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 Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2024 4:34 pm Post subject: Ubuntu Clones Ylmf |
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Some less well known Distros based on the *bumtus.
Some say there are 60 or more derivatives of Ubuntu in the wild now. We all are familiar with some of the more popular ones, but what about some of the local grown ones now apearing. Some of which have turned out to be quite good. Going to take a look at some of the lesser known ones as threy come out. Some references
http://www.nixtutor.com/ubuntu/20-ubuntu-derivatives-you-should-know-about/
http://www.ubuntu.com/products/whatisubuntu/derivatives
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DerivativeTeam/Derivatives
http://hostwisely.com/blog/four-most-unique-ubuntu-derivatives/
Ylmf 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.
# Based on Ubuntu 9.10
# OpenOffice suite 3.1
# Classic Windows XP UI
# Run Windows apps with Wine
# Totem movie player & Rhythmbox music player
# Firefox web browser
# Chinese input method
http://www.ylmf.org/en/
Downloads ( site claims 4.2M so far ) http://www.ylmf.org/en/download.html
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| Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2024 4:36 pm Post subject: Trisquel GNU/Linux 3.5 |
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NEW • Distribution Release: Trisquel GNU/Linux 3.5
Trisquel GNU/Linux Rubén Rodríguez Pérez has announced the release of Trisquel GNU/Linux 3.5, a completely "libre" distribution (as defined by the Free Software Foundation) based on Ubuntu: "Trisquel GNU/Linux 3.5, code name 'Awen', is ready. This release is a fully free Ubuntu 9.10 derivative that includes extra software, better multimedia support, more translations and faster configuration. For this release we used ext4 for the root file system and XFS for the home one, to have a balance between speed and usability. Some important features include a much faster boot process and the ability to encrypt the home directory. All packages were updated, including: Linux-libre kernel 2.6.31, X.Org 7.4, GNOME 2.28, OpenOffice.org 3.1.1, a Mozilla-based web browser 3.5." Read the rest of the release announcement for further information and screenshots. http://trisquel.info/en/trisquel-35-awen-release-announcement
Download (MD5): http://trisquel.info/en/download
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trisquel_3.5_i686.iso (690MB, MD5, torrent), trisquel_3.5_amd64.iso (694MB, MD5, torrent).
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| Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2024 5:49 am Post subject: |
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I appreciate the value of specialization and forking in the open source community, but sometimes I feel it gets way out of hand and results in a lot of wasted effort / reinventing the wheel.
To me, packaging up a distro and including another theme/name and changing the software packages that get installed by default seems pretty silly to me - I see this a lot with like audio/video editing, or kids/education distros. I think the cases where there are some significant modifications made, such as the installation, custom software, and modifications to the system scripts then it starts to become credible - MythBuntu being a good example.
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| Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2024 9:45 am Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | I appreciate the value of specialization and forking in the open source community, but sometimes I feel it gets way out of hand and results in a lot of wasted effort / reinventing the wheel. |
There is some concern, but I see people all over the World, in many cases creating local language versions of derivatives of one of the majors. Often managing to add English or another language. Sometimes on machines we would frown on. There may be a waste of time or effort, but if they give back even in small ways, I see it as a plus.
Local Governments are producing there own versions all over the World, occasionally using or personalizing an existing distro, but most often creating their own derivative. I see it as a good thing as long as they give back.
I have tried a LOT of those I have posted.
As you say, some, to me, could be considered a waste of time, but many are quite good. And often there is little to be able say it was spun off from the major that was the start.
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| Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2024 6:47 am Post subject: List of Ubuntu clones |
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Distrowatch List of Ubuntu clones
http://distrowatch.com/search.html?category=All&origin=All&basedon=Ubuntu&desktop=All&architecture=All&status=All
91 items, a few of which I have not seen anywhere else.
I had counted up to the 60's OOPS
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| Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2024 2:01 pm Post subject: Release: Element 1.1 |
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NEW • Distribution Release: Element 1.1
Element Kevin Thompson has announced the release of Element 1.1, an Ubuntu-based distribution for home theatre or media-centre personal computers: "We are pleased to announce the release of Element 1.1, which is available immediately for free download. This is the first service pack for the Element 1 series operating system; it includes several requested features, general package upgrades, upstream bug fixes, and visual enhancements to our themes. Notable additions in this release include: Element 'Glassy' default theme is a little quicker now and uses fewer pixmaps, it also includes new scrollbars; Jockey-Gtk 'Hardware Driver' utility has replaced EnvyNG as the default means for managing proprietary video and device drivers; over-scanning on NVIDIA cards is much easier; Gigolo remote file system browser has been added...." Here is the full release announcement. http://elementmypc.com/blog/?p=74
Download: http://www.elementmypc.com/main/download-cd
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element-1.1.0-release.iso (652MB, MD5, torrent).
