Parsix GNU/Linux 0.90r1 has been released
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| Highlights: GNOME 2.18.3, Linux kernel 2.6.20.1 with CK and Suspend2 patches,
| read/write mode is default for NTFS partitions, improved hardware detection
| system and hard disk installer and replaced Totem with VLC.
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http://www.parsix.org/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=59
Etch-based MEPIS 7.0 beta ISOs arrive
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| Although this Beta 1 release is based on the KDE 3.5.7 desktop environment,
| Woodford plans to eventually incorporate KDE 4.0 into MEPIS 7, and released
| test ISOs for a KDE 4.0-based MEPIS 7 on Aug. 10.
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http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS6480113032.html
Related:
Parsix GNU/Linux 0.90r0 codename 'Barry' has been released
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| We are pleased to announce the immediate availability of the most
| perfect version of Parsix GNU/Linux ever, 0.90r0 codename 'Barry'.
| This version brings the recent open source technologies bound into
| a quality live/installation CD-ROM right to your desktop/laptop PC.
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http://www.parsix.org/html/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=55
Parsix 0.90 Test 3
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| The third test release of Parsix GNU/Linux 0.90 is now available. New in
| this LiveCD is GNOME 2.18.2, Sun Java replaced by GCJ, added the Parsix
| Book to the LiveCD, several bug fixes, glibc 2.5, and many other
| improvements.
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http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=746&num=1
Parsix GNU/Linux 0.85.1 Released
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| An updated version of Parsix GNU/Linux is available now. This version
| merges all published updates on the Parsix and Debian repositories
| since December 1, 2006 to Mar 1, 2007 into a rock solid collection
| and fixes all reported bugs.
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http://www.parsix.org/html/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=45
Centers established to observe open source software copyright
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| The Deputy ICT Minister in Infrastructure IT Affairs added, "The
| expansion of open source software production is seen mainly as
| the activity of the country's universities and we intend to
| subdivide its various fields of activities among countries with
| IT faculties."
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http://www.taliyanews.com/en/archive/2007/05/centers_established_to_observe.php
Science and Art Foundation's wonderful work in Bam
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| The classes started on 16th December 2006 and they began to
| learn about Sharif Linux. This is an open source operating
| system, which enables Persian speakers to use the net
| effectively, as all the menus and help are in Persian.
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http://www.payvand.com/news/07/may/1099.html
34 Linux Persian Project plans operational on 10bn Rls budget
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| Manager of Linux Persian Project spoke here Monday of putting to use
| 34 plans of that project that were commissioned to firms through
| tender on an approximately ten billion rial ($900k) budget.
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http://www.taliyanews.com/en/archive/2007/02/34_linux_persian_project_plans.php
Farsi Linux for Children & Young Adults published
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| Sharif Farsi Linux for Children and Young Adults is designed for
| primary school and intermediate high school student.
|
| The software is designed based on an order by UNICEF and is cosponsored by
| the Sciences & Arts Foundation initially in a bid to be used by Bam
| children and young adults at that quake stricken city's schools.
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http://www.taliyanews.com/en/archive/2007/02/farsi_linux_for_children_young.php
National Linux Project halted again
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| He added, "Sales and training of National Operating System in the
| country in a bid to familiarize the users' society with it, is
| currently underway at nationwide level."
| Pointing out that taking effective advantage of open source software
| is in need of back up support and proper training, he reiterated,
| "Presently Tehran Technical Complex, Data Processing College, Iran
| Institute, and Sharif University's Advanced ICT Center have
| provided the arrangements for Linux and open text software
| training and side services."
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http://www.taliyanews.com/en/archive/2007/01/national_linux_project_halted.php
ITRC's IT Research Center In Iran Moves To Linux
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| Prof. Dr. Hamid R. Rabiee, deputy for Development of Scientific
| Relations in Iran Telecommunication Research Center, announced
| during an interview with ILNA, that the project for FOSS migration
| has become operational.
|
| He insisted on the project's continiuity and pointed out that
| "Such projects need time and are ongoing by nature so anyone who
| is expexcting an end to the project is mistaken. The project's
| outputs are already substancial but it should carry on..."
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http://www.localfoss.org/ITRCs_IT_Research_Center_In_Iran_Moves_To_Linux
TCI Min pursuing Persian Linux Project
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| Emphasizing that many of the main services of the ICT are Linux-based,
| he reiterated, "That ministry is determined to migrate towards Linux."
|
| Referring to the establishment of an infrastructure Software Work Group
| at the Secretariat of the ICT Ministry, he said, "This work group is
| established aimed at facilitating the migration of the ICT Ministry
| towards full usage of Linux."
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http://www.taliyanews.ir/en/news/fullstory.asp?n=3900
KDE 4.0 Beta 1 w/ MEPIS
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| The first beta of KDE 4.0 was released earlier this month and Warren Woodford
| of the MEPIS project has now built a version of SimplyMEPIS 7 that is based
| upon Debian Etch with the 32-bit and 64-bit KDE 4.0 Beta 1 packages.
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http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=805&num=1
MEPIS releases KDE 4 Beta 1 Live DVDs
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| In a statement, Jos Poortvliet of the KDE Project said, "The KDE project is
| happy to see MEPIS Linux leading the way in bringing the next-generation
| desktop technology to their users. This decision of early adoption of KDE 4
| by the MEPIS developers will ensure a premier KDE experience for the users.
| We hope KDE 4 will be appreciated, and we look forward to the constructive
| comments from the MEPIS community."
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http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS4591036732.html
SimplyMEPIS 6.5 - A Review
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| I have been very impressed by the entire SimplyMEPIS 6.5 operating
| system. It was probably the best install experience I have ever had,
| offers great response, and has an enjoyable interface. Personally,
| I feel that this has been my best KDE experience thus far, even with
| my previous use of PCLinuxOS 2007. You may not hear too much about
| MEPIS when it comes to Linux news sites, but there is definitely a
| good reason why there are so many users.
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http://shiftbackspace.com/2007/06/15/simplemepis-65-a-review/
A first look at SimplyMEPIS 6.5
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| The final of SimplyMEPIS 6.5 is now out. You can either buy a
| subscription to the distribution from the SimplyMEPIS store or
| download a copy from one of the MEPIS mirrors.
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http://desktoplinux.com/articles/AT6383341657.html
SimplyMEPIS 6.5 Release Candidate 2 [screenshots]
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| The second release candidate for SimplyMEPIS 6.5 is now
| available. SimplyMEPIS 6.5 RC2 replaces QtParted with
| GParted, improvements to the MEPIS Xconfig assistant,
| and a fair amount of other changes beyond the original
| release candidate. SimplyMEPIS is another Ubuntu-based
| distribution.
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http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=667&num=1
SimplyMEPIS 6.5 RC3 adds Beryl 0.2.0 Final and Installer Translations
,----[ Quote ]
| SimplyMEPIS 6.5 RC3 has been uploaded to the MEPIS subscribers
| pool and propagated to the public mirrors.
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http://www.mepis.org/node/13211
Review: SimplyMEPIS 6.5 RC1
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| SimplyMEPIS 6.5 is definitely the coolest distribution I have
| reviewed so far. The eye candy is very sweet indeed, but more over
| it is put together well and simply works. I also like the fact
| it uses KDE instead of GNOME, but mainly for personal preference.
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http://www.triedit.org/review/review-simplymepis-65-rc1/
MEPIS founder clarifies MEPIS/Ubuntu relationship
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| Woodford [MEPIS]: Again it's a matter of what you mean by those words.
| Mark [Shuttleworth] and I talked it over before I switched to Ubuntu.
| He's clear that MEPIS is an independent distro. And yet, it is fair
| to say on the Ubuntu site that MEPIS is a derivative of Ubuntu,
| from the point of view that we use the Ubuntu packages. And we
| use them by choice, because they meet our needs and they're
| the best available. That reference at the Ubuntu site says
| that we endorse Ubuntu, and we do.
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http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS7900729752.html
SaxenOS and SimplyMEPIS - bumps in the middle of the road
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| SaxenOS 2.0 Beta 1
|
| [...]
|
| I've always liked STX and can say I believe I like SaxenOS even better.
| It's still wonderful for older hardware and now with 2.0 it is easier
| to install and use. It's always fast, stable, and fairly complete. I
| feel like the version bump perhaps should have come at the beginning
| of this development cycle due to the massive interface changes, so
| it is definitely justified now.
|
| [...]
|
| SimplyMEPIS 6.5 Beta 5
|
| [...]
|
| Despite KDE still being version 3.5.3 and much of the same software
| is offered, the updated look and feel as well as the X server and
| promise of Beryl does seem to justify a version bump mid-cycle
| for SimplyMEPIS.
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http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20070219#review
Simply Mepis 6.0-4 Beta 4 -- A gift from the MEPIS gods 64 Bit that actually
works
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| To quote myself, something I never do, "I will be back for the 64 bit
| when available however, as I am still waiting on a distro that will
| uncork my boat anchor." Well, guess what folks? I am happy to say
| that MEPIS is now my default system and I am happy to be running 64
| bit on my not so much of a boat anchor laptop.
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http://knolinux.com/2007/01/29/simply-mepis-604-beta.aspx
TestDriving SimplyMepis 6.0-4 Beta 2
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| The playing field is a bit more competitive these days, but
| SimplyMepis is still a very good choice for newcomers and
| experienced alike. They paved the way for many of today's
| distros in many areas and I'd like to see them reach a higher
| level of popularity again. Perhaps this release will help. Time
| will tell.
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http://www.tuxmachines.org/node/12399
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