Debmirror 2.2 Faster and Multi-Language
Sep 14, 2009Debian developer Frans Pop has updated debmirror, a tool that creates local copies of Debian repositories. The version number thereby jumped from 1.0 to 2.2 in just three weeks.
more »Absolute Linux 13.0. with IceWM and PCMan
Sep 14, 2009Paul Sherman has released version 13.0 of his Slackware-based distribution, pulling it level with Slack in the version stakes and relying on the slimline IceWM as window manager.
more »Nuremberg: openSUSE Server Down over Weekend
Sep 10, 2009A planned maintenance for the transformers for the openSUSE servers at the Nuremberg office will bring down the critical services for a few days over the 9/11 weekend.
more »New Version 9.0 Mini Linux Distro TtyLinux
Sep 09, 2009TtyLinux, the Linux distribution that makes minimum demands on hardware , has been updated to version 9.0. Codenamed Rigel, the release comes with upgraded kernel and improved software.
more »Linutop 3: Fanless Mini-PC with Linux
Sep 09, 2009The French company Linutop has released its like-named mini-PC in version 3. The energy-saving Linux machine is perfect for office workplaces, Internet kiosks and advertising displays, for example.
more »Frugalware 1.1 with Updates and Etoile
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more »Straggler: Debian Decides to Replace Sysvinit with Upstart
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more »Easypeasy 1.5 with UXA Support
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