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| 2009-07-07 |
BSD Release: PC-BSD 7.1.1 |
| The PC-BSD Team is pleased to announce the immediate availability of PC-BSD 7.1.1, a desktop operating system based on FreeBSD 7.2: "Version 7.1.1 contains a number of bugfixes and improvements from PC-BSD 7.1, including KDE 4.2.4, improvements to printing support, Xorg Server 1.6.1, and much more. For a full list of changes, please refer to the changelog. Users who wish to upgrade from PC-BSD 7.0.x / 7.1 are able to do so via the upgrade / repair option during the installation. Software specs: FreeBSD 7.2-Stable, KDE 4.2.4, Xorg 7.4, Nvidia driver 185.18.14, Nvidia driver 173.14.18, Nvidia driver 96.43.11, Nvidia driver 71.86.11." Read the press release, release notes and changelog for more details. Download (MD5): PCBSD7.1.1-x86-DVD.iso (2,030MB, MD5, torrent), PCBSD7.1.1-x64-DVD.iso (2,028MB, MD5, torrent). |
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| 2009-06-29 |
Development Release: PC-BSD 7.1.1 RC2 |
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| Kris Moore has announced the availability of the second release candidate for PC-BSD 7.1.1, a FreeBSD-based operating system for the desktop: "I've just finished uploading PC-BSD 7.1.1 RC2 for your inspection. This version fixes many of the bugs you've reported from RC1, and also seems to fix a lot of the issues with Intel video cards. Changelog: updated 7.2-STABLE to 2009-06-24; fixed bugs in py-cups port, which corrects 'Print a test page' failure from the GUI; fixed bugs in ksyslog program, now finds /var/log/messages properly; added GVim to the menu; removed obsolete printing menu icons; improved the system updater tray, don't issue pop-up on failure, change icon instead; updated WINE to 1.1.24, which fixes issues with certain 3D games; miscellaneous other bug fixes." Read the full release announcement for more details and known issues. Download: PCBSD7.1.1-RC2-x86-DVD.iso (1,976MB, MD5). |
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| 2009-04-10 |
BSD Release: PC-BSD 7.1 |
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| Kris Moore has announced the release of PC-BSD 7.1, a desktop operating system based on FreeBSD 7.1: "iXsystems announced today the release of PC-BSD version 7.1. PC-BSD 7.1 is built upon the FreeBSD 7.1-STABLE operating system. It includes updated versions of KDE (4.2.2) and X.Org (7.4). The latest version of KDE includes new window effects, screen savers, and better 3D acceleration. PC-BSD 7.1 also features many improvements and bug fixes that enhance PC-BSD's general ease of use: the new KDE 4 printer applet enables users to easily add and manage printers and print jobs; the Add / Remove Programs tool and the Update Manager have been consolidated into Software & Updates; the Updater Tray has been modified into a small tray-only applet; FreeBSD ports and packages can now be created by using the runports command...." Read the press release, release notes and changelog for more details. Download (MD5): PCBSD7.1-x86-DVD.iso (1,858MB, MD5, torrent), PCBSD7.1-x64-DVD.iso (1,891MB, MD5, torrent). |
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| 2009-03-27 |
Development Release: PC-BSD 7.1 RC1 |
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| Kris Moore has announced that the first release candidate for PC-BSD 7.1, a desktop operating system based on FreeBSD 7.1, is now ready for testing: "The PC-BSD team is pleased to announce the availability of PC-BSD 7.1-RC1, running FreeBSD 7.2-PRERELEASE, and KDE 4.2.1." What's new? "Fixed bugs with NVIDIA driver replacing libwfb incorrectly; fixed bug finding version number when doing update from 7.1 to 7.1; added tests for partition / slice space requirements during install; added pykde4 and KDE 4 printing utilities; fixed Flash 9 plugin on amd64; updated runports command to accept arguments for running applications in /usr/local; fixed several tools to use UTF-8 when reading file data, fixing localization issues; fixed CUPS ppd search paths, which improves number of available printing drivers." Read the release announcement, changelog and release notes for further information. Download (MD5): PCBSD7.1-RC1-x86-DVD.iso (1,884MB, MD5), PCBSD7.1-RC1-x64-DVD.iso (1,983MB, MD5). |
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| 2009-03-09 |
Development Release: PC-BSD 7.1 Beta 1 |
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| Kris Moore has announced the availability of the first beta release of PC-BSD 7.1, a user-friendly desktop operating system based on FreeBSD 7.1: "The PC-BSD Team is pleased to announce the availability of PC-BSD 7.1-BETA1, running FreeBSD 7.1-STABLE, and KDE 4.2.1. Version 7.1 contains a number of enhancements and improvements. Some of the changes are: KDE 4.2.1; X.Org 7.4; separate PC-BSD and FreeBSD localbase, allows running both PBIs and FreeBSD ports without touching the desktop; upgrade option during sys-install preserves users PBIs, ports and home directory while updating PC-BSD; improved online update manager, uses less CPU resources; desktop speed improvements." Read the release announcement, changelog and release notes for further information. Download (MD5): PCBSD7.1-BETA1-x86-DVD.iso (1,939MB, torrent), PCBSD7.1-BETA1-x64-DVD.iso (2,001MB, torrent). |
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| 2008-12-11 |
BSD Release: PC-BSD 7.0.2 |
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| Kris Moore has announced the release of PC-BSD 7.0.2, the second bug-fix update of the user-friendly desktop operating system based on FreeBSD 7: "The PC-BSD Team is pleased to announce the availability of PC-BSD 7.0.2, with an updated FreeBSD 7.1-PRERELEASE under the hood and the latest KDE 4.1.3. Version 7.0.2 contains a number of bug fixes and improvements. Some of the changes are: KDE 4.1.3; improved desktop performance with NVIDIA cards; improved NTFS write support; HAL fixes and improvements; installation bug fixes. This version of PC-BSD can be downloaded and installed as a fresh install or, alternatively, can be updated to from PC-BSD 7.0.1 via the System Update tool or via a stand-alone PBI." See the release announcement and changelog for further details. Download (MD5) the installation DVDs from here: PCBSD7.0.2-x86-DVD.iso (1,622MB), PCBSD7.0.2-x64-DVD.iso (1,647MB). |
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| 2008-10-21 |
BSD Release: PC-BSD 7.0.1 |
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| Kris Moore has announced the release of PC-BSD 7.0.1, the first bug-fix upgrade of the new 7.0 series: "After much hard work and testing the PC-BSD Team is happy to announce the availability of PC-BSD 7.0.1, the first upgrade in the 7 series, with FreeBSD 7.0 under the hood. Version 7.0.1 contains a number of bug fixes and improvements. Some of the changes are: KDE 4.1.2; AMD64 edition; NTFS write support; Adobe Flash 9 support (Linux -flashplugin9); better WiFi support; updates to the System Updater. This version of PC-BSD can be downloaded and installed as a fresh install or, alternatively, it can be updated to from PC-BSD 7.0 via the System Update tool." Read the release announcement and changelog for further information. Download (MD5): PCBSD7.0.1-x86-DVD.iso (1,615MB), PCBSD7.0.1-amd64-DVD.iso (1,638MB). |
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| 2008-09-15 |
BSD Release: PC-BSD 7.0 |
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| Kris Moore has announced the release of PC-BSD 7.0, a user-friendly, desktop operating system based on FreeBSD: "The PC-BSD team is pleased to announce PC-BSD version 7.0 'Fibonacci'. This release marks a milestone for PC-BSD, by moving to the latest FreeBSD 7-STABLE and also incorporating the KDE 4.1.1 desktop. Users will immediately notice the improved visual interface that KDE 4.1.1 offers, as well as a large improvement in hardware support and speed from the update to FreeBSD 7-STABLE. PC-BSD 7.0 also offers a large and growing library of self-contained PBI files available for installation, and improvements for other locales on our PBI Directory web site. This release also offers new methods of installation, including a DVD, USB and Internet / network install." See the release announcement, release notes and changelog for further information. Download (MD5): PCBSD7-x86-DVD.iso (2,038MB). |
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| 2008-08-29 |
Development Release: PC-BSD 7.0 Beta 1 |
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| Kris Moore has announced the availability of the first beta release of PC-BSD 7.0, a user-friendly desktop operating system based on FreeBSD 7.0: "The PC-BSD team is pleased to announce the immediate availability of PC-BSD version 7-BETA1! This release marks the first PC-BSD based on FreeBSD 7-STABLE and the KDE 4.1 desktop, and also provides many new ways to install, including DVD, USB and network/Internet installation choices. Our PBI site has also been updated with a wide variety of software ready for PC-BSD 7, with more being added weekly. This release is beta, which means things are still being worked on and fixed in preparation for the final release. Users are encouraged to report bugs to our bug database or our testing mailing list." More information can be found in the release announcement, release notes and changelog. Download the installation DVD image from here: PCBSD7-x86-BETA1-DVD.iso (1,989MB, MD5, torrent). |
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| 2008-04-23 |
BSD Release: PC-BSD 1.5.1 |
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| Kris Moore has announced the release of PC-BSD 1.5.1, a desktop operating system based on FreeBSD 6: "PC-BSD version 1.5.1 is now available for download as both ISO and updates from version 1.5. This version provides updates to the default port set, as well as numerous bug fixes to the system tools and utilities. Also, additional translations have been added to provide a more complete localized experience." From the changelog: "Bug fixes to the PBI removal tool; added detection for NFE / MSK networking cards; added GutenPrint support for additional print drivers; added additional fonts to X.Org; updated the PolicyKit configuration for latest HAL improvements; fixed SMP support in default kernel configuration; bug fixes to the new SystemUpdater tool; updated the installed ports to latest as of 2008-04-16...." The release announcement, changelog, release notes. Download (MD5): PCBSD1.5.1-x86-CD1.iso (657MB), PCBSD1.5.1-x64-CD1.iso (675MB). |
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| 2008-03-12 |
BSD Release: PC-BSD 1.5 |
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| iXsystems has announced the release of PC-BSD 1.5, a user-friendly desktop operating system based on FreeBSD: "iXsystems announced today the release of PC-BSD Edison edition. PC-BSD is a fully functional open source desktop operating system based on FreeBSD 6.3-STABLE. FreeBSD is one of the most used UNIX-like operating systems in the world and is widely renowned as the most stable and secure server operating system. Highlights of the Edison edition include availability of an AMD 64-bit version for faster performance on hardware currently running 64-bit Intel or Athlon processors. Other new built-in features include X.Org 7.3, KDE 3.5.8, a new system updater tool, improvements to the PBI Removal and WiFi tools, BSSID support and improved SSID support, a new sound detection program, and a new PBI icon preview library." Read the press release, release notes and changelog for further information. Download (MD5) the installation CD images from here: PCBSD1.5-x86-CD1.iso (568MB), PCBSD1.5-x64-CD1.iso (588MB). |
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| 2007-11-17 |
Distribution Release: PC-BSD 1.4.1 |
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| The PC-BSD development team has announced the release of PC-BSD 1.4.1, an update version of the FreeBSD-based operating system for the desktop: "An update to PC-BSD was released today, version 1.4.1. This new version may be obtained from our download page, additionally users who are running version 1.4 may download a patch to upgrade. This version of PC-BSD has several important fixes: upgrades Compiz 0.5.2 to CompizFusion 0.6.0; switches from HPIJS to HPLIP for better printer / scanner support; adds extra screen savers with XScreenSaver package; updates NVIDIA drivers to latest releases from NVIDIA; fixes issue with 'tar' extract error during install when using custom partitioning; switches ISO to LZMA compression, speeding up the install and reducing the size of the CD ISO image." See the release announcement, changelog and release notes for further details. Download (MD5): PCBSD-x86-1.4.1.iso (559MB, torrent). |
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| 2007-09-24 |
Distribution Release: PC-BSD 1.4 |
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| PC-BSD 1.4, an easy-to-use desktop operating system based on FreeBSD, has been released: "The PC-BSD team is pleased to announce the availability of PC-BSD 1.4. This release is made available via the efforts of many developers and testers, who have spent the past months refining and improving upon the core PC-BSD experience. PC-BSD 1.4 retail editions are now available to be purchased via our store provided by FreeBSDMall.com, or it may be freely downloaded on the 1.4 download page. This release of PC-BSD includes several notable highlights: moving the FreeBSD base version to 6-STABLE; X.Org 7.2; KDE 3.5.7; CompizFusion 0.5.2; support for Flash 7 in native BSD browsers. (Konqueror, Opera, Firefox); official NVIDIA drivers to simplify activating hardware acceleration." Read the release announcement, release notes and changelog for more details. Download (MD5): PCBSD-x86-1.4.iso (693MB, torrent). |
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| 2007-08-31 |
Development Release: PC-BSD 1.4 RC |
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| The release candidate for PC-BSD 1.4 is now ready for testing: "After a month of refinement, the PC-BSD team is pleased to make available the 1.4RC release. This update addresses many of the reported bugs from 1.4BETA, as well as adding working i18n support for many languages." From the changelog: "Fixed many reported bugs from 1.4BETA in NetworkManager, X.Org configuration GUI, custom partition via installer; fixed PC-BSD specific tools to use native languages properly; added HPLIP to support a wider variety of HP hardware; added new KDM theme for a nicer login window; fixed bugs with optional packages on CD 2; updated WINE system patches to current version; fixed support for PPPoE backend, improving config file generation via GUI; fixed numerous bugs with upgrading an existing PC-BSD installation." The release announcement, changelog and release notes. Download (MD5): PCBSD-x86-1.4RC.iso (698MB); also available via BitTorrent. |
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| 2007-01-10 |
BSD Release: PC-BSD 1.3.01 |
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| The PC-BSD project has announced the availability of a bug-fix release of PC-BSD, version 1.3.01: "Version 1.3.01 of PC-BSD has now been made available on the download page. This update addresses several recent issues with partitioning, as well as fixes issues with certain hardware and HAL support. Users already running version 1.3 may download an update to 1.3.01 via the 'Online Update' utility." New in this release: "Updated HAL to latest version in Ports; updated PCInstall code with fixes for extended partitions; updated enable.sh script for HAL in Services tool; added Arabic language to installer; fixed issue with changing the video card on install CD to 'vesa'; fixed issue running PBIs directly from CD...." Read the release announcement, release notes and changelog for more details. Download (MD5): PCBSD-1.3.01-x86-CD1.iso (691MB). |
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| 2006-12-31 |
BSD Release: PC-BSD 1.3 |
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| PC-BSD 1.3 has been released: "Just in time to ring in the New Year, the PC-BSD team is pleased to announce the immediate availability of PC-BSD version 1.3 for public download. This release incorporates many new features and options which make desktop computing easier than ever. Some of the new features include KDE 3.5.5, the 'PF' firewall, HAL backend support, a new 'Services' menu and much more! Additionally, the team is launching a web design contest for PC-BSD's new web site." Find more details in the release announcement, changelog and release notes. Download (MD5): PCBSD-1.3-x86-CD1.iso (686MB), PCBSD-1.3-x86-CD2.iso (525MB). PC-BSD is a user-friendly, desktop-oriented operating system based on FreeBSD, with a simple graphical installer and an intuitive package management utility. |
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| 2006-12-11 |
Development Release: PC-BSD 1.3 RC1 |
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| The first release candidate of PC-BSD 1.3 is ready for testing: "Version 1.3RC1 of PC-BSD has been uploaded to the mirrors, and is now available on our Beta download page. Many bugs have been squashed for this release in preparation for 1.3 final." What's new? "Fixed icon size issues in KMenu; installer now does not display extended partitions; installer now can use empty primary partition space to install; fixed issue with BSDStats not properly reporting usage; fixed problem with 'Start' icon text not being translated properly; fixed issues when using installer to upgrade system from 1.2 to 1.3; closed numerous other issues from BETA2." See the release announcement, release notes and changelog for further details. Download (MD5): PCBSD-1.3RC1-x86-CD1.iso (668MB). |
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| 2006-11-27 |
Development Release: PC-BSD 1.3 Beta 2 |
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| The second beta release of PC-BSD 1.3 is ready for testing: "After much hard work, the PC-BSD team is pleased to announce that version 1.3 BETA2 is now available for download. This version adds support for installing in languages other than English, and addresses numerous bugs found in BETA1." Other changes in the latest release include switching to the "Crystal Clear" icon set for default install and a number of package updates, notably Freetype 2.2.1, GTK+ 2.10.6 GStreamer 0.10.10 and libgnome 2.16.0. Please read the release announcement and changelog for further information. Download from here: PCBSD-1.3-x86-BETA2-CD1.iso (666MB, MD5). |
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| 2006-10-19 |
Development Release: PC-BSD 1.3 Beta 1 |
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| The first development build of PC-BSD 1.3 has been released: "The PC-BSD Team is pleased to announce the availability of PC-BSD 1.3 BETA1. This release gives users and testers the opportunity to test-drive the new PC-BSD install wizard, along with the updated base system, running KDE 3.5.4." From the changelog: "Brand-new system install wizard; install CD boots into RAM for switching CDs during install process; new visual look-and-feel for default PC-BSD; added Fluxbox and Idesk for 'server' profile; installer allows multiple users to be added; advanced options in installer - set up firewall, network, custom partitions; new X server and sound detection setup; added new default startup and shutdown splash screens...." Read the release announcement and changelog for full details. Download: PCBSD-1.3-x86-BETA1.iso (626MB). |
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| 2006-07-12 |
BSD Release: PC-BSD 1.2 |
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| PC-BSD 1.2 has been released: "PC-BSD software is pleased to announce the immediate availability of PC-BSD 1.2 for x86 based processors. PC-BSD 1.2 now utilizes the FreeBSD advanced ULE scheduler and is compiled with optimizations for 686 processors (all support for 386, 486 and 586 microcode is disabled in kernel). This release of PC-BSD ushers in a new era of stability and simplicity for desktop operating systems based on UNIX, making it a solid release for home and business usage. Version 1.2 is powered by the latest FreeBSD 6.1 OS and integrated with the popular KDE 3.5.3 desktop environment." Read the press release, changelog and release notes for more information. Download (MD5): PCBSD-1.2-x86-CD1.iso (675MB). |
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| 2006-07-01 |
Development Release: PC-BSD 1.2 Beta |
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| The first beta release of PC-BSD 1.2 is ready for testing. From the changelog: "Updated ports to current as of 6-26-06; added py-qt and py-kde ports to default install (allows SuperKaramba plugins to work); cleaned up icons folders; added DBSD Network / User Toolset into Control Panel; converted PC-BSD tools to Control Panel modules; updated KMenu to display categories; zip support included in default install; added Bash to default install; set up CD insert notification to allow playing audio CDs and DVDs; Windows key now launches K-Menu...." Download: PCBSD-1.2-x86-CD1-Beta.iso (673MB, MD5). |
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| 2006-06-19 |
BSD Release: PC-BSD 1.11 |
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| PC-BSD 1.11 has been released. What's new? "Updated installed ports to current versions as of 6-12-06; updated KDE to 3.5.3; removed linux-base-rh9 port from default install, allowing PBI developers to install their own; added additional video drivers to default kernel (Intel 3D, Voodoo, etc); adding users now uses the /usr/share/skel template; cleaned up fonts, uses Sans Serif family by default now; allowed users to change account icon in kdmrc; changed console resolution to 800x600; cleaned up /etc/resolv.conf; fixed IPV6 hostname in /etc/hosts." See the release announcement, release notes and changelog for further information. Download (MD5): PCBSD-1.11-x86-CD1.iso (677MB). |
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| 2006-05-29 |
BSD Release: PC-BSD 1.1 |
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| An updated version of PC-BSD, now based on FreeBSD 6.1, has been released: "PC-BSD 1.1 was released today, along with a PBI update file for users running 1.0, who wish to update to 1.1. This release brings the core operating system up to the latest version of FreeBSD 6.1, adds better driver support to the kernel, and improves the speed on many systems." The new release also ads "nve" devices to DHCP network detection, fixes network manager to restart network after settings change, and upgrades Online Update Utility to display status. For more information please read the release announcement and consult the release notes and changelog. Download (MD5) : PCBSD-1.1-x86-CD1.iso (678MB). |
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| 2006-04-29 |
BSD Release: PC-BSD 1.0 |
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| The first stable version of PC-BSD, a user-friendly operating system based on FreeBSD, has been released: "PC-BSD software is pleased to announce the immediate availability of PC-BSD 1.0 for x86 based processors. This first 'non-beta' release of PC-BSD ushers in a new era of stability and simplicity for desktop operating systems based on UNIX. Powered by the latest FreeBSD 6.0 and integrated with KDE 3.5.2, PC-BSD provides a solid server base, while being user-friendly enough to run as a primary desktop system. Due to the nature of the UNIX operating system, PC-BSD provides a high degree of protection from the every growing threat of malware, spyware and viruses that plague other popular operating systems today." See the complete press release and changelog for more information. Download (MD5): PCBSD-1.0-x86-CD1.iso (683MB). |
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| 2006-01-21 |
Development Release: PC-BSD 1.0 RC2 |
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| The second released candidate of PC-BSD 1.0 is out: "The latest cut of PC-BSD, version 1.0RC2 is now available! This update adds KDE 3.5 support, as well as some additional features and bugfixes. Changelog: updated core FreeBSD with latest security patches; upgraded KDE to 3.5.0; fixed loading of 'kcm fileshare' KDE module; online update checker now runs at system startup; only approbate sound module is loaded now; disabled DMA support during system installation process; some special characters are now prohibited from password creation; many packages have been updated to current versions...." Find more details in the release announcement, release notes and changelog. Download (MD5): PCBSD-1.0rc2-x86-CD1.iso (668MB). |
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| 2005-11-10 |
Development Release: PC-BSD 1.0 RC1 |
