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| 2009-01-20 |
Distribution Release: Granular Linux 1.0 |
| Anurag Bhandari has announced the release of Granular Linux 1.0, a PCLinuxOS-based desktop distribution: "After a long wait, Granular Linux 1.0 is finally out. This release brings with it solid stability, out-of-the-box usefulness, great multimedia experience, support for running Windows software, and much more in the size of a CD (live CD). Features: major packages include Linux kernel 2.6.26.8, KDE 3.5.10, Enlightenment 0.16.999, Firefox 3.0.4, Thunderbird 2.0.0.14, KOffice 1.6.3, Compiz Fusion 0.7.6, GIMP 2.6.3 and Wine 1.0.1; our own new repository; out-of-the-box support for audio and video files (xine and MPlayer); multimedia plugins for Firefox are now pre-installed; support for running Windows applications, and games; support for multimedia keyboards and the extra laptop keys; ATI and NVIDIA drivers included...." See the full release announcement and release notes for more details. Download (MD5): granular-1.0-x86-cd.iso (699MB, torrent). |
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| 2008-07-01 |
Development Release: Granular Linux 1.0 RC |
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| The first release candidate of Granular Linux, a PCLinuxOS-based desktop distribution, is out and ready for testing: "It is my pleasure to announce the availability of Granular 1.0 RC, the last development release before the final Granular 1.0. Features and changes: Granular 1.0 now uses its own new repository; all updated packages, including Linux kernel 2.6.24.7, KDE 3.5.9, Enlightenment 0.16.999, Firefox 3.0, Thunderbird 2.0.0.14, KOffice 1.6.3, Compiz Fusion 0.7.6, GIMP 2.4.6; updated artwork; out-of-the-box support for audio and video files; pre-installed multimedia plugins for Firefox; support for multimedia keyboards and the extra laptop keys; read/write support for NTFS partitions; video drivers installation tool." Read the release announcement and release notes for more detailed list of changes and new features. Download: granular-1.0-rc-cd.iso (694MB, MD5, torrent). |
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| 2008-03-15 |
Development Release: Granular Linux 1.0 Preview |
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| The first preview of Granular Linux 1.0, a desktop distribution based on PCLinuxOS, has been released: "It is my pleasure to announce the availability of Granular 1.0 (Preview), the successor to Granular 0.90. Built on huge improvements over the preceding version, this release is more stable, user-friendly, usable, and more fun to use. Granular 1.0 will be the most ambitious release for the Granular Project, and this release is just one step in that direction." From the changelog: "Xfce has been replaced by Enlightenment; CompizFusion is installed instead of Beryl; MPlayer has replaced VLC player; updated file associations; installation help and install button are now also present on the desktop of the guest account; default boot splash resolution changed to 1024x768 pixels...." Read the release announcement and release notes for more details. Download (MD5): granular-1.0-preview-cd.iso (696MB). |
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| 2007-10-08 |
Distribution Release: Granular Linux 2007 "FunWorks" |
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| Here is something interesting for the Linux distro testing community: a distribution with four desktops (KDE, Xfce, Enlightenment and Looking Glass 3D) and complete multimedia support - all on an installable live DVD: "On behalf of Team Granular, I happily announce the immediate availability of the first DVD edition of Granular Linux - FunWorks 2007. Some of the major features include: four desktop environments - KDE 3.5.7, XFce 4.4.1, Enlightenment (E17) and Looking Glass (LG3D), updated most major and small applications, more stable, bug-free and feature-rich release, 5.5+ GB of software packed in just 1.92 GB live DVD, and out-of-the-box support for virtually all multimedia formats, and improved support for Flash, Java and media streaming in web browsers." Read the full release announcement and visit the screenshots page for further information. Download (MD5) Granular Linux 2007 from here: granular0.90FW-DVD.iso (1,969MB). |
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| 2007-07-03 |
Distribution Release: Granular Linux 0.90 |
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| Anurag Bhandari has announced the release of Granular Linux 0.90, a user-friendly desktop distribution based on PCLinuxOS: "I am pleased to announce the availability of Granular 0.90. Granular is a Linux operating system that is easy to use, user-friendly and filled with fun. For newbies in the world of Linux who want to explore and play around with Linux, Granular is a must try. At the same time, it is well suited to the regular Linux users. Through the various applications included in Granular, you can surf the Internet, write articles, make presentations, chat with friends, listen to music, play games, manage images and much more. Another notable feature of Granular is that it unites the KDE and the Xfce desktop environments onto one CD." Read the release announcement and release notes for further information. Download (MD5): granular0.90-CD.iso (697MB). |
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| 2007-06-10 |
Development Release: Granular Linux 0.90 Test |
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| Anurag Bhandari has announced the availability of a test release of Granular Linux, a desktop distribution based on PCLinuxOS: "On the behalf of Team Granular, it's my pleasure to announce the availability of Granular 0.90 test version. Sticking to our primary motto of giving Granular an easy-to-use interface, Esto Vello has been developed so as to suit both - the newbies and the regular Linux users. Based on PCLinuxOS 2007, Granular 0.90 comes with many added features, applications, and a more polished look. This test version is the only test release until the final release of Granular 0.90 at the end of this month." Read the release announcement and visit the features page for more details. Download (MD5): granular0.90-test.iso (699MB). |
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| September 2009 |
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At one point or another gamers can hit the wall when using other OS systems such as Linux and Mac, as Windows has always been renowned as the OS of choice for the gaming community. In a lot of cases this has changed somewhat over the last few years with the use of virtualization software that helps to bridge that gap, and it can be quite successful to a point. Of course, when you virtualize another OS you can lose some of the performance, than say running a game natively, and with slowdowns and bugs comes frustration. We have listed a few resources that we think are worth a mention for different types of gamers, both online multiplayer and single player, see what you think:
- World of Goo. This is a great puzzle game that will keep you busy for hours, there's also a free playable demo version.
- If you're a online poker enthusiast we can recommend you check out the pokerlistings.com Linux poker page, it has a list of poker apps that are compatible with your OS.
- For the MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game) crowds you could always take a look at Vendetta online, "thousands of people can play together, at the same time, in a single, persistent universe", sounds great!
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