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Peachtree Linux is a new Linux distribution being developed by several students/former students at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Since its inception in the fall of 2002, Peachtree Linux has aimed to be a small system for the seasoned Linux user. You wont find GNOME or KDE among Peachtree Linuxs packages, so it might not be the system for you. There are several simple rules we try to follow:
1. No GNOME or KDE.
2. All X11 programs have their binaries, libraries, and headers installed to the /usr/X11R6 tree.
3. All configuration files are placed in /etc.
4. /bin and /lib do not exist, they are soft links to /usr/bin and /usr/lib, respectively.
5. /sbin contains statically compiled programs that can bring a system up from a cold boot, nothing more.
6. We have one program per task. We do not like distributions which offer dozens of MP3 players, or mail clients, or window managers. We do have exceptions to this rule, but we generally stick to it.
Thats more or less the guiding ideas behind the distribution. It is developed in parallel on both PowerPC and i386. Work is being done to port the distribution to Alpha, PA-RISC, and MIPS platforms.
Were not out to change the world with this distribution. We just want to make a system that we like to use. If you like the sound of what were trying to put together, then Peachtree Linux may be for you. If the ideas really dont get you excited, you may want to find another distribution.
Enhancements:
- os/branches/RELENG_1/src/pkgs/httpd/files/httpd.htdigest.patch,
- os/branches/RELENG_1/src/pkgs/httpd/patchlist: (* Security Fix *)
- Fixed potential buffer overflow in htdigest (CAN-2005-1344).

SYSLINUX is a boot loader for the Linux operating system which operates off an MS-DOS/Windows FAT filesystem. Syslinux is intended to simplify first-time installation of Linux, and for creation of rescue- and other special-purpose boot disks.

SYSLINUX can be used, when properly set up, to completely eliminate the need for distribution of raw diskette images for boot floppies. A SYSLINUX floppy can be manipulated using standard MS-DOS (or any other OS that can access an MS-DOS filesystem) tools once it has been created.

Core is a minimal distribution of the GNU/Linux operating system designed to be the basis for a complete system constructed by the end user. A fresh installation of Core will boot into a console and provide the user with the tools needed to download, compile and install other applications. Core contains nothing beyond what is required to perform these tasks.
Core is primarily designed for experienced Linux users, though it has found an audience with those looking to learn about the internals and operation of a Linux system. Core requires the user to manually configure, compile and install applications and expects the user to consult man pages and other documentation.
Installation:
These instructions are incomplete, but should be sufficient:
- Download, burn and boot the ISO.
- Partition, format and mount the hard drive.
- Run install_core [mount point of hard drive].
- Optional packages in /pkgs/optional can be installed with corepkg(8).
- Copy the kernel from /pkgs/kernel to /usr/src of the hard drive.
- Run chroot [mount point] bash -l to chroot into the new system.
- Compile and install the Linux kernel [be sure to run LILO].
- Review and modify the files under /etc.
- Reboot and start constructing the new system.
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Wazobia Linux is a complete Linux-based operating system designed and developed by Leapsoft.

Wazobia Linux distribution delivers quality desktop computing solutions that combine the best of open source technologies with a corporate attention to completeness, usability, and support.

It represents the next step in the evolution of the desktop computing in Africa and the rest of the developing world.

Wazobia Linux provides everything todays computer user needs for home and office desktop computing, including a stabilized, secure, stable and reliable, user-friendly Linux based operating system plus a complete set of desktop applications--office suite, Web browser, instant messaging client, multimedia viewers, and graphical software.

It also offers the latest open source applications for developing applications, setting up a home network, running a Web server, and more. Wazobia Linux includes more than 16,000 pieces of software, but the core desktop installation fits on a single CD.

The OS is accessible in Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo, to make users feel more at home in their computing environment. Leapsoft provides professional support for Wazobia Linux.

Ubuntu Linux is a complete desktop Linux operating system, freely available with both community and professional support.

The Ubuntu team is proud to announce Ubuntu 5.10 Server, the first release of Ubuntu designed especially for server environments.

Like the standard desktop Ubuntu, it occupies a single CD. However, it is distinguished by the following features:

* Includes server-oriented kernels with out-of-the-box automatic support for multiprocessor systems
* Includes a wide variety of popular server applications such as apache, mysql, postgresql, php, zope, openldap, bind, samba, all on the single CD, ready for installation
* A slim default installation, occupying just 400 megabytes: add only the software you need, for a clean, maintainable configuration.
* Provides no desktop environment (GNOME, KDE, etc.) by default
* Safe and text-oriented boot mode for better clarity and infinite justice on boot.

The default installation is secure by design, with no network ports active after installation and access to free security updates activated. Network services are activated only when explicitly installed.

As always, its supported with regular releases, a commitment to security updates for 18 months after each release and professional technical support from many companies around the world.

Kwort Linux is an free operating system. Based on slackware, it provides a solid, simple and stable base system.

Kworts desktop and applications are completely based on the gtk2 toolkit. It uses the Xfce desktop as default with some modifications.

At the moment Kwort provides its own tools for retrieving packages from our mirrors called kpkg.

Rubix is a Linux distribution forked from Slackware Linux.
It differs from its parent in that Rubix uses Arch Linuxs pacman for simplified package management with dependency resolution and it has a completely revamped init system, maintaining the BSD style, but adding modularity.
What is Rubix?
- It is a new Linux distribution that is something of a fork of Slackware 10.1.
- It will branch off in its own direction very quickly, in many ways, it already has.
- It maintains the Slackware traditions of Simplicity, Security and Stability.
- It will run on all i486 hardware and newer and is optimized for i686.
- It is designed to support mission critical hardware and be very admin friendly.
- It is a great distribution for knowledgable *NIX users!
- If you know Slackware, you will do great in Rubix!
How is Rubix different from Slackware?
- Rubix uses Arch Linuxs pacman for simplified package management with dependency resolution.
- Rubix has completely revamped the init system, maintaining the BSD style, but adding modularity.
- Rubix uses gcc 3.4.1 and compiles most packages with SSP (aka: ProPolice), and PIE (Position Independant Executable) wherever possible, but will never patch software just to make it compile with SSP andor PIE. This means that Rubix should not be thought of as a hardened distribution as many packages can not be compiled with SSP, however, it does mean that Rubix is harder than most. This logic makes most software more secure and does not require downstream patching for compatability, a major goal of Rubix.
Enhancements:
- 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 filesystems including ext2, ext3, JFS, XFS, ReiserFS and now Reiser4 (with 2.6 kernels) from installation.

Linux Audio Backstop project is a system for automated scheduling of audio recording and playback in a broadcast environment.
It includes features for controlling external audio switcher devices by means of serial and TCP/IP commands, as well as the ability to record and playback relay closures by means of the line of digital GPIO cards manufactured by MeasurementComputing.
The Linux Audio Backstop runs on the popular GNU/Linux operating system. It is freely available under the GNU General Public License.
Main features:
- Record and Playback up to four feeds simultaneously.
- Programmable from any web browser.
- Supports capture and playout of up to twenty-four discrete relay closures.
- Very lightweight and efficient - a Pentium 1 system is capable of hosting a complete system
- Runs on the rock-solid GNU/Linux operating system.
- Totally free and open -- No dongles, unlock codes, software keys or other arbitrary limitations.