Free studio edition software for linux

Dreamlinux distribution is a modern and modular Linux system that can be run directly from the CD and optionally be easily installed onto your HD.

Dreamlinux comes with a selection of the best applications designed to meet mostly of your daily needs.

Dreamlinux is based on Debian and Morphix, which means it takes advantages of their best features and adds its own modern development tools.

Being a modular system Dreamlinux allows you to add new modules comprising your preferred applications and build a new Distro that meet your requirements by means of its revolutionary MKDistro tool.

SLAX Frodo edition is the console base for all other SLAX releases. SLAX Frodo Edition doesnt contain almost anything, only full working Linux command prompt and drivers.
Some people prefer modified versions of SLAX, designed to provide some extra functionality. Even if SLAX is modular and allows people to extend it easily, Im releasing these special modifications to help beginners use.
SLAX is a small bootable CD containing the Linux operating system. It runs Linux directly from the CD (or USB) without installing.
The Live CD described here is based on the Slackware Linux distribution and is downloadable from this website as an ISO image. All scripts and source code are available and can be used to build your own Live CD.
Enhancements:
- added KDE 3.5.4 with Slackware 11 fixes for media:/ URL in konqueror
- probeusb parameter now sleeps delay_use+1 seconds to wait for USB devices
- (this usually defaults to 6 seconds)
- fixed fuse libraries, which were missing in rc1 version
- added newest NTFS-3g beta version, NTFS writing now works, I hope

Athene is a commercial operating system developed by Rocklyte Systems for use in the home and office. Athene combines years of Rocklytes R&D with the latest Linux technology to create one of the fastest operating systems available today.
With boot times as fast as five seconds and advanced graphics technology not available in standard Linux distributions, Athene is the best low-cost alternative to Windows for your computer desktop.
Main features:
- Optimised for Intel Pentium and compatible processors.
- Uses SNAP graphics technology from SciTech Software instead of X11.
- Graphics throughput is 17% faster than Microsoft Windows and at least 25% faster than X11.
- Backwards compatible with all Linux X11 applications.
- Linux Kernel 2.6.9
- Fast booting - between 5 to 15 seconds on modern hardware.
- Editable XML based interface.
- Live CDROM allows you to run Athene without installing to a hard drive.
- Discounted upgrades between major versions and free upgrades for minor releases.
- Free online support and no ongoing maintenance or subscription fees.
- Included software:
- Konqueror & Firefox Web Browsers
- GIMP, MPlayer, K3b CD Burner
- GAIM, GFTP, XChat
- KDE 3.2.3 with KDE Application Suite
- KDE Office 1.3
- Open Office 1.1
- Games: Barrage, Exodus, LBreakout 2, LTris, Patience, Mahjongg and more.
- CUPS Printer Support
- The GCC 3.3.3 compiler, plus tools and applications for developers.

Ubuntu Christian Edition is a free, open source operating system geared towards Christians. Ubuntu Christian Edition is based on the popular Ubuntu Linux. Ubuntu is a complete Linux-based operating system, freely available with both community and professional support.
The goal of Ubuntu Christian Edition is to bring the power and security of Ubuntu to Christians. Ubuntu Christian Edition is suitable for both desktop and server use. The current Ubuntu release supports PC (Intel x86).
Ubuntu Christian Edition includes more than 16,000 pieces of software, but the core desktop installation fits on a single CD. Ubuntu Christian Edition covers every standard desktop application from word processing and spreadsheet applications to web server software and programming tools.
Along with the standard Ubuntu applications, Ubuntu Christian Edition includes the best available Christian software. The latest release contains GnomeSword, a top of the line Bible study program for Linux based on the Sword Project. There are several modules installed with GnomeSword including Bibles, Commentaries, and Dictionaries.
Ubuntu Christian Edition also includes fully integrated web content parental controls powered by Dansguardian. A graphical tool to adjust the filter settings has also been added. These features are truly what sets Ubuntu Christian Edition apart.
Enhancements:
- We are excited to announce the release of Ubuntu CE v3.3. This release adds a few new features and several updates and fixes. This release comes just after Ubuntu CEs 1st birthday. We have had a great year and are looking forward to the continued development in the year to come. We have added the WhatWouldJesusDownload toolbar to Firefox. This toolbar gives quick access to many of the great tools available at WhatWouldJesusDownload, the parent site of the Ubuntu CE project. The Ubuntu CE main menu icon has also been enhanced with an overlay to give it a more unique look. This is accomplished using gDesklets which also powers the desktop verse feature.

TheOpenCD is a collection of high quality Free and Open Source Software. The programs run in Windows and cover the most common tasks such as word processing, presentations, e-mail, web browsing, web design, and image manipulation.
We include only the highest quality programs, which have been carefully tested for stability and which we consider appropriate for a wide audience. Read more about TheOpenCD.
When inserting the CD into a machine running Windows a content browser will launch automatically (provided Autorun is enabled).
Main features:
Productivity
- OpenOffice 1.1.4
- AbiWord 2.2.8
- PDFCreator 0.8
Design
- GIMP 2.2.8
- TuxPaint 0.9.14
- NVU 1.0
Internet/Networking
- FireFox 1.0.4
- Thunderbird 1.0.2
- Gaim 1.3.1
Multimedia
- Audacity 1.2.3
- Celestia 1.3.2
- Really Slick Screensavers
Utilities
- 7-zip 4.23
- Notepad2 1.0.12
Games
- Sokoban 1.187
- Battle for Wesnoth 0.9.3

64 Studio is developing a collection of software for digital content creation on x86_64 hardware (thats AMDs 64-bit CPUs and Intels EM64T chips).
Its based on the pure 64 port of Debian GNU/Linux, but with a specialised package selection and lots of other customisations.
64 Studio has Debian Pure 64 with X.org, the Gnome desktop, kernel 2.6.12 with realtime preemption patches and a selection of creative applications. Please note that this release is provided for testing only, and comes with no warranty.
Problems in this release include useful packages missing or not installed by default, confusing Gnome menus and assorted warnings during installation. There are probably plenty of other things wrong with it as well, which is why were calling this an alpha release. But it does actually install and run on our Opteron and Athlon 64 test hardware.
Anyone who is interested in getting involved with the 64 Studio project would be most welcome. Our aim is to create a distribution with full (but completely optional) commercial support, which will generate revenue to pay free software developers.
Enhancements:
- 64 Studio 2.0 is designed to retain compatibility with Debian Etch, to create a long-lived and stable creative desktop. We combine the stability and quality of Etch with a specialised real-time preemption kernel and the latest creative tools demanded by multimedia artists. Our tweaks to Debian include simplified installation and default settings which help get production underway quickly. Its our target that users should be able to get from a blank hard disc to a fully hardware-optimised and usable creative desktop in just half an hour.

SLAX Popcorn Edition is a pocket operating system which fits even 128MB USB Flash Drives! SLAX Popcorn Edition contains XFce desktop, Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, XMMS, AbiWord & Gaim.
This special modification of the SLAX live CD, Popcorn Edition, has been released after a week of beta testing.
Main features:
- XFce desktop
- Mozilla Firefox browser
- Mozilla Thunderbird mail client
- XMMS (in fact, its beep-media-player)
- Gaim (ICQ/AIM/etc client)
- MPlayer to play videos and to listen internet radio
- AbiWord text editor
SLAX is a small bootable CD containing the Linux operating system. It runs Linux directly from the CD (or USB) without installing.
The Live CD described here is based on the Slackware Linux distribution and is downloadable from this website as an ISO image.
The primary goal of SLAX is to provide a wide collection of useful software while keeping the cds image small enough to be written to a 185 MB CD-R(W) medium (small 8 cm CD). SLAX boots directly from the CD or USB devices and it provides a full featured Linux operating system.
All your available partitions and data storage devices (CD-ROM, USB storage devices, etc.) should be recognized at boot and should be mounted to /mnt/xx. As an example, "disc0part1" may be assigned to the first partition on your primary hard drive, "disc1part1" for your USB storage device, or "cdrom0" for your CD-ROM drive. SLAX will never write anything to the mounted devices. Mounting is safe and does not change the data.
After booting, you should be able to login as a "root", with the password "toor"; both without quotes, of course :)
When logged in, you have many options. At the shell prompt, you may start Midnight Commander (type "mc" to the console), play some music from your hard drive (type "play /mnt/path/file.mp3"), adjust your audio volume (type "alsamixer"), configure IP address (type "netconfig") or browse web pages with the text-based browser (type "lynx http://url").
To start the graphical environment included with SLAX, type "gui" (for graphical user interface). It will attempt to autoconfigure your graphics card, monitor, keyboard and mice, and if successful it will run an X session with KDE. Im pretty sure that you will know how to get around at this point. :-) Use "guisafe" instead of "gui" for safe-mode (VESA framebuffer) without autodetection.
In the unfortunate case your mouse doesnt work, try to move it for a few seconds to see if it will be autodetected. If it isnt, shut down Xwindow (press Ctrl+Alt+Backspace) and start it again. If this wont help then you are using something I have not included in the autoconfiguration process (COM2 mouse?). If you are comfortable with bash, or you atleast understand how to make your favorite mouse function under Linux, try to modify the symbolic link /dev/mouse manually.
If you dont like the autoconfigured screen resolution, refresh rate, or the K Desktop Environment, start "gui" with some additional options. Try for example "gui 800x600 60", where 800x600 is the desired screen resolution and 60 is the desired refresh rate. Fluxbox is one of the other window managers included and may be called with "guifast" or "gui fluxbox". In any event, type "gui --help" for more information.
All scripts and source code are available and can be used to build your own Live CD.
SLAX is available as an ISO image of the CD. It fits on small 8cm CD-R(W). Burn it with your favorite cd-writing software and then boot from the CD.
You might want to check your BIOS to assure its set to boot the CD prior the disc.
Enhancements:
- added KDE 3.5.4 with Slackware 11 fixes for media:/ URL in konqueror
- probeusb parameter now sleeps delay_use+1 seconds to wait for USB devices
- (this usually defaults to 6 seconds)
- fixed fuse libraries, which were missing in rc1 version
- added newest NTFS-3g beta version, NTFS writing now works, I hope

SLAX KB is a pocket operating system with the ability to run many Windows applications natively in Linux. It contains wine, dosbox and qemu.
Some people prefer modified versions of SLAX, designed to provide some extra functionality. Even if SLAX is modular and allows people to extend it easily, Im releasing these special modifications to help beginners use.
SLAX is a small bootable CD containing the Linux operating system. SLAX KillBill Edition runs Linux directly from the CD (or USB) without installing.
The Live CD described here is based on the Slackware Linux distribution and is downloadable from this website as an ISO image. All scripts and source code are available and can be used to build your own Live CD.
Enhancements:
- fixed smb-kioslave in KDE so user can browse local windows shares
- this fix is also available as a separate module