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OpenSuse 11.3 i586 DVD is the latest version of Suse project group. OpenSUSE 11.3 includes new versions of GNOME, KDE, OpenOffice.org, Firefox, the Linux kernel, and many, many more updates and improvements. In 11.3 you'll find more than 1,000 open source desktop applications. openSUSE also includes a full suite of server software and a rich selection of open source development tools. openSUSE 11.3 is packed with new features and updates including SpiderOak to synchronize your files across the Internet for free, Rosegarden for free editing of your audio files, improved indexing with Tracker, and updates to Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird. Among these many new features, openSUSE also provides support for netbooks and the Btrfs file system support. Users can expect to see improved hardware support with the 2.6.34 Linux kernel and updated graphics drivers. You can also get 64bit DVD from us: http://www.zyxware.com/shop/software/free-software/operating-systems/gn… About OpenSUSE The openSUSE project is a community program sponsored by Novell. Promoting the use of Linux everywhere, this program provides free, easy access to openSUSE, a complete Linux distribution. The openSUSE project has three main goals: make openSUSE the easiest Linux for anyone to obtain and the most widely used Linux distribution; leverage open source collaboration to make openSUSE the world's most usable Linux distribution and desktop environment for new and experienced Linux users; dramatically simplify and open the development and packaging processes to make openSUSE the platform of choice for Linux developers and software vendors. Code Name Rousseau Distribution Name openSUSE Version 11.3 Architecture i586 Number of Media 1 Size 4.7 GB Media Type DVD Software Type Linux
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64bit DVD can be used only with 64bit machines. OpenSuse 11.3 is the latest version of Suse project group. OpenSUSE 11.3 includes new versions of GNOME, KDE, OpenOffice.org, Firefox, the Linux kernel, and many, many more updates and improvements. In 11.3 you'll find more than 1,000 open source desktop applications. openSUSE also includes a full suite of server software and a rich selection of open source development tools. openSUSE 11.3 is packed with new features and updates including SpiderOak to synchronize your files across the Internet for free, Rosegarden for free editing of your audio files, improved indexing with Tracker, and updates to Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird. Among these many new features, openSUSE also provides support for netbooks and the Btrfs file system support. Users can expect to see improved hardware support with the 2.6.34 Linux kernel and updated graphics drivers. You can also purchase 32bit Open Suse from us: http://www.zyxware.com/shop/software/free-software/opensuse-11-3-i586-d… About OpenSUSE The openSUSE project is a community program sponsored by Novell. Promoting the use of Linux everywhere, this program provides free, easy access to openSUSE, a complete Linux distribution. The openSUSE project has three main goals: make openSUSE the easiest Linux for anyone to obtain and the most widely used Linux distribution; leverage open source collaboration to make openSUSE the world's most usable Linux distribution and desktop environment for new and experienced Linux users; dramatically simplify and open the development and packaging processes to make openSUSE the platform of choice for Linux developers and software vendors. Code Name Rousseau Distribution Name openSUSE Version 11.3 Architecture 86_64 Number of Media 1 Size 4.7 GB Media Type DVD Software Type Linux
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Edubuntu 10.04 is the latest version of Edubuntu. The new features of the version 10.04 are as follows. Edubuntu extends on the work that is done in the previous version. Edubuntu's installation is now purely graphical, and allows for LTSP installation directly from the live disc. The Ubuntu Netbook edition interface is now shipped with the Edubuntu disc, and can be installed as an option after the system installation has completed. The new Edubuntu menu editor allows an administrator to create custom menu profiles and apply it to users and groups as well as export them to share them with colleagues or friends. Edubuntu 10.04 i386 DVD is suitable for all machines. About Edubuntu Edubuntu is a partner project of Ubuntu Linux, 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 10.04 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 2.3 GB Media Type DVD Software Type Linux
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Edubuntu 10.04 64bit DVD can be used only with 64bit machines. Edubuntu 10.04 is the latest version of Edubuntu. The new features of the version 10.04 are as follows. Edubuntu extends on the work that is done in the previous version. Edubuntu's installation is now purely graphical, and allows for LTSP installation directly from the live disc. The Ubuntu Netbook edition interface is now shipped with the Edubuntu disc, and can be installed as an option after the system installation has completed. The new Edubuntu menu editor allows an administrator to create custom menu profiles and apply it to users and groups as well as export them to share them with colleagues or friends. About Edubuntu Edubuntu is a partner project of Ubuntu Linux, 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 10.04 Architecture amd64 Number of Media 1 Size 2.3 GB Media Type DVD Software Type Linux
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IPFire 2.7 is a specialist distribution of Linux for firewalls. Main features of the IP Fire are as follows: There are about 400 changes in the new IPFire version: updated Linux kernel to stable LTS (2.6.32.15); updated OpenSSL to version 0.9.8o; updated Net-SSLeay to version 1.36; switched IPSec from OpenSwan to StrongSwan version 4.4.0; fixed VPN-watch hang at connection re-start; updated Snort to stable 2.8.6; removed snort md5 check, added free space check; added support for alix2 LEDs; added Vodafone K3765 and K4505 usbids to option driver.. About IPFire IPFire is a Linux distribution that focusses on easy setup, good handling and high level of security. It is operated via an intuitive web-based interface which offers many configuration options for beginning and experienced system administrators. IPFire is maintained by developers who are concerned about security and who update the product regularly to keep it secure. IPFire ships with a custom package manager called Pakfire and the system can be expanded with various add-ons. Distribution Name IPFire Version 2.7 Architecture i586 Number of Media 1 Size 64.4 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux
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Mandriva, the leading European publisher of Linux solutions, announces today the launch of the final version of Mandriva Linux 2010 Spring. Quicker, easier and more secure than ever, Mandriva Linux offers new functionalities which revolutionise the desktop. In a nutshell, Mandriva Linux 2010 Spring offers: complete, quick-to-install system, comprising all the necessary drivers; 'Smart Desktop', a unique technology, which offers dynamic access to all files by labelling them and grading photos, documents, emails and videos; Mandriva Directory Server (MDS), an easy-to-use LDAP directory management solution; tools to easily secure the system, parental control is easier than ever... About Mandriva Linux Mandriva Linux was launched in 1998 under the name of Mandrake Linux, with the goal of making Linux easier to use for everyone. At that time, Linux was already well-known as a powerful and stable operating system that demanded strong technical knowledge and extensive use of the command line; MandrakeSoft saw this as an opportunity to integrate the best graphical desktop environments and contribute its own graphical configuration utilities to quickly become famous for setting the standard in Linux ease of use. In February 2005, MandrakeSoft merged with Brazil's Conectiva to form Mandriva S.A., with headquarters in Paris, France. The company's flagship product, Mandriva Linux, offers all the power and stability of Linux to both individuals and professional users in an easy-to-use and pleasant environment. Distribution Name Mandriva Version 2010 Architecture i586 Number of Media 1 Size 694.0 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux
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Mythbuntu 10.04 is a specialist flavour of Ubuntu designed for home theatre PCs. It is very important to note that this release is only compatible with MythTV 0.23 systems. Previous Mythbuntu releases can be upgraded to MythTV 0.23 with the builds located here. For a fuller explanation see here. Changes from Mythbuntu 9.10: snappier front-end; better integration with system services like Upstart and ConsoleKit; new MCC plugins; simplified live front-end; MythTV 0.23 build 24104 is included; preview of the upcoming MythNetvision plugin (this application is still undergoing rapid development, so please do not file bug reports on this release); Mythbuntu theme fixes; new theme - ArcLight. About Mythbuntu Mythbuntu is a community supported add-on for Ubuntu focused upon setting up a standalone MythTV based PVR system. It can be used to prepare a standalone system or for integration with an existing MythTV network. Unlike similar projects, Mythbuntu keeps close ties with Ubuntu and all development is given back to Ubuntu. This architecture allows simple conversions from a standard desktop to a Mythbuntu machine and vice versa. The development cycle of Mythbuntu closely follows that of Ubuntu, releasing every six months along side Ubuntu releases. Code Name N/A Distribution Name Mythbuntu Version 10.04 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 623.8 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux
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Lucid Puppy 5.0 is built from a "Puppy builder" system named Woof (http://bkhome.org/woof), which can build a Puppy Linux distribution from the binary packages of any other distro. Puppy Linux 5.0, code name 'Lupu' and also referred to as 'Lucid Puppy' as it is built from Ubuntu 10.04 'Lucid Lynx' binary packages, is now available. It is a typical Puppy, lean and fast, friendly and fun, with some new features. Puppy 5.0 features Quickpet, with some of the best Linux productivity and entertainment programs, configured and tested, available with one-click. It also introduces choice in browsers - pick one or all and choose the default. Lupu boots directly to the desktop and has tools easily at hand to personalize Puppy, if they are needed. Language and locale are easy to set. Barry Kauler's Simple Network Setup is another of those easy configuration tools. Updating to keep up with bug fixes is another one-click wonder. Please visit the following link for further details : http://distro.ibiblio.org/pub/linux/distributions/puppylinux/puppy-5.0/… about Puppy Linux Puppy Linux is yet another Linux distribution. What's different here is that Puppy is extraordinarily small, yet quite full featured. Puppy boots into a 64MB ramdisk, and that's it, the whole caboodle runs in RAM. Unlike live CD distributions that have to keep pulling stuff off the CD, Puppy in its entirety loads into RAM. This means that all applications start in the blink of an eye and respond to user input instantly. Puppy Linux has the ability to boot off a flash card or any USB memory device, CDROM, Zip disk or LS/120/240 Superdisk, floppy disks, internal hard drive. It can even use a multisession formatted CD-R/DVD-R to save everything back to the CD/DVD with no hard drive required at all! Code Name Lupu Distribution Name Puppy Linux Version 5.0 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 128.4 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux
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Fedora 13 64bit DVD can be used only with 64bit machines. Fedora 13 is a new version of one of the world's most widely-used Linux distributions for desktops and servers, has been released. It is the latest version of its free open source operating system distribution. It is a streamlined installer, automatic print driver installation which has a new desktop applications and enhancements, including Shotwell photo manager, Deja-dup backup software, Pino Identi.ca/Twitter client and Simple Scan scanning utility, Network Manager improvements, color management, enhanced iPod functionality, enhanced streaming and buffering support in Totem, 3D support for ATI cards via Radeon driver etc. You can also get Fedora 32bit DVD from us by clicking http://www.zyxware.com/shop/software/free-software/fedora-13-i386-dvd About Fedora The Fedora Project is an openly-developed project designed by Red Hat, open for general participation, led by a meritocracy, following a set of project objectives. The goal of The Fedora Project is to work with the Linux community to build a complete, general purpose operating system exclusively from open source software. Development will be done in a public forum. The project will produce time-based releases of Fedora about 2-3 times a year, with a public release schedule. The Red Hat engineering team will continue to participate in building Fedora and will invite and encourage more outside participation than in past releases. By using this more open process, we hope to provide an operating system more in line with the ideals of free software and more appealing to the open source community. Code Name Goddard Distribution Name Fedora Version 13 Architecture amd64 Number of Media 1 Size 3.4 GB Media Type DVD Software Type Linux
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Ylmf OSis a new Ubuntu-based distribution from China with the GNOME desktop tweaked to resemble Microsoft Windows XP. Version 3.0 was released early this week based on Ubuntu 10.04, with the major components being Linux kernel 2.6.32-22.33, X.Org Server 1.7.6, GCC 4.4.3, and GNOME 2.30.0. It allows for a live CD mode, and one can log in with username "ylmfos" and an empty password. The live CD employs Squashfs LZMA, which combines one of the best compression algorithms, LZMA, and one of the best compressed file systems available nowadays, Squashfs, so as to include as much software as possible. Ylmf OS 3.0 also supports several approaches for installation. It includes a number of classical Linux applications for both newbies and veterans, and supports Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and English. About Ylmf OS Ylmf OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution with the GNOME desktop tweaked to resemble Microsoft Windows XP. The project releases separate Chinese and English editions of the product. Code Name N/A Distribution Name YImf OS Version 3.0 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 676.8 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux
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Fedora 13 i686 Live Games DVD is the latest version. It can be used with either 32bit 64bit machines. Fedora 13 is a new version of one of the world's most widely-used Linux distributions for desktops and servers, has been released. It is the latest version of its free open source operating system distribution. About Fedora The Fedora Project is an openly-developed project designed by Red Hat, open for general participation, led by a meritocracy, following a set of project objectives. The goal of The Fedora Project is to work with the Linux community to build a complete, general purpose operating system exclusively from open source software. Development will be done in a public forum. The project will produce time-based releases of Fedora about 2-3 times a year, with a public release schedule. The Red Hat engineering team will continue to participate in building Fedora and will invite and encourage more outside participation than in past releases. By using this more open process, we hope to provide an operating system more in line with the ideals of free software and more appealing to the open source community. Code Name Goddard Distribution Name Fedora Version 13 Architecture i686 Number of Media 1 Size 3.9 GB Media Type DVD Software Type Linux
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Ultimate Edition 2.7 64bit DVD can be used only with 64bit machines. Ultimate Edition 2.7 was built off Ultimate Edition 2.6 (Ubuntu 10.04). Major difference being that it has been fully updated and has the following environments, user selectable at the login screen: KDE, Xfce, GNOME, LXDE, Openbox. It includes a Conky script which will generate as per each computer. This script will be in your home folder when installed (your choice to run it or not). About Ultimate Edition Ultimate Edition, first released in December 2006, is a fork of Ubuntu. The goal of the project is to create a complete, seamlessly integrated, visually stimulating, and easy-to-install operating system. Single-button upgrade is one of several special characteristics of this distribution. Other main features include custom desktop and theme with 3D effects, support for a wide range of networking options, including WiFi and Bluetooth, and integration of many extra applications and package repositories. Distribution Name Ultimate Edition Version 2.7 Architecture amd64 Number of Media 1 Size 2.5 GB Media Type DVD Software Type Linux
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Sabayon Linux 5.3 64bit KDE DVD can be used only with 64bit machines. Sabayon Linux 5.3 is a Gentoo-based distribution for the desktop with custom package management and many cutting-edge.Sabayon 5.3 is available in both GNOME and KDE editions. Main features are as follows: It is based on the new GCC 4.4 and glibc 2.10; shipped with a desktop-optimized Linux kernel 2.6.34; provides extra server-optimized and OpenVZ-enabled kernels in repositories; installable in 10 minutes; fast boot time and lightweight default system; official Btrfs file system support; features X.Org 7.5 and up-to-date open-source, NVIDIA, AMD video drivers; contains GNOME 2.28 (with GNOME Shell) and KDE 4.4.3. etc.. Sabayon Linux 5.3 64bit KDE provides you the best of KDE desktop with a lot of changes. For more details please visit: http://forum.sabayon.org/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=20821 About Sabayon Linux Sabayon Linux is a live DVD designed to transform a computer into a powerful Gentoo Linux system in less than 5 minutes. Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution powered by a software install manager engine called "Portage". Besides functioning as a live DVD, Sabayon Linux can also be installed on a hard disk, acting effectively as an easy-to-use Gentoo installation disk. The live DVD includes a large range of desktop environments and open source software applications, such as KDE, GNOME, XFce, Fluxbox, KOffice, OpenOffice.org, FreeNX, amaroK, Kaffeine, etc. Distribution Name Sabayon Version 5.3 Architecture amd64 Number of Media 1 Size 2.0 GB Media Type DVD Software Type Linux
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Open Disc 10.5 i386 DVD is the latest version of Open Disc project. You can Select a category to view the programs featured on the latest version of OpenDisc: http://www.theopendisc.com/programs/design/ http://www.theopendisc.com/programs/internet/,http://www.theopendisc.co…, http://www.theopendisc.com/programs/utilities/ About Open Disc OpenDisc is a high quality collection of open source software (OSS) for the Microsoft Windows operating system. The two main goals of the project are: To provide a free alternative to costly software, with equal or often better quality equivalents to proprietary, shareware or freeware software for Microsoft Windows., To educate users of Linux as an operating system for home, business and educational use etc. The majority of programs featured on OpenDisc are also available on Linux. Code Name N/A Distribution Name Open Disc Version 10.5 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 1.2 GB Media Type DVD Software Type Other
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Zenwalk Linux 6.4 i386 Gnome CD is a Slackware-based distribution featuring the GNOME desktop. As always, Zenwalk features the latest Linux technology, including the Linux kernel 2.6.33.4 and the GNOME 2.28.2 desktop environment. The GNOME 2.28.2 desktop includes a number of new features: Totem has an asynchronous parsing API now, GNOME Power Manager now has support for laptops with multiple batteries and has added disk spin-down support for DeviceKit disks. The GNOME panel comes back to the origin layout. You will find the same software base as in the standard edition: Pidgin 2.7.0, Totem 2.28.6, Brasero 2.28.3, Goobox 2.1.1, Geany 0.8.1, gedit 2.28.4, OpenOffice.org 3.2.0, GStreamer 0.10.29; X.Org 7.5. Others GNOME applications are available in the extra repository. About Zenwalk Linux Zenwalk Linux (formerly Minislack) is a Slackware-based GNU/Linux operating system with a goal of being slim and fast by using only one application per task and with focus on graphical desktop and multimedia usage. Zenwalk features the latest Linux technology along with a complete programming environment and libraries to provide an ideal platform for application programmers. Zenwalk's modular approach also provides a simple way to convert Zenwalk Linux into a finely-tuned modern server (e.g. LAMP, messaging, file sharing). Distribution Name Zenwalk Version 6.4 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 568.3 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux
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System Rescue 1.5.6 i386 CD is a Gentoo-based live CD designed for data rescue and disk management tasks, comes with the brand-new version of GParted (0.6.0) and updated network card drivers. Its main features are updated standard kernels to 2.6.32.15 (rescuecd + rescue64) and alternative kernels to 2.6.34 (altker32 + altker64), updated GParted to 0.6.0 (support for devices with sectors greater than 512 bytes), updated xfsprogs to 3.1.2 (XFS file system userspace utilities), updated Ethernet network drivers in the standard kernels (tg3, bnx2x, e1000e), fixed problems with the tg3 Ethernet driver (mostly used by Broadcom cards), recompiled Parted so that it works on system with glibc before 2.11, improved usb_inst.sh (sysresccd USB installer script for Linux), added customization options to the sysresccd USB installer for windows, disabled isohybrid which breaks isoloop and which is not really necessary... About System Rescuecd SystemRescueCd is a Gentoo-based Linux system on a bootable CD-ROM or USB drive, designed for repairing a system and data after a crash. It also aims to provide an easy way to carry out administration tasks on a computer, such as creating and editing hard disk partitions. It contains many useful system utilities (GNU Parted, PartImage, FSTools) and some basic ones (editors, Midnight Commander, network tools). It aims to be very easy to use. The kernel of the system supports all of today's most important file systems, including ext2, ext3, ext4, ReiserFS, Reiser4FS, btrfs, XFS, JFS, VFAT, NTFS, ISO9660, as well as network file systems, such as Samba and NFS. Code Name N/A Distribution Name SystemRescueCd Version 1.5.6 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 254.2 MB Media Type CD Software Type Other
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Sidux 2010-01 i386 xfce CD is a new version of the desktop distribution with KDE or Xfce based on Debian's unstable branch. Its main feature is that KDE 4.4.4 and kernel 2.6.34 have entered the archive. The Hypnos' development concentrated on overhauling the early boot sequence for live and installed systems with regards to concurrent dependency-based booting and the integration of kernel 2.6.34. sidux now uses CONCURRENCY=makefile and continues to embrace GRUB 2 on the installed system, with isolinux and an improved gfxboot theme on the live system. KDE-based ISO images can now make use of Partition Manager instead of GParted. As usual, a large number of individual functionality enhancements and bug fixes have been applied to the full package line-up. About Sidux Sidux is a full featured Debian sid based live CD with a special focus on hard disk installations, a clean upgrade path within sid and additional hardware and software support. The ISO is completely based on Debian sid, enriched and stabilized with sidux' own packages and scripts. More over it is a desktop-oriented operating system and live CD based on the unstable branch of Debian GNU/Linux. Besides full compatibility with its parent, the distribution also offers a custom kernel with support for a wide variety of modern hardware devices, KDE as the default desktop environment, a rolling release cycle, and compliance with Debian's Free Software guidelines. Code Name Hypnos Distribution Name Sidux Version 2010.01 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 512.0 MB Media Type CD Software Type Other
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"SpinBase" is a minimalist Sabayon which can be extended and re-mastered into a custom installation or CD/DVD image. SpinBase was formerly known as CoreCD, the Sabayon team decided to change its name for these reasons: SpinBase can be used as a base to make new Sabayon spins, it contains the new Anaconda text-based installer, it is very lightweight. CoreCDX is built on top of the SpinBase module and features X.Org and Fluxbox, our favourite tiny environment. About Sabayon Linux Sabayon Linux is a live DVD designed to transform a computer into a powerful Gentoo Linux system in less than 5 minutes. Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution powered by a software install manager engine called "Portage". Besides functioning as a live DVD, Sabayon Linux can also be installed on a hard disk, acting effectively as an easy-to-use Gentoo installation disk. The live DVD includes a large range of desktop environments and open source software applications, such as KDE, GNOME, XFce, Fluxbox, KOffice, OpenOffice.org, FreeNX, amaroK, Kaffeine, etc. Distribution Name Sabayon Version 5.3 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 426.1 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux
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"Core CDX" is a small graphical Sabayon with X.Org and Fluxbox. SpinBase was formerly known as Core CD, the Sabayon team decided to change its name for these reasons: SpinBase can be used as a base to make new Sabayon spins, it contains the new Anaconda text-based installer, it is very lightweight. Core CDX is built on top of the SpinBase module and features X.Org and Fluxbox, our favourite tiny environment. About Sabayon Linux Sabayon Linux is a live DVD designed to transform a computer into a powerful Gentoo Linux system in less than 5 minutes. Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution powered by a software install manager engine called "Portage". Besides functioning as a live DVD, Sabayon Linux can also be installed on a hard disk, acting effectively as an easy-to-use Gentoo installation disk. The live DVD includes a large range of desktop environments and open source software applications, such as KDE, GNOME, XFce, Fluxbox, KOffice, OpenOffice.org, FreeNX, amaroK, Kaffeine, etc. Distribution Name Sabayon Version 5.3 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 500.2 MB Media Type CD Software Type Linux
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Minix 3.1.7 i386 CD is a new version of the UNIX-like computer operating system based on a microkernel architecture. Its main features are: vuserspace scheduling and a scheduling server; proper support for multiple Ethernet cards of the same type; bug fixes (such as workaround to run on recent KVM); debug features ('verbose' boot monitor variable, access to debug registers DR0-DR7 in kernel); boot monitor allows loading images larger than 16 MB; root partition size increased to 64 MB (and setup script can now more or less safely deal with root partitions with non-default sizes); buildsystem support for building MINIX with GCC; source tree reorganization and clean-up; new ports - Git, GCC updated to version 4.4.3; secondary FS cache layer in VM that uses all available memory, reducing I/O wait time a lot. About Minix 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 3.1.7 Architecture i386 Number of Media 1 Size 462.5 MB Media Type CD Software Type Other