Operating Systems

The new version 7.6 of MaxDB by MySQL has been released. This release is a production version, which means it is decleared stable and free of any critical bugs. The new MaxDB 7.6 provide you: Simplified installation process, with the released version of the Installation Manager GUI, Increased High Availability, as most database parameters now can be changed in ONLINE operational mode, Easier administration, through automatic update of statistics to ensure optimal optimizer performance, and through optional automatic re-creation of bad indexes, Improved Storage management, as reduction and automatic extension of data volumes can be done in full operational state, Better backup reliability, as log backup checks can be performed, Performance improvements, through new parallel log writing and volume formatting, through shared catalog cache and shared prepared SQL statement caches, and through improved query cost calculation algorithm and parallel query execution, SQL schema support finalized, SSL support for remote communication etc.. About Max DB MaxDB is a transactional, industrial-strength multi-user SQL database system featuring views, db-procedures and db-functions. It is used in many companies and running mission-critical data. Distribution Name MaxDB Version 7.6 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 82.1 MB Media Type CD Software Type Other

MINIX is a UNIX-like computer operating system based on a microkernel architecture. It is extremely small, with the part that runs in kernel mode in about 5,000 lines of source code, while the parts that run in user mode are divided into small, insulated modules which enhance system reliability. Originally designed as an educational tool, the latest versions of MINIX are also targetted at embedded systems and low-power laptops. By the project's own admission, MINIX is work in progress and is nowhere near as mature as BSD or Linux. It is released under a BSD-type licence. Distribution Name Minix Version 3.0 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 408.0 MB Media Type CD Software Type Other

Latest version of GOS is 2.9 About Gos gOS is an easy-to-use, Ubuntu-based distribution designed for less technical computer users. Its main features are the use of Enlightenment as the default desktop and tight integration of various Google products and services into the product. Code Name N/A Distribution Name gOS Version 2.9 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 768.3 MB Media Type DVD Software Type Linux

GnuCash 2.2.4 is aka "Kicking QIF", the fourth bug fix release in a series of stable releases of the GnuCash Free Accounting Software. To install GnuCash on other platforms, users will need Gnome 2, guile, and slib. Neither the currently used swig nor the previously used g-wrap packages are needed anymore when compiling from tarball or when installing a binary. About Gnucash GnuCash is personal and small-business financial-accounting software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL and available for GNU/Linux, BSD, Solaris, Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows. Designed to be easy to use, yet powerful and flexible, GnuCash allows you to track bank accounts, stocks, income and expenses. As quick and intuitive to use as a checkbook register, it is based on professional accounting principles to ensure balanced books and accurate reports. Code Name Kicking QIF Distribution Name Gnucash Version 2.2.4 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 51.8 MB Media Type CD Software Type Other

The Gnoppix project presents version 1.0 of the Gnoppix Linux live CD. Gnoppix 1.0 can be downloaded for the Intel i386 platform here. PowerPC and AMD64 platforms will be ready soon. Gnoppix 1.0 comes with GNOME 2.10. About Gnoppix Gnoppix is a Linux live CD based on Ubuntu Linux. It can be compared to Knoppix, but Gnoppix uses GNOME as the desktop environment. Code Name N/A Distribution Name Gnoppix Version 1.0 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 650 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux

Gnewsense 2.1 i386 Live deltah CD brings in a number of updates, fixes and improvements. Changes since 2.0 include: Linux-ubuntu-modules cleared of non-free blobs; usplash added; new theme and artwork; re-added fix for module-init-tools for eepro100; builder - live CD no longer asks for password on sudo; builder - added support for extra repositories in python-apt; builder - various tweaks, fixes and improvements. Upgrading from 1.9/2.0: Follow the upgrade notifications in GNOME. There's no need to download the 2.1 CD. To change to the gNewSense theme in GNOME, go to System -> Preferences -> Appearance. Select 'gNewSense' in the 'Themes' tab and press 'Close. About Gnewsense A product sponsored by the Free Software Foundation, gNewSense is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution released without any proprietary and non-free components, and several enhancements. Notably, all proprietary firmware, restricted modules and Ubuntu logos are removed, while the "Universe" repository is enabled by default and several GNU applications, such as Emacs and development libraries, as well as bsdgames and NetHack, are included in the default installation. The goal of the project is to produce a totally free (libre) Linux distribution. Code Name N/A Distribution Name GnewSense Version 2.1 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 603.9 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux

GeeXboX 1.2.1 i386 CD is the latest version. About GeeXboX GeeXboX is a full operating system, running under Linux and based on the excellent MPlayer. No need of hard drive, you just have to put the GeeXboX bootable CD into the CD-Drive of any pentium-class computer to boot it. Moreover, GeeXboX is a free software, created thanks to many open-source software. This means that everyone can modify it and build his own release of the GeeXboX. You may wonder why you could have to boot on another operating system to play your media files, but just think about the Mini-ITX plat forms like VIA Epia/Eden or Shuttle barebones. It's now affordable to bring DivX to your home cinema, plugging this kind of computers directly to your TV. At the time of the first development release (December 2002), it was only able to play DivX movies, but for now, nearly every kind of media files can be played from GeeXboX. Code Name N/A Distribution Name GeeXboX Version 1.2.1 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 18.9 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux