FreeBSD 10.2, is the third release in the 10.x series and offers a number of improvements. Some of the key changes include updated compatibility for Linux applications, ZFS improvements and new versions of the GNOME and KDE desktops. Some of the highlights: The resolvconf utility has been updated to version 3.7.0, with improvements to protect DNS privacy. The ntp suite has been updated to version 4.2.8p3. A new rc script, growfs, has been added, which will resize the root file system on boot if the /firstboot file exists. The Linux compatibility version has been updated to support CentOS 6 ports. The DRM code has been updated to match Linux version 3.8.13, allowing running multiple X servers simultaneously. Several enhancements and updates for improved FreeBSD/ARM support. Several ZFS performance and reliability improvements. GNOME has been updated to version 3.14.2. KDE has been updated to version 4.14.3.
About FreeBSD
FreeBSD is a UNIX-like operating system for the i386, amd64, IA-64, arm, MIPS, powerpc, ppc64, PC-98 and UltraSPARC platforms based on U.C. Berkeley's "4.4BSD-Lite" release, with some "4.4BSD-Lite2" enhancements. It is also based indirectly on William Jolitz's port of U.C. Berkeley's "Net/2" to the i386, known as "386BSD", though very little of the 386BSD code remains. FreeBSD is used by companies, Internet Service Providers, researchers, computer professionals, students and home users all over the world in their work, education and recreation. FreeBSD comes with over 20,000 packages (pre-compiled software that is bundled for easy installation), covering a wide range of areas: from server software, databases and web servers, to desktop software, games, web browsers and business software - all free and easy to install.
Distribution Name
FreeBSD
Version
10.2
Architecture
Amd64
Number of Media
1
Size
2.6 GB
Media Type
DVD
Software Type
Linux
https://www.freebsd.org/releases/10.2R/announce.html
Operating Systems
One of the big changes in the latest version Kali Linux 2.0 Amd64 DVD is that the distribution has shifted to a rolling release model. What this means is that we are pulling our packages continuously from Debian Testing (after making sure that all packages are installable) -- essentially upgrading the Kali core system, while allowing us to take advantage of newer Debian packages as they roll out. This move is where our choice in Debian as a base system really pays off -- we get to enjoy the stability of Debian, while still remaining on the cutting edge.
About Kali Linux
Kali Linux (formerly known as BackTrack) is a Debian-based distribution with a collection of security and forensics tools. It features timely security updates, support for the ARM architecture, a choice of four popular desktop environments, and seamless upgrades to newer versions.
Distribution Name
Kali Linux
Version
2.0
Architecture
Amd64
Number of Media
1
Size
3.1 GB
Media Type
DVD
Software Type
Linux
https://www.kali.org/releases/kali-linux-20-released/
Linux Mint is a desktop oriented distribution based on Ubuntu. Clement Lefebvre has announced two new editions to the Linux Mint 17.2 family which feature the KDE and Xfce desktop environments, respectively. The new KDE and Xfce editions ship with a more flexible Software Sources manager, improved UEFI support and the ability to alias packages in the Update Manager. There are a number of other miscellaneous improvements: "The USB Image Writer and the USB Stick Formatter now recognize a wider variety of USB sticks. They also feature improvements in terms of partitions alignment, boot flags. Sticks are better described and the tools also now use less CPU than they did before. LibreOffice was upgraded to version 4.4.3. HPLIP was upgraded to version 3.15.2, for more HP printers to be recognized and supported. HAL was reintroduced to support DRM playback in Adobe Flash (note that this helps with certain video websites, but not all of them, a tutorial was written to workaround other DRM/Flash issues).
About Linux Mint
Linux Mint is an Ubuntu-based distribution whose goal is to provide a more complete out-of-the-box experience by including browser plugins, media codecs, support for DVD playback, Java and other components. It also adds a custom desktop and menus, several unique configuration tools, and a web-based package installation interface. Linux Mint is compatible with Ubuntu software repositories.
Code Name
Rafaela
Distribution Name
Linux Mint
Version
17.2
Architecture
64bit
Number of Media
1
Size
1.7 GB
Media Type
DVD
Software Type
Linux
http://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=2890
The Latest version of Linux Mint 17.2 , new KDE and Xfce editions ship with a more flexible Software Sources manager, improved UEFI support and the ability to alias packages in the Update Manager. There are a number of other miscellaneous improvements: "The USB Image Writer and the USB Stick Formatter now recognize a wider variety of USB sticks. They also feature improvements in terms of partitions alignment, boot flags. Sticks are better described and the tools also now use less CPU than they did before. LibreOffice was upgraded to version 4.4.3. HPLIP was upgraded to version 3.15.2, for more HP printers to be recognized and supported. HAL was reintroduced to support DRM playback in Adobe Flash (note that this helps with certain video websites, but not all of them, a tutorial was written to workaround other DRM/Flash issues.
About Linux Mint
Linux Mint is an Ubuntu-based distribution whose goal is to provide a more complete out-of-the-box experience by including browser plugins, media codecs, support for DVD playback, Java and other components. It also adds a custom desktop and menus, several unique configuration tools, and a web-based package installation interface. Linux Mint is compatible with Ubuntu software repositories.
Code Name
Rafaela
Distribution Name
Linux Mint
Version
17.2
Architecture
64bit
Number of Media
1
Size
1.5 GB
Media Type
DVD
Software Type
Linux
http://linuxmint.com/
BackBox Linux 4.3, the latest stable build of the project's Ubuntu-based distribution containing a collection of utilities designed to perform penetration testing and forensic analysis tasks. This release includes features such as Linux kernel 3.16 and Ruby 2.1. What's new? Preinstalled Linux kernel 3.16; new Ubuntu 14.04.2 base; Ruby 2.1; installer with LVM and full disk encryption options; handy Thunar custom actions; RAM wipe at shutdown/reboot; system improvements; upstream components; bug corrections; performance boost; improved anonymous mode; predisposition to ARM architecture (armhf Debian packages); predisposition to BackBox Cloud platform; new and updated hacking tools: beef-project, btscanner, dirs3arch, metasploit-framework, ophcrack, setoolkit, tor, weevely, wpscan.
Backbox Linux
BackBox Linux is an Ubuntu-based distribution developed to perform penetration tests and security assessments. It is designed to be fast and easy to use. It provides a minimal yet complete desktop environment, thanks to its own software repositories, which are always updated to the latest stable versions of the most often used and best-known ethical hacking tools.
Distribution Name
Backbox
Version
4.3
Architecture
Amd64
Number of Media
1
Size
1.9 GB
Media Type
DVD
Software Type
Linux
http://www.backbox.org/blog/backbox-linux-43-released
Linux Mint 17.2. The new release is a long term support release, based on packages from Ubuntu 14.04, and supported through to 2019. Linux Mint ships in two editions, Cinnamon and MATE.
The MATE edition now provides users with the ability to enable/disable Caja file browser extensions at run time and ships with a new audio library that automatically detects and works with OSS, ALSA and PulseAudio sound systems.
About Linux Mint
Linux Mint is an Ubuntu-based distribution whose goal is to provide a more complete out-of-the-box experience by including browser plugins, media codecs, support for DVD playback, Java and other components. It also adds a custom desktop and menus, several unique configuration tools, and a web-based package installation interface. Linux Mint is compatible with Ubuntu software repositories.
Code Name
Rafaela
Distribution Name
Linux Mint
Version
17.2
Architecture
64bit
Number of Media
1
Size
1.6 GB
Media Type
DVD
Software Type
Linux
http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_rafaela_mate.php
Linux Mint 17.2. is the new release with a long term support release, based on packages from Ubuntu 14.04, and supported through to 2019. Linux Mint ships in two editions, Cinnamon and MATE. The Cinnamon edition offers a number of performance improvements along with better multi-panel and multi-monitor support.
About Linux Mint
Linux Mint is an Ubuntu-based distribution whose goal is to provide a more complete out-of-the-box experience by including browser plugins, media codecs, support for DVD playback, Java and other components. It also adds a custom desktop and menus, several unique configuration tools, and a web-based package installation interface. Linux Mint is compatible with Ubuntu software repositories.
Distribution Name
Linux Mint
Version
17.2
Architecture
64bit
Number of Media
1
Size
1.5 GB
Media Type
DVD
Software Type
Linux
http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_rafaela_mate.php
Alpine Linux 3.2.0 is a security-oriented distribution built from scratch and designed primarily for server deployments (and with some desktop packages available from the project's online repositories). This release is built with musl libc and is not compatible with 2.x and earlier, so special care needs to be taken when upgrading. Please refer to the documentation for information on how to perform the upgrade. Some of the new features are: Linux kernel 3.18; GCC 4.9.2 / musl 1.1.9 + fortify; MariaDB 5.5 replaces MySQL; Postfix 3.0; Lua 5.3 support; Ruby 2.2; Xen 4.5; Samba 4.2; MATE desktop 1.10; LibreOffice 4.4; Qt 5.4; Kodi (previously known as XBMC) 14.2. Some of the desktop applications that got upgraded and are available for 3.2: Xfce 4.12; X.Org Server 1.17; Firefox 38; Evince 3.16; virt-manager 1.2; VLC 2.2; Inkscape 0.91; Audacity 2.1.
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 musl 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
3.2.0
Architecture
x86_64
Number of Media
1
Size
298 MB
Media Type
CD
Software Type
Linux
http://alpinelinux.org/posts/Alpine-3.2.0-released.html
Fedora 22 has built on the foundation with Fedora 21 and the work to create distinct editions of Fedora focused on the desktop, server and cloud. It's not radically different, but there are a fair amount of new features coupled with features we've already introduced but have improved for Fedora 22. Fedora Games is shipped as a live operating system. It's everything you need to try out Fedora's Games - you don't have to erase anything on your current system to try it out, and it won't put your files at risk. Take Fedora for a test drive, and if you like it, you can install Fedora directly to your hard drive straight from the Live Media desktop if you like.
About Fedora
Fedora (formerly Fedora Core) is a Linux distribution developed by the community-supported Fedora Project and owned by Red Hat. Fedora contains software distributed under a free and open-source license and aims to be on the leading edge of such technologies. Fedora has a reputation for focusing on innovation, integrating new technologies early on and working closely with upstream Linux communities. The default desktop in Fedora is the GNOME desktop environment and the default interface is the GNOME Shell. Other desktop environments, including KDE, Xfce, LXDE, MATE and Cinnamon, are available. Fedora Project also distributes custom variations of Fedora called Fedora spins. These are built with specific sets of software packages, offering alternative desktop environments or targeting specific interests such as gaming, security, design, scientific computing and robotics.
Distribution Name
Fedora
Version
22
Architecture
64bit
Number of Media
1
Size
4 GB
Media Type
DVD
Software Type
Linux
https://labs.fedoraproject.org/games/download/index.html
Fedora 22 has built on the foundation with Fedora 21 and the work to create distinct editions of Fedora focused on the desktop, server and cloud. It's not radically different, but there are a fair amount of new features coupled with features we've already introduced but have improved for Fedora 22. the Server edition offers XFS as the default file system and a central management console called Cockpit.
About Fedora
Fedora (formerly Fedora Core) is a Linux distribution developed by the community-supported Fedora Project and owned by Red Hat. Fedora contains software distributed under a free and open-source license and aims to be on the leading edge of such technologies. Fedora has a reputation for focusing on innovation, integrating new technologies early on and working closely with upstream Linux communities. The default desktop in Fedora is the GNOME desktop environment and the default interface is the GNOME Shell. Other desktop environments, including KDE, Xfce, LXDE, MATE and Cinnamon, are available. Fedora Project also distributes custom variations of Fedora called Fedora spins. These are built with specific sets of software packages, offering alternative desktop environments or targeting specific interests such as gaming, security, design, scientific computing and robotics.
Distribution Name
Fedora
Version
22
Architecture
x86_64
Number of Media
1
Size
2.1 GB
Media Type
DVD
Software Type
Linux
http://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/Fedora/22/html/Release_Notes/index.html
Fedora 22 has built on the foundation with Fedora 21 and the work to create distinct editions of Fedora focused on the desktop, server and cloud. It's not radically different, but there are a fair amount of new features coupled with features we've already introduced but have improved for Fedora 22. The new Workstation release introduces more flexible firewall technology for developers.
About Fedora
Fedora (formerly Fedora Core) is a Linux distribution developed by the community-supported Fedora Project and owned by Red Hat. Fedora contains software distributed under a free and open-source license and aims to be on the leading edge of such technologies. Fedora has a reputation for focusing on innovation, integrating new technologies early on and working closely with upstream Linux communities. The default desktop in Fedora is the GNOME desktop environment and the default interface is the GNOME Shell. Other desktop environments, including KDE, Xfce, LXDE, MATE and Cinnamon, are available. Fedora Project also distributes custom variations of Fedora called Fedora spins. These are built with specific sets of software packages, offering alternative desktop environments or targeting specific interests such as gaming, security, design, scientific computing and robotics.
Distribution Name
Fedora
Version
22
Architecture
x86_64
Number of Media
1
Size
1.3 GB
Media Type
DVD
Software Type
Linux
http://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/Fedora/22/html/Release_Notes/index.html
PC-BSD 10.1.2, the PC-BSD project offers users a desktop-oriented operating system based on FreeBSD. The latest release of PC-BSD allows users to maintain their home directories on an encrypted external drive and offers encrypted guest accounts.
