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Masonux
Masonux was an Ubuntu-based distribution featuring the lightweight LXDE desktop environment. As such, it was suitable for computers with as little as 256 MB of memory. While in its default state it only contains a base system and a few popular applications, Masonux was fully compatible with Ubuntu and additional software can be easily installed from Ubuntu repositories using the standard package management tools.
Status: Discontinued
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2006-07-06 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Nonux 3.1 |
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Marcel J. Zwiebel has announced the availability of a new release of Nonux, a Slackware-based desktop-oriented distribution and live CD (with Dropline GNOME as its desktop environment) designed for use in Dutch-speaking business environments. What's new in Nonux 3.1? Upgraded Linux kernel to version 2.6.17.3, upgraded GNOME to version 2.14.2, upgraded OpenOffice.org to version 2.0.3, upgraded Evolution to version 2.6.2, and upgraded Mozilla Firefox to version 1.5.0.4. Ekiga, GnuPG and Liferea have also been upgraded to newer versions. Find a complete changelog on the distribution's news page (in Dutch). Nonux 3.1 is available for free download from here: nonux-3.1.iso (679MB, MD5).
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About Nonux
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Nonux is a Dutch Linux distribution, a combined live and installation CD based on Slackware and GNOME. It is optimised for business use, with some applications localised into Dutch. The main features of Nonux are automatic hardware detection, careful selection of business and office applications, and presence of tools for a seamless integration into an existing (Windows) software and network environment.
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2008-04-11 |
Distribution Release: Nonux 4.4 |
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Nonux is a Slackware-based distribution optimised for Dutch-speaking office environments. Version 4.4, released yesterday, comes with the following changes and improvements: updated Linux kernel to version 2.6.24.2; updated Mozilla Firefox to version 2.0.0.13; updated OpenOffice.org to version 2.4.0; updated a number of other applications, including GParted, GnuCash, VLC and MPlayer plugin; added GSlapt, an alternative program for installing Slackware packages, together with a repository from Slacky.eu; added extra drivers for HP printers; added a desktop icon for switching to Belgian keyboard layout (azerty); replaced Aufs with Unionfs on the live CD; removed LZMA compression. Please visit the project's news page (in Dutch) to read the full release announcement. Download (MD5): nonux-4.4-nl.iso (698MB).
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2007-12-25 |
Distribution Release: Nonux 4.3 |
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Nonux is a Slackware-based Linux distribution optimised for office use in Dutch-speaking office environments. A new version, Nonux 4.3, was unveiled just before the holiday break. Some of the updates and new features include: upgraded Mozilla Firefox to version 2.0.0.11, upgraded OpenOffice.org to version 2.3.1; added GnuCash, an accounting software package; fixed bugs in scanner support; added improvements in default desktop theme; minor package updates (GParted, VLC); added Linux kernel source to the CD image; added support for automatic upgrades of existing Nonux installations to latest version. Please visit the distribution's news page (in Dutch) to read the complete release announcement. Download (MD5): nonux-4.3.iso (698MB).
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2007-04-21 |
Distribution Release: Nonux 4.2 |
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Nonux 4.2 has been released. Nonux is a Dutch, Slackware-based distribution designed for business desktops in Dutch-speaking office environments. The most important new features and package upgrades include: update to Linux kernel 2.6.20.7; update to GNOME 2.16.3, Evolution 2.8.3, Firefox 2.0.0.3 and OpenOffice.org 2.2.0; improvements in monitor frequency detection; support for many streaming audio and video formats through the MPlayer browser plugin for Firefox (MPlayer replaces Totem), support for wireless network cards based on Atheros (MadWifi) and Acx111 (OSS driver) chipsets; reduced CD size due to the use of LZMA compression. Please visit the distribution's news page (in Dutch) to read the full release announcement. Download (MD5) the installable live CD image from here: nonux-4.2.iso (629MB).
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2007-01-29 |
Distribution Release: Nonux 4.1 |
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Nonux, a Dutch Linux distribution based on Slackware with Dropline GNOME and optimised for desktop use in Dutch business environments, has reached version 4.1. What's new? Upgraded the Linux kernel to version 2.6.18.6; upgraded Mozilla Firefox to 2.0.0.1; upgraded OpenOffice.org to 2.1.0; replaced WiFi Radar with NetworkManager, which simplifies network detection and configuration considerably; several small upgrades of Slackware and GNOME packages. Users with Nonux 4.0 installed on their hard disk can upgrade to version 4.1 directly from the live CD. Please visit the project's news page (in Dutch) to read the full release announcement. Download (MD5) the Nonux 4.1 CD image from here: nonux-4.1.iso (698MB).
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2006-12-23 |
Distribution Release: Nonux 4.0 |
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A new version of Nonux, a Slackware-based live and installation CD designed for Dutch-speaking office environments, has been released. Version 4.0 is a major update, now based on Slackware Linux 11.0 and Linux kernel 2.6.18.2. The Dropline GNOME desktop environment has been updated to version 2.16.2, with many speed tweaks and other optimisations, while Firefox now comes in version 2.0 and OpenOffice.org in 2.0.4. Other changes include better hardware detection and power management, improved email notification applet, updated GParted partitioning tool and its associated components, and several newly included applications (graphics editing, graphical application for encryption and key management, and software for retrieving stock market quotes). Please visit the project's news page (in Dutch) to read the full release announcement. Download (MD5) from here: nonux-4.0.iso (691MB).
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2006-08-10 |
Distribution Release: Nonux 3.2 |
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An updated release of Nonux is now available for download. The new version of the Slackware-based distribution and live CD (with Dropline GNOME) designed for office use in Dutch-speaking business environments comes with an updated Linux kernel 2.6.17.7, Dropline GNOME 2.14.3, Evolution 2.6.3 and Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.6. Other upgraded packages include Cairo, Liferea, OpenLDAP, Samba and xine. Visit the project's news page (in Dutch) to learn more about the changes in this release. The Nonux 3.2 CD image is available for download from here: nonux-3.2.iso (677MB, MD5).
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2006-06-01 |
Distribution Release: Nonux 3.0 |
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Marcel J. Zwiebel has announced a new major release of Nonux, a Slackware-based distribution with Dropline GNOME designed for business use in Dutch-speaking office environments. Version 3.0 comes with the following improvements and updates: upgrade to kernel 2.6.16.17; upgrade to GNOME 2.14.1; upgrade to Evolution 2.6.1; upgrade to Firefox 1.5.0.3; new menu entries for common system administration tasks; new, more serene, desktop theme; by default the live CD now boots into a non-root account; improved power management for notebook computers; many application updates, including Mail Notification, WiFi-radar and GParted. For more details please read the full release announcement on the project's news page (in Dutch). Download (MD5): nonux-3.0.iso (671MB).
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2006-03-17 |
Distribution Release: Nonux 2.3 |
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Nonux has been updated to version 2.3. The new release brings several major updates, including new versions of the Linux kernel (2.6.15.6), GNOME (2.12.3), OpenOffice.org (2.0.2) and Firefox (1.5.0.1). Also, the distribution's hard disk installation program has seen considerable speed improvements. Please visit the Nonux news page (in Dutch) to read the complete release announcement. Download from here: nonux-2-3.iso (632MB). Nonux is a Slackware-based desktop Linux distribution featuring Dropline GNOME and designed for desktop use in Dutch-speaking office and business environments.
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