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Calculate Linux is a Gentoo-based family of three distinguished distributions. Calculate Directory Server (CDS) is a solution that supports Windows and Linux clients via LDAP + SAMBA, providing proxy, mail and Jabbers servers with streamlined user management. Calculate Linux Desktop (CLD) is a workstation and client distribution (with a choice of Cinnamon, KDE Plasma, LXQt, MATE or Xfce desktops) that includes a wizard to configure a connection to Calculate Directory Server. Calculate Linux Scratch (CLS) is a live CD with a build framework for creating a custom distribution.
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| 2015-10-23 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Ubuntu Kylin 15.10 |
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Ubuntu Kylin 15.10, an official Ubuntu variant tailored to the users in China, has been released: "We are glad to announce the release of Ubuntu Kylin 15.10 (code name 'Wily Werewolf'). In this release, we have fixed many internationalization and localization bugs in Ubuntu itself and bugs in software written by the Ubuntu Kylin team. All the work that Ubuntu Kylin team does is within the Ubuntu community and ecosystem and, as such, they get back to Ubuntu itself and everyone using Ubuntu can benefit from our work. This release is based on the 4.2 Linux kernel with the support of Intel Broxton. The following applications have been updated to their latest versions: Firefox 41, Chromium 45 and LibreOffice 5.0.2. We have also released Sogou Pinyin 2.0.0.0066. It is not included in the image by default, but you can install it easily from the Ubuntu Kylin Software Center. Besides a plethora of bugs fixed in this milestone, several Ubuntu Kylin specific packages have also been updated." See the brief release announcement (in Chinese) and check out the detailed release notes (in English) for more details. Download: ubuntukylin-15.10-desktop-amd64.iso (1,306MB, SHA256, torrent, pkglist). |
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| Ubuntu Kylin is an official Ubuntu flavour whose primary goal is to create a variant of Ubuntu optimised for Chinese users (using the Simplified Chinese writing system), although it also supports other languages. The default desktop is called UKUI (Ubuntu Kylin User Interface) which is based on MATE desktop and is developed with the Qt toolkit. UKUI strives to adhere to the friendly-and-simple design concept. The distribution also includes more than 20 applications developed in-house, including Kylin Assistant, Kylin Video, Kylin Screenshots and Software Center.
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| 2023-04-21 |
Distribution Release: Ubuntu Kylin 23.04 |
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Ubuntu Kylin is an Ubuntu community edition optimized for Chinese speakers. The project's latest release, version 23.04, offers nine moths of support, version 6.2 of the Linux kernel, and an updated Mesa graphics driver. The release announcement (Chinese, English) reads: "On April 21, 2023, the Ubuntu Kylin team announced the release of Ubuntu Kylin open-source operating system, version 23.04. As a short-term support release, Ubuntu Kylin 23.04 comes with Linux 6.2 kernel and Mesa 23.0 graphics driver by default, and is fully upgraded with a series of core system software and base libraries. This version is mainly used to provide a development and testing platform for developers and you are welcome to download and use it. Full core software upgrade: Mozilla Firefox 111; Thunderbird 102; LibreOffice 7.5; Shotwell 0.30.17; Remmina 1.4.29; Transmission 3.0. Comprehensive upgrade of the base libraries: Python 3.11; Binutils 2.40; Ruby 3.1; golang 1.20; glibc 2.37; GCC 13; LLVM 16." Download: ubuntukylin-23.04-desktop-amd64.iso (6,208MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2022-04-22 |
Distribution Release: Ubuntu Kylin 22.04 |
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Version 22.04 of Ubuntu Kylin, a distribution of Ubