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MEPIS has distributed ISO files for RC3 of SimplyMEPIS 8.0. For RC3, the kernel has been updated to upstream version 2.6.27.15. QEMU 0.9.1+svn, libvirt 0.6, virt-manager 0.6.1, and virtinst 0.400.1 are available from the MEPIS pool to better match the virtualization configuration of the MEPIS kernel. At user requests, Firefox 3.0.6, OpenOffice.org 3.0.0, and libgphoto2 2.4.3 updates were added to the SimplyMEPIS build. Community members have improved the MEPIS Network Assistant, the MEPIS manual and they have added an autorun intro to MEPIS to the CD. About Mepis MEPIS Linux is a Debian-based desktop Linux distribution designed for both personal and business purposes. It includes cutting-edge features such as a live, installation and recovery CD, automatic hardware configuration, NTFS partition resizing, ACPI power management, WiFi support, anti-aliased TrueType fonts, a personal firewall, KDE, and much more. Code Name Simply Mepis Distribution Name Mepis Version 7.0 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 678.9 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux

Sidux 2009-1 concentrates on integrating the changes caused by kernel 2.6.28, stabilising the init optimisations accomplished by insserv, and in particular improving the reliability of the installer and the USB installers. Kernel 2.6.28 doesn't only improve and stabilise hardware support for newer devices, it also adapts the I/O scheduler support for SSDs in order to improve prioritisation of disk access and to speed these up. Another major accomplishment is the deployment of the open-source OpenFWWF firmware for Broadcom wireless devices. The sidux distribution is a desktop-oriented operating system and live CD based on the unstable branch of Debian GNU/Linux. Besides full compatibility with its parent, the distribution also offers a custom kernel with support for a wide variety of modern hardware devices, KDE as the default desktop environment, a rolling release cycle, and compliance with Debian's Free Software guidelines. Code Name N/A Distribution Name Sidux Version 2009-1 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 456.1 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux

Shift Linux 0.6.5 is the first public preview release of Shift Linux One. The version number may be confusing, but the team is focused on a solid 1.0 release soon. Shift Linux comes in 3 different flavors - GNOME, Lite, and KDE. All three are based on brand-new Ubuntu Hardy Beta 1 packages. Shift Linux 0.6.5 i386 KDE CD provides you the KDE desktop environment. About Shift Linux Neowin's Shift Linux is designed to give the user an experience of being part of the Neowin community as well as having a simple, easy-to-use Live CD. Shift is free and can be freely distributed. There are no restrictions with Shift. The Shift Linux project started over a year ago in an effort to bring Neowin Linux enthusiasts together to do something together that would be both challenging and exciting. We decided that the focus of our project should be the experience and learning about how Linux is built and how it functions. We decided that the journey was just as important as the product. Code Name N/A Distribution Name Shift Linux Version 0.6.5 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 700 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux

Shift Linux 0.6.5 is the first public preview release of Shift Linux One. The version number may be confusing, but the team is focused on a solid 1.0 release soon. Shift Linux comes in 3 different flavors - GNOME, Lite, and KDE. All three are based on brand-new Ubuntu Hardy Beta 1 packages. Shift Linux 0.6.5 i386 KDE CD provides you the KDE desktop environment. About Shift Linux Neowin's Shift Linux is designed to give the user an experience of being part of the Neowin community as well as having a simple, easy-to-use Live CD. Shift is free and can be freely distributed. There are no restrictions with Shift. The Shift Linux project started over a year ago in an effort to bring Neowin Linux enthusiasts together to do something together that would be both challenging and exciting. We decided that the focus of our project should be the experience and learning about how Linux is built and how it functions. We decided that the journey was just as important as the product. Code Name N/A Distribution Name Shift Linux Version 0.6.5 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 700 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux

Sequoia Open Source ERP's key features are Full Suite of integrated applications that deliver a 360-degree view of your business, Compatible all major open source and commercial relational databases, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Sybase, and Microsoft SQL Server, Runs on Linux, Unix, and Windows operating platforms, Service-Oriented Architecture for easy interoperability with external or legacy applications, Remote and local synchronization for scalability and high availability, Workflow for adapting to unique business processes, Available under the business-friendly MIT Public License. About Sequoia Open Source ERP Sequoia Open Source ERP is an integrated Java enterprise application that offers ecommerce, Point Of Sales, warehouse, inventory, manufacturing, and supply chain management. It is ideal for retail, distribution, and manufacturing companies looking to streamline and bring together all aspects of their operations. It is compatible with all major operating systems and databases, open source or commercial. Distribution Name Sequoia Open Source ERP Version 0.8.0 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 250 MB Media Type CD Software Type Other

SchilliX is an OpenSolaris based UNIX Live CD and distribution for the x86, x64 and EM64T architectures. It contains the modular kernel and userspace software together called "ON" (Operating System/Networking). It is Updated to use OpenSolaris Nevada Build 83, and profile now sets IGNOREEOF=on, profile now switches sh to jsh (activates job-control via set -m), pkgrm now works. About Schillix is a complete OpenSource operating system based on the source code of OpenSolaris. Code Name N/A Distribution Name SchiliX Version 0.6.3 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 834 MB Media Type DVD Software Type Solaris

SAM comes with the latest Xfce 4.4 desktop, support for more than 20 languages, Beryl/Xgl, and contains a complete home desktop with office, Internet, games, multimedia, graphics, system, security and rescue-Software, and nice additions like WINE, Flash 9, Java and RealPlayer. Now it is possible to boot from a USB stick using the CD as start medium, and the export of the 'home' folder to an USB flash device is back on the live CD. Changes: OpenOffice.org updated to 2.2 RC, changes in the games section, added GParted. About Sam SAM Linux Desktop, a live and installation CD based on PCLinuxOS, is an easy-to-use, fast and clean XFce Linux desktop for home users. The distribution is enhanced by several popular non-free applications, such as Macromedia Flash plugin, Java and RealPlayer. Code Name N/A Distribution Name Sam Version 2007 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 699.5 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux

Sabayon Linux 4.1 i386 DVD is Dedicated to those who like order over chaos, to those who like simplicity over complexity, to those who think that less is more, to those that just want more for less. Sabayon 4.1, based on Sabayon 4 LiteMCE, represents the best of the out-of-the-box, GNOME, multimedia applications, and what you need for your daily tasks. Features: based on Sabayon Linux 4 LiteMCE, custom Linux kernel 2.6.29.1, ext4 is the default file system, complete GNOME 2.24 (2.26 available through Entropy), OpenOffice.org 3.0.1, Compiz and Compiz Fusion 0.8.2, X.Org 7.4 supporting the latest AMD and NVIDIA video cards, multimedia applications (audio, video, DVD ripping, file sharing). About Sabayon Linux Sabayon Linux is a live DVD designed to transform a computer into a powerful Gentoo Linux system in less than 5 minutes. Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution powered by a software install manager engine called "Portage". Besides functioning as a live DVD, Sabayon Linux can also be installed on a hard disk, acting effectively as an easy-to-use Gentoo installation disk. The live DVD includes a large range of desktop environments and open source software applications, such as KDE, GNOME, XFce, Fluxbox, KOffice, OpenOffice.org, FreeNX, amaroK, Kaffeine, etc. Distribution Name Sabayon Version 4.1 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 1.8 GB Media Type DVD Software Type Linux

It Brings a "ready to use" version of the powerful and popular XBMC Media Center, multimedia applications, a dark GNOME desktop environment and all the other apps you'll need. Sabayon Linux 4.1 i386 DVD is Dedicated to those who like order over chaos, to those who like simplicity over complexity, to those who think that less is more, to those that just want more for less. Sabayon 4.1, based on Sabayon 4 LiteMCE, represents the best of the out-of-the-box, GNOME, multimedia applications, and what you need for your daily tasks. Features: based on Sabayon Linux 4 LiteMCE, custom Linux kernel 2.6.29.1, ext4 is the default file system, complete GNOME 2.24 (2.26 available through Entropy), OpenOffice.org 3.0.1, Compiz and Compiz Fusion 0.8.2, X.Org 7.4 supporting the latest AMD and NVIDIA video cards, multimedia applications (audio, video, DVD ripping, file sharing). Sabayon Linux 4.1 Gnome DVD provides you the gnome desktop environment. About Sabayon Linux Sabayon Linux is a live DVD designed to transform a computer into a powerful Gentoo Linux system in less than 5 minutes. Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution powered by a software install manager engine called "Portage". Besides functioning as a live DVD, Sabayon Linux can also be installed on a hard disk, acting effectively as an easy-to-use Gentoo installation disk. The live DVD includes a large range of desktop environments and open source software applications, such as KDE, GNOME, XFce, Fluxbox, KOffice, OpenOffice.org, FreeNX, amaroK, Kaffeine, etc. Distribution Name Sabayon Version 4.1 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 1.8 GB Media Type DVD Software Type Linux

Sabayon Linux 4.1 i386 DVD is Dedicated to those who like order over chaos, to those who like simplicity over complexity, to those who think that less is more, to those that just want more for less. Sabayon 4.1, based on Sabayon 4 LiteMCE, represents the best of the out-of-the-box, GNOME, multimedia applications, and what you need for your daily tasks. Features: based on Sabayon Linux 4 LiteMCE, custom Linux kernel 2.6.29.1, ext4 is the default file system, complete GNOME 2.24 (2.26 available through Entropy), OpenOffice.org 3.0.1, Compiz and Compiz Fusion 0.8.2, X.Org 7.4 supporting the latest AMD and NVIDIA video cards, multimedia applications (audio, video, DVD ripping, file sharing). Sabayon Linux 4.1 KDE DVD provides you the KDE desktop environment. About Sabayon Linux Sabayon Linux is a live DVD designed to transform a computer into a powerful Gentoo Linux system in less than 5 minutes. Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution powered by a software install manager engine called "Portage". Besides functioning as a live DVD, Sabayon Linux can also be installed on a hard disk, acting effectively as an easy-to-use Gentoo installation disk. The live DVD includes a large range of desktop environments and open source software applications, such as KDE, GNOME, XFce, Fluxbox, KOffice, OpenOffice.org, FreeNX, amaroK, Kaffeine, etc. Distribution Name Sabayon Version 4.1 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 1.8 GB Media Type DVD Software Type Linux

Sabayon Linux 4.1 i386 DVD is Dedicated to those who like order over chaos, to those who like simplicity over complexity, to those who think that less is more, to those that just want more for less. Sabayon 4.1, based on Sabayon 4 LiteMCE, represents the best of the out-of-the-box, GNOME, multimedia applications, and what you need for your daily tasks. Features: based on Sabayon Linux 4 LiteMCE, custom Linux kernel 2.6.29.1, ext4 is the default file system, complete GNOME 2.24 (2.26 available through Entropy), OpenOffice.org 3.0.1, Compiz and Compiz Fusion 0.8.2, X.Org 7.4 supporting the latest AMD and NVIDIA video cards, multimedia applications (audio, video, DVD ripping, file sharing). Sabayon Linux 4.1 64bit Gnome DVD provides you the KDE desktop environment. It can be used only with 64bit machines About Sabayon Linux Sabayon Linux is a live DVD designed to transform a computer into a powerful Gentoo Linux system in less than 5 minutes. Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution powered by a software install manager engine called "Portage". Besides functioning as a live DVD, Sabayon Linux can also be installed on a hard disk, acting effectively as an easy-to-use Gentoo installation disk. The live DVD includes a large range of desktop environments and open source software applications, such as KDE, GNOME, XFce, Fluxbox, KOffice, OpenOffice.org, FreeNX, amaroK, Kaffeine, etc. Distribution Name Sabayon Version 4.1 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 1.9 GB Media Type DVD Software Type Linux

Sabayon Linux 4.1 i386 DVD is Dedicated to those who like order over chaos, to those who like simplicity over complexity, to those who think that less is more, to those that just want more for less. Sabayon 4.1, based on Sabayon 4 LiteMCE, represents the best of the out-of-the-box, GNOME, multimedia applications, and what you need for your daily tasks. Features: based on Sabayon Linux 4 LiteMCE, custom Linux kernel 2.6.29.1, ext4 is the default file system, complete GNOME 2.24 (2.26 available through Entropy), OpenOffice.org 3.0.1, Compiz and Compiz Fusion 0.8.2, X.Org 7.4 supporting the latest AMD and NVIDIA video cards, multimedia applications (audio, video, DVD ripping, file sharing). Sabayon Linux 4.1 64bit Gnome DVD provides you the gnome desktop environment. About Sabayon Linux Sabayon Linux is a live DVD designed to transform a computer into a powerful Gentoo Linux system in less than 5 minutes. Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution powered by a software install manager engine called "Portage". Besides functioning as a live DVD, Sabayon Linux can also be installed on a hard disk, acting effectively as an easy-to-use Gentoo installation disk. The live DVD includes a large range of desktop environments and open source software applications, such as KDE, GNOME, XFce, Fluxbox, KOffice, OpenOffice.org, FreeNX, amaroK, Kaffeine, etc. Distribution Name Sabayon Version 4.1 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 1.7 GB Media Type DVD Software Type Linux

SabayonLinux x86/x86-64 miniEdition, commonly called the "mini", is the CD release of the latest SabayonLinux x86/x86-64 DVD. About Sabayon Linux Sabayon Linux is a live DVD designed to transform a computer into a powerful Gentoo Linux system in less than 5 minutes. Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution powered by a software install manager engine called "Portage". Besides functioning as a live DVD, Sabayon Linux can also be installed on a hard disk, acting effectively as an easy-to-use Gentoo installation disk. The live DVD includes a large range of desktop environments and open source software applications, such as KDE, GNOME, XFce, Fluxbox, KOffice, OpenOffice.org, FreeNX, amaroK, Kaffeine, etc. Distribution Name Sabayon Version 3.4 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 698.0MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux

Sabayon Linux x86/x86-64 3.5 stable release. Distribution features, updates, changes since 3.4 Linux kernel 2.6.25.9 with extended wireless, laptop (UMPC, like Eee PC), file system (Unionfs, Aufs, Squashfs, ext4, NTFS-3G) support, really fast boot time, out-of-the-box hardware detection, input devices, GPUs, wireless networks, easy-to-setup 3D desktop and gaming support, thanks to Compiz Fusion 0.7.6 and a set of free top-tier games, AMD/ATI Catalyst 8.6 and NVIDIA 173.14.05, X.Org server 1.4.2 (7.3), automatic input devices configuration through HAL, a set of ready-to-use applications and desktop environments - KDE 3.5.9, GNOME 2.22.2, Xfce 4.4.2, OpenOffice.org 2.4, Firefox 3.0, Google Earth 4.2 and Picasa 2.7, Flash 9, Java 1.6 (IcedTea), Innotek VirtualBox 1.5, Entropy, a fast, user-oriented, Sabayon Linux package manager About Sabayon Linux Sabayon Linux is a live DVD designed to transform a computer into a powerful Gentoo Linux system in less than 5 minutes. Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution powered by a software install manager engine called "Portage". Besides functioning as a live DVD, Sabayon Linux can also be installed on a hard disk, acting effectively as an easy-to-use Gentoo installation disk. The live DVD includes a large range of desktop environments and open source software applications, such as KDE, GNOME, XFce, Fluxbox, KOffice, OpenOffice.org, FreeNX, amaroK, Kaffeine, etc. Code Name N/A Distribution Name Sabayon Version 3.5 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 3.9 GB Media Type DVD Software Type Linux

Puppy 4.1.1 released. Fixes and improvements include: mouse detection, touchpad tapping, loading extra SFS files, DVB USB firmware, old Network Wizard, GPRS message, desktop drive icon renaming, desktop drive icon realigning, check dependencies of installed PET packages, ALSA shutdown, ROX error message when copying from Linux to VFAT file system, improved support for widescreen resolutions, remaster-CD improved, rxvt terminal pasting, and many network setup fixes especially for wireless (including NDISwrapper).Puppy boots off a CDROM remarkably fast, about 25-30 seconds from the Isolinux boot prompt to the X graphics screen running and window manager fully loaded. Basically, this is because the ISO file is so tiny and the startup scripts are simple. About Puppy Linux A complete operating system with suite of GUI apps, only about 70 - 110MB and boots directly off the CD. Puppy Linux is yet another Linux distribution. What's different here is that Puppy is extraordinarily small, yet quite full featured. Puppy boots into a 64MB ramdisk, and that's it, the whole caboodle runs in RAM. Unlike live CD distributions that have to keep pulling stuff off the CD, Puppy in its entirety loads into RAM. This means that all applications start in the blink of an eye and respond to user input instantly. Puppy Linux has the ability to boot off a flash card or any USB memory device, CDROM, Zip disk or LS/120/240 Superdisk, floppy disks, internal hard drive. It can even use a multisession formatted CD-R/DVD-R to save everything back to the CD/DVD with no hard drive required at all! Code Name Seamonkey Distribution Name Puppy Linux Version 4.1.1 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 94.3 MB Media Type CD Software Type Other

PCLinuxOS GNOME 2009.2 is now available, featuring a fully updated ISO image with the latest applications from the PCLinuxOS repositories. Additional features include a notification updater to let you know when there are updates available for your installation. 'Addlocale' will localize your PCLinuxOS into one of the many languages. 'GetOpenOffice' allows you to install OpenOffice.org 3.1 in any of the 104 languages available. About PC Linux OS PC Linux OS is a user-friendly Linux distribution with out-of-the-box support for many popular graphics and sound cards, as well as other peripheral devices. The bootable live CD provides an easy-to-use graphical installer and the distribution sports a wide range of popular applications for the typical desktop user, including browser plugins and full multimedia playback. The intuitive system configuration tools include Synaptic for package management, Addlocale to add support to many languages, Getopenoffice to install the latest OpenOffice.org, and Mylivecd to create a customised live CD. Code Name N/A Distribution Name PCLinuxOS Version 2009.2 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 674.4 Media Type CD Software Type Linux

PCLinuxOS 2009.1 i386 CD release features Linux kernel 2.6.26.8, KDE 3.5.10, OpenOffice.org 3.0, Firefox 3.0.7, Thunderbird 2.0.0.14, KTorrent, Frostwire, Amarok, Flash, Java JRE, Compiz Fusion 3D and much more. PCLinuxOS 2009.1 i386 CD PCLinuxOS is a user-friendly Linux distribution with out-of-the-box support for many popular graphics and sound cards, as well as other peripheral devices. The bootable live CD provides an easy-to-use graphical installer and the distribution sports a wide range of popular applications for the typical desktop user, including browser plugins and full multimedia playback. The intuitive system configuration tools include Synaptic for package management, Addlocale to add support to many languages, Getopenoffice to install the latest OpenOffice.org, and Mylivecd to create a customised live CD. Code Name N/A Distribution Name PCLinuxOS Version 2009.1 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 696.4 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux

PCLinuxOS 2007 CD Featuring kernel 2.6.18.8, KDE 3.5.6, OpenOffice.org 2.2.0, Firefox 2.0.0.3, Thunderbird 2.0, FrostWire, KTorrent, Amarok, Flash, Java JRE, Beryl 3D and much more. Almost 2 GB of software compressed on a single bootable live CD that can be installed to a hard drive provided it is compatible with your system and you like the distribution. Over 5000+ additional packages available through our Synaptic Software Manager. Please note: PCLinuxOS does not ship with Win32 codecs or DVD decryption software. Proprietary NVIDIA and ATI drivers available after hard drive install. About PC LinuxOS PCLinuxOS is a user-friendly Linux distribution with out-of-the-box support for many popular graphics and sound cards, as well as other peripheral devices. The bootable live CD provides an easy-to-use graphical installer and the distribution sports a wide range of popular applications for the typical desktop user, including browser plugins and full multimedia playback. The intuitive system configuration tools include Synaptic for package management, Addlocale to add support to many languages, Getopenoffice to install the latest OpenOffice.org, and Mylivecd to create a customised live CD. Distribution Name PCLinuxOS Version 2007 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 700 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux

PC-BSD 7.1 is built upon the FreeBSD 7.1-STABLE operating system. It includes updated versions of KDE (4.2.2) and X.Org (7.4). The latest version of KDE includes new window effects, screen savers, and better 3D acceleration. PC-BSD 7.1 also features many improvements and bug fixes that enhance PC-BSD's general ease of use: the new KDE 4 printer applet enables users to easily add and manage printers and print jobs; the Add / Remove Programs tool and the Update Manager have been consolidated into Software & Updates; the Updater Tray has been modified into a small tray-only applet; FreeBSD ports and packages can now be created by using the runports command... It can be used with 64bit machine only. About PC-BSD PC-BSD has as its goals to be an easy-to-install-and-use desktop operating system, based on FreeBSD. To accomplish this, it currently has a graphical installation, which will enable even UNIX novices to easily install and get it running. It will also come with KDE pre-built, so that the desktop can be used immediately. Currently in development is a graphical software installation program, which will make installing pre-built software as easy as other popular operating systems. Code Name N/A Distribution Name PC-BSD Version 7.1 Architecture x86-64 Number of Media 1 Size 1.8 GB Media Type DVD Software Type BSD

PC-BSD 7.0 i386 release marks a milestone for PC-BSD, by moving to the latest FreeBSD 7-STABLE and also incorporating the KDE 4.1.1 desktop. Users will immediately notice the improved visual interface that KDE 4.1.1 offers, as well as a large improvement in hardware support and speed from the update to FreeBSD 7-STABLE. PC-BSD 7.0 also offers a large and growing library of self-contained PBI files available for installation, and improvements for other locales on our PBI Directory web site. This release also offers new methods of installation, including a DVD, USB and Internet / network install. About PCBSD PC-BSD has as its goals to be an easy-to-install-and-use desktop operating system, based on FreeBSD. To accomplish this, it currently has a graphical installation, which will enable even UNIX novices to easily install and get it running. It will also come with KDE pre-built, so that the desktop can be used immediately. Currently in development is a graphical software installation program, which will make installing pre-built software as easy as other popular operating systems. Code Name N/A Distribution Name PC-BSD Version 7.0 Architecture i386 Number of Media 3 Size 2GB Media Type CD Software Type BSD