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.
The KDE Desktop, a popular, multi-platform desktop environment for your computer and a great Windows OS replacement. KDE’s focus is ease of use, stability, and first-class internationalization and accessibility support. KDE is Free and Open Source Software and provides all of the common tools computer users expect of a modern computing environment, such as e-mail, web browsing, file management, multimedia, and games.
Features:
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Kernel 3.2.18-pclos2.bfs for maximum desktop performance.
Full KDE 4.10.1 Desktop.
Nvidia and ATI fglrx driver support.
Multimedia playback support for many popular formats.
Wireless support for many network devices.
Printer support for many local and networked printer devices.
Addlocale allows you to convert PCLinuxOS into over 60 languages.
LibreOffice Manager can install LibreOffice supporting over 100 languages.
MyLiveCD allows you to take a snapshot of your installation and burn it to a LiveCD/DVD.
PCLinuxOS-liveusb – allows you to install PCLinuxOS on a USB key disk
Highlighted Applications:
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ark- Archiving Client
bleachbit – Keep your system clean
choqok- Microblogging Client
clementine- Music Player (Replaces Amarok)
digikam – Photo Manager
dolphin – File Manager
drakconf – Computer Control Center
dropbox – Online Back Storage Program (2 gigs free)
firefox – Web Browser Program
flash-player-plugin- Flash Support
gimp – Drawing Program
GoogleEarth – virtual globe, map and geographical information program
gwenview – Photo Viewing Client
k3b – Burn CD/DVDs
kwrite – Text Editor
ksnapshot – Capture Screenshots
okular- PDF Viewing Program
kscd – Listen to Music CDs
kcalc – Office Calculator
ktorrent – Bittorrent Client
LibreOffice – Full office suite
liveusb – Put PCLinuxOS on USB key disk
Thunderbird – Email Program
pidgin – Instant Messaging Client
rdesktop – Remote Desktop Support
shorewall – Firewall Manager
smb4k – Samba Share Client
synaptic – Software Package Manager
tvtime – Television Viewing Program
vlc – Multimedia Video Client
xchat – IRC Chat Program
More Details at http://www.pclinuxos.com/?page_id=180