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Why was Virtual-Linux created? Well, I was pretty tired with the silly bootdisks you can download, plus I wanted to learn more about the Linux core. I then decided to build a ramdisk based system of my own, and after a while I ended up with a cdbased rescue system with a builtin firewall. Then, after having tested a few of the existing big cdbootable systems that were very slow and had very poor performance, a new project started to take shape in my mind. After some late nights investigating some existing soloutions, my own concept was born: 1. Use a commercial distribution as base (Mandrake Linux). 2. Implement as much as possible of the original functions without many hardware/memory requirements. 3. Put as much software as possible on one cd. 4. Make it easy to configure / Autodetect as much as possible. 5. Implement live filesystem compression. 6. Ramdisk Compression.
Status: Discontinued
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| 2004-10-10 |
NEW • Development Release: Buffalo Linux 1.5.0 RC1 |
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This is the first release candidate of the forthcoming Buffalo Linux 1.5.0, as announced on the distribution's home page: "The first release candidate for Buffalo version 1.5.0 is available for download. RC1 includes Xorg-6.8.1, OpenOffice.org 1.1.3, Sylpheed-0.9.99 -- total of 65 package updates. This test version lacks needed new help files and some boot install options. The final version of 1.5.0 will occur on the release of kernel 2.6.9." Get it from one of the download mirrors: buffalo-1.5.0rc1.iso (695MB).
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| About Buffalo
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| Buffalo Linux is a derivative distribution based on Vector and Slackware. It is targeted at the small business workstation market. This is the free base version; enhanced versions with pre-installed database access (DB2 and Oracle) and Microsoft product execution using CodeWeavers products are available at US$25 over licensing costs.
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| 2005-05-10 |
Distribution Release: Buffalo Linux 1.7.3 |
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A new version of Buffalo Linux is out: "Buffalo Linux has gone LIVE! The install format for Buffalo has been changed from the traditional CD install approach to a 'Live' format (using Linux-Live scripts). To install on the hard drive simply click on the INSTALL icon and designate the partition. The current state of the Live environment is copied to hard drive. Also available on the System Admin menu is a 'BackUp' option that will create a Live-CD of your current hard drive partition. During Live-CD the kernel used is i586 (should work on all Intel, AMD, and clones). At install time, the best match of 4 kernels (i586, Pentium 3, Pentium 4, Duron/Athlon) is installed on the hard drive. All kernels are 2.6.11.8." Read the rest of the release announcement on the distribution's home page. Download (i386): Buffalo-Live-1.7.3-4.iso (696MB) and Buffalo-Extras-1.7.3-1.iso (670MB).
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| 2005-04-05 |
Distribution Release: Buffalo Linux 1.7.1 |
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Buffalo Linux 1.7.1 has been released: "The new Buffalo version 1.7.1 is a bug fix and minor kernel upgrade. It includes the latest 2.6.11.6 kernel (with 2.6.8.1 still included for those not wanting the 'bleeding-edge'). Included in 1.7.1 are updates to 20 base packages. In addition to the default IceWM, the following desktop window manager 'bundle' packages are also available on CD2: Blackbox (version 0.70.0) Fluxbox (Buffalo modified), GNOME (Dropline), KDE, WindowMaker, XFce4." Read the full release announcement on the distribution's home page. Download: buffalo-1.7.1-cd1-01.iso (693MB) and buffalo-1.7.1-cd2-01.iso (685MB).
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| 2005-03-06 |
Distribution Release: Buffalo Linux 1.7.0 |
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Buffalo Linux 1.7.0 has been released: "The new Buffalo version 1.7.0 is a major upgrade. It includes the latest 2.6.11 kernel (with 2.6.8.1 still included for those not wanting the 'bleeding-edge'), the latest X11 release from X.Org 6.8.2 and over 120 individual package upgrades. Because of the extent of changes no download upgrade is provided. Instead, use the Upgrade script (copy to your hard drive), to move up from a previous Buffalo version. Included in 1.7.0 are updates to AbiWord, Gimp, Sylpheed, and a demo version of Win4Lin, plus many updates to the desktop window manager 'bundle' packages." Read the full release announcement on the project's home page. Download: buffalo-1.7.0-cd1-01.iso (686MB), buffalo-1.7.0-cd2-01.iso (688MB).