Code Name
Joule
Distribution Name
PC-BSD
Version
10.1.2
Architecture
x64
Number of Media
1
Size
4 GB
Media Type
DVD
Software Type
Linux
http://blog.pcbsd.org/2015/05/pc-bsd-10-1-2-released/
Parsix GNU/Linux 7.5. is the Debian-based distribution for desktop computers ships with GNOME Shell 3.14 as the default desktop environment, offers UEFI boot support and runs atop version 3.14 . Parsix GNU/Linux 7.5 (code name Rinaldo) brings the stable GNOME 3.14 desktop environment, a new kernel built using our modernized kernel build system, updated installer, a new version of systemd and an upgraded X.Org Server. This version has been synchronized with Debian Wheezy repositories as of April 26, 2015. Parsix Rinaldo ships with GNOME 3.14 and LibreOffice 4.3.3 productivity suit by default. Highlights: improved desktop performance thanks to X.Org 1.16.4, updated installer system with better UEFI support, GNOME Shell 3.14.4, GRUB 2, GNU Iceweasel (Firefox) 37.0.2, GParted 0.12.1, Empathy 3.12.8, LibreOffice 4.3.3, VirtualBox 4.3.18 and a kernel based on Linux 3.14.41 with TuxOnIce 3.3, BFS and other extra patches. Live DVD has been compressed using SquashFS and XZ.
About Parsix
Parsix GNU/Linux is a live and installation DVD based on Debian GNU/Linux. The project's goal is to provide a ready-to-use and easy-to-install operating system based on Debian's testing branch and the latest stable release of the GNOME desktop environment. Extra software packages are available for installation from the distribution's own software repositories.
Code Name
Rinaldo
Distribution Name
Parsix
Version
7.5
Architecture
Amd64
Number of Media
1
Size
1.1GB
Media Type
DVD
Software Type
Linux
http://www.parsix.org/wiki/ReleaseNotes75r0
Netrunner 16 is a Kubuntu-based Linux distribution featuring the KDE Plasma 5.3 desktop. And so the old king is back – in its new incarnation called Plasma Desktop 5! The Plasma Desktop carries all the DNA of its predecessor and moulds it into something new - a thing of the future, for the next generation to come.
About Netrunner
Netrunner is a Kubuntu-based distribution featuring a highly customised KDE desktop with extra applications, multimedia codecs, Flash and Java plugins, and a unique look and feel. The modifications are designed to enhance the user-friendliness of the desktop environment while still preserving the freedom to tweak. A separate "Rolling" edition, based on Manjaro Linux, was launched in 2014.
Code Name
Ozymandias
Distribution Name
Netrunner
Version
16
Architecture
64bit
Number of Media
1
Size
1.9 GB
Media Type
DVD
Software Type
Linux
http://www.netrunner.com/netrunner-16-ozymandias/
Nutyx 15.05 x86_64 CD is based on Linux From Scratch (LFS) and features a custom package manager, called cards. A revised version of cards (version 1.0) is present in NuTyX 15.05. Another new feature is the ability to work with JFS file systems.
About Nutyx
NuTyX is a French Linux distribution created from Linux From Scratch and Beyond Linux From Scratch, with a custom package manager called "cards". The package manager can install individual binary packages, a group of related binary packages (e.g. desktop packages, such as KDE or Xfce), and compile source packages from "ports". The distribution is designed for intermediate and advanced Linux users.
Distribution Name
Nutyx
Version
15.05
Architecture
x86_64
Number of Media
1
Size
202 MB
Media Type
CD
Software Type
Linux
http://www.nutyx.org/en/news.html
The new version of the Debian-based live disc offers users a number of new features, including an updated copy of the Tor Browser and the Tor anonymity software has been upgraded to version 0.2.6.7. Tails 1.4 also ships with Paperkey, a program which allows users to print physical copies of their security keys.
About Tails
The Amnesic Incognito Live System (Tails) 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
The Amnesic Incognito Live System
Distribution Name
Tails
Version
1.4
Architecture
i386
Number of Media
1
Size
971 MB
Media Type
DVD
Software Type
Linux
https://tails.boum.org/news/version_1.4/index.en.html
Debian 8.0 has kde based Desktop DVD, the other flavour from the debian group. Debian 8.0 is the first Debian release to use systemd as the default init software. Debian Jessie ships with GNOME Shell 3.14 as the default desktop environment and a number of code hardening features have been added to the build process. It will be supported for the next 5 years.
