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| 2009-10-15 |
Distribution Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 3.0 |
| Alan Baghumian has announced the release of Parsix GNU/Linux 3.0, a desktop distribution and live CD based on Debian's testing branch: "We proudly announce the immediate availability of Parsix GNU/Linux 3.0 aka 'Kev'. Parsix Kev brings a vast amount of new features like GNOME 2.26.3, brand new kernel based on Linux 2.6.29.6 with extra patches and drivers, updated installer system that supports separate /home partition, ext4 file system and GRUB 2, NetworkManager is finally the default networking stack, Aufs and Unionfs support, Squashfs + LZMA compression for live CD and lots of updated packages - GNU Iceweasel 3.5.3, GParted 0.4.6, Pidgin 2.6.2 and OpenOffice.org 3.1.1. Due to a vast amount of changes and new default features in this version, it is highly recommended to do a CD-ROM update-mode installation." Read the release announcement and release notes for additional details. Download: parsix_3.0r0-i386.iso (686MB, MD5), parsix_3.0r0-amd64.iso (692MB, MD5). |
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| 2009-10-08 |
Development Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 3.0 Test 3 |
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| Alan Baghumian has announced the availability of the third test release of Parsix GNU/Linux 3.0, a desktop distribution based on Debian's testing branch: "The third testing release of Parsix GNU/Linux 3.0 is ready for immediate download. It brings a vast amount of new features such as: GNOME 2.26.3, brand new kernel based on Linux 2.6.29.6 with extra patches and drivers, updated installer system that supports separate /home partition, ext4 file system and GRUB 2, NetworkManager is finally default networking stack, Aufs and Unionfs support, Squashfs + LZMA compression for live CD and lots of updated packages - GNU Iceweasel 3.5.3, GParted 0.4.6, Pidgin 2.6.2 and OpenOffice.org 3.1.1. We are looking forward to release the final version next week, so please do your best to test and report any problems you see." Read the release announcement and release notes for further information. Download: parsix_3.0r0-test-3-i386.iso (687MB, MD5), parsix_3.0r0-test-3-amd64.iso (684MB, MD5). |
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| 2009-09-22 |
Development Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 3.0 Test 2 |
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| Alan Baghumian has announced the availability of the second test release of Parsix GNU/Linux 3.0, a desktop distribution based on Debian's testing branch: "After a long delay waiting for X.Org 7.4 transition, the second testing release of Parsix GNU/Linux 3.0 is finally out. This version brings a vast amount of new features like: GNOME 2.26.3, a brand new kernel based on Linux 2.6.29.6 with extra patches and drivers, updated installer system that supports separate /home partition, ext4 file system and GRUB 2, NetworkManager as the default networking stack, Aufs and Unionfs support, Squashfs + LZMA compression for live CD and lots of updated packages, including GNU Iceweasel 3.5.2, GParted 0.4.6, Pidgin 2.6.2, OpenOffice.org 3.1.1 and Compiz Fusion 0.8.2." See the release announcement and release notes for further details. Download: parsix_3.0r0-test-2-i386.iso (691MB, MD5), parsix_3.0r0-test-2-amd64.iso (695MB, MD5). |
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| 2009-07-14 |
Development Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 3.0 Test 1 |
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| Alan Baghumian announced the first testing release of Parsix GNU/Linux 3.0, code name "Kev", a desktop distribution based on Debian's testing branch: "This version brings a vast amount of new features like: GNOME 2.26.2, brand new kernel based on Linux 2.6.29.6 with extra patches and drivers, updated installer system that supports ext4 and separate /home partition; NetworkManager is finally the default networking stack, Aufs and
Unionfs support, Squashfs + LZMA compression for live CD and lots of updated packages - GNU Iceweasel 3.0.11, GParted 0.4.5, Pidgin 2.5.6, OpenOffice.org 3.0.1, Compiz Fusion 0.8.2 etc. We need community users help to test new installer features." See the release announcement and release notes for more details. Download: parsix_3.0r0-test-1-i386.iso (679MB, MD5), parsix_3.0r0-test-1-amd64.iso (687MB, MD5). |
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| 2009-03-21 |
Distribution Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 2.0 |
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| Alan Baghumian has announced the final release of Parsix GNU/Linux 2.0, a desktop distribution based on Debian's testing branch: "After several months of testing and development, the final version of Parsix GNU/Linux 2.0, code name 'Boss Skua', is out. Parsix 2.0 ships a brand new kernel based on Linux 2.6.26.8, with extra patches and drivers, the live CD compression system has been upgraded to version 3.4 which brings higher compression rate, Unionfs is default for live CD mode, several bugs have been fixed and several packages updated. Highlights: GNOME 2.24.3, GNU Iceweasel 3.0.7, GParted 0.4.3, Pidgin 2.4.3, OpenOffice.org 2.4.1, Compiz-Fusion 0.7.8, VirtualBox-OSE 2.1.4, GNU Flash Player 0.8.4 and xFarDic 0.11.5." See the release announcement and release notes for more details. Download: parsix_2.0r0-i386.iso (668MB, MD5), parsix_2.0r0-amd64.iso (676MB, MD5). |
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| 2009-03-11 |
Development Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 2.0 Test 3 |
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| Alan Baghumian has announced the availability of the third test release of Parsix GNU/Linux 2.0, a desktop distribution and live CD based on Debian's testing branch: "The third and final testing release of Parsix GNU/Linux, code name 'Boss Skua', is out. Parsix Boss ships a brand new kernel based on Linux 2.6.26.8, with extra patches and drivers. The live CD compression system has been upgraded to version 3.4, which brings higher compression rate. Unionfs is default for live CD mode. Several bugs have been fixed and several packages updated. Highlights: GNOME 2.24.3, GNU Iceweasel 3.0.6, GParted 0.4.3, Pidgin 2.4.3 and OpenOffice.org 2.4.1, Compiz-Fusion 0.7.8, VirtualBox 2.1.4 and GNU Flash Player 0.8.4. We still have a couple of things to accomplish, including a kernel update for the latest TuxOnIce, so expect the final release within a week." Read the release announcement and release notes for more information. Download (MD5): parsix_2.0r0-test-3-i386.iso (669MB, MD5), parsix_2.0r0-test-3-amd64.iso (677MB, MD5). |
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| 2009-02-14 |
Development Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 2.0 Test 2 |
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| Alan Baghumian has announced the availability of the second test release of Parsix GNU/Linux 2.0, a desktop distribution and live CD based on Debian's testing branch: "The second testing release of Parsix GNU/Linux, code name 'Boss Skua', is out. Parsix Boss ships a brand new kernel based on Linux 2.6.26.8 with extra patches and drivers. The live CD compression system has been upgraded to version 3.4 which brings higher compression rate, while Unionfs is the default for live CD mode. Several bugs have been fixed and several packages updated. Highlights: GNOME 2.24.3, GNU Iceweasel 3.0.6, GParted 0.4.2, Pidgin 2.4.3 and OpenOffice.org 2.4.1, Compiz Fusion 0.7.8, VirtualBox 2.1.2 and GNU Flash Player 0.8.4." Read the release announcement and release notes for additional information. Download: parsix_2.0r0-test-2-i386.iso (669MB, MD5), parsix_2.0r0-test-2-amd64.iso (679MB, MD5). |
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| 2008-12-27 |
Development Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 2.0 Test 1 |
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| The first test release of the upcoming Parsix GNU/Linux 2.0, a desktop distribution and live CD based on Debian's testing repository, is ready for download: "The first testing release of Parsix GNU/Linux, code name 'Boss Skua', is finally out. It took little longer due to more dramatic changes in GNOME 2.24 than in the older releases. Parsix 'Boss' ships with a brand new kernel based on Linux 2.6.26.8, with extra patches and drivers. The live CD compression system has been upgraded to version 3.4 which brings higher compression rate, Unionfs is default for live CD mode. Several bugs have been fixed and many packages updated. Highlights: GNOME 2.24.2, GNU Iceweasel 3.0.5, GParted 0.4.1, Pidgin 2.4.3, OpenOffice.org 2.4.1, Compiz Fusion 0.7.8, VirtualBox OSE 2.0.6 and GNU Flash Player 0.8.4." Read the release announcement and release notes for further information. Download: parsix_2.0r0-test-1-i386.iso (641MB, MD5), parsix_2.0r0-test-1-amd64.iso (653MB, MD5). |
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| 2008-10-22 |
Distribution Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 1.5r2 |
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| Alan Baghumian has announced the availability of the second revision of Parsix GNU/Linux 1.5, a desktop distribution and live CD based on Debian's testing branch: "The second maintenance release of Parsix GNU/Linux 1.5, code name 'Viola', is available now. Viola r2 is synchronized with Debian testing repositories as of July 24, 2008. This version contains several bug fixes, several updated packages and updated kernel drivers. Highlights: GNOME 2.22.3, GNU Iceweasel 3.0.3, Pidgin 2.4.3 and OpenOffice.org 2.4.1. Viola officially supports Compiz Fusion, VirtualBox-OSE and GNU Flash Player." Read the release announcement and release notes for more information. Download: parsix_1.5r2-i386.iso (684MB, MD5), parsix_1.5r2-amd64.iso (695MB, MD5). |
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| 2008-07-30 |
Distribution Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 1.5r1 |
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| Alan Baghumian today announced the release of Parsix GNU/Linux 1.5r1, a Debian-based desktop distribution and live CD with Persian support: "An updated version of Parsix GNU/Linux 1.5 code name `Viola` is available now. Viola r1 is synchronized with Parsix and Debian testing repositories as of July 24, 2008. This version contains several bug fixes, updated kernel drivers, updated documentation and updated X.Org. Highlights: GNOME 2.22.3, GNU Iceweasel 3.0.1, Pidgin 2.4.3 and OpenOffice.org 2.4.1. Viola officially supports Compiz-Fusion, VirtualBox-OSE and GNU Flash Player. For more information see release notes and Viola screenshots." Read the release announcement and release notes for more information. Download: parsix_1.5r1-i386.iso (682MB, MD5), parsix_1.5r1-amd64.iso (693MB, MD5). |
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| 2008-06-28 |
Distribution Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 1.5r0 |
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| Alan Baghumian has announced the release of Parsix GNU/Linux 1.5r0, a Debian-based desktop distribution and live CD: "After a 2-week delay, we proudly announce the immediate availability of Parsix GNU/Linux 1.5r0, code name 'Viola'. Parsix Viola brings several new features and it includes a new kernel, updated software packages, updated documentation, improved installer system, and several fixes for reported defects. This version is synchronized with Parsix and Debian testing repositories as of June 25, 2008. Several bugs have been solved. Replaced GQView with gThumb, Camorama with Cheese, and re-added iptraf and nmap. Parsix Viola officially supports Compiz Fusion, VirtualBox-OSE, and GNU Flash Player. Highlights: GNOME 2.22.2, X.Org 7.3, Linux kernel 2.6.24.4, OpenOffice.org 2.4.0 and GNU Iceweasel 3.0 RC2." Read the release announcement and release notes for more information. Download: parsix_1.5r0-i386.iso (681MB, MD5), parsix_1.5r0-amd64.iso (693MB, MD5). |
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| 2008-06-09 |
Development Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 1.5r0 Test 3 |
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| Alan Baghumian has announced the availability of the third test release of Parsix GNU/Linux 1.5, a desktop distribution based on Debian's testing branch: "The third testing version of the brand new release of Parsix GNU/Linux 1.5 (codename 'Viola') is available now. This version is synchronized with Parsix and Debian testing repositories as of June 7, 2008. Several bugs have been solved. Replaced GQview with gThumb image viewer, replaced Camorama with Cheese and re-added Bug-buddy, GDB and IPTraf. Parsix Viola officially supports Compiz Fusion, VirtualBox OSE and GNU Flash player. Highlights: GNOME 2.22.2, X.Org 7.3, Linux kernel 2.6.24.4 with CK patch and CVE-2008-1669 fix, TuxOnIce 3.0-RC7, iwlwifi 1.2.23 with LED support and PowerTOP patches, updated several kernel drivers, OpenOffice.org 2.4.0 and GNU Iceweasel 3.0 Beta 5." The release announcement, release notes. Download: parsix_1.5r0-test-3-i386.iso (679MB, MD5), parsix_1.5r0-test-3-amd64.iso (691MB, MD5). |
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| 2008-05-18 |
Development Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 1.5r0 Test 2 |
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| Alan Baghumian has announced the second test release of Parsix GNU/Linux 1.5r0, a desktop distribution and live CD based on Debian's testing branch: "The second testing version of Parsix GNU/Linux 1.5 (code name 'Viola') is available now. Viola test 2 brings several new features, contains a new kernel, updated software packages and several fixes for the reported defects. This version is synchronized with Parsix and Debian testing repositories as of May 17, 2008. Several bugs have been solved. Viola test 2 officially supports Compiz-Fusion, VirtualBox OSE and GNU Flash Player. Highlights: GNOME 2.22.1, X.Org 7.3, Linux kernel 2.6.24.4 with CK, TuxOnIce 3.0-RC7, iwlwifi 1.2.23 with LED support and PowerTOP patch, updated several kernel drivers, OpenOffice.org 2.4.0 and GNU Iceweasel 3.0 Beta 5." The release announcement, release notes. Download: parsix_1.5r0-test-2-i386.iso (681MB, MD5), parsix_1.5r0-test-2-amd64.iso (693MB, MD5). |
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| 2008-04-20 |
Development Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 1.5r0 Test 1 |
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| Alan Baghumian announced the release of the first test version of Parsix GNU/Linux 1.5r0, a desktop distribution from Iran based on Debian and derived from KANOTIX: "The first testing version of the brand new version of Parsix GNU/Linux 1.5 (code name 'Viola') is available now. Viola TEST-1 contains a new kernel, many updated software packages and several fixes for the reported defects. This version is synchronized with Parsix and Debian testing repositories as of April 18, 2008. Several bugs have been solved (#101, #102, #103, #105, #106), replaced GQView with EOG image viewer, removed bug-buddy, gdb and iptraf to make more free space. Highlights: GNOME 2.22.1, Linux kernel 2.6.24.4 with CK, TuxOnIce 3.0-RC5, iwlwifi 1.2.23 with led support and powertop patches, updated several kernel drivers, OpenOffice.org 2.4.0 and GNU Iceweasel 2.0.0.12. We need your help to test the system and report bugs." Read the release announcement and release notes for more. Download: parsix_1.5r0-test-1-i386.iso (690MB, MD5), parsix_1.5r0-test-1-amd64.iso (702MB, MD5). |
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| 2008-03-13 |
Distribution Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 1.0r1 |
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| Alan Baghumian has announced the release of the first revision of Parsix GNU/Linux 1.0, a desktop distribution based on Debian's testing branch: "An updated version of Parsix GNU/Linux 1.0, code name 'Ramon', is available now. Parsix Ramon r1 contains updated packages and several fixes for the reported defects. Ramon r1 also introduces Continent APT repository, along with the officially supported Parsix repository. The Continent repository consists of the whole Debian testing archive, minus the official Parsix repository packages. Other highlights are: updated and security patched 2.6.23.14 kernel, GNOME 2.20.3, lots of updated packages, including OpenOffice.org 2.3.1, GNU Iceweasel 2.0.0.12, GIMP 2.4.4, glibc 2.7, Pidgin 2.3.1, Exaile 0.2.11, xFarDic 0.10.3 and more. All packages have been synchronized with Debian's testing repository as of March 08, 2008." The release announcement, release notes. Download: parsix_1.0r1-i386.iso (670MB, MD5), parsix_1.0r1-amd64.iso (697MB, MD5). |
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| 2008-01-25 |
Distribution Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 1.0r0 |
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| Alan Baghumian has announced the release of Parsix GNU/Linux 1.0r0, a desktop distribution based on Debian's testing branch: "We are proud to announce that the final version of Parsix GNU/Linux 1.0r0, code name 'Ramon', is available now. The main highlights are: Improved live system with new start-up and shut-down scripts, new live structure, new Squashfs + LZMA compression system, updated installer system, new 2.6.23.14 kernel with CFS 24.1, CK, TuxOnIce 3.0-RC5, Iwlwifi and other patches, GNOME 2.20.3, lots of updated packages including OpenOffice.org 2.2.1, GNU Iceweasel 2.0.0.11, GIMP 2.4.3, glibc 2.7, Pidgin 2.3.1, all packages have been synchronized with Debian testing repository as of January 24, 2008, new GUI X.Org configuration tool ported from Ubuntu, new attractive look and feel." Read the release announcement and release notes for further details. Download: parsix_1.0r0-i386.iso (680MB, MD5), parsix_1.0r0-amd64.iso (698MB, MD5). |
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| 2008-01-11 |
Development Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 1.0r0 Test 3 |
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| Alan Baghumian has announced the third test release of Parsix GNU/Linux 1.0r0, a Debian-based desktop distribution: "The third testing release of Parsix GNU/Linux 1.0r0, code name 'Ramon, has been released. Changes since test-2: GNOME 2.20.3, fixed reported bugs and several system clean-ups. The main highlights are: Improved live system with new start-up and shut-down scripts, new live structure, new Squashfs + LZMA compression system, brand new 2.6.23.9 kernel with CFS v24, CK, TuxOnIce, Iwlwifi and other patches, new GUI X.Org configuration tool ported from Ubuntu, new attractive blackish look and feel and more. This is a well tested system and there is not any critical breakage, but we need the community help to test sections like GNOME desktop and included software packages." The release announcement, release notes. Download: parsix_1.0r0-test-3-i386.iso (677MB, MD5), parsix_1.0r0-test-3-amd64.iso (695MB, MD5). |
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| 2007-12-28 |
Development Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 1.0r0 Test 2 |
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| Alan Baghumian has announced the second test release of Parsix GNU/Linux 1.0r0: "The second testing release of Parsix GNU/Linux 1.0r0, code name 'Ramon', has been released. Changes since TEST-1: updated kernel to 2.6.23.9, fixed reported bugs, updated Parsix graphics. Parsix Ramon brings lots of improvements and new features integrated with the latest open source technologies right to your laptop and desktop computers. The main highlights are: Improved live system with new start-up and shut-down scripts, new live structure, new Squashfs + LZMA compression system, new kernel with CFS v24, CK, TuxOnIce, Iwlwifi and other patches, GNOME 2.20.2, lots of updated packages...." See the release announcement and release notes for a full list of new features. Download: parsix_1.0r0-test-2-i386.iso (669MB, MD5), parsix_1.0r0-test-2-amd64.iso (686MB, MD5). |
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| 2007-12-14 |
Development Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 1.0r0 Test 1 |
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| Alan Baghumian has announced that the first beta release of Parsix GNU/Linux 1.0r0 is available for testing: "The first testing release of Parsix GNU/Linux 1.0r0, code name 'Ramon', has been released. This version brings lots of improvements and new features integrated with the latest open source technologies. The main highlights are: Improved live system with new start-up and shut-down scripts, new live structure, new SquashFS + LZMA compression system, new 2.6.23.1 kernel with CFS, CK, TuxOnIce, Iwlwifi and other patches, GNOME 2.20.2, lots of updated packages, including OpenOffice.org 2.2.1, GNU Iceweasel 2.0.0.8, GIMP 2.4.1, glibc 2.7, Pidgin 2.2.2, Exaile 0.2.10, new GUI X.Org configuration tool ported from Ubuntu, new attractive look and feel." Read the release announcement and release notes for further details. Download: parsix_1.0r0-test-1-i386.iso (651MB, MD5), parsix_1.0r0-test-1-amd64.iso (668MB, MD5). |
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| 2007-10-05 |
Distribution Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 0.90r2 |
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| Alan Baghumian has announced the availability of the second revision of Parsix GNU/Linux 0.90: "An updated version of Parsix GNU/Linux 0.90, code,name Barry, has been released. Barry r2 merges all published updates from Parsix and Debian testing repositories as of Oct 3, 2007. Several bugs have been solved, including installer crash problem in languages other than English. Highlights: GNOME 2.18.3, Linux kernel 2.6.20.1 with CK and Suspend2 patches, OpenOffice.org 2.2.1, GNU Iceweasel 2.0.0.6, Pidgin 2.2.0 and more. Users who regularly update their systems using apt, do not need to download this version. Note that this is the last maintenance release of Parsix Barry series and will be supported until one month after the next release of the Parsix GNU/Linux project, called 'Ramon' (version 1.0)." More details in the release announcement and release notes. Download: parsix_090r2-i386.iso (693MB, MD5), parsix_090r2-amd64.iso (702MB, MD5). |
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| 2007-08-17 |
Distribution Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 0.90r1 |
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| Alan Baghumian has announced the availability of an updated release of Parsix GNU/Linux 0.90: "An updated version of Parsix GNU/Linux 0.90, code name Barry, has been released. Barry r1 introduces the project's first ever 64-bit edition, both 32-bit and 64-bit editions have been built from scratch using debootstrap, several fixes have been made, and merged all published updates from Parsix and Debian testing repositories as of Aug 15, 2007. Highlights: GNOME 2.18.3, Linux kernel 2.6.20.1 with CK and Suspend2 patches, read/write mode is the default for NTFS partitions, improved hardware detection system and hard disk installer, VLC replaces Totem." Read the release announcement and release notes for further details. Download: parsix_090r1-i386.iso (693MB, MD5), parsix_090r1-amd64.iso (702MB, MD5). |
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| 2007-06-18 |
Distribution Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 0.90 |
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| Alan Baghumian has announced the final release of Parsix GNU/Linux 0.90: "We are pleased to announce the immediate availability of the most perfect version of Parsix GNU/Linux ever, 0.90r0 codename 'Barry'. This version brings the recent open source technologies bound into a quality live and installation CD-ROM right to your desktop and laptop PC. Highlights: improved live functionality and i18n support, vastly improved installer system to install and enable proper functions needed by specific hardware automatically, and fully integrated update installation mode. Software packages: Linux kernel 2.6.20.1 with CK and Suspend2 patch sets, GNOME 2.18.2 desktop, X.Org 7.2, OpenOffice.org 2.0.4, GNU Iceweasel 2.0.0.3...." Please read the release announcement and release notes for full details. Download: parsix_090r0.iso (695MB, MD5).