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2024 10:37 pm Post subject: PC/OS 10.1.1 |
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Distribution Release: PC/OS 10.1.1
PC/OS Roberto Dohnert has announced the release of PC/OS 10.1.1, a bug-fix update of the Ubuntu-based desktop distribution: "We are pleased to announce the delivery of PC/OS OpenWorkstation 10.1.1 PC/OS GNOME 10.1.1 as well as PC/OS WebStation 10.1.1. With this release we bring many bug fixes and enhancements to the platform. This release is a bug fix and precursor to the release of PC/OS 11. Some of the highlights of this release include: Linux kernel 2.6.31 PAE, with physical address extensions, users of 32-bit PC/OS can now use more RAM on 64-bit systems; Gigolo is replaced with pyNeighborhood; FileZilla is now included; Empathy has been upgraded to version 2.29.93; Empathy has been replaced with Meebo; GNOME Games has been replaced with FlashChess3...." release announcement: http://www.pc-os.org/2010/03/pcos-1011-released.html
Download links downpage
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pc-os-openworkstation-10-1-1.iso.zip (1,077MB), pc-os-gnome-10-1-1.iso (1,198MB, MD5).
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| Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2024 4:33 am Post subject: Jolicloud 0.9 (Pre-Final) |
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Development Release: Jolicloud 0.9 (Pre-Final) for your netbook
Jolicloud A new version of Jolicloud, a netbook-oriented Linux distribution based on Ubuntu, has been announced. http://www.jolicloud.com/blog/2010/03/29/jolicloud-robby-pre-final-released-today/ Labelled as "pre-final", this is expected to be the last development build before the project's inaugural stable release. From the announcement: "Following a number of important updates we announced last week, including our new HTML 5 ready web application platform, a new network manager with 100+ 3G card models supported, and a new desktop mode, today we are shipping Jolicloud 'Robby' Pre-Final. It's now available on our download page. Our Windows installer, Jolicloud Express, has been translated into English, German and French; additional languages are coming. Jolicloud is not in beta any more, spread the word to your friends, they can install safely this latest version. If you encounter any issues, don't hesitate to contact our support team, we are here to help." http://www.jolicloud.com/
Download links for Jolicloud ISO at http://www.jolicloud.com/download#jolicloud-iso
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Jolicloud-PreFinal.iso (698MB).
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| Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2024 6:16 pm Post subject: Puredyne 9.11 |
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NEW • Distribution Release: Puredyne 9.11
Puredyne Dan Stowell has announced the release of Puredyne 9.11, an Ubuntu-based distribution with real-time kernel designed primarily for music production and video editing: "Announcing the new release of Puredyne: Puredyne 9.11. After an intensive 3-day development sprint in Helsinki, this release made possible thanks to Pixelache and HIAP. Problems fixed in this release: amSynth loading crash; terminal dircolour theme; Fluxus menu entry; WhySynth menu entry; locale generation; Mixxx jack interface; booting without hard disks; appearance with two monitors; removed default Emacs key bindings for GTK+ applications; Emacs appearance improved; application launch keyboard shortcuts; coding style for build hooks; Irssi default intro text." Here is the full release announcement. http://lists.goto10.org/pipermail/puredyne/2010-April/003594.html
Download: http://puredyne.goto10.org/download.html
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puredyne-911-DVD-i386.iso (1,157MB, MD5), puredyne-911-DVD-amd64.iso (1,145MB, MD5).
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| Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2024 2:46 pm Post subject: Netrunner |
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Netrunner is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu with a focus on options that won't make it into mainline Ubuntu and alternatives to some mainline Ubuntu decisions. Some features are WINE included by default, some selected Qt/KDE applications in the GNOME desktop, and no Mono.
It comes with a variety of programs pre-installed like VLC, acetoneiso2 and audacious.
WINE is already pre-installed, including winetricks.
It is mono-free, to provide a testcase for a “clean” *buntu that is not depending on a competitor technology.
It also features some launchers on an extra panel to popular web-services like Gmail and Youtube.
http://www.netrunner-os.com/
Downloads http://www.netrunner-os.com/?page_id=3
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| Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2024 2:48 pm Post subject: Fnestree |
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Fnestree is a lightweight ubuntu-based distribution with Fluxbox as window manager. http://www.fnestree.tk/
There are two versions: Fnestree 2024 This is the version without proprietary codec
Size 532 Mb
Fnestree 2024 full
Size 649 Mb
Included software:
Avidemux
DeVeDe
Gnormalize
Hanbrake
Mplayer Media Player
Vlc
Xfburn
Midori
Thunderbird
Transmission
Xchat IRC
Abiword
Gnumeric
Catfish
Mousepad
Ubuntuwintv
and more
http://www.fnestree.tk/ Downloads. Some sort of weird download arrangement in parts.
