, including support for the in-browser 'New identity' feature; FireGPG upgrade to 0.8-1+tails2, users are notified that the FireGPG Text Editor is the only safe place for performing cryptographic operations and these operations have been disabled in other places. About Incognito The (Amnesic) Incognito Live System is a Debian-based live CD/USB with the goal of providing complete Internet anonymity for the user. The product ships with several Internet applications, including web browser, IRC client, mail client and instant messenger, all pre-configured with security in mind and with all traffic anonymised. To achieve this, Incognito uses the Tor network to make Internet traffic very hard to trace. Code Name tails Distribution Name Incognito Version 0.9 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 573 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux https://tails.boum.org/

FreeNAS 8.0.2-RELEASE is a bug-fix update of the project's FreeBSD-based operating system providing free Network-Attached Storage (NAS) services. Major changes since 8.0.1-RELEASE are: the email subsystem was not working correctly in 8.0.1-RELEASE, which resulted in the system not being able to send mail, as well as malfunction of the alerting system in the GUI. Changes since 8.0.1-RELEASE are: allow decimal numbers for a dataset quota; fix setting recursive ACLs; start ProFTPd after ix-ssl to use the correct SSL certificate; use wildcards in cron and rsync jobs instead of listing all values; fix case in iSCSI targets to match the behavior specified by RFC 3722. About FreeNAS FreeNAS is a tiny FreeBSD-based operating system which provides free Network-Attached Storage (NAS) services (CIFS, FTP and NFS). Distribution Name FreeNAS Version 8.0.2 Architecture Amd64 Number of Media 1 Size 109 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux http://www.freenas.org/

PureOS 4.0 is a desktop-oriented live CD (with GNOME), based on Debian's "testing" branch. PureOS is five years old and the 4.0 version is available. You can now choose your language (and keyboard) from the boot menu. Main features: Linux kernel 2.6.39.3 with Squashfs 4.0 and xz (LZMA 2), GNOME 2.30 with Docky. Office: LibreOffice 3.3.3 - Calc, Draw, Impress and Writer. Internet: Iceweasel 5.0 ('sid' repository) with Gnash, Icedove 3.1, NetworkManager, Transmission, FileZilla. Multimedia: Songbird 1.9.3, VLC, Brasero. Graphics: GIMP, Evince, Eye of GNOME. System: GParted, smxi/sgfxi scripts, scripts and Nautilus actions for modules management - activate, debs2lzm, debs2lzm-file, dir2lzm, lzm2dir and find2lzm. About PureOS PureOS and PureOSlight are GNU/Linux live CDs based on Debian's testing repository. These are desktop distributions that can be used as live media (CD or USB) or as full-featured operating systems installed on a hard disk. PureOS is a 700 MB live CD with KDE, Iceweasel, Icedove, OpenOffice.org, Songbird, VLC and K3B. PureOSlight is a small 300 MB live CD with Xfce, Iceweasel, Icedove, AbiWord, Gnumeric and Exaile. Distribution Name PureOS Version 4.0 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 694 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux http://pureos.org/

FreeNAS 8.0.2-RELEASE is a bug-fix update of the project's FreeBSD-based operating system providing free Network-Attached Storage (NAS) services. Major changes since 8.0.1-RELEASE are: the email subsystem was not working correctly in 8.0.1-RELEASE, which resulted in the system not being able to send mail, as well as malfunction of the alerting system in the GUI. Changes since 8.0.1-RELEASE are: allow decimal numbers for a dataset quota; fix setting recursive ACLs; start ProFTPd after ix-ssl to use the correct SSL certificate; use wildcards in cron and rsync jobs instead of listing all values; fix case in iSCSI targets to match the behavior specified by RFC 3722. About FreeNAS FreeNAS is a tiny FreeBSD-based operating system which provides free Network-Attached Storage (NAS) services (CIFS, FTP and NFS). Distribution Name FreeNAS Version 8.0.2 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 102 MB Media Type DVD Software Type BSD http://www.freenas.org/