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| 2007-06-05 |
Development Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 0.90 Test 3 |
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| Alan Baghumian has announced the third test release of Parsix GNU/Linux 0.90: "The final testing release of Parsix GNU/Linux 0.90, codename 'Barry' has been released. Changes since TEST-2: kernel has been finalized and uploaded to the repository, GNOME 2.18.2, replaced Sun-Java with GCJ, added Parsix-Book 1.0.0 (Persian) to the CD-ROM, updated documentation, several bug fixes and minor clean-ups, glibc 2.5, xFarDic 0.9.0 and all packages has been synchronized with Debian testing repositories as Jun 4, 2007. Please report issues and defects to the bug tracker or post to the mailing list." Here is the brief release announcement. Download: parsix_090-test-3.iso (690MB, MD5). |
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| 2007-05-19 |
Development Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 0.90 Test 2 |
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| Alan Baghumian has announced the second test release of Parsix GNU/Linux 0.90: "A new testing release of Parsix GNU/Linux 0.90, code,name 'Barry', is available now. Changes since TEST-1: updated kernel, new GNOME logout window, new artwork, added 3D desktop support using Compiz 0.4 and desktop effects helper tool, added two new boot menu items to support wide screen monitors, added Wammu package, several bugs fixes, minor installer fixes and regular clean-ups. All packages have been synchronized with Debian testing as of May 18, 2007." Here is the full release announcement. Download: parsix_090-test-2.iso (701MB, MD5). |
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| 2007-05-04 |
Development Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 0.90 Test 1 |
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| The first development build of Parsix GNU/Linux 0.90 has been released for testing: "After two months of development, the first testing release of Parsix GNU/Linux 0.90, codename 'Barry', is available. This version comes with the latest Debian testing branch packages. Highlights: a brand new version of the Parsix installer that supports fully integrated update installation mode to update your existing installations without pain, new 2.6.20.1 kernel with CK performance and Suspend2 patches, Parsix-specific GNOME 2.18.1 desktop environment, improved live mode and lots of updates, clean-ups and minor bug fixes. Note that the kernel is frozen but is not complete yet, new artwork is not ready and will be shipped with test 2." Here is the brief release announcement for more details. Download: parsix_090-test-1.iso (701MB, MD5). |
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| 2007-03-03 |
Distribution Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 0.85.1 |
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| Alan Baghumian has announced the release of Parsix GNU/Linux 0.85.1: "An updated version of Parsix GNU/Linux is available now. This version merges all published updates on the Parsix and Debian repositories since December 1, 2006 to Mar 1, 2007 into a rock solid collection and fixes all reported bugs. Highlights are: GNOME 2.16.3, 2.6.18 kernel with many extra patches and updated drivers, including CK performance patches, GNU IceWeasel 2.0.0.1, OpenOffice.org 2.0.4, improved installer system, xFarDic 0.8.4, updated documentation, many fixes and clean-ups. We have also added Armenian to the dozens of supported languages. If you didn't test Parsix GNU/Linux yet, it's the time to do so." Read the release announcement and release notes for further details. Download: parsix_0851.iso (699MB, MD5). |
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| 2006-12-01 |
Distribution Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 0.85 |
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| Parsix GNU/Linux 0.85 has been released: "We are proud to announce that a brand new version of Parsix GNU/Linux is available now. This version brings the latest open source technologies to your PC. Highlights are: GNOME 2.16.2, X.Org 7.1, Linux kernel 2.6.18 with many extra patches and drivers including CK performance and Suspend2 patches and many wireless drivers, Intel ipw3945 wireless support, OpenOffice.org 2.0.4, GNU IceWeasel 2.0 web browser, seamless hibernation and suspend support, newly released xFarDic 0.8.0 multilingual dictionary, updated installer, new artwork, NTFS read/write support using ntfs3g, updated documentation and support for 3D desktop using AIGLX/Compiz. Packages are synchronized with Debian Etch repository as Nov 30, 2006." The release announcement. Download: parsix_085.iso (692MB, MD5). |
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| 2006-11-17 |
Development Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 0.85 Test 3 |
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| Alan Baghumian has announced the third development release of Parsix GNU/Linux 0.85: "Third testing version of Parsix GNU/Linux 0.85 is available now. Major changes since test 2: fixed hibernation and suspend, changed font rendering default settings, GNOME 2.16.1, OpenOffice.org 2.0.4, Firefox 2.0, new artwork, updated documentation, fixed more that 20 bugs, added ltmodem and sl-modem drivers again, updated HSF/HCF internal modem drivers and many package updates, synchronized with Debian testing branch as Nov 16, 2006. We need to test new GNOME 2.16.1 desktop more and final version is planned for Dec 1, 2006. This is a RC quality release and you can report possible bugs here." Here is the brief release announcement. Download: parsix_085-test-3.iso (696MB, MD5). |
