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Linux Mint is one of the surprise packages of the past year. Originally launched as a variant of Ubuntu with integrated media codecs, it has now developed into one of the most user-friendly distributions on the market - complete with a custom desktop. Based on Ubuntu 8.10 'Intrepid Ibex', Linux 2.6.27, GNOME 2.24 and X.Org 7.4, Linux Mint 6 comes with a brand new software manager, FTP support in mintUpload, proxy support and history of updates in mintUpdate, mint4win (a Windows installer), tabbed browsing in Nautilus and a lot of other improvements. 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 Felicia Distribution Name Linux Mint Version 6 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 664.6 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux

Linux Mint is one of the surprise packages of the past year. Originally launched as a variant of Ubuntu with integrated media codecs, it has now developed into one of the most user-friendly distributions on the market - complete with a custom desktop. Among the many new characteristics of this release the most notable are: miscellaneous improvements to mintMenu, mintUpdate and mintInstall; various feature enhancements on the GNOME desktop; performance improvements through reduced memory usage; improved usability compliant with the GNOME Human Interface Guidelines; more available software and better localisation; changes in default software selection (Transmission, Rhythmbox, Brasero...); upstream improvements, including the PulseAudio sound server and a new command-line firewall configuration tool. 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 Elyssa Distribution Name Linux Mint Version 5r1 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 690.9 Media Type CD Software Type Linux

Linpus Linux Linpus Technologies has announced the immediate availability of Linpus Linux 9.4 "Lite", a specialist distribution designed for low-cost computers, such as Intel Classmate PC or Samsung UMPC: "Linpus Linux Lite is designed specifically to meet all low-cost PCs and mobile devices requirements: runs smoothly on a lower grade hardware unit, manages power efficiently, rich web applications supported; built-in networking - WiFi, WiMAX, HSDPA, HSUPA, Ethernet, BT, IR, UPnP, user interface designed specifically for handheld 4"- 7" screens, extensive collections of widgets to select from, two desktop modes - simple and advanced; fully supports UNICODE encoding and multilingual desktop environment in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese. About Linpus < /strong> Linpus Linux is a commercial, Fedora-based distribution developed by Linpus Technologies, a Linux company with headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan and a development office in Shanghai, China. The product's main features are support for both traditional and simplified Chinese, LSB 2.0 certification, support for Unicode character sets, friendly KDE desktop, and compatibility with a wide range of computer hardware. Distribution Name Linpus Linux Version 9.4 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 699.0 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux http://www.linpus.com

This Intrepid release lives up to its name by including many changes, but there are some features that are not yet available in KDE 4. The Kubuntu developers have been hard at work, bringing you the latest and greatest software the open source community has to offer. KDE 4 reworks your system with a major new revision of the desktop. The Kubuntu developers have been hard at work, bringing you the latest and greatest software the open source community has to offer. KDE 4 reworks your system with a major new revision of the desktop. About Kubuntu Kubuntu is a free, user-friendly Linux distribution based on KDE's desktop software and on the award-winning Ubuntu operating system. It has a biannual release cycle and at least 18 months of free security updates for each release. Besides providing an up-to-date version of the KDE desktop at the time of the release, the project also releases updated KDE packages throughout the lifetime of each release. Code Name Intrepid Ibex Distribution Name Kubuntu Version 8.10 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 700MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux

Kubuntu 8.04.1CD provides you improved desktops, updated applications, increased usability features, and a new future are just a few of the surprises with this latest release. And Kubuntu 8.04 now provides you the ability to use either one of two desktops. About Kubuntu Kubuntu is a free, user-friendly Linux distribution based on KDE's desktop software and on the award-winning Ubuntu operating system. It has a biannual release cycle and at least 18 months of free security updates for each release. Besides providing an up-to-date version of the KDE desktop at the time of the release, the project also releases updated KDE packages throughout the lifetime of each release. Code Name Hardy Heron Distribution Name Kubuntu Version 8.04.1 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 692.5MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux

Kubuntu 7.04 has been released and is available for download now. Kubuntu 7.04 stepped over the edge, becoming the feistiest release to date. Improved desktop, updated applications and increased usability features are just a few of the surprises with this latest release. The goal for Kubuntu 7.04 was to continue on the creation of a secure and stable environment, working towards the perfect KDE-based operating system. Starting with the excellent base of Ubuntu and an implementation of KDE, Kubuntu 7.04 set out to smooth the rough edges and polish the future of Kubuntu. About Kubuntu Linpus Linux is a commercial, Fedora-based distribution developed by Linpus Technologies, a Linux company with headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan and a development office in Shanghai, China. The product's main features are support for both traditional and simplified Chinese, LSB 2.0 certification, support for Unicode character sets, friendly KDE desktop, and compatibility with a wide range of computer hardware. Code Name Feisty Fawn Distribution Name Kubuntu Version 7.04 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 700 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux

Kubuntu 8.04.1 Alternate Install CD allows you to perform custom or expert installations of Kubuntu. It is required for setting up automated deployments, upgrading from older installations without network access, LVM and/or RAID partitioning, installing GRUB (Boot Loader) to a location etc.. Kubuntu 8.04.1DVD provides you improved desktops, updated applications, increased usability features, and a new future are just a few of the surprises with this latest release. And Kubuntu 8.04 now provides you the ability to use either one of two desktops. About Kubuntu Kubuntu is a free, user-friendly Linux distribution based on KDE's desktop software and on the award-winning Ubuntu operating system. It has a biannual release cycle and at least 18 months of free security updates for each release. Besides providing an up-to-date version of the KDE desktop at the time of the release, the project also releases updated KDE packages throughout the lifetime of each release. Code Name Hardy Heron Distribution Name Kubuntu Version 8.04.1 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 700MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux

The alternate install CD allows you to create pre-configured OEM systems, for setting up automated deployments, upgrading from older installations without network access, LVM and/or RAID partitioning and to installs on systems. Kubuntu 7.04 has been released and is available for download now. Kubuntu 7.04 stepped over the edge, becoming the feistiest release to date. Improved desktop, updated applications and increased usability features are just a few of the surprises with this latest release. The goal for Kubuntu 7.04 was to continue on the creation of a secure and stable environment, working towards the perfect KDE-based operating system. Starting with the excellent base of Ubuntu and an implementation of KDE, Kubuntu 7.04 set out to smooth the rough edges and polish the future of Kubuntu. About Kubuntu Linpus Linux is a commercial, Fedora-based distribution developed by Linpus Technologies, a Linux company with headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan and a development office in Shanghai, China. The product's main features are support for both traditional and simplified Chinese, LSB 2.0 certification, support for Unicode character sets, friendly KDE desktop, and compatibility with a wide range of computer hardware. Code Name Feisty Fawn Distribution Name Kubuntu Version 7.04 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 700 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux

Kubuntu 8.04.1DVD provides you improved desktops, updated applications, increased usability features, and a new future are just a few of the surprises with this latest release. And Kubuntu 8.04 now provides you the ability to use either one of two desktops. About Kubuntu Kubuntu is a free, user-friendly Linux distribution based on KDE's desktop software and on the award-winning Ubuntu operating system. It has a biannual release cycle and at least 18 months of free security updates for each release. Besides providing an up-to-date version of the KDE desktop at the time of the release, the project also releases updated KDE packages throughout the lifetime of each release. Code Name Hardy Heron Distribution Name Kubuntu Version 8.04.1 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 3.5 GB Media Type DVD Software Type Linux

Kubuntu 7.04 64bit CD can be used only with 64bit machines. Kubuntu 7.04 has been released and is available for download now. Kubuntu 7.04 stepped over the edge, becoming the feistiest release to date. Improved desktop, updated applications and increased usability features are just a few of the surprises with this latest release. The goal for Kubuntu 7.04 was to continue on the creation of a secure and stable environment, working towards the perfect KDE-based operating system. Starting with the excellent base of Ubuntu and an implementation of KDE, Kubuntu 7.04 set out to smooth the rough edges and polish the future of Kubuntu. About Kubuntu Linpus Linux is a commercial, Fedora-based distribution developed by Linpus Technologies, a Linux company with headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan and a development office in Shanghai, China. The product's main features are support for both traditional and simplified Chinese, LSB 2.0 certification, support for Unicode character sets, friendly KDE desktop, and compatibility with a wide range of computer hardware. Code Name Dapper Drake Distribution Name Kubuntu Version 7.04 Architecture x86-64 Number of Media 1 Size 700 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux

Kubuntu 7.10 has been released and is available for download now. Kubuntu 7.10 removed the feistiness, becoming the gutsiest release to date. Improved desktop, updated applications and increased usability features are just a few of the surprises with this latest release. The goal for Kubuntu 7.10, code-named Gutsy Gibbon, was to remove the edge and the feistiness from previous releases and to continue on the creation of a secure and stable desktop environment, on a road to becoming the perfect KDE-based operating system. The development team has once again succeeded in reaching their goals, and we are very happy to bring you this new release. We hope you enjoy your Kubuntu 7.10 experience. About Kubuntu Kubuntu is a free, user-friendly Linux distribution based on KDE's desktop software and on the award-winning Ubuntu operating system. It has a biannual release cycle and at least 18 months of free security updates for each release. Besides providing an up-to-date version of the KDE desktop at the time of the release, the project also releases updated KDE packages throughout the lifetime of each release. Code Name Dapper Drake Distribution Name Kubuntu Version 7.10 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 697.5 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux

Kubuntu 6.06 i386 CD release comes with KDE 3.5.2 and includes a new installer which you can use direct from the live desktop CD. It has been focused on stability and bug fixes, as our first Long Term Support release 6.06 will be supported for 3 years on the desktop and 5 years on the server. Kubuntu 6.06 for three processor architectures and in a variety of configurations is available for download from several mirrors servers, while free CD images can also be ordered from its ShipIt system. About Kubuntu Kubuntu is a free, user-friendly Linux distribution based on KDE's desktop software and on the award-winning Ubuntu operating system. It has a biannual release cycle and at least 18 months of free security updates for each release. Besides providing an up-to-date version of the KDE desktop at the time of the release, the project also releases updated KDE packages throughout the lifetime of each release. Code Name Dapper Drake Distribution Name Kubuntu Version 6.06 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 697.2 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux

V5.1.1 released on 2007-01-04. Updated Kicker and kdebase (while fixing a nasty bug that made Kicker 'disappear' in all but the first desktop; updated ntfs-3g (writing speed improvements); sudo helper for kdesu; X.Org updates from Debian unstable; IceWeasel and IceDove (Firefox and Thunderbird) updates; kwlan for WLAN with WEP/WPA in Knoppix menu; added VLAN configurator; fixed '2nd reboot fails' bug when installing Knoppix with ReiserFS by downgrading GRUB; added French translation to mkbootdev; removed KDE documentation and Java demos from CD... About Knoppix Knoppix is a bootable CD with a collection of GNU/Linux software, automatic hardware detection, and support for many graphics cards, sound cards, SCSI and USB devices and other peripherals. Knoppix can be used as a Linux demo, educational CD, rescue system, or adapted and used as a platform for commercial software product demos. It is not necessary to install anything on a hard disk. Due to on-the-fly decompression, the CD can have up to 2 GB of executable software installed on it. Code Name N/A Distribution Name Knoppix Version 5.1.1 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 696 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux

Kiwi Linux 8.12 is a desktop CD based on Ubuntu 8.10 for the x86 architecture. It contains packages necessary for playing restricted multimedia formats by default and supports the SpeedTouch 330 USB ADSL modem. The list of available languages is English, French, German, Hungarian and Romanian. Differences between Ubuntu 8.10 and Kiwi Linux 8.08: packages up to date as of 2008-12-15; added Wubi; OpenOffice.org 3.0 with up to date Romanian translation; GUI for pppoeconf; a graphical tool for restoring GRUB boot menus lost after installing other operating system; Evolution removed; Flash plugin and GStreamer codecs for restricted audio and video formats etc... About Kiwi Kiwi Linux is a modified Ubuntu live CD for the i386 architecture. It includes Romanian and Hungarian localisations, multimedia codecs, encrypted DVD support, Flash and Java plugins for Firefox, PPPoE GUI for accessing local Internet services (Clicknet and RDS) and write support for NTFS partitions. Code Name N/A Distribution Name Kiwi Version 8.12 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 702.8 MB Media Type DVD Software Type Linux

Kanotix is a rock-solid Linux based on Debian, which contains the newest packages and recognizes more modern hardware than any other operating system in use today. Kanotix is assembled for 32 Bit i586 and for AMD 64 using the most up-to-date kernel with unique patches. Kanotix will run as a LIVE-CD on practically any computer -- automatically detecting and configuring virtually any piece of hardware. It is ideal for analysis, data rescue, forensic work, removal of viruses on Win-PCs - or simply for safe surfing and mailing in an internet cafe. It installs to your hard drive in just a few minutes and is ideal for use on your desktop workstation or notebook, or as a server. Code Name N/A Distribution Name Kanotix Version 2.6. 26-5 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 408.3 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux

IT@School GNU/Linux Base system (kernel 2.6.21) For further details please visit: http://www.linux.org/apps/ About IT@School IT@School provides ICT enabled education to 1.6 million students per year in the state . It endeavors to enhance the intellectual productivity of teacher and the curricular comprehension of students. The work of the project saw 4 million students and 0.2 million teachers empowered in ICT through a network of dedicated 200 Master Trainers and 5600 IT Co-ordinators. IT@School is the nodal agency for implementing EDUSAT network and runs an exclusive channel for education called 'ViCTERS' (Virtual Classroom Technology on Edusat for Rural Schools). The project has now associated with BSNL to provide Internet broad band connectivity to all high schools in Kerala. . The sucess of the Project can be visualised by the conduct IT practical examination in free software for about 4 million students, first of this kind in the world with so much vast resourceful deployment of free software. The efforts of Project saw deployment of adequate IT infrastructure to all schools including computers and other accessories.Single largest simultaneous deployment of FOSS based ICT education in the world. Code Name N/A Distribution Name IT@School Version 2.6.21 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 240.9 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux

IT@School GNU/Linux 3.0.2 Package, IT@School GNU/Linux 3.0.2 CD 2, IT@School GNU/Linux Base system (kernel 2.6.21) For further details please visit: http://www.linux.org/apps/ About IT@School IT@School provides ICT enabled education to 1.6 million students per year in the state . It endeavors to enhance the intellectual productivity of teacher and the curricular comprehension of students. The work of the project saw 4 million students and 0.2 million teachers empowered in ICT through a network of dedicated 200 Master Trainers and 5600 IT Co-ordinators. IT@School is the nodal agency for implementing EDUSAT network and runs an exclusive channel for education called 'ViCTERS' (Virtual Classroom Technology on Edusat for Rural Schools). The project has now associated with BSNL to provide Internet broad band connectivity to all high schools in Kerala. . The sucess of the Project can be visualised by the conduct IT practical examination in free software for about 4 million students, first of this kind in the world with so much vast resourceful deployment of free software. The efforts of Project saw deployment of adequate IT infrastructure to all schools including computers and other accessories.Single largest simultaneous deployment of FOSS based ICT education in the world. Code Name N/A Distribution Name IT@School Version 3.0.2 Architecture i386 Number of Media 2 Size 1.4 GB Media Type CD Software Type Linux

GParted LiveCD 0.3.9 is based on Debian 'Lenny' as of 2008-10-01; Linux kernel 2.6.26; package hfsprogs was added; three boot parameters were added: gl_lang, gl_kbd, and gl_batch (example: 'gl_lang=en_US gl_kbd=NONE gl_batch' will use en_US.UTF-8 locale, will do nothing about keyboard mapping change and will not wait for entering key before starting X); VGA 1024x768 is used for framebuffer when booting; the icon of USB on desktop was removed since it does not fit the way USB Flash drive was made; updated with newer live-initramfs 1.139.1. About GParted LiveCD GParted LiveCD is a business card-size live CD distribution with a single purpose - to provide tools for partitioning hard disks in an intuitive, graphical environment. The distribution uses X.Org, the light-weight Fluxbox window manager, and the latest 2.6 Linux kernel. GParted LiveCD runs on most x86 machines with a Pentium II or better. Distribution Name Gparted Live CD Version 0.3.9.4 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 100 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=629967

Introducing gOS 3 'Gadgets'. gOS 3 'Gadgets' instantly launches Google Gadgets for Linux on start-up, introducing over 100,000 possible iGoogle and Google Gadgets to the desktop. Google Documents, Calendar, and Mail launch in Mozilla Prism windows to closer resemble desktop applications. The newest release of Wine 1.0 is included to now support thousands of Windows software for our advanced users. gOS 3 Gadgets is based on the solid Linux distribution base of Ubuntu 8.04.1. 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 3.0 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 700MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux

Gobuntu 7.10 i386 Alternate CD is the latest version. About Gobuntu Gobuntu is an official derivative of the Ubuntu operating system, aiming to provide a distribution consisting entirely of free software. And it is a flavour of Ubuntu (like Kubuntu or Xubuntu) that is basically the same desktop environment as Ubuntu (a GNOME desktop) and a very strict set of restrictions on the licences of code and content. Code Name Gutsy Gibbon Distribution Name Gobuntu Version 7.10 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 700 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux