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Turkix
Turkix was a Turkish live CD Linux distribution based on Mandrakelinux. As it uses Mandrake's configuration tools and KDE, it was extremely easy to use, and it has a fancy look and feel. Turkix aims to introduce Linux to Turkish and Azerbaijani speakers without any prior Linux experience.
Status: Discontinued
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2007-06-25 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Tuquito 2.0r5 |
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Tuquito is a Debian-based, easy-to-use desktop Linux distribution developed in Argentina and localised into Spanish. An updated version 2.0r5 was announced yesterday; it features the following new characteristics: Beryl 3D desktop is enabled by default for NVIDIA and Intel graphics cards; Firefox 2.0 with many new add-ons; Linux kernel 2.6.21; updates to important libraries and components, including glibc and GCC; K3b 1.0; support for several new webcams; automatic network detection and configuration. Please read the brief release announcement (in Spanish) for further information. Download (MD5) the installable live CD image from here: Tuquito-2.0-r5.iso (675MB).
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About Tuquito
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Tuquito is a Ubuntu-based distribution and live CD made in Argentina. It features automatic hardware detection, excellent support for scanners, web cams and digital cameras, and compatibility with MS Office file formats. It is designed for beginners and intermediate Linux users.
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2011-08-18 |
Distribution Release: Tuquito 5 |
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Mario Colque has announced the release of Tuquito 5, an Argentinian distribution based on the latest stable Ubuntu. This is a CD edition that includes the most commonly used applications, the LibreOffice office suite, an audio player, and printer drivers. Missing from the CD (but installable with just one click) are audio and video codecs, the GIMP, VLC and many other software applications. It is also possible to upgrade to the "DVD" edition - there is a menu item for this under the Administration submenu. Major components: Linux kernel 2.6.38, GNOME 2.32.1, X.Org 7.6, Nautilus 2.32.2 Elementary. Other new features and programs include the Déjà Dup backup utility, F-Spot and gThumb (replacing Shotwell), significant performance improvements in Tuquito Control Center and Program Manager, new start-up theme. Read the full release announcement (in Spanish) for further details and some screenshots. Download (MD5): tuquito-5-gnome-cd-nocodecs-32bit.iso (661MB), tuquito-5-gnome-cd-nocodecs-64bit.iso (682MB).
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2010-12-29 |
Distribution Release: Tuquito 4.1 |
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Mario Colque has announced the release of Tuquito 4.1, an Ubuntu-based desktop distribution from Argentina. The biggest change of the new release, now based on Ubuntu 10.10, is the availability of a lightweight, CD edition of Tuquito featuring the LXDE desktop with the Openbox window manager. Other improvements include: update to GNOME 2.32; new welcome screen with the possibility of switching between different editions of the product; better selection of default applications; Linux kernel 2.6.35; faster boot; support for touchscreens; improvements in CPU and RAM consumption in applications and during system boot; new control centre with new modes (normal and advanced); re-introduction of Pidgin as a replacement of Empathy.... Please see the full release announcement (in Spanish) to learn more. Download (MD5): tuquito-4.1-main-32-bit.iso (891MB), tuquito-4.1-main-64-bit.iso (944MB), tuquito-4.1-lxde-32-bit.iso (602MB).
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2010-07-10 |
Distribution Release: Tuquito 4 |
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To celebrate Argentina's day of independence, the developers of Tuquito have released the latest version of their Ubuntu-based desktop Linux distribution and live DVD. This release comes with large number of improvements that should please both the beginning and advanced Linux users. These include: updated Linux kernel 2.6.32 and GNOME desktop 2.30.2; faster boot; improved audio and video drivers included in the base system; support for online updates; improvements in system stability; redesigned main menu; support for English, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese; addition of WINE and other new software applications; new welcome screen, wallpapers and themes; improved Nautilus file manager with support for Breadcrumbs; Firefox 3.6.6 optimised for small screens; new program manager... Read the full release announcement (in Spanish) for additional information. Download: tuquito-4-main-i386.iso (906MB).
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2010-05-26 |
Development Release: Tuquito 4 Alpha |
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Mario Colque has announced the availability of the first alpha release of Tuquito 4, an Ubuntu-based, beginner-friendly desktop Linux distribution designed for Spanish-speaking users. The most interesting characteristics and new features of the distributions are: Linux kernel 2.6.33 and GNOME desktop 2.30.0; faster boot; Tuquito upgrade manager; parental control feature; rewritten Tuquito ADSL; welcome screen with useful information; new official repositories; better management of package upgrades; GNOME phone manager; Aptito on the desktop, a package installation accelerator; new version of Tuquito RSS with new preferences and improved administration of user sources; PiTiVi video editor; new software centre; Nautilus improvements with support for Breadcrumbs.... Read the full release announcement (in Spanish) for a full list of changes and improvements. Download (MD5): tuquito-4-alpha-main-i386.iso (940MB).
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2009-12-24 |
Distribution Release: Tuquito 3.1 |
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Mario Colque has announced the release of Tuquito 3.1, a user-friendly, Ubuntu-based distribution for desktops developed in Argentina. New features in this release include: Linux kernel 2.6.31; GNOME 2.28.1; new functions added to Garfio, a system configuration tool; improved Tuquito RSS feed; addition of Banshee and VLC players; 100% compatible with MS Office file formats; support for reading and writing to FAT and NTFS partitions; automatic mounting of NTFS partitions; support for booting from USB storage device or DVD drives; addition of Google Chrome browser; support for netbooks; improved support for Broadcom wireless chipsets; support for Windows wireless drivers; ext4 as the default file system; out-of-the-box support for MP3 and DVD playback; support for ADSL modems; integration of VINE; addition of VirtualBox.... Read the rest of the release announcement (in Spanish) for more information and screenshots. Download: tuquito3.1-32bits-full.iso (945MB, MD5).
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2009-08-14 |
Distribution Release: Tuquito 3 |
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"Transforma tu vida!" proclaims the title of the release announcement for Tuquito 3, an Ubuntu-based, beginner-friendly distribution from Argentina with GNOME as the main desktop. Previously based on Debian and KDE, Tuquito has now transformed itself into a distribution with plethora of new usability features, social networking add-ons, Google applications, support for proprietary graphics drivers, and other conveniences. Some of the main features include: automatic detection of hard disk partitions with one-click activation; support for all available printers and scanners; support for web cams, inclusive of the Intel and Genius models; automatic detection of digital cameras and USB pen drives; 100% compatible with MS Office file formats; full support for Windows file systems (FAT and NTFS); new system and application installer; Garfio, a one-click back-up solution.... See the full release announcement (in Spanish) for a detailed list of features and a handful of screenshots. Download (MD5): tuquito3-final.iso (699MB).
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2006-05-25 |
Development Release: Tuquito 2.0 Beta 3 |
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Tuquito is a Debian-based, desktop-oriented live CD for the Spanish-speaking market, developed by a Linux user community in Argentina. The project announced a new beta release a couple of days ago; based on the current software in the Debian "testing" repository, the new release focuses on ease of use and multimedia aspects of personal computing. Other features include "Tuco", a user-friendly software installer, an option to use a variant of the distribution that excludes any non-free software, and a new version of "Garfio", a system that enables easy building of Linux live CDs. This version of Tuquito deploys Linux kernel 2.6.16.10 with KDE 3.5.1 as its default desktop. For more information please read the release announcement (in Spanish). Download (MD5): Tuquito-2.0Beta-r3.iso (697MB).
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