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| 2006-10-27 |
Development Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 0.85 Test 2 |
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| Alan Baghumian has announced the second development release of Parsix GNU/Linux 0.85: "A new testing release of Parsix GNU/Linux 0.85 is available now. Beside many fixed bugs, this version contains an updated 2.6.18 kernel with improved hardware detection, especially for SATA hard drives. Also there are many updated packages since test 1, synchronized with Debian testing branch on Oct 26, 2006. You are most welcome to test this release and report possible bugs. In other news, a special edition of Parsix GNU/Linux has been deployed on 6,000 PCs obtained for Iranian schools by the Ministry of Education." Read the full release announcement for further details. Download: parsix_085-test-2.iso (683MB, MD5). |
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| 2006-10-09 |
Development Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 0.85 Test 1 |
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| Alan Baghumian has announced the release of a first test build of Parsix GNU/Linux 0.85: "We proudly announce that an updated testing release of Parsix GNU/Linux is available now. The highlights are: many updated packages with Debian testing branch; new 2.6.18 kernel with many patches and additional drivers; GNOME 2.14.3, OpenOffice.org 2.0.3 and X.Org 7.0.22; NTFS read/write with ntfs3g; xFarDic 0.8.0-beta1, added ipw3945 and libata support, many clean-ups and minor bug fixes. The final release is scheduled for November 15, 2006. In another news: Parsix Wiki is ready for use." Read the rest of the release announcement for further information. Download: parsix_085-test-1.iso (664MB, MD5). |
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| 2006-06-19 |
Distribution Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 0.80.1 |
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| Alan Baghumian has announced the availability of Parsix GNU/Linux 0.80.1, a bug-fix update to the earlier release of the KANOTIX-based live CD: "An updated version of Parsix GNU/Linux is available now. This version mainly fixes some reported bugs after the release of version 0.80. There are very slight package updates to fix some bugs. Fixed bugs are: Totem crash on some systems; human theme display problem on ATI chips; GNOME theme tool missing tab problem; FAT and NTFS automount during boot in live mode. We have also added SMP kernel support." Here is the full release announcement. Download: parsix_0801.iso (667MB, MD5). |
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| 2006-06-05 |
Distribution Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 0.80 |
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| Parsix GNU/Linux 0.80 has been released: "After 3 months of development and testing, a brand new version of Parsix GNU/Linux i686-optimized desktop is available. Major improvements are better system performance, new documentation, updated software packages, better hardware support and Parsix's own apt repository that enables users to get further updates." The new Parsix is based on the current Debian unstable tree, with kernel 2.6.16.17 (plus many patches including CK's performance patches and extra WLAN drivers), X.Org 7.0.20, GNOME 2.14.2, OpenOffice.org 2.0.2 and new desktop theme. Read the full release announcement for more details. Download: parsix_080.iso (676MB, MD5). |
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| 2006-05-25 |
Development Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 0.80 Beta 1 |
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| Alan Baghumian has announced the beginning of public beta testing of the upcoming Parsix GNU/Linux 0.80: "Parsix GNU/Linux 0.80 BETA-1 is ready for public testing and bug report. Some key new features are: a new 100-pages Parsix GNOME 2.14 user's guide (Persian) and other updated documentation (Persian and English); kernel 2.6.16.14 with many patches including CK's performance patches and extra WLAN drivers, X.Org 7.0.20, GNOME 2.14.1, integrated GNOME power manager, OpenOffice.org 2.0.2, new look and feel using Ubuntulooks theme and Tangerine icon set; support for hibernation and suspend to RAM...." Read the rest of the release announcement for more details. Download: parsix_080-beta1.iso (671MB, MD5). |
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| 2006-02-07 |
Distribution Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 0.76 |
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| Parsix GNU/Linux has been updated to version 0.76: "To celebrate first anniversary of the Parsix GNU/Linux project, an updated, fixed and improved version of Parsix GNU/Linux is available now. Important changes since 0.75 are: added many WLAN drivers to all kernels; added sl-modem and ltmodem drivers to all kernels; Ndiswrapper 1.8 support; added English starter guide; added support for many locales like de, fr, it; added Firestarter personal firewall; removed Evolution to make more space on the CD-ROM for new documents; Linux 2.6.14.5, GNOME 2.12.2, X.Org 6.9, OpenOffice.org 2.0.1...." The release announcement. Download: parsix_076.iso (688MB, MD5). |
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| 2006-01-18 |
Distribution Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 0.75 |