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| Getting closer to the 1.0 release, the developers of PC-BSD have announced the first release candidate of the user-friendly operating system based on FreeBSD: "PC-BSD 1.0 release candidate 1 is now available! This release is 'feature complete', for what was planned for the 1.0 version, and includes many enhancements and bug fixes over previous versions. It is also the first desktop based on FreeBSD 6.0. Please feel free to test this version, and report any install or translation bugs on our forums. Also, keep watch for a new AMD 64 version, which will be available in the coming weeks. For more information, please take a look at our changelog or release notes." Download: PCBSD-1.0rc1-x86-CD1.iso (539MB, MD5). |
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| 2005-10-23 |
BSD Release: PC-BSD 0.8.3 |
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| An updated version of PC-BSD has been released: "PC-BSD 0.8.3 was released today. This version offers some new visuals, new languages, as well as important bugfixes with systems that have had trouble booting after the install." From the changelog: "Added auto-run daemon for CDs; PC-BSD installer is now 1 CD, with optional 2nd CD for language packs; fixed major FDISK issue; added option to run GUI installation in 1024x768 mode; improved visuals with new default cursor / wallpaper scheme; fixed bug with 'cancel' not working when prompting for format during install; added a beta version of the PC-BSD command-line registry program; updated user-manager; added several new languages including Japanese, Ukrainian, and Chinese Traditional." The release announcement, release notes, changelog. Download: PCBSD0.8.3-x86-CD1.iso (675MB, MD5). |
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| 2005-09-25 |
Development Release: PC-BSD 0.8.2 (Beta) |
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| The PC-BSD project has released another update to its 0.8 (beta) version series: "Version 0.8.2 is now available, with some important bug fixes and changes. This update adds SMP support to the system for our multi-processor friends, as well as fixing an issue with 'mountroot', after performing an installation. Please see the changelog for a full description of the changes. People running 0.8.1 need not download the full ISO again, since the update to 0.8.2 is available as on Online Update, through the PC-BSD update manager. (7MB total download)." See the full changelog for further information. Download from here: PCBSD-0.8.2-x86-LANG1.iso (693MB). |
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| 2005-09-20 |
Development Release: PC-BSD 0.8.1 (Beta) |
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| An updated release of PC-BSD is out. From the changelog: "PC-BSD 0.8.1. Fixes many issues with boot-up after installation; fixed problems with Online Update Manager; updated UserManager; added Russian and Bulgarian support; activates hard disk swap space during installation for lower memory systems; slimmed down KDE 3.4.2 by removing Games / Graphics / PIM ports, which can be optionally installed via PBI." See also the release notes for further information. Download from here: PCBSD-0.8.1-x86-LANG1.iso (693MB, MD5). |
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| 2005-09-13 |
Development Release: PC-BSD 0.8 (Beta) |
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| A new development release of PC-BSD is now ready for download and testing: "PC-BSD version 0.8 is now available! A lot of effort went into improving this version, and many thanks is due to all the people who have tested and provided valuable feedback on our support forum. This version now adds the Online Update Manager, along with many other fixes and enhancements." Other improvements include upgrade to KDE 3.4.2, support for a number of languages, better sound detection, and general usability enhancements. For a complete list of changes please refer to the changelog and release notes. There are three ISO images, each supporting a different set of languages; see the downloads page for details. A quick link to the ISO image with support for English, German, French, Italian and Swedish: PCBSD-0.8-x86-LANG1.iso (618MB, MD5). |
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| 2005-07-24 |
Reviews: Installing and Configuring PC-BSD |
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| This is part I of an installation and configuration guide for PC-BSD, a new user-friendly flavour of FreeBSD: "In this world where Linux dominates the Unix news sections of just about every technology news site, there lies another robust, powerful, Unix family of operating systems - the BSDs. There are five different flavours of BSDs available today: FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, Dragonfly BSD and the new, easy-to-use PC-BSD. It is the last mentioned one - PC-BSD that is designed for common desktop use. In this article, I will cover the installation and configuration of PC-BSD for common desktop use. This guide is meant for the home user with a desire to learn about PC-BSD, therefore I have tried to keep things relatively simple." Read the comprehensive user guide here. |
