Last updated on : 2007-3-17 10:39:44
2007-03-04 Development Release: PCLinuxOS 2007 Test 3
The third development release of PCLinuxOS 2007 is out: "PCLinuxOS 2007 Test Release 3 is now available for download and testing. The kernel has been finalized, applications updated and various issues cleared. Some additional cosmetic changes applied based on user feedback from our Test 2 release. In addition 2007 is DST ready. Progress but not perfection...yet. What’s new? The kernel has been finalized and updated on the live CD. This kernel (2.6.18.6) supports up to 4 GB of memory and is SMP aware. Many applications were updated on the live CD, including Firefox 2.0.0.2, Scribus and a new build of OpenOffice.org with more international support. The KDM login manager was updated and now supports user selection from menu instead of having to type your name and password." Visit the project’s download page to read the full release announcement. The CD image is available from here: livecd-TR3.iso (690MB, MD5).
2007-02-15 Development Release: PCLinuxOS 2007 Test 2
The second experimental build of PCLinuxOS 2007, mainly a bug fix update based on user feedback from Test Release 1, is now available for download. Features include: "Kernel 2.6.18.6-dev5; KDE 3.5.6 final; Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.1; Flash 9; Mozilla Thunderbird 1.5.0.9; Open Office 2.1.0; Xorg 7.1; Beryl (1.99), Compiz, Aixgl and Xgl for 3D graphics support; Gcc 4.1.1 and updated glibc; Updated bootsplash, icons, and more from the mypclinuxos.com beautification project; Xdg Menu system; Rebuild and update of our entire repository against new gcc and glibc; Simplified Livecd boot options." A few pending issues are claimed to be cleared before the final version, which will be released at or before the end of the month. Please visit the project’s download page to read the release announcement. Here is a quick link to the CD image: livecd-TR2.iso (695MB, MD5).
2007-01-21 Development Release: PCLinuxOS 2007 Test 1
The first experimental build of PCLinuxOS 2007, complete with the brand new KDE 3.5.6, 3D graphics support with Beryl and Compiz, and fully updated base system, has been released: "PCLinuxOS 2007 Test release 1 is now available for download. Please note this is not the final release. PCLinuxOS 2007 final will be released at the end of the month. Features include: kernel 2.6.18.6; KDE 3.5.6; Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.1; Flash 9; OpenOffice.org 2.1.0; Beryl, Compiz, AIGLX and Xgl for 3D graphics support; GCC 4.1.1 and updated glibc; updated bootsplash, icons, and more from the MyPCLinuxOS.com beautification project; Xdg menu system; rebuild and update of our entire repository against new GCC and glibc; simplified live CD boot options." Please visit the project’s download page to read the release announcement. Interested testers can download the CD image from here: livecd.iso (696MB, MD5).
2006-08-22 Distribution Release: PCLinuxOS 0.93a "Big Daddy"
Texstar has announced the availability of PCLinuxOS 0.93a "Full Edition aka Big Daddy": "PCLinuxOS Full Edition aka Big Daddy is now available for download or online ordering. The full edition comes with Kernel 2.6.16.27, KDE 3.5.3, OpenOffice.org, Firefox, Thunderbird and Nvu. Digikam, Gimp and GQview for your digital photo needs. Amarok, Audacity and Audio Creator for your digital music needs. Frostwire, BitTorrent and gFTP for file transfers and p2p file sharing. MPlayer and Kaffeine for video viewing. (libdvdcss2 required for DVD encrypted playback). Kopete and Xchat for online chatting. Blogging and podcast software also included. PCLinuxOS Big Daddy is the full monty!" The release announcement. Download: pclinuxos-p93a-bigdaddy.iso (685MB, MD5).
2006-08-09 Distribution Release: PCLinuxOS 0.93a "Junior"
The developers of PCLinuxOS have announced the availability of a new edition of the popular beginner-friendly Linux distribution: "PCLinuxOS 0.93a Junior is a self booting Live CD with advanced hardware detection. In addition to running Junior in Live CD mode, you can also install it to your computer. Easy to follow instructions are included on the Live CD as well as a chat channel for instant help. Junior comes with a set of pre-selected programs for web browsing, email, instant messaging, blogging, IRC chat, music, graphics, video, digital camera, games, FTP, BitTorrent transfer, CD/DVD burning and more." More details in the release announcement. Download: pclinuxos-p93a-junior.iso (484MB, MD5).
2006-08-04 Distribution Release: PCLinuxOS 0.93a "MiniMe"
Texstar has announced PCLinuxOS 0.93a "MiniMe", a slim live CD for those who just want a basic desktop without the bloat. From the project’s home page: "In addition to the Live CD mode you can also save your changes to a usb key disk. PCLinuxOS MiniMe can be installed to your computer by simply clicking on the install icon on the desktop... After hard drive installation, you can access over 5000 programs to fully customise your desktop the way YOU want. PCLinuxOS MiniMe comes with the latest 2.6.16.27 kernel, a basic KDE 3.5.3 desktop, CD Installer, Synaptic Software Manager and Control Center." Download: pclinuxos-p93a-minime.iso (299MB, MD5).
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