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SuperGamer is a live DVD currently based on Ubuntu (previously it was based on VectorLinux), intended to showcase gaming on Linux. The distribution is optimised for a gaming computer environment, with some tweaks to help speed up running from the live DVD. While older version included some open-source and demo games, the newest release does not; however, Steam, GOG Games and The Humble Bundle can be easily installed.
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2007-11-26 |
NEW • Development Release: Damn Small Linux 4.1 RC3 |
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Robert Shingledecker has announced the third release candidate for Damn Small Linux 4.1: "The third release candidate for DSL v4.1 is now available." From the changelog: "New notepad (editor.lua); updated pciutils to 2.2.9; added pop-ups to JWM tray; added *.siag to supported dfm extensions (.dfmext); restored fluxter.bb to LHC 4-in-a-row; fixed bug in exitcheck; fixed reported bug in cpanel when booted legacy; fixed reported bug mountci (permissions and menus); fixed reported bug in netcardconf; completed support for alternate window managers; removed background / wallpaper control from dfm and .xinitrc; updated wallpaper.lua to use new structure; updated 'Getting Started' with Esc and Backspace key definitions for dfm." Download: dsl-4.1RC3.iso (48.7MB, MD5).
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About Damn Small Linux
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Damn Small Linux is a business card size (50MB) live CD Linux distribution. Despite its minuscule size it strives to have a functional and easy to use desktop. Damn Small Linux has a nearly complete desktop, including XMMS (MP3, and MPEG), FTP client, links-hacked web browser, spreadsheet, email, spellcheck (US English), a word-processor, three editors (Nedit, nVi, Zile [emacs clone]), Xpdf, Worker (file manager), Naim (AIM, ICQ, IRC), VNCviwer, SSH/SCP server and client, DHCP client, PPP, PPPoE, a web server, calculator, Fluxbox window manager, system monitoring apps, USB support, and soon it will have PCMCIA support as well. If you like Damn Small Linux you can install it on your hard drive. Because all the applications are small and light it makes a very good choice for older hardware.
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2012-08-04 |
Development Release: Damn Small Linux 4.11 RC1 |
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Nearly four years after the last stable release, the Damn Small Linux distribution is once again being actively developed. Yesterday John Andrews announced the availability of the first release candidate version 4.11: "Here is the first release candidate for Damn Small Linux (DSL) 4.11. The changes in this release are a step toward making DSL a friendly alternative for older hardware. I've fixed some bugs, updated some applications, and replaced others. Applications: updated JWM to 2.1.0 (now supports rounding); updated Dillo to 3.0.2 (much improves CSS support); added XChat 1.8.9; added sic 1.1 IRC client; added XCalc-color. Modified desktop functionality: it is now possible to switch between JWM and Fluxbox without shutting down X; added menu items to switch between DFM and xtdesk icon engines or use none at all...." Here is the release announcement with a full changelog. Download: dsl-4.11.rc1.iso (50.6MB, MD5).
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2008-06-09 |
Distribution Release: Damn Small Linux 4.4 |
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Robert Shingledecker has announced the release of Damn Small Linux 4.4, a Debian-based mini-distribution for the desktop. What's new? "New Lua/Fltk re-factored for enhanced performance; new Fltk library now available for C/C++ programs; new fldiff - a file diff GUI viewer; update to rsync 3.0.2; updated mydslBrowser - new feature 'Download Only'; modified 'X Window Snapshot' to save image file with date; added dfm association for easy display of 'X Window Snapshot' images; restored Firefox default search engines; new low resource background and theme; new font added, smoothansi, used in JWM menu; new .luafltkrc for Lua/Fltk theme and defaults; updated dmix; modified nfs-common to also start Portmap when needed; patched kbdconfig to properly select keymaps; modified .bash_profile to eliminate an extra login shell...." See the full changelog for further details. Download: dsl-4.4.iso (49.7MB, MD5).
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2008-06-01 |
Development Release: Damn Small Linux 4.4 RC2 |
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Robert Shingledecker has announced the second release candidate for Damn Small Linux 4.4: "The second release candidate of DSL v4.4 is now posted and ready for testing. Changelog: updated mydslBrowser - new feature 'Download Only'; modified 'X Window Snapshot' to save image file with date; added dfm association for easy display of 'X Window Snapshot' images; updated .torsmorc for more consistent 'used/free/total'; modified nfs-common to also start Portmap when needed; patched kbdconfig to properly select keymaps; restored fixed and Helvetica font for Aterm and Fluxbox; modified .bash_profile to eliminate an extra login shell; updated CGI example test.lua to call proper cgi.lua; updated dmix for better font support; removed stray line in Fluxbox menu; updated 'Getting Started' document with Wiki link and wireless info link." Here is the complete release announcement. Download (MD5): dsl-4.4RC2.iso (49.7MB, MD5).
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2008-05-19 |
Development Release: Damn Small Linux 4.4 RC1 |
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Robert Shingledecker has announced that the first release candidate for Damn Small Linux 4.4 is out and ready for testing: "Damn Small Linux 4.4RC1 is now available in the Release Candidate section. Changelog: New Lua/Fltk re-factored for enhanced performance; new Fltk library now available for C/C++ programs; update rsync to v3.0.2; restored Firefox default search engines; new low-resource background and theme; new default system font, smoothansi; new .luafltkrc for Lua/Fltk theme and defaults; updated dmix; updated man script, new -o -b options and site; fixed permissions on fusermount; updated all Lua and Lua/FLtk scripts to the new Lua/Fltk system." Here is the release announcement with a brief changelog. Download: dsl-4.4RC1.iso (49.7MB, MD5).
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2008-04-22 |
Distribution Release: Damn Small Linux 4.3 |
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Robert Shingledecker has announced the final release of Damn Small Linux 4.3. From the changelog: "Updated Firefox browser to version 2; updated murgaLua to 0.6.8; updated nano-tiny to 2.0.7; updated and consolidation of mydslBrowser with new mydslBrowser.lua; new picture puzzle added to Games collection; new calculator.lua replaces Calcoo; optimized minirt24.gz - much smaller; new background and theme for both JWM and Fluxbox; updated 'noicons' boot option to suppress icons in JWM; fixed removal of mydsl extensions on traditional hard drive installations; dropped SCSI modules for needed space - available in the modules section; fixed CD recording scanbus device error by adding scsi/sg.o module; updated editor.lua - menu issue resolved for new murgaLua version...." Download: dsl-4.3.iso (49.6MB, MD5).
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2008-03-26 |
Development Release: Damn Small Linux 4.3 RC1 |
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Robert Shingledecker has announced the availability of the first release candidate for Damn Small Linux 4.3. From the changelog: "Updated murgaLua to 0.6.6; updated nano-tiny to 2.0.7; updated and consolidation of mydslBrowser with new mydslBrowser.lua; new picture puzzle added to games collection; new calculator.lua replaces Calcoo; optimized minirt24.gz - much smaller; new background and theme for both JWM and Fluxbox; improved removal of mydsl extensions on traditional hard drive installations; dropped SCSI modules for needed space - available in the modules section. A thanks goes to many community members for ideas, suggestions and contributions that make this release possible." Interested beta testers can download the CD image from here: dsl-4.3RC1.iso (47.2MB, MD5).
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2007-12-18 |
Distribution Release: Damn Small Linux 4.2 |
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Robert Shingledecker has announced the final release of Damn Small Linux 4.2. From the changelog: "New mtpaint replaces xpaint; New black/blue theme with "Fractal Movements" background; New folder for better support of Visual Styles for JWM .jwmrc-theme and downloadable themes; New setTheme.lua, drag-n-drop or double click application style; New folder for better support of backgrounds, downloadable "DSL Classics"; New generic folder.xpm link for easier theme of folders; Updated wallpaper.lua, drag-n-drop or double click application style; Improved support for JWM keybindings with .jwmrc-keys; Improved support for battey names in torsmo, fetched from /proc..." Download: dsl-4.2.iso (48.2MB, MD5).
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2007-12-11 |
Development Release: Damn Small Linux 4.2 RC1 |
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Robert Shingledecker has announced the first release candidate for Damn Small Linux 4.2. From the changelog: "New mtPaint replaces XPaint; new folder for better support of Visual Styles for JWM .jwmrc-theme and downloadable themes; new setTheme.lua, drag-n-drop or double click application style; new folder for better support of backgrounds, downloadable 'DSL Classics'; updated wallpaper.lua, drag-n-drop or double click application style; improved support for JWM key bindings with .jwmrc-keys; improved support for batter names in Torsmo, fetched from /proc; fixed '?' icon to open 'Getting Started'; updated iconViewer for mtPaint change; 21 icons have been changed, updated, or replaced; updated /opt/.dfmext with more associations; clean-up of unused files, modules, and directories (pnp & xfs)." Download: dsl-4.2RC1.iso (48.4MB, MD5).
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2007-12-03 |
Distribution Release: Damn Small Linux 4.1 |
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Robert Shingledecker has announced the final release of Damn Small Linux 4.1. From the changelog: "Updated pciutils to 2.2.9; new iconView.lua - view & edit XPM icons; new notepad (editor.lua); new mini icons in JWM mydsl menu when available; new boot option 'user=name'; new boot option 'settime'; updated Torsmo to v0.18 - now supports noswap; updated .dfminfo now a plain text file; updated processing order of extensions with .tar.gz now last to better support myconf.tar.gz; root menu solely under user control - defaults to selected window manager menu; updated Firefox default preferences to use SansSerif font; new key bindings for JWM; added 'toram' to frugal installed GRUB checkfs menu item; updated several murgaLua programs to reflect the dropped fl_ask GUI widget; updated 'Getting Started' with Esc and Backspace key definitions for DFM...." Download: dsl-4.1.iso (48.7MB, MD5).
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