Last updated on : 2006-8-27 16:21:13
2006-03-05 Distribution Release: Rubix Linux 1.0
The first stable version of Rubix Linux, a distribution combining Slackware with Arch’s ’pacman’ package management software, has been released: "This is the inaugural release of the Rubix Linux operating system. Rubix Linux is distributed with the Linux kernel versions 2.6.15.5, 2.4.32 and 2.4.32-grsec. Rubix Linux is well equipped to serve in both desktop and server roles. Rubix has exceptional hardware detection with udev replacing hotplug for 2.6 kernels and the latest KDE desktop version 3.5.1. Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.1 and Thunderbird 1.5 are now the default web browser and email client. Rubix Linux also supports the best modern file systems including ext2, ext3, JFS, XFS, ReiserFS and now Reiser4 (with 2.6 kernels) from installation." Read the full release announcement to find out more. Download: rubix_cd1-1.0-i486.iso (404MB, MD5).
2006-01-24 Development Release: Rubix Linux 1.0 RC2
A new release candidate of the inaugural Rubix Linux release is ready for testing: "Rubix Linux 1.0rc2 is a feature complete, near-final release. The highlights include the following: kernel 2.6.15.1 with Reiser4 support; kernel 2.4.32, vanilla and patched for Grsecurity; GCC 3.4.4 patched with Stack Smashing Protection; Heimdal Kerberos support; SKey password support; KDE 3.5.0; Firefox and Thunderbird 1.5; X.Org 6.9; udev has completely replaced hotplug for 2.6 kernels; cleaned up and made the boot process much faster; encrypted partition support through loop-aes; online package browser; new custom Live CD...." See the full release announcement for details. Download: rubix_cd1-1.0rc2-i486.iso (398MB, MD5).
2005-09-27 Development Release: Rubix 1.0 RC1
Rubix is a Linux distribution forked from Slackware Linux, with Arch Linux’s ’pacman’ package management and a revamped init system. The project is nearing its 1.0 release: "Available immediately, Rubix 1.0rc1 has been released. With very very few exceptions, the package list in 1.0rc1 will be identical to that of 1.0. Between now and rc2, lots of updating will happen. Updating the installer, updating documentation, updating packages and updating the website. As always, please report any bugs to the bug tracker." More details can be read in the release announcement. Download: rubix-1.0rc1-x86.iso (239MB, MD5).
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