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| 2006-12-02 |
Development Release: VLOS 1.3.1 RC1 |
| The VLOS project has announced the availability of the first release candidate of VLOS 1.3.1: "VLOS 1.3.1-rc1 is ready for download. This release includes the following updates and enhancements: updated to latest udev and dbus; new modular KDE-VLOS with revamped new look using new Kickoff menu; updated to Beryl 0.1.2, GNOME 2.16.2, KDE 3.5.5; new theme and icons in GNOME; updated ATI and NVIDIA drivers; Songbird now included as media player; new webcam driver; new rt73 driver for the RaLink RT73/2571 wireless chipset; new hardware auto-detection system based on udev and hotplug; faster boot time; new X.Org with AIGLX support; updated Azureus to latest version." Here is the full release announcement. Download via BitTorrent: vlos-1.3.1-rc1-dvd_i686.iso (1,418MB), vlos-1.3.1-rc1-dvd_amd64.iso (1,386MB). |
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| 2006-10-18 |
Distribution Release: VLOS 1.3 |
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| A new stable version of VLOS, a user-friendly, Gentoo-based distribution for desktop computers, has been released: "Today we are proud to announce the release of VLOS 1.3 as stable. Changes and fixes from beta3: updated to GCC 4.1.1, glibc 2.4, XGL and Compiz Quinstorm; fixed KDE problems with Compiz; updated to latest base layout, kernel and portage 2.1.1. Also, today I want to announce the open-community development of VLOS; the full version will be free of charge and the community will manage the project and development of VLOS. We are recruiting volunteers, developers and enthusiasts who want to participate and help us." More details in the release announcement. Download (MD5): vlos-1.3-dvd_i686.iso (1,439MB) or vlos-1.3-dvd_amd64.iso (1,416MB). The CD and DVD images are also available from the project's online store (US$24.99). |
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| 2006-08-29 |
Development Release: VLOS 1.3 Beta 3 |
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| The third beta of VLOS 1.3 has been released for download and testing. The most notable changes include: "Fix unable to switch to console when in X Window; fix ugly fonts in KDE; build KDE with Zeroconf and Arts support; added bcm43xx and ipw2100 firmware; added KDE ebuilds to overlay; fix rar support in file-roller; update to Portage 2.1; GNOME updated to 2.14.3, KDE to 3.5.4; added DejaVu fonts; added animated cursor in X server; NVIDIA drivers updated to latest version; kernel updated to new 2.6.17; Madwifi module now working; added server packages and NetworkManager...." Read the rest of the release announcement for a full list of changes. The DVD images are available for download via BitTorrent (MD5): vlos-1.3-beta3-dvd_i686.iso (1,439MB) or vlos-1.3-beta3-dvd_amd64.iso (1,454MB). |
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| 2006-08-08 |
Development Release: VLOS 1.3 Beta 2 |
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| The second beta of VLOS 1.3 has been released: "This is third development release on our road towards VLOS 1.3, which will be released in September 2006. This version fixes many things, we hope you try it to see how well it works and reports bugs at Bugzilla. This version doesn't include KDE but you can install it using our binary repository." The latest version of the Gentoo-based desktop distribution ships with kernel 2.6.17 and includes new X.Org 7.1 and GNOME 2.14.2. Read the release announcement and changelog for more information. Download (MD5): vlos-1.3-beta2-disc1_i686.iso (699MB) and vlos-1.3-beta2-disc2_i686.iso (513MB). ISO images for the x86_64 architecture are also available. |
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| 2006-06-04 |
Development Release: VLOS 1.3 Beta 1 |
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| After a series of alpha releases, the first beta of the Gentoo-based VLOS 1.3 has been released: "A new version of VLOS 1.3 is available for download." The new release includes a number of major changes, such as improvements to the Gentoo port of Anaconda and new Mono-based applications, including Beagle, F-Spot and Banshee. It also comes with a modular X.Org 7.0 and uses 'gnome-mount' for mounting external storage devices. Among applications, GNOME has been upgraded to version 2.14.1 and KDE to 3.5.2. For more information please see release announcement and changelog. VLOS 1.3 Beta 1 is available for download as a 2-CD set or a single DVD image for i686 and AMD64 architectures; here is a quick link to the i686 DVD: vlos-1.3-beta1-dvd_i686.iso (1,332MB). |
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| 2006-03-21 |
Development Release: VLOS 1.3 Alpha 4 |
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| After Kororaa and RR64, VLOS (formerly Vidalinux) is the third Gentoo-based project to incorporate the Xgl graphics subsystem and Compiz desktop into its distribution: "We are very proud to announce this alpha4 release of VLOS 1.3 with many new features and enhancements: Anaconda updated to FC5-test3, Xgl with Compiz, 3D support by default, latest proprietary drivers from ATI (8.23.7) and NVIDIA (8178); X.Org 7.0, Gnome 2.14, KDE 3.5.1, Avahi... VLOS 1.3-alpha4 is available as both CD and DVD ISOs." Read the complete release announcement and release notes for further details. The new VLOS CD and DVD images can be downloaded via BitTorrent; here is a quick link to the DVD image: vlos-1.3-alpha4-dvd_i686.iso (1,248MB, MD5). |
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| 2006-01-19 |
Distribution Release: VLOS 1.2.1 |
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| The developers of VLOS (formerly Vidalinux Desktop OS) have released an updated version of their user-friendly distribution based on Gentoo Linux: "VLOS 1.2.1 is an updated version of VLOS 1.2, including a lot of changes: new Anaconda version updated to FC5 Test1 with X.Org 7.0, LVM2 and RAID partition support, GCC 4.0.1, glibc 2.3.5, GNOME 2.12.1, faster installation, enhanced auto-mounting of external devices in GNOME, WiFi radar now included, and much more. For the moment, AMD64 and i686 are available, but PPC will be available soon too. Go grab the full version edition in our store or the download edition from the download section." Read the release announcement and changelog for further details. Quick links to the torrent files: vlos-1.2.1-download_i686.iso (699MB), vlos-1.2.1-download_amd64.iso (676MB). |
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| 2005-09-09 |
Development Releases: VLOS 1.2.1 RC1, 1.3.0 Alpha0 |
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| The developers of VLOS, a Gentoo-based distribution formerly known as Vidalinux, have released two new development versions for testing. Version 1.2.1-rc1: "New vlos-1.2.1-rc1 is available for download, this is a bug fixes release of VLOS 1.2. Bug fixes and changes since 1.2: kernel panic fixed and new kernel 2.6.13 included; Anaconda installer updated; AbiWord now part of VLOS download edition; Nautilus crash fixed; NVIDIA and ATI drivers included; MBR bug fixed." Version 1.3-alpha0: "Our staff is going crazy with GNOME 2.12 and celebrating this awesome release of our main desktop we announced a pre-alpha version of the next version of VLOS schedule to be released in January 2006." The two releases can be downloaded via BitTorrent: vlos-1.2.1-rc1 (617MB), vlos-1.3-alpha0 (636MB). |
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| 2005-08-01 |
Distribution Release: Vidalinux Desktop OS 1.2 |
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| Exactly as scheduled, Vidalinux labs today are proud to announce the ability of their VLOS version 1.2: "VLOS 1.2 is a full-featured and powerful Linux operating system, it was designed based on the best projects of the open source community. With VLOS 1.2 you will be safe from crashes, viruses, spyware, hackers, popup ads, and all the other dangers computer users face today. It features an easy-to-install Linux operating system that lets you make all the things you need, like browse the Web safely, receive and send e-mails, chat with friends, organise digital photos, play dvd movies and songs, and create documents, presentations and spreadsheets." Read the full release notes and find more specifications in their product info page. ISO images for AMD64, i686 and PPC platforms are now available for download via BitTorrent, and will soon be available on FTP mirrors. Alternatively, you can order the CD from the project's online store. |
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| 2005-02-18 |
Vidalinux Desktop OS 1.1 Review |
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| Linux Times has published a new review of Vidalinux Desktop OS 1.1: "So what's the final word on Vidalinux? Well I really didn't know what to expect from this distribution. It's not one of those that creates a lot of buzz but keeps improving quietly. I've read some of the reviews of the original 1.0 release and after using 1.1 I must say the developers have done a tremendous job in creating a consistently pleasing and functional desktop. Vidalinux now has got all the basics right. The developers simply need to continue with this momentum and run with it. The biggest change I would like to see in the future is the presence of a binary repository of packages. Hopefully Vida will be able to make it available at a low or no cost to users. Besides this, a few minor changes with Porthole would be recommended as far as the desktop experience is concerned." Here is the full story with many screenshots.
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| 2005-01-26 |
Vidalinux 1.1 - Gentoo Done Right |
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| Mad Penguin has published a review of Vidalinux Desktop OS 1.1: "Vidalinux has got my vote for best non-commercial Linux distribution so far this year. Sure, we're only about a month into it, but as I see it, this has some serious potential and some smooth road ahead of it. Of course, Vidalinux isn't going to dethrone SUSE or Mandrake, or Red Hat anytime soon, but let me tell you it's got the goods and it delivers. I did find a few bugs as I mentioned earlier, but nothing another dot release wouldn't fix in my opinion. ... I feel confident enough in this system to recommend it to anyone with a desire to give Gentoo Linux a try but who might not have the time to compile everything from scratch to get a basic system up and running." Read more at MadPenguin.org.
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| 2005-01-14 |
Vidalinux 1.1: Better, But Still Not Perfect |
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| Linux.com has published a brief review of Vidalinux 1.1, a user-friendly Gentoo-based distribution with a graphical installer: "If you're interested in Gentoo but decidedly against long compile times and a lengthy, text-based manual installation procedure, Vidalinux OS 1.1 is the operating system for you. It looks nice, installs quickly, and although the download edition doesn't include many desktop applications, you can add any of Gentoo's more than 8300 packages through Porthole. Aside from the difficulties with the laptop system, the failure to install the proper sound module for the (very state-of-the-art) Intel motherboard, and the inconvenience of Porthole, we didn't experience any major bugs, stability issues, or problems with Vidalinux OS 1.1." The full review.
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| 2004-10-04 |
Distribution Release: Vidalinux Desktop OS 1.0 |
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| The first stable version of Vidalinux Desktop OS has been released and is available for download via BitTorrent or purchase (US$30): "VLOS (Vidalinux Desktop OS) is a powerful, stable and easy to use new Linux distribution. The desktop components are based on the best projects of the open source community including GNOME desktop environment, OpenOffice.org, Ximian productivity suite, Mozilla browser, Evolution mail and calendar client, Gentoo Linux system and Portage package manager. Vidalinux Desktop OS is the only system which includes additional multimedia and productivity applications for the home user including media players, browser plugins for Flash, RealPlayer, PDF viewer, media, graphics design and administration tools." Visit the project's web site for further information.
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| 2004-08-11 |
Review: Vidalinux Desktop OS Beta 1 |
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| Cahtech has published a review of the Gentoo-based Vidalinux Desktop OS: "This distribution is an amazing example of how even the most frightening looking installation process for Gentoo can be brought down to an easy and painless level to get far more people into Linux and even Gentoo itself. Whilst Vidalinux is NOT Gentoo and unfairly uses Gentoo support, rsync and package mirror resources, as a Gentoo derivative it does it all. It gives you a powerful desktop with an installation as simple as that of Red Hat's. However, you can't beat the real Gentoo." The full story.
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| 2004-07-28 |
Development Release: Vidalinux Desktop OS Beta 2 |
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| Vidalinux Desktop OS beta2 has been released: "We are proud to announce the new beta2 of the successful Vidalinux OS Desktop. In this release these areas of improvement include, the following: Kernel 2.6.7-gentoo-r11, Reiserfs support on Anaconda, PCMCIA package installed by default, Kernel source included on the CD but not installed, Hardware auto detection and configuration." Read the completed release notes or download the torrents, and dont forget to read the post-instalation configuration. Visit the homepage of Vidalinux Desktop OS here.
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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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