Kororaa Linux 15.1 is a user-friendly distribution based on Fedora. This release includes a number of fixes and enhancements: fixed KDE crash in live mode (prelink wasn't properly disabled); fixed Kdenlive bug which stopped it from running; fixed KPackageKit crash in live mode; bypass the login screen and load straight to desktop; disable screensaver and locked screen in live mode; renamed desktop switcher to 'Switch between Shell and Fallback desktops'; added Google Talk plugin repository for easy installation; added a wrapper package for Skype dependencies (can't ship Skype though); added more GNOME Shell themes. About Kororaa Linux Kororaa Linux was born out of a desire to make Linux easier to use for non-experts. While it has a long history based on Gentoo, in 2010 it was reborn as a Fedora remix and live DVD using a customised KDE as the default desktop. It includes various tweaks and extras to make the system "just work" out of the box. Distribution Name Kororaa Linux Version 15.1 Architecture x86_64 Number of Media 1 Size 1.5 GB Media Type DVD Software Type Linux https://kororaproject.org/

Kororaa Linux 15 is a user-friendly distribution based on Fedora. This release includes a number of fixes and enhancements: fixed KDE crash in live mode (prelink wasn't properly disabled); fixed Kdenlive bug which stopped it from running; fixed KPackageKit crash in live mode; bypass the login screen and load straight to desktop; disable screensaver and locked screen in live mode; renamed desktop switcher to 'Switch between Shell and Fallback desktops'; added Google Talk plugin repository for easy installation; added a wrapper package for Skype dependencies (can't ship Skype though); added more GNOME Shell themes. About Kororaa Linux Kororaa Linux was born out of a desire to make Linux easier to use for non-experts. While it has a long history based on Gentoo, in 2010 it was reborn as a Fedora remix and live DVD using a customised KDE as the default desktop. It includes various tweaks and extras to make the system "just work" out of the box. Distribution Name Kororaa Linux Version 15.1 Architecture x86_64 Number of Media 1 Size 1.7 GB Media Type DVD Software Type Linux https://kororaproject.org/

Lunar Linux 1.6.5 x86_64 CD can be used with a 64 bit pc only. Lunar Linux is a source-based distribution. The last known issues with the ISO image have been resolved. Added support for hybrid ISO images in the last minute, which means that it's a lot easier to install it from a USB stick. New features in 1.6.5: based on Linux kernel 2.6.35.3 and glibc 2.11.2; hybrid ISO support; added support for the ext4 file system; added option to change preferred /etc/fstab style; UUID, LABEL or device name; OpenSSH and Screen are now part of the live CD to allow remote assistance during install. Summary of changes since 1.6.4: isolinux updated, all modules refreshed. About Lunar Linux Lunar is a source based Linux distribution with a unique package management system which builds each software package, or module, for the machine it is being installed on. Though it can take a while to do a complete Lunar installation it's worth it as it tends to be quite fast, once installed! In the beginning Lunar was a fork of Sorcerer GNU Linux (SGL). The fork occurred in late January to early February of 2002 and was originally made up of a small group of people who wanted to collaboratively develop and extend the Sorcerer technology. The original name for the project was Lunar-Penguin but the group decided to re-christen it Lunar Linux while the Lunar-Penguin name has become a sort of umbrella which the team could use if they decide to collaboratively develop something besides Lunar Linux. Distribution Name Lunar Linux Version 1.6.5 Architecture x86_64 Number of Media 1 Size 368 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux http://www.lunar-linux.org/

Kororaa Linux 15.1 is a user-friendly distribution based on Fedora. This release includes a number of fixes and enhancements: fixed KDE crash in live mode (prelink wasn't properly disabled); fixed Kdenlive bug which stopped it from running; fixed KPackageKit crash in live mode; bypass the login screen and load straight to desktop; disable screensaver and locked screen in live mode; renamed desktop switcher to 'Switch between Shell and Fallback desktops'; added Google Talk plugin repository for easy installation; added a wrapper package for Skype dependencies (can't ship Skype though); added more GNOME Shell themes. About Kororaa Linux Kororaa Linux was born out of a desire to make Linux easier to use for non-experts. While it has a long history based on Gentoo, in 2010 it was reborn as a Fedora remix and live DVD using a customised KDE as the default desktop. It includes various tweaks and extras to make the system "just work" out of the box. Distribution Name Kororaa Linux Version 15.1 Architecture i686 Number of Media 1 Size 1.5 GB Media Type DVD Software Type Linux https://kororaproject.org/