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| 2005-01-09 |
Distribution Release: Buffalo Linux 1.6.1.1 |
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A new version of Buffalo Linux is out: "Buffalo version 1.6.1.1 has been released. Some of you may have downloaded version 1.6.1. It was placed on the FTP sites while the upgrade from 1.6.0 was being put together. During this process several BUGS were encountered -- hence 1.6.1 was never officially announced -- effectively making it a release candidate. These bug fixes resulted in the patch version 1.6.1.1 as the official announcement release. Included in 1.6.1.1 are a new desktop icon selection (Buffalo IceWM), several new Buffalo Themes, updated Acroread and Opera, plus many new desktop window manager 'bundle' packages: Blackbox, Fluxbox, GNOME, KDE, WindowMaker, XFce." Read the announcement on the distribution's home page. Download: buffalo-1.6.1.1-cd1-01.iso (673MB) and buffalo-1.6.1.1-cd2-01.iso (666MB).
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| 2004-12-29 |
Distribution Release: Buffalo Linux 1.6.0 |
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Buffalo Linux 1.6.0 has been released: "Buffalo Version 1.6.0 contains numerous updates -- including the new kernel 2.6.10. Kernel 2.6.8.1 is still available at install time due to issues with some USB features in 2.6.9/2.6.10. Included are Sylpheed 1.0.0, IceWM 1.2.18, OpenOffice.org 1.1.4 and updates to KDE 3.3.2 on the extras CD2. Also available on the main FTP site are additional packages in directory 'other', for example 'libmng' is needed by KDE and was left off CD2 by mistake. Version 1.6.1 is anticipated shortly as a bug fix to this version. It will be available as an auto-update from 1.6.0. No auto-update is provided to 1.6.0 due to the very large size of the changes." Read the release announcement on the distribution's main page. Download: buffalo-1.6.0-cd1-02.iso (698MB), buffalo-1.6.0-cd2-01.iso (646MB).
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| 2004-11-02 |
Distribution Release: Buffalo Linux 1.5.0 |
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Buffalo Linux 1.5.0 has been released: "The new Buffalo 1.5.0 is a 2-CD release. The main reason for going to 2 CDs is to provide both kernel 2.6.8.1 and 2.6.9. The new 2.6.9 kernel has known issues with some video drivers (24-bit color problems with i810 for example). The GNOME bundle containing 85 packages was moved to the second CD. Since there was additional space on the second CD, over 250 packages were added (basically the rest of Slackware current as of 30 October). These additional packages provide other desktops such as KDE 3.3.1, Blackbox, FluxBox, WindowMaker 0.80.2, ... and other useful utilities. To load packages from the second CD simply run 'Buffalo Software' on the System menu. Added to CD1 were Firefox 1.0PR and Thunderbird 0.8 with over 80 package upgrades." Visit the distribution's home page to read the rest of the announcement. Download: buffalo-1.5.0-cd1-01.iso (696MB) and buffalo-1.5.0-cd2-01.iso (659MB).
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| 2004-10-18 |
Development Release: Buffalo Linux 1.5.0 RC2 |
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The second release candidate of the forthcoming Buffalo Linux 1.5.0 is now available: "The second release candidate for Buffalo version 1.5.0 is available for download. RC2 includes a modified Danpei thumbnail viewer to aid in icon selection, many bug fixes and of course the RC1 updates: Xorg-6.8.1, OpenOffice.org 1.1.3, Sylpheed-0.9.99 - total of 79 package updates. This is an unsupported test version - all feedback is appreciated. The final version of 1.5.0 will occur on the release of kernel 2.6.9." Read the full announcement on the distribution's home page. Download: buffalo-1.5.0rc2.iso (696MB).
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| 2004-09-08 |
Distribution Release: Buffalo Linux 1.4.1 |
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Buffalo Linux 1.4.1 has been released: "Buffalo 1.4.1 is a bug fix and minor update to 1.4.0. The main new features are the new 2.6.8.1 kernel builds. These now include some generic SCSI support. This is required to support USB storage devices, etc. Also included are over 20 base package upgrades and 3 extra package upgrades. Some upgraded packages are: Scribus 1.2, Qt 3.3.3, Samba 3.0.6, and GAIM 0.82.1. An upgrade bundle package is available to move from Buffalo 1.4.0 to 1.4.1." The full announcement can be found on the distribution's home page. Download: buffalo-1.4.1.iso (688MB).
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| 2004-08-26 |
Distribution Release: Buffalo Linux 1.4.0 |
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Buffalo Linux 1.4.0 has been released: "The final release of Buffalo Version 1.4.0 is now available for download. Changes from 1.4.0rc2 include: IceWM 1.2.16, two graphical login options (XDM/GDM), GNOME-pilot added to the GNOME package, and many bug fixes including fix for sound using ALSA-1.0.6. Three window managers are now available: Buffalo IceWM, XFce, and GNOME. Version 1.4.0 is the first to use Xorg and the new 2.6.8.1 kernel. An update of the base install package from 'rc2' is available here. Refer to the Update_Notes in this directory for other update info." The announcement, changelog. Download: buffalo-1.4.0.iso (686MB).
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| 2004-08-18 |
Development Release: Buffalo Linux 1.4.0 RC 2 |
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Buffalo Linux 1.4.0rc2, probably the first distribution based on Linux-2.6.8.1, has been released immediately after 1.4.0rc1: "This major Buffalo update includes the latest 2.6.8.1 kernel, switch to Xorg, IceWM 1.2.15, added XFce as another window environment, abiword-2.0.10 and much more. In fact, the upgrade is so large that the normal 'upgrade patch' has been dropped for this release. To upgrade from a previous Buffalo version, simply down the CD and start install. The old Buffalo installation will be detected and user enviornments saved (if 'upgrade' is chosen). Release 'sync-ed' with Slackware-current as of 15 August." The release announcement is available on the distribution's home page. Download: buffalo-1.4.0rc2.iso (687MB).
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| 2004-06-28 |
Distribution Release: Buffalo Linux 1.3.1 |
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Buffalo Linux 1.3.1 has been released: "This major release brings Buffalo fully compatible with Slackware 10.0 and provides additional enhancements. These include: new desktop improvements, new Buffalo GUI 'admin', improved CD upgrade option, kernel 2.6.7, OpenOffice.org 1.1.2, GIMP 2.0.2, GNOME 2.6.1, GCC 3.3.4, Mozilla 1.7... a total of 59 package upgrades. New builds of MySQL, Scribus, GAIM, and others. With this release the Buffalo new version cycle is expected to slow down. Â Future version releases will track new kernel versions or major package updates." The release announcement, changelog. Download: buffalo-1.3.1.iso (691MB).
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| 2004-06-14 |
Distribution Release: Buffalo Linux 1.3.0 |
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Buffalo Linux 1.3.0 has been released: "Latest Buffalo Version 1.3.0, release date: 14 Jun 2004. This newest version includes IceWM-1.2.14, improved Buffalo Desktop, new CD/ISO upgrade option (from Buffalo Version 1.1.5 or later). A total of 57 package upgrades including: scribus-1.1.7, imagemagick-6.0, mysql-4.0.20, opera-7.51, and many more." All details can be found in the changelog. Download: buffalo-1.3.0.iso (693MB). Buffalo Linux is a derivative distribution based on Vector and Slackware, and targeted at the small business workstation market.