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| Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2024 1:53 am Post subject: EasyPeasy 1.6 RC |
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NEW • Development Release: EasyPeasy 1.6 RC and 1.5 stable
EasyPeasy Jon Ramvi has announced the availability of the release candidate for EasyPeasy 1.6, an Ubuntu-based distribution for netbooks: "The team has been working hard to bring you the best netbook experience. The 1.6 release candidate is the last release of EasyPeasy 1.6 before it's final. Features: new boot system and new boot artwork (uses Plymouth); sports full removal of the HAL package, making EasyPeasy faster to boot and faster to resume from suspend; brand-new interface; built-in integration with Twitter, identi.ca, Facebook and other social networks with the MeMenu in the panel; the likewise-open package, which provides Active Directory authentication and server support for Linux, has been updated to version 5.4; new default open-source driver for NVIDIA hardware; improved support for NVIDIA proprietary graphics drivers." Read the full release announcement for pointers on testing the release candidate. http://blog.geteasypeasy.com/2010/04/25/easypeasy-1-6-release-candidate/
1.5 Stable http://www.geteasypeasy.com/
Download http://sourceforge.net/projects/ubuntu-eee/files/
!.5 Stable Same page
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| Posted: Sun May 02, 2024 2:38 pm Post subject: Ultimate Edition 2.6 |
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NEW • Distribution Release: Ultimate Edition 2.6
Ultimate Edition Ultimate Edition is an Ubuntu-based live and installation DVD with hundreds of extra packages, pre-configured media codecs and custom artwork. Version 2.6, based on Ubuntu 10.04, was released today. From the release announcement: http://ultimateedition.info/ultimate-edition/ultimate-edition-2-6/ "Ultimate Edition 2.6 is fast and lacks no feature. Wireless was my number 1 concern, it works out of the box. I have embedded many features I am certain you will be glad to have. I will be honest in informing you that some of you ATI users will be capable of firing up Compiz Fusion (all GPUs will be supported in the same aspect in the future). I have introduced Cheese for you webcam users. Cinelerra, K3d and Kdenlive are just a few new tools in this release. We have put GIMP back in as well. There are tools that go well beyond the call of duty. I will not tell you what Ultimate Edition 2.6 has in store for you. Take it for a spin you won't be sorry."
download http://sourceforge.net/projects/ultimateedition/files/ several versions
Or link at www.distrowatch.com
(MD5) links: ultimate-edition-2.6-x86.iso (2,288MB), ultimate-edition-2.6-x64.iso (2,423MB).
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| Posted: Mon May 03, 2024 8:56 am Post subject: EasyPeasy 1.6 |
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Distribution Release: EasyPeasy 1.6
EasyPeasy Jon Ramvi has announced the release of EasyPeasy 1.6, an Ubuntu-based distribution optimised for netbooks: "The team has been working hard to bring you the best netbook experience: EasyPeasy 1.6. Features: new boot system and new boot artwork (uses Plymouth); 25% faster boot; sports full removal of the HAL package, making EasyPeasy faster to boot and faster to resume from suspend; brand new interface; built in integration with Twitter, identi.ca, Facebook, and other social networks with the MeMenu in the panel; Likewise Open, which provides Active Directory authentication and server support for Linux, has been updated to version 5.4; new default open source-driver for NVIDIA hardware; improved support for NVIDIA proprietary graphics drivers; all packages are upgraded." Here is the brief release announcement. http://blog.geteasypeasy.com/2010/05/02/easypeasy-1-6-released/
Download: http://www.geteasypeasy.com/?menu=download
Or link sourceforge link at www.distrowatch.com
EasyPeasy-1.6.iso (839MB, MD5).
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| Posted: Sat May 08, 2024 3:07 pm Post subject: Monomaxos 5.0 |
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NEW • Distribution Release: Monomaxos 5.0
Monomaxos Dimitris Papadatos has announced the release of Monomaxos 5.0, a Greek Ubuntu-based desktop distribution on a DVD: "This is the fifth release of the Monomaxos Linux operating system localized for the Greek language that comes as a live DVD. It supports playback of every kind of multimedia material (including HD video) and any kind of Internet content out of the box and and can also be used for setting up a stand-alone Media Center (including XBMC Media Center). It contains OpenOffice.org 3.2 in Greek with enabled spelling check (also in English). A large variety of open-source software installed in this live DVD provides solutions for all needs of the modern user and makes a powerful operating system for use on desktop or laptop PCs." Visit the project's home page to read the brief release announcement. http://www.monomaxos.com/eng.htm
Monomaxos is available in English or Greek editions which can be downloaded from here: http://www.monomaxos.com/download.htm
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monomaxos_v5_eng.iso (1,660MB, MD5, torrent), monomaxos_v5_gr.iso (1,663MB, MD5, torrent).
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