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| A new version of Parsix GNU/Linux, an Iranian distribution based on Debian and KANOTIX, has been released: "Finally, after two months of hard work, Parsix GNU/Linux 0.75 is ready! This version is the most complete and stable release of Parsix GNU/Linux ever. Many many improvements have been made since 0.70, such as new look and feel, highly improved installation system with existing installation update feature, automatic USB mass storage management, GNOME 2.12.2 desktop environment, Kernel 2.6.14.5 optimized for i686 and k7, i686-optimized libc6 with NPTL support, X.Org 6.9, new live and GRUB splash screens, Parsix documentation, many updated packages...." See the release announcement for more details. Download: parsix_0751.iso (697MB, MD5). |
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| 2005-11-13 |
Distribution Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 0.70 |
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| Parsix is an Iranian Linux live and installation CD with support for input in Farsi and other convenient utilities for speakers of the language of Iran. Version 0.70 was released today: "We are pleased to announce that a brand new version of Parsix GNU/Linux is available now. This version includes GNOME 2.10.2 and OpenOffice.org 2.0.0 and will be distributed at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 2005, Nov. 16-18, Tunis. Parsix GNU/Linux 0.70 is built from scratch using KANOTIX 2005-4 and is optimized for hard disk installation. Added many packages like AbiWord 2.4.1, GnuCash 1.8.10, Evince 0.4.0, Camorama, GnomeMeeting, Synaptic, Tasksel, Aptitude.... xFarDic multilingual dictionary is updated to 0.7.3 and now supports multiple word databases." The release announcement. Download: parsix_070-wsis-2005.iso (689MB, MD5). |
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| 2005-07-01 |
Distribution Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 0.60 |
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| Parsix GNU/Linux is a Debian-based live CD with support for Persian (Farsi). Version 0.60 was released today: "We are happy to announce that a new version of Parsix GNU/Linux - a live and installation CD with Persian language support - is available now. Parsix GNU/Linux 0.60 uses latest Debian Sid packages (29-06-2005). A short list of most important improvements: new look and feel thanks to ClearLooks 0.6 GTK style/theme, new installer based on the KANOTIX installer, added Parsix launcher panel, added Parsix icon set, updated Parsix-DOC, GNOME 2.10.1, OpenOffice.org 1.1.4, GIMP 2.2.8, Firefox 1.0.4...." The release announcement, changelog, screenshots. Download from here: parsix_060.iso (554MB, MD5). |
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| 2005-05-05 |
Distribution Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 0.50 |
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| Parsix GNU/Linux is an Iranian live CD based on Knoppix with support for the Persian language. Version 0.50 has been released: "Another release and a big step forward for Parsix GNU/Linux project. Parsix GNU/Linux 0.50 is built from scratch using Knoppix 3.8.1 with the latest Debian Sarge packages (May 1 2005). There are many new features and additions like UnionFS that allows full read/write on CD, users can add/remove packages while running on CD, NTFS read/write support, Kernel 2.6.11, Gnome 2.8.3, OpenOffice.org 1.1.3 preconfigured for RTL languages, GIMP 2.2.6, Firefox 1.0.3, Thunderbird 1.0.2...." Read the full release announcement and view the screenshots page for further details. Download: parsix_050.iso (548MB). |
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| 2005-03-15 |
Distribution Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 0.46 |
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| A new version of Parsix GNU/Linux, an Iranian live CD with support for Persian input, has been released: "Another version of Parsix GNU/Linux is available for public download. Parsix 0.46 is our special Nowrooz gift. Nowrooz is Iranian new year holiday that starts from first day of spring. This version contains a lot of fixes and updates. All packages are synchronized with Debian Sarge repository (2005-03-01), added dhcp-client and pppoeconf (both missing in 0.45), added gnome-audio, gnome-games, emacs21, gxmms and vim-gtk, fixed autofs and a new wallpaper (Castle of BAAM) by N. Kasraian. We replaced Ctrl+Shift keyboard shortcut key with Alt+Shift to fix some conflicts. Now it is possible to install Parsix GNU/Linux into your hard disk." Read more in the release announcement. Download: parsix_046.iso (487MB).
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| 2005-02-01 |
Distribution Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 0.45 |
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| A gift from ancient Persia, a first public release of Parsix GNU/Linux is now available for download: "We are pleased to announce that our first public release of Parsix GNU/Linux is now available for download. This version is synchronized with recent Debian Sarge repository updates (Jan 25, 2005) and we also added a new version of xFarDic English-Persian dictionary (0.5.1). Many thanks to Shabdix GNU/Linux project - who shared their project space with us - and users who tested our beta releases. Please do not forget to send us your comments and suggestions." Here is the release announcement. The user interface of Parsix GNU/Linux is in English, but Farsi (Persian) input is supported. The live CD can be downloaded from here: parsix_045.iso (471MB).
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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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