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| 2004-05-15 |
Distribution Release: Buffalo Linux 1.2.2 |
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A new version of Buffalo Linux is out: "Buffalo 1.2.2 has been released. The ISO includes kernel 2.6.6, a new improved Buffalo Desktop with Opera 7.50 and links to CrossOver Office 3.0. Also included is GNOME-2.6 as a bundle package. All packages are in sync with Slackware-current as of 14 May. Many bug fixes (and probably some new ones to keep you entertained). A 47MB upgrade from 1.2.1 is also available for download." See the changelog for more details and a complete list of changes. Download: buffalo-1.2.2.iso (695MB).
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| 2004-04-28 |
Distribution Release: Buffalo Linux 1.2.1 |
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Buffalo Linux 1.2.1 has been released: "The new features added to this version are: Ximian Evolution included in the GNOME bundle, GIMP 2.0.1, MYSQL 4.0.18 and a Buffalo version of 'swaret-1.6.2'. This release includes 55 minor package upgrades to bring Buffalo 'insync' with Slackware-Current (as of 24 Apr 2004). A 56MB upgrade from 1.2.0 to 1.2.1 (upgrade-1.2.1-buff-1.bz2) is available (download via patch-1.2.0-buff-3.tgz)." Read the complete changelog for more details. Download: buffalo-1.2.1.iso (679MB).
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| 2004-04-13 |
Distribution Release: Buffalo Linux 1.2.0 |
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Buffalo Linux 1.2.0 is out: "This release of Buffalo uses the new 2.6.5 kernel exclusively. Six kernels are provided for i586, Pentium 2, Pentium 3, Pentium 4, K6, and K7 (Duron/Athlon). Major package upgrades (74) including OpenOffice-1.1.1. Plus a bonus bundle GNOME package that contains another 73 packages. 44 little used packages were deleted to fit on a single CD. The 2.4.24 kernels are no longer included on the CD, available on website for download only. There is a 102MB upgrade from 1.1.6 to 1.2.0 available." The full changelog. Download: buffalo-1.2.0.iso (681MB).
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| 2004-03-29 |
Distribution Release: Buffalo Linux 1.1.6 |
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A new version of Buffalo Linux has been released: "Highlights in this release are: XFree86-4.4.0 and a DMA enabled hardrive 2.6.4 kernel. ALSA updated to 1.0.3 and openssl to 0.9.7d. A 63MB upgrade (1.1.5 to 1.1.6) is available for download. Also new in the 'extra_packages' directory is a bundle install package 'gnome-2.4-buff-1.bz2' for the GNOME lovers (not included in the ISO)." The full announcement. Download: buffalo-1.1.6.iso (692MB).
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| 2004-03-15 |
Distribution Release: Buffalo Linux 1.1.5 |
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Version 1.1.5 of the Slackware-based Buffalo Linux is out: "The latest version of Buffalo Linux has been released. Default kernel is now 2.6.4 with 2.4.24 still available for use. Several new optional Buffalo packages: MySQL with mysqlcc, Scribus-1.1.5, Mozilla 1.6, Netscape 7.1, etc.. A total of 9 new packages and 21 package upgrades. An update from 1.1.4 to 1.1.5 is available. Separate downloads for the optional extra packages are available on site." The full changelog. Download: buffalo-1.1.5.iso (687MB).
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| 2004-02-23 |
Distribution Release: Buffalo Linux 1.1.4 |
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Buffalo Linux 1.1.4 has been released: "Highlighted in this release are: added kernel 2.6.3; new automatic patch and upgrade feature; over 30 package upgrades, including gcc-3.3.3, module-init-tools-0.9.14 (supports 2.4 and 2.6 kernels), samba-3.0.2a, perl-5.8.3. The new 1.1.4 ISOs are available on the Buffalo web sites. Additionally, users of 1.1.3 can upgrade to 1.1.4 by installing a 45MB package." See the full changelog for additional information. Download: buffalo-1.1.4.iso (671MB).
