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The tuxtrans distribution was a specialist, Xubuntu-based Linux distribution developed for translators. It features the MATE desktop environment and it also includes a broad collection of software applications which allow translators to do their jobs. It comes with many applications suited to the everyday tasks of a translator or anybody dealing with multilingual texts. The included software ranges from an office suite and DTP software to specialised translation memory systems.
Status: Discontinued
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2006-09-20 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Dreamlinux 2.1 |
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An updated version of Dreamlinux, a desktop-oriented, Debian-based distribution with a Max OS X-like interface, has been released. The major focus of the release was on fixing bugs reported in the earlier version. As for new features, the release announcements report about improved hardware detection modules with new drivers, addition of automount, Internet sharing, NTFS read/write support and Powernow functionality, and package updates (Inkscape, OpenOffice.org...) to bring Dreamlinux in sync with Debian's "testing" repository. For more information please read the release announcements available in English or Portuguese. Download from here: DLxfce2.1_WORKS_060920-en.iso (661MB, MD5) or DLxfce2.1_WORKS_060916_ptbr.iso (669MB, MD5).
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About Dreamlinux
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Dreamlinux is a Brazilian distribution based on Debian GNU/Linux. A live CD with a graphical hard disk installation option, it boots directly into an Xfce or GNOME desktops which provide access to a good collection of desktop applications and a central control panel for system configuration.
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2012-01-01 |
Distribution Release: Dreamlinux 5 |
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After a long pause, the Dreamlinux project has sprung to life with the release of version 5 on the first day of the new year. Dreamlinux is a Debian-based desktop distribution featuring the latest Xfce desktop, a Mac OS X-like user interface, the SoftMaker office suite and a recent Linux kernel from the 3.1 series. From the features page: "100% Debian 'Testing' compatibility; minimalist desktop with the most recent stylized Xfce 4.8 full of new custom features; safe updates through dist-upgrade; powerful modern installer which allows for an easy and swift installation in less than 5 minutes; exclusive boot system which makes for a quick initialization - can be installed from a DVD media or any Flash memory, VFAT-formatted device; Ruby, Lua, Vala, C, C++, Python and Perl programming environments, plus common development libraries already in place for immediate use." Download the live DVD image from here: Dreamlinux-5.iso (965MB, MD5).
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2010-06-28 |
Development Release: Dreamlinux 4.0 Beta 6 |
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Nelson Silveira has announced the availability of the sixth beta build of Dreamlinux 4.0, a Debian-based desktop distribution with Xfce: "Team Dreamlinux is proud to announce that the next beta of Dreamlinux is now available. This brings DL 4.0 to Beta 6, along with these features: Linux kernel 2.6.34; Xfce 4.6.2 desktop environment; OpenOffice.org Writer, Calc, Impress and Draw; Firefox 3.6.3; SMPlayer 0.6.9 compiled with Qt 4.6.2; ePDFViewer 0.1.7; GIMP 2.6.8, splash screen theme by André Felipe; Orage Time Manager 4.6.1; Notes 1.7.6 by Xfce project; Brasero CD/DVD burning tool 2.30.1; Synaptic package manager; Xfmixer; Geeqie image manipulation manager; gPhoto photo manager; Geany text and programmer's Editor 0.18.1; pyNeighborhood SMB/CIFS browsing tool 0.5.0; Thunar file manager 1.0.2; NetworkManager 0.8 wired and wireless Internet connection manager; Blueman 1.21 Bluetooth connection manager; Deluge 1.2.3 peer-to-peer file sharing program...." Read the rest of the release announcement for a full changelog. Download: DL4-Beta6-3.iso (685MB, MD5).
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2010-06-03 |
Development Release: Dreamlinux 4.0 Beta 5 |
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Nelson Silveria has announced the availability of the fifth beta release of Dreamlinux 4.0, a user-friendly Debian-based distribution with Xfce and a Mac OS X-like user interface: "Team Dreamlinux is proud to announce that the next beta of Dreamlinux is now available. This brings Dreamlinux 4.0 to beta 5, along with some interesting features: based on Debian testing; Xfce 4.6.1; Java and Mono runtime since several applications rely on these two platforms; Linux kernel 2.6.32.10; complete framework for compiling sources; C, C++, Objective-C, Ruby, Python, Perl, Vala and Lua programming languages; Firefox 3.6.3; Brasero for CD/DVD burning; SMPlayer media player; ePDFViewer; Geany text editor, good for everything, including programming; GIMP 2.6.8, Inkscape 0.47; Smart package manager with several utilities. The installer is text-based at the moment as the developers work on a revamped GUI for the final." Here is the full release announcement. Download: DL4-Beta5.iso (682MB, MD5).
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2009-10-13 |
Development Release: Dreamlinux 4.0 Alpha |
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The first alpha release of Dreamlinux 4.0, a Debian-based desktop distribution with Xfce tweaked to resemble Mac OS X, has been released for testing: "Dreamlinux 4.0 Xfce is a new generation of the project. At the moment, Dreamlinux 4.0 Alpha is at an early stage and some features are not implemented yet. The goals of this version are low fat and fast response. Features: Linux kernel 2.6.29.3; Xfce 4.6.1; packages from Debian 'Squeeze' repositories; Smart package manager; multimedia packages from Debian Multimedia Testing; wbar replaces Engage dock; new applications folder for new Dreamlinux Executable Modules (DEM) packages; SMPlayer for all multimedia tasks, audio and video, standard or HD formats; new GTK+ theme - Go_Steel based on Aurora GTK+ engine." Read the rest of the release announcement which includes a handful of screenshots. Download link in the release announcement (BitTorrent only).
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2009-03-01 |
Distribution Release: Dreamlinux 3.5 |
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A new version of Dreamlinux, a modular desktop distribution based on Debian GNU/Linux 5.0, has been released: "The Dreamlinux team is pleased to announce the release of Dreamlinux 3.5. The default edition is Xfce with a GNOME edition also available. This release concentrates on portability, with special attention paid to out-of-the-box wireless drivers, netbook and laptop installs, and USB pen drive installs. Dreamlinux builds on the now stable Debian 'Lenny' base, with a host of custom scripts and applications to make everything from installation to getting on the Internet a breeze. Dreamlinux's famous remaster tools are included, as is an OEM installer and the ability to install directly from an ISO and/or Flexiboost directory structure. Main features: Linux kernel 2.6.28.5, new init script in initrd written in Lua, new icons, redesigned stock icons, new default GTK+ theme." Read the complete release announcement for further details. Download either the live CD with Xfce or the live DVD with GNOME: DL3.5_20092802.iso (695MB, MD5), DL3.5_Gnome_20090228.iso (931MB, MD5).
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2008-10-23 |
Development Release: Dreamlinux 3.5 RC4 |
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The Dreamlinux development team has announced the fourth release candidate for Dreamlinux 3.5, a Debian-based distribution with a Mac OS X-like user interface: "After a lot of hard work and testing we are proud to announce the release candidate 4 which moves us one step closer to the end-of-the-year final release of Dreamlinux 3.5. There has been one major change and a few smaller changes, and a whole heap of updates. Dreamlinux is known for being slick and very fast, and unfortunately, GNOME appears to become slower and bulkier every release so it has been omitted. Main components: Xfce 4.4.2, wicd network manager, Linux kernel 2.6.27, X.Org 7.2, Compiz Fusion, OpenOffice.org 2.4, GIMP 2.6, Iceweasel 3.0.2, Flash Player 10. A few extra ideas are still being thrown around for the final release, so keep an eye out for more updates." Visit the project's user forum to read the full release announcement. Download: DL3.5-RC4_211008.iso (697MB, MD5).
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2008-03-31 |
Distribution Release: Dreamlinux 3.0 |
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The Dreamlinux development team has announced the final release of Dreamlinux 3.0: "Dreamlinux 3.0 is a complete redesign of the distribution, now supporting an independent architecture named Flexiboost, based on overlaid modules. This feature allows the co-existence of two (or more) separate window managers (currently GNOME and Xfce), sharing the same customized appearance. Both working environment share all the applications available. Packaging the best office, image, design and multimedia open source software, Dreamlinux 3.0 allows you to produce professional quality contents." Dreamlinux 3.0 features new hard disk and USB pen drive installers, an option to remaster the live CD, and full support for many popular media codecs. For more information please read the release announcement and visit the product's features page. Download (MD5) from here: DL3.0_080329DE_en.iso (699MB).
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2008-03-14 |
Development Release: Dreamlinux 3.0 RC3 |
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A new development release of Dreamlinux is out and ready for testing. What's new? "In this RC3 release we have made some corrections and additions, such as: GNOME applets were revised and reorganized; the Places and Desktop menu items now open correctly; some additional codecs were installed, like Monkey's audio and ape; the Preload service was installed, this service optimizes memory usage for those boxes with more than 256 MB RAM; applets to Avant Window Navigator installed; XSane (scanners application) installed; improvements in our in-house application that detects and manages the X.Org configuration file; Dreamlinux installer more robust." See the full release announcement for further information. Download the installation CD images from here: DL3.0-RC3.iso (700MB, MD5).
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2008-02-28 |
Development Release: Dreamlinux 3.0 RC1 |
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The first release candidate for Dreamlinux 3.0 is out and ready for testing: "I would like to inform you that Dreamlinux 3.0 RC1 is available for download. This is a fix-up release with some minor improvements, while we get the pace again to kill most of the bugs and launch the final 3.0 on 29th of March. Some fixes: video card detection now more robust; fixes in Dreamlinux installer routines; fixed the problem with Iceweasel add-ons; MadWifi drivers included; laptop detection routine detects notebooks and starts the laptop-mode service; fixes to the root user home to make it compliant with the normal user setup; GNOME shutdown routine replaced by in-house script to prevent freezing; other minor fixes." Read the release announcement as published on the distribution's user forum. Download: DL3.0-RC1.iso (685MB, MD5).
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