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| 2005-07-18 |
Development Release: PC-BSD 0.7.8 |
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| A new beta version of PC-BSD has been released for download and testing: "Version 0.7.8 of PC-BSD was released today! This update provides some very important functionality with printers / USB drives, as well as an upgrade to KDE 3.4.1. Also, as a note, this release is English only for the moment, while we review our multiple-language support procedures." Find more details in the release announcement on the project's home page, and in the changelog. Download: PCBSD-0.7.8-x86.iso (634MB, MD5); also available via BitTorrent. |
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| 2005-06-25 |
Development Release: PC-BSD 0.7.5 |
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| A new development release of PC-BSD is out: "PC-BSD 0.7.5 was released today! This updated version is now under the BSD license, and adds some new features such as multi-language support and custom partitioning within the GUI." From the changelog: "Released PC-BSD code under BSD license; added custom partitioning to PC-BSD installer; added new text menu before installation; added multiple language support (de, fr, es, es_LA, pt, pt_BR); fixed issues with sound system device busy issues; fixed issues with dial-up support; fixed issue with removing packages - manager now waits for scripts to finish; fixed KDE menu layout; added many other language packs to KDE...." See also the release notes. Download: PCBSD-0.7.5-x86.iso (653MB, MD5); also available via BitTorrent. |
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| 2005-05-28 |
PC-BSD 0.7 Adding Linux Binary Support |
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| Is a Linux-compatible BSD system possible? If your are interested, just take a look at the recently released PC-BSD 0.7: "A special PC-BSD package was uploaded today for Linux Binary support. This package allows you to run Linux binaries / programs on your PC-BSD system, and is required for some packages like Skype." Get the Linux compatible 1.0 package here: LinuxBinaryCompat1.0.pbi.gz (31.1MB). |
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| 2005-05-19 |
Development Release: PC-BSD 0.7 |
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| A new version of PC-BSD has been released. From the changelog: "Upgraded core OS to FreeBSD 5.4-RELEASE; cleaned up look and feel of installer; boot loading screen added; KDE defaults added; system auto-login enabled; improved package creator / installer; launch menu icons for installed programs now appear on all users' desktops; MIME-Types now register properly with package installer; added loading splash screen to package installer; created Add-Users dialog for easy setup, including KDE defaults; added option to disable / enable auto-login." Download: PCBSD-0.7-x86.iso (653MB, MD5); also available via BitTorrent. |
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| 2005-05-01 |
Development Release: PC-BSD 0.6 |
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| A new beta release of PC-BSD is out: "PC-BSD 0.6, which includes our custom package manager, is now available. Also the web site has been updated with several packages for this new release of PC-BSD, such as Firefox, Thunderbird, K3b and more!" Other major changes include the following: "Create beta version of PC-BSD Program Manager; address issues related to systems with dual-drives, and setting up MBR; fix how installer sees free space for partitioning; added confirmation dialog to the 'cancel' button in installation program; gave users permission to mount CDs as non-root...." See the release announcement and changelog for further details. Download: PCBSD-0.6-x86.iso (673MB); also available via BitTorrent. |
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| 2005-04-28 |
Reviews: PC-BSD 0.5a |
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| There seems to be much interest in PC-BSD, the new desktop FreeBSD project, we talked about in the latest issue of DistroWatch Weekly. The first review of the project has been written by none other than Dru Lavigne: "Now, I've been using FreeBSD as my main desktop since 1999 and have probably installed over a thousand FreeBSD desktops for the students in my labs. In short, I have no complaints regarding the install or maintenance of FreeBSD desktops. However, I'm always on the lookout for advocacy tools and media to give out at conference booths. And yes, I've been known to pass out CDs of open source operating systems and tools to complete strangers at the local computer store. This is one CD I'll definitely be passing out and I look forward to watching this project mature and achieve its goals." Read more at O'Reilly Developer Weblogs. As usual, OSDir.com has the screenshots. |
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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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