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| 2004-02-09 |
Distribution Release: Buffalo Linux 1.1.3 |
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The Buffalo Linux project continues its fast release cycle with version 1.1.3: "The changes in this version are directed towards sysadmins. It can now directly install RPM, DEB, and Slackware TGZ packages, and also supports bz2 and tar.gz on the fly. The kernel has been upgraded to 2.6.2. The 'newkernel' build feature has been ported to kernels 2.4.24 and 2.6.2. A new Buffalo ISO feature has been added for creating a specialized install CD incorporating both kernel and software package changes." The full announcement. Download: buffalo-1.1.3.iso (693MB).
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| 2004-01-29 |
Distribution Release: Buffalo Linux 1.1.2 |
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The fast release schedule of Buffalo Linux continue with version 1.1.2: "Buffalo Linux 1.1.2 - 6 kernel options at install time. The 2.6.1 kernel has been integrated as an install time option. The 'newkernel' build now includes an option to create a Slackware package for the newly built 2.6.1 kernel and modules. There were many minor bug fixes. Some new packages added: python-2.3.3, python-tools-2.3.3, qt-3.2.2; some upgraded: sendmail-8.12.11, alsa-lib-1.0.1, lvm-1.0.7, xchat-2.0.6." Find out more about Buffalo Linux on the distribution's web site. Download: buffalo-1.1.2.iso (659MB).
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| 2004-01-19 |
Distribution Release: Buffalo Linux 1.1.1 |
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A new version of Buffalo Linux has been released: "The main new features are the 2.6.1 kernel, a 'newkernel' GUI rebuild feature, and a new modutils 3.0.0 (with a Buffalo wrapper for switching back to the old version if needed). All other packages are the same as 1.1.0. There are many minor bugfixes and a few new features, such as a 'RUN Program' option on the main menu which supports adding desktop icons and Programs entries for both Linux and MS Windows programs." Download: buffalo-1.1.1.iso (636MB). Buffalo Linux is a derivative distribution based on Vector and Slackware; it is targeted at the small business workstation market.
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| 2004-01-09 |
Distribution Release: Buffalo Linux 1.1.0 |
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Buffalo Linux 1.1.0 has been released: "This MAJOR release includes five kernels, all based on 2.4.24. Also includes the available updates from Slackware 'current'. Many bug fixes and much better integration with Codeweavers' CrossOver Office. Also available as separate downloads are the 2.4.24 kernels for: i486, i586, i686, ipent3, ipent4 -- these can be used to upgrade the earlier 'rc3' to the latest kernel (if desired). The 1.1.x series will continue code cleanup and patches and will likely include a kernel 2.6 option in later releases." Download: buffalo-1.1.0.iso (600MB). Buffalo Linux is a derivative distribution based on Vector and Slackware, and targeted at the small business workstation market.
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| 2003-12-29 |
Distribution Release: Buffalo Linux 1.0.5 |
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A new version of Buffalo Linux has been released: "This is a new bug-fix/update release in the 1.0.x series. Current version 1.0.5. Changes include: more cleanup of install procedure, includes patch for some hangs in AUTOSETUP. Improved integration with Codeweavers Crossover Office. Upgraded to latest version of Sylpheed (0.9.8a) mail client. Added more internal help files. Bug squashing and file cleanup." Download: buffalo-1.0.5.iso (576MB). Buffalo Linux is a derivative distribution based on Vector and Slackware; it is targeted at the small business workstation market.
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| 2003-12-15 |
Distribution Release: Buffalo Linux 1.0.4 |
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Buffalo is Linux is a new distribution based on Vector Linux. Version 1.0.4 was released over the weekend: "This release (1.0.4) is a free Christmas release. Its enhancements over 1.0.3 include: improved login security/actions; major cleanup of printer drivers; added CUPS 1.1.20 stable; added numerous help pages; added GIMP 1.3; installation cleanup; Christmas theme." Download: buffalo-1.0.4xmas.iso (598MB). Buffalo Linux is targeted at the small business workstation market. Besides a free edition, the project also develops enhanced editions with pre-installed database access (DB2 and Oracle) and Microsoft product execution using CodeWeavers products for US$25 over licensing costs. Visit the distribution's web site for further information.
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