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Bodhi Linux 3.1.0 is the new release of Bodhi Linux is significant because it is the first release to feature the Moksha Desktop. Because it is built on the rock solid foundation that E17 provides, even this first release of the Moksha Desktop is stable. About Bodhi Linux Bodhi Linux is an elegant and lightweight Ubuntu-based distribution featuring Moksha, an Enlightenment-17-based desktop environment. The project takes a decidedly minimalist approach by offering modularity, high levels of customisation, and choice of themes. In addition to basic 32- and 64-bit systems, Bodhi maintains designated ISO images for Chromebooks and legacy machines. By default Bodhi has only five pre-installed applications: Midori, Terminology, EFM (Enlightenment File Manager), ePhoto, and ePad. Additional software is available via AppCenter, a web-based software installation tool.l. Code Name Moksha Distribution Name Bodhi Linux Version 3.1.0 Architecture 64bit Number of Media 1 Size 497 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux http://www.bodhilinux.com/2015/08/11/bodhi-linux-3-1-0-release/

Bodhi Linux 3.1.0 is the new release of Bodhi Linux is significant because it is the first release to feature the Moksha Desktop. Because it is built on the rock solid foundation that E17 provides, even this first release of the Moksha Desktop is stable. About Bodhi Linux Bodhi Linux is an elegant and lightweight Ubuntu-based distribution featuring Moksha, an Enlightenment-17-based desktop environment. The project takes a decidedly minimalist approach by offering modularity, high levels of customisation, and choice of themes. In addition to basic 32- and 64-bit systems, Bodhi maintains designated ISO images for Chromebooks and legacy machines. By default Bodhi has only five pre-installed applications: Midori, Terminology, EFM (Enlightenment File Manager), ePhoto, and ePad. Additional software is available via AppCenter, a web-based software installation tool. Code Name Moksha Distribution Name Bodhi Linux Version 3.1.0 Architecture 64bit Number of Media 1 Size 569 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux http://www.bodhilinux.com/2015/08/11/bodhi-linux-3-1-0-release/

PC-BSD 10.2 x64 USB DVD is the new release includes several bug fixes and a number of new features, including a CD-sized network installation disc. PC-BSD 10.2 Notable Changes: FreeBSD 10.2-RELEASE base system; Many bug fixes and enhancements to installer to dual-boot setups; New CD-sized network installation media, with wifi Configuration via GUI; Switched to `iocage' for jail management backend; Disk Manager GUI now available via installer GUI; Bug-fixes and improvements to Life-Preserver replications; Improved localization options for login manager.. 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 provides a graphical installation to enable even UNIX novices to easily install and get it running. It pre-configures KDE, video, sound, and networking so that the desktop can be used immediately. A graphical software installation program makes installing pre-built software, known as Push Button Installers (PBI), as easy as other popular operating systems. Code Name Joule Distribution Name PC-BSD Version 10.2 Architecture Amd64 Number of Media 1 Size 4.1 GB Media Type DVD Software Type Linux http://blog.pcbsd.org/2015/08/pc-bsd-10-2-release-now-available/

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

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 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

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

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

Ubuntu MATE 14.04.2 is an updated build of the Ubuntu-based distribution featuring the MATE desktop environment. This release fixes a few issues that were present in 14.04.1, adds some new features and updates some packages. It is important to state clearly that Ubuntu MATE 14.04.2 is not an official Ubuntu flavour! The upside of maintaining an unofficial Ubuntu derivative is that we can roll out new features and package updates. So we did, most notably LibreOffice 4.4.1. The advantage of the newer Linux kernel is that it resolves most of the screen tearing issues some people experienced in Ubuntu MATE 14.04.1. About Ubuntu MATE Ubuntu MATE is a desktop Linux distribution which aims to bring the simplicity and elegance of the Ubuntu operating system through a classic, traditional desktop environment - the MATE desktop. MATE is the continuation of the GNOME 2 desktop environment which was used as Ubuntu's default desktop until 10.10 (when it was replaced by Unity). The project began its life as an Ubuntu "remix", but starting with version 15.04, it was formally accepted as an official member of the Ubuntu family of Linux distributions. Distribution Name Ubuntu Mate Version 14.04.2 Architecture x86 Number of Media 1 Size 1 GB Media Type DVD Software Type Linux https://ubuntu-mate.org/trusty/

The new Edubuntu 14.04.2 Amd64 DVD, does not represent an entirely new release, but rather a minor update to the 14.04 branch. The new images contain additional hardware support and bug fixes over the original 14.04 release. A full list of improvements available in 14.04.2 is provided in the changes summary. this point release contains an updated kernel and X stack for new installations to support new hardware. About Edubuntu Edubuntu is a partner project of Ubuntu, a distribution suitable for classroom use. The aim is that an educator with limited technical knowledge and skill will be able to set up a computer lab, or establish an on-line learning environment, in an hour or less, and then administer that environment without having to become a fully-fledged Linux geek. Distribution Name Edubuntu Version 14.04.2 Architecture Amd64 Number of Media 1 Size 3 GB Media Type DVD Software Type Linux https://wiki.ubuntu.com/TrustyTahr/ReleaseNotes