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Knopperdisk was a Linux distribution designed for a USB pen drive. It was based on Gentoo Linux and contains various programs and utilities, such as network-related tools.
Status: Discontinued
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2012-07-23 |
NEW • Distribution Release: openmamba GNU/Linux 2.0.10.1 |
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Silvan Calarco has announced the release of openmamba GNU/Linux 2.0.10.1, an updated version of the project's independently developed distribution featuring the KDE desktop and using the RPM package management format: "The openmamba maintainer is happy to announce the immediate availability of the milestone2 2.0.10.1 release of the openmamba distribution. Features: KDE-based live desktop system for standard personal computers (Intel x86 compatible hardware); top applications include LibreOffice, Chromium, Amarok, Kaffeine, WINE, GIMP, Kopete, Audacity and K3b; 3D graphical desktop support with open and proprietary drivers; automatic hardware detection and configuration; NTFS read and write support using NTFS-3G; fixed disk installation interface." Read the rest of the release announcement for a detailed description of the product and system requirements. Download the base live CD or the all-inclusive live DVD image: openmamba-livecd-en-milestone2-2.0.10.1.i586.iso (681MB, MD5, torrent), openmamba-livedvd-en-milestone2-2.0.10.i586.iso (2,615MB, MD5, torrent).
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About openmamba
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openmamba GNU/Linux is a distribution for personal computers (Intel i686-compatible) that can be used on notebooks, desktops and servers. It works as an installable live CD, offering out-of-the box support for proprietary graphics drivers and wireless network cards, a variety of media codecs and 3D desktop with KDE. The distribution, which has roots in the discontinued QiLinux project, uses APT for RPM and Synaptic as its package management tools.
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2011-10-09 |
Development Release: openmamba GNU/Linux 2.0 Pre 6 |
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Silvan Calarco has announced the availability of the sixth pre-release of openmamba 2.0, a general-purpose desktop Linux distribution: "The ISO images and archives of the sixth openmamba milestone2 pre-release are available for download. This new release adds the following new features: Linux kernel 3.0.4; support for 4+ GB RAM system; new stable live CD based on the GNOME desktop environment, version 2.32, 3.x will be optionally available as an upgrade when ready; new stable live CD based on the LXDE environment; USB 3.0 support for the USB live edition of openmamba; KDE 4.6.5; Chromium is the new default and recommended browser; added support for the open-source nouveau video driver for system having an NVIDIA graphical chipset, as well as X.org updates with all other graphic drivers." Further information can be found in the release announcement. Download (MD5): openmamba-livecd-en-milestone2-2.0pre6.i586.iso (667MB, torrent), openmamba-livedvd-en-milestone2-2.0pre6.i586.iso (2,479MB, torrent).
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2011-04-05 |
Development Release: openmamba GNU/Linux 2.0 Pre 4 |
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Silvan Calarco has announced the availability of the fourth pre-release of openmamba GNU/Linux 2.0, a general-purpose distribution with KDE as the default desktop and RPM package management: "The ISO images of the fourth pre-release of openmamba GNU/Linux, milestone 2, are available for download. This new release adds the following new features: long-term Linux kernel 2.6.35.11; Linux kernel 2.6.37.6 can now be installed optionally by enabling the new milestone2-kernel channel; KDE desktop environment 4.5.5; network connections management is now based on NetworkManager in order to provide an integrated and simple solution for Ethernet, wireless, mobile broadband, ADSL (PPPoE) and more; 500+ software components updated." Read the rest of the release announcement for more details. Download: openmamba-livedvd-en-2.0pre4.i586.iso (2,326MB, MD5, torrent). Italian and Spanish editions are also available.
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2010-11-26 |
Development Release: openmamba GNU/Linux 2.0 Pre 3 |
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Silvan Calarco has announced that the third pre-release build of openmamba GNU/Linux 2.0, a general-purpose distribution for notebooks, desktop and servers, is ready for testing: "The third pre-release of openmamba milestone 2 is out with over 1,000 software updates. The system is based on Linux kernel 2.6.33.7 and provides a modern desktop environment that includes, among others, KDE 4.5.3, OpenOffice.org 3.2, Firefox 3.6.12, Amarok 2.3.2. The openmamba distribution is available for PC (x86 compatible) in English, Italian and Spanish languages and it is distributed as ISO images in live CD, live DVD and live games flavours. The ISO image can be burned on a CD/DVD media or installed on a USB pen drive and used to boot a live system and install it. Users of the previous 2.0 pre-releases will receive a consistent upgrade from network to get aligned with the new release." Here is the full release announcement. Quick link to download (MD5) the English live DVD image: openmamba-livedvd-en-milestone2-2.0pre3.i586.iso (2,151MB, torrent).
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2010-06-09 |
Development Release: openmamba GNU/Linux 2.0 Pre 2 |
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Silvan Calarco has announced the availability of the second test release of openmamba GNU/Linux 2.0, a desktop Linux distribution featuring the latest KDE 4: "The second pre-release of openmamba GNU/Linux milestone 2 is ready with over 700 software package updates. The system is based on Linux kernel 2.6.31.13 and offers a modern desktop environment that includes KDE 4.4.4, OpenOffice.org 3.2, Mozilla Firefox 3.6.3, Amarok 2.3.1 and much more. Changes were made to the installation application from live media, as it now supports a 'cloned' installation of the live pen drive system and the configuration of a separate partition for the /home folder. The distribution is available for download as a live CD, live DVD and live Games flavours in English, Italian and Spanish languages. mambaSoft wishes everybody a pleasant experience with openmamba." Here is the full release announcement. Download (MD5): openmamba-livedvd-en-milestone2-2.0pre2.i586.iso (2,004MB, torrent).
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2010-03-02 |
Development Release: openmamba GNU/Linux 2.0 Pre 1 |
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Silvan Calarco has announced the availability of the first test release of openmamba GNU/Linux 2.0, a user-friendly Linux distribution with KDE 4 and RPM package management: "I'm happy to announce the immediate availability of openmamba milestone2 2.0pre1, the new version of the GNU/Linux operating system for laptop, desktop and server PCs. The second milestone of the openmamba development project has been reached thanks to the integration of the modern KDE 4 desktop environment, the most recent improvements to the Linux kernel and system software and the best open source applications. After months devoted to development and testing, this release is for the users who look for an optimal combination of innovation, reliability and stability. The use of stable repositories with few massive upgrades scheduled, give the user the needed reliability for most purposes." Here is the full release announcement. Download (MD5): openmamba-2.0pre1.i586.iso (672MB).
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2009-08-04 |
Distribution Release: openmamba GNU/Linux 1.1 |
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Silvan Calarco has announced the release of openmamba GNU/Linux 1.1, a maintenance update of the general-purpose distribution offering out-of-the-box support for popular graphics drivers and media codecs, among other features: "The new 1.1 release of openmamba GNU/Linux is available for download. It is a maintenance release with support for recent hardware platforms and fixes to improve system usability and stability. This release includes: all software updates made available after openmamba 1.0 release; 2.6.28.10 kernel with wireless and audio drivers backport with support for the most recent devices; wicd network manager for easier access to wireless networks; X.Org Server 1.4 with updated video drivers...." Read the rest of the release announcement for further details. Download the installable live CD or the installation DVD from here: openmamba-livecd-en-1.1.i586.iso (667MB, MD5), openmamba-installdvd-en-1.1.i586.iso (2,765MB, MD5).
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