About Debian
The Debian Project is an association of individuals who have made common cause to create a free operating system. This operating system is called Debian GNU/Linux, or simply Debian for short. Debian systems currently use the Linux kernel. Linux is a completely free piece of software started by Linus Torvalds and supported by thousands of programmers worldwide. Of course, the thing that people want is application software: programs to help them get what they want to do done, from editing documents to running a business to playing games to writing more software. Debian comes with over 50,000 packages (precompiled software that is bundled up in a nice format for easy installation on your machine) - all of it free. It's a bit like a tower. At the base is the kernel. On top of that are all the basic tools. Next is all the software that you run on the computer. At the top of the tower is Debian -- carefully organizing and fitting everything so it all works together.
Distribution Name
Debian
Version
8.0
Architecture
Amd64
Number of Media
1
Size
1.2 GB
Media Type
DVD
Software Type
Linux
https://www.debian.org/releases/jessie/amd64/release-notes/
Debian 8.0 Amd64 Live Cinnamon DVD is the another flavour from the debian group. This new release of Debian again comes with a lot more software than its predecessor wheezy; the distribution includes over 12253 new packages, for a total of over 43512 packages. Most of the software in the distribution has been updated: over 24573 software packages (this is 66% of all packages in wheezy). Also, a significant number of packages (over 5441, 14% of the packages in wheezy) have for various reasons been removed from the distribution. Debian 8.0 is the first Debian release to use systemd as the default init software. Debian Jessie ships with GNOME Shell 3.14 as the default desktop environment and a number of code hardening features have been added to the build process. It will be supported for the next 5 years.
About Debian
The Debian Project is an association of individuals who have made common cause to create a free operating system. This operating system is called Debian GNU/Linux, or simply Debian for short. Debian systems currently use the Linux kernel. Linux is a completely free piece of software started by Linus Torvalds and supported by thousands of programmers worldwide. Of course, the thing that people want is application software: programs to help them get what they want to do done, from editing documents to running a business to playing games to writing more software. Debian comes with over 50,000 packages (precompiled software that is bundled up in a nice format for easy installation on your machine) - all of it free. It's a bit like a tower. At the base is the kernel. On top of that are all the basic tools. Next is all the software that you run on the computer. At the top of the tower is Debian -- carefully organizing and fitting everything so it all works together.
Code Name
Jessie
Distribution Name
Debian
Version
8.0
Architecture
Amd64
Number of Media
1
Size
1 GB
Media Type
DVD
Software Type
Linux
https://www.debian.org/releases/jessie/amd64/release-notes/
Debian 8.0 is the first Debian release to use systemd as the default init software. Debian Jessie ships with GNOME Shell 3.14 as the default desktop environment and a number of code hardening features have been added to the build process. It will be supported for the next 5 years. Debian 8.0 i386 DVD can be used with any PC.
About Debian
The Debian Project is an association of individuals who have made common cause to create a free operating system. This operating system is called Debian GNU/Linux, or simply Debian for short. Debian systems currently use the Linux kernel. Linux is a completely free piece of software started by Linus Torvalds and supported by thousands of programmers worldwide. Of course, the thing that people want is application software: programs to help them get what they want to do done, from editing documents to running a business to playing games to writing more software. Debian comes with over 50,000 packages (precompiled software that is bundled up in a nice format for easy installation on your machine) - all of it free. It's a bit like a tower. At the base is the kernel. On top of that are all the basic tools. Next is all the software that you run on the computer. At the top of the tower is Debian -- carefully organizing and fitting everything so it all works together.
Code Name
Jessie
Distribution Name
Debian
Version
8.0
Architecture
i386
Number of Media
1
Size
12.5 GB
Media Type
DVD
Software Type
Linux
https://www.debian.org/releases/jessie/releasenotes
Ubuntu 15.04, the new release, will be supported for nine months, features LibreOffice 4.4, version 3.19 of the Linux kernel and a switch from Canonical's Upstart init to system. This i386 Architecture will support you for any PC.
About Ubuntu
Ubuntu is a complete desktop Linux operating system, freely available with both community and professional support. The Ubuntu community is built on the ideas enshrined in the Ubuntu Manifesto: that software should be available free of charge, that software tools should be usable by people in their local language and despite any disabilities, and that people should have the freedom to customise and alter their software in whatever way they see fit. "Ubuntu" is an ancient African word, meaning "humanity to others". The Ubuntu distribution brings the spirit of Ubuntu to the software world.
Distribution Name
Ubuntu
Version
15.04
Architecture
i386
Number of Media
1
Size
1.1GB
Media Type
DVD
Software Type
Linux
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/VividVervet/ReleaseNotes