openSUSE 11.4

Posted on March 11, 2011 by zzillezz

“We are proud to announce the launch of 11.4 in the openSUSE tradition of delivering the latest technology while maintaining stability. The 11.4 release brings significant improvements along with the latest in free software applications. Combined with the appearance of new tools, projects and services around the release, 11.4 marks a showcase of growth and vitality for the openSUSE project. openSUSE 11.4 is based around Linux kernel 2.6.37 which improves the scalability of virtual memory management and separation of tasks executed by terminal users.” openSUSE exists in KDE , Gnome and other flavours. And there’s now the option to make your openSUSE into a rolling distribution, so you always have the most recent packages installed. I know what I’ll be doing tonight …

>> openSUSE website

Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal alpha 3

Posted on March 7, 2011 by zzillezz

Welcome to Natty Narwhal Alpha 3, which will in time become Ubuntu 11.04. Alpha 3 is the third in a series of milestone CD images that will be released throughout the Natty development cycle. I’ve tried Kubuntu 11.04 Alpha 2, and I was impressed. The KDE version was much snappier than Linux Mint’s latest KDE offering. Continue reading →

Linux Mint 10 Julia

Posted on November 12, 2010 by zzillezz

The team is proud to announce the release of Linux Mint 10. New features: install codecs and upgrade to the DVD edition from the welcome screen; the menu highlights newly installed applications and makes them easier to find; the menu finds and installs software from the repositories; addition of search engines to the menu’s search box; Software Manager with a better categorization of software and use of application icons; update manager can ignore updates and shows download size; upload manager improvements; new look and feel featuring a traditional light theme and dark background; various system improvements…

>> Linux Mint website
>> Download Linux Mint 10 Julia (all versions)

Linux Mint 9 Isadora

Posted on May 19, 2010 by zzillezz

Linux Mint is an elegant, easy to use, up to date and comfortable GNU/Linux desktop distribution. Based on Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx, Linux 2.6.32, Gnome 2.30 and Xorg 7.4, Linux Mint 9 “Isadora” features a lot of improvements and the latest software from the Open Source World. Read up on all the changes here.

>> Linux Mint website
>> Download Linux Mint 9 Isadora

Linux Mint 9 rc

Posted on May 5, 2010 by zzillezz

Clem and the others from the Linux Mint team are hard at work getting the first release candidate of Linux Mint 9 out the door. Linux Mint 9 is based on Ubuntu 10.04. Read more for the whole kebab. Continue reading →

PCLinuxOS 2010

Posted on April 25, 2010 by zzillezz

PCLinuxOS 2010 – yes, it’s a stupid name – is now available for download. Features: Linux kernel 2.6.32.11-bfs for maximum desktop performance; full KDE 4.4.2 desktop; NVIDIA and ATI 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; Continue reading →

Ubuntu Lucid alpha 3

Posted on February 26, 2010 by zzillezz

“Welcome to Lucid Lynx Alpha 3, which will in time become Ubuntu 10.04 LTS.” New features: “The default search engine has been changed to Yahoo! The default home page will use either Google or Yahoo! depending on user setting. Alpha 3 includes the 2.6.32 kernel based on 2.6.32.8. Alpha 3 of Kubuntu features the new KDE SC 4.4. The nouveau video driver is now the default for NVIDIA hardware, this driver provides kernel mode setting, which will give improved resolution detection. We now feature built-in integration with Twitter, identi.ca, Facebook, and other social networks with the MeMenu in the panel.” It runs smooth on my computer, boots up a lot quicker than Ubuntu 9.04!

>> Download Ubuntu / Kubuntu / Xubuntu Lucid alpha 3

Linux Mint 8 KDE

Posted on February 9, 2010 by zzillezz

Based on Kubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala, Linux 2.6.31, KDE 4.3.4 and Xorg 7.4, Linux Mint 8 “Helena” KDE CE features a lot of improvements and the latest software from the Open Source World. You can read about what’s new here. Continue reading →

Linux Mint 8 Fluxbox rc1

Posted on January 31, 2010 by zzillezz

Based on Linux Mint 8 Main Edition, Linux 2.6.31, Fluxbox 1.1.1 and Xorg 7.4, Linux Mint 8 Fluxbox CE features a full desktop experience while remaining low on resource usage. This release has been built with the emphasis on a lightweight and yet fully functional desktop centered on the Fluxbox window manager. Linux Mint Fluxbox CE is easily configurable to run on lower-spec hardware with the tools needed for doing so readily available.

>> Linux Mint website
>> Download Linux Mint 8 Fluxbox rc1

Linux Mint 8 KDE rc1

Posted on January 18, 2010 by zzillezz

This is hot off the press: the first release candidate for the KDE edition of Linux Mint 8 is out! No word yet on the website, but you can already download it here (slow atm). Even better, download and share the .torrent (much better speeds atm)!

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