DesktopLinux.com is reporting the release of a LiveCD which supports traditional Chinese.
SLAX 5.0.8 Screenshots
Along with the new SLAX release comes screenshots of 5.0.8 Standard Edition from OSDir.com.
Multiple live CDs in one DVD
Linux.com is covering the Spanish-language multiple LiveCD/DVD creation script. They go over how it works and summarize the process in English.
DSL Linux: Small distro that packs a big punch
IBM Developerworks has an overview of Damn Small Linux. Unfortunately, the author keeps referring to it as “DSL Linux”, which, I think, expands to Damn Small Linux Linux. But besides that minor annoyance, the article has quite a good summary of the packages on the DSL LiveCD, and a few tips for using it.
Need a teeny-tiny, business-card-sized, open source operating system that squeezes a lot of software into a little space? Take a look at DSL Linux®. This quick review shows you how to use the miniscule OS, highlights the on-board applications, details how to load and start it, and explains how to save between sessions when using a bootable CD.
SLAX 5.0.8 Released
SLAX is announcing that version 5.0.8 is out. Unlike the last release, all the different SLAX versions (frodo, killbill, popcorn) have been updated, and the long awaited SLAX Server Edition has been released too. All include the 2.6.16 kernel.
MEPIS Linux and Ubuntu/Canonical
NewsForge is reporting that the first test release of MEPIS Linux based on Ubuntu packages has been released. The collaboration of two great desktop-oriented Linux distros should bring some interesting results. Currently downloads are only available to the MEPIS subscribers.
Kanotix Live-CD: Gentle Intro for Beginners
Reallylinux.com has an introduction to LiveCDs and Linux using Kanotix.
Ubuntu LiveCD for Intel based Macs
A couple weeks ago Mactel-Linux released a remastered Ubuntu Linux LiveCD for the new Intel-based Macs. Download it from here.
First look at KNOPPIX 5.0
DistroWatch Weekly reviews the pre-release LiveDVD of Knoppix 5.0. After reading this review, it sounds like Knoppix 5.0 will be great.
If you are still using KNOPPIX 4.0.x, then prepare yourself for a major update when version 5.0 finally hits the public mirrors in the next few weeks. It’s good; in fact, it’s probably the best KNOPPIX release to-date.
PCLinuxOS: A bright, new, Live-Linux OS on the Horizons
MozillaQuest Magazine takes an in-depth look at PCLinuxOS .92.
RR64 Linux 3.0b1 XGL Video
lxnay dEsigN has posted a video of XGL running on KDE using a RR64 Linux 3.0b1 LiveDVD.
Linux an easy alternative
The ChronicleHerald.ca has a column describing Linux and Knoppix to its readers.
The developers at Knoppix have a bootable CD and DVD that allow you to stick the disk in your drive, start up the computer and start using Linux, simple as that.
RR64 Linux 3.0b1 out
lxnay dEsigN has released a new version of the 64-bit RR64 Linux LiveDVD. Included is lots of cool stuff, including XGL for Gnome and KDE. Head over to LinuxTracker for the download.
Knoppix 5.0 Screenshots
OSDir.com has Screenshots of Knoppix 5.0.
Interview with James Haidut writer of Arudius
Securitydistro.com has an interview with the creator of Arudius. Arudius is a smaller LiveCD based on MiniSlack.
Knoppix 5 Review
Gnuman.com is back with a review of the new Knoppix 5 release. Most likely this is the CeBit edition, as the final 5.0 release is not out yet.
Start Your Linux Experience Here – Kanotix 2006
Gnuman.com has a favorable review up of the Kanotix 2006 beta.
10 Best Security Live CD Distros (Pen-Test, Forensics & Recovery)
Darknet.org summarizes ten different security based LiveCDs and rates them. A good article for figuring out which security LiveCD to add to your toolbox.
Kororaa live CD has Linux quivering
My desktop OS: Kanotix
NewsForge brings us another installation in the series My desktop OS. This time the choice is Kanotix.
Simply put, Kanotix is Knoppix on steroids — lots of steroids: