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| 2009-03-25 |
NEW • Development Release: Musix GNU/Linux 2.0 Alpha 1 |
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Marcos Guglielmetti has released the first alpha build of Musix 2.0, a Debian-based distribution containing a collection of free multimedia software: "Now you can test the alpha 1 release of Musix GNU/Linux 2.0 based on Debian 'Lenny'. Features: a better installer, boot and compression system than Musix 1.0; updated software packages - Ardour 2.7.1, jackd 0.109.2, Rosegarden 1.7.0, Linux 2.6.26.8 and 2.6.24 (both realtime patched), Audacity 1.3.5, GIMP 2.4.7, Solfege 3.10.3, IceWM 1.2.35, etc. We encourage you to test this alpha release so we can get more feedback from artists worldwide. The Rox-Filer launchers are not yet fully working, so please just use the IceWM menu." The distribution claims to have full support for Spanish and English languages; read the rest of the release announcement for more details and a brief to-do list. Download the live CD image from here: Musix-2-0-1.iso (666MB, MD5).
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| Musix GNU+Linux is a Debian-based distribution featuring a collection of free software for audio production, graphic design and video editing.
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| 2009-11-28 |
Distribution Release: Musix GNU/Linux 2.0 |
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Marcos Guglielmetti has announced the release of Musix GNU/Linux 2.0, a 100% libre, Debian-based distribution with a collection of software for audio production, graphics design and video editing: "It is a great pleasure for us to announce the availability of version 2.0 of the MUSIX GNU/Linux free operating system, after a year of hard community work. You can get MUSIX 2.0 in two ways: live DVD (plus hard disk installer) and USB (persistent, minimum 4 GB). Major new features: Linux kernel 2.6.29.4 real-time 'full preempt', ready for low-latency audio operations either live or installed to hard disk; custom KDE as default desktop (you can also run GNOME, IceWM, Fluxbox, LXDE); based on Debian GNU/Linux 5.0 'Lenny'; improved installer and start system; persistent USB edition; extensive and updated set of applications...." Read the rest of the release announcement for more details. Download: Musix-2.0.iso (1,962MB, MD5).
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| 2009-05-19 |
Development Release: Musix GNU/Linux 2.0 Beta 1 |
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Marcos Guglielmetti has announced that the first beta release of Musix GNU/Linux 2.0 is now ready for testing: "We have released a new version of the 100% free operating system for musicians, graphic designers, video makers, artists and all kinds of users. This remastered version aims to provide a testing system based on the stable Debian GNU/Linux 5.0 'Lenny'. Several packages were updated, such as the Linux 'libre' kernels 2.6.27 and 2.6.29, which were revised to improve mount actions. It includes new versions of programs for musicians compiled by Spanish guitarist Carlos Pino - Ardor 2.8, jackd 0.116.1, lmms-vst 0.4.4, lv2core 3.0, Qtractor 0.4.1, Rosegarden 1.7.3... As a new addition, we added GNOME to the supported desktops - KDE, LXDE and IceWM + Rox." Read the complete release announcement for more information. Download the live DVD image from here: Musix-2-0-Beta1_dvd.iso (2,072MB, MD5).
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| 2009-04-12 |
Development Release: Musix GNU/Linux 2.0 Alpha 2 |
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Marcos Guglielmetti has announced the availability of the second alpha release of Musix GNU/Linux 2.0, a Debian-based live DVD with a collection of applications for media production: "The Musix GNU/Linux team has released the first Musix 2.0 live DVD which includes a huge list of packages along with several applications for graphic design, audio and music software. English, Spanish, Portuguese and French are fully supported. We have included two new realtime-patched Linux kernels: 2.6.27-free (which replaces the 2.6.26.8-libre2), with new modules and bug fixes, and the 2.6.24.7-rt-libre3 boot option for better hardware compatibility. The 2.6.29.1-libre-rt kernel is included on the DVD but it will work only on installed systems. Desktops: IceWM, LXDE and KDE 3.5.10." Here is the brief release announcement. Download: Musix-2_Alfa2_dvd.iso (1,720MB, MD5).
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| 2008-12-10 |
Distribution Release: Musix GNU+Linux 1.0R6 |
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Marcos Guglielmetti has announced the availability of an updated release of Musix GNU+Linux, a Debian-based distribution featuring a large collection of free audio software: "After three months of testing, the stable release of Musix GNU+Linux live DVD 1.0R6 is out. It's a 100% free operating system for artists focused on music production, graphics design and video editing, based on Debian 'Etch' and KNOPPIX. Some packages were upgraded since Musix live DVD 1.0R4, the knoppix-installer fonts now look good, an old kernel 2.6.16 from Musix 0.99 was added to support old hardware. Also, there are many backports made by the Musix team; we highlight LMMS, Jackd, Mscore, Rosegarden and Ardour. This DVD is used daily in music schools, so we know what teachers and students need." Here is the brief release announcement. Download: Musix1.0R6.iso (2,479MB, MD5).
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| 2008-08-07 |
Distribution Release: Musix GNU+Linux 1.0R2R5 |
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Marcos Guglielmetti has announced a new stable release of Musix GNU+Linux, version 1.0R5, a Debian-based distribution designed primarily for musicians and other creative artists: "The Brazilian music teacher Gilberto Borges tells us that he has finished the last Musix GNU+Linux 1.0 stable version on CD, a 100% free operating system for artists focused on music production, based on Debian GNU/Linux and KNOPPIX. This version of Musix, 1.0R2R5, fully supports Brazilian Portuguese and English languages, and it partially supports Spanish, French, German and Italian. Borges highlights the updated packages: Muse 0.8.1a (light Audio and MIDI sequencer), Muse Score 0.9.2.2 (score editor), Painel Musix 1.7 (control panel), Rosegarden 1.7.0 (MIDI and Audio sequencer and score editor), knx-installer 0.3.19.90 (a bug fix for the ugly fonts)." Read the rest of the release announcement for more details. Download: musixbr1r2_musix1r5.iso (702MB, MD5).
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| 2008-05-23 |
Distribution Release: Musix GNU+Linux 1.0R4 |
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Marcos Guglielmetti has announced the release of Musix GNU/Linux 1.0R4, the fourth revision of the Debian-based distribution featuring a large collection of free software for creative artists: "The Musix GNU+Linux 1.0R4 live DVD was produced on the basis of the stable version 1.0R3 CD. Musix 1.0 is based on KNOPPIX and stable Debian but it has the latest versions of many important applications. New and upgraded software on the live DVD: Rakarrack (a great effects processor for guitars), LASH 0.5.4, AZR3 1.0.3 (a high quality Hammond organ emulator, ported from a VSTi), Asma davul drum kit... Many fundamental programs have been updated since Musix 1.0R3: Ardour 2.1 (2.4.1 available as a DEB package), Rosegarden 1.7.0, Jackd 0.109.2, LMMS 0.3.2, QJackCtl 0.3.2, WhySynth 2008-04-12, and more. Dozens of packages were upgraded to the latest Debian Etch versions for security reasons." Read the complete release notes for further details. Download: MusixGNU+Linux1.0R4_DVD_Stable.iso (1,953MB, MD5).
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| 2008-04-06 |
Distribution Release: Musix GNU+Linux 1.0R3 |
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After five test versions, Marcos Guglielmetti announced the release of Musix GNU+Linux 1.0r3, a Debian-based distribution containing a comprehensive collection of free software for musicians: "It's a 100% free multimedia operating system intended for music production, graphic design, audio and video edition, and all kind of tasks. It contains an enormous collection of free (as in freedom) programs that can replace Windows or Mac OS X. Musix GNU+Linux 1.0 R3 Stable Live-CD was produced on the basis of the stable version 1.0 R2 and the reports about prior test versions. Musix 1.0 is based on KNOPPIX and Debian/Stable. 1.0 R3 Stable solves several 1.0 R2's problems, among them, the "Inconsistent Filesystem Structure" bug after an improper shutdown and the SATA HD installation bug. English is now the default boot language and new functionalities were added, for instance: automount of CDs, DVDs and USB memories, the "install" boot argument, or the "hormiga" add on for KDE." Read the release announcement for additional information. Download (MD5): MusixGNU+Linux1.0r3_Stable.iso (701MB).
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| 2008-01-30 |
Development Release: Musix GNU+Linux 1.0R3 Test 5 |
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Marcos Guglielmetti has announced the fifth test release of Musix GNU+Linux 1.0r3, a Debian-based distribution containing a comprehensive collection of free software for musicians: "Musix GNU+Linux 1.0r3 Test 5 live DVD and CD released. This is our first DVD! Musix GNU+Linux 1.0r3 Test 5 live DVD and live CD are both testing versions produced on the basis of the stable version 1.0r2 and the reports about previous tests. Musix 1.0 is based on KNOPPIX and Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 stable. The goals of the DVD are: better language support; more education, video, graphic, and audio applications; a better general purpose system. New packages on the live DVD: OpenOffice.org (75 languages), full KDE Desktop (63 languages), dozens of educational applications, a 75Mb Steinway Piano Soundfont, full printer and scanner support, Amarok, Scribus, Cinelerra, Kino..." Read the rest of the release announcement for additional information. Download (MD5): MusixGNU+Linux1.0r3_Test5CD.iso (701MB), MusixGNU+Linux1.0r3_Test5DVD.iso (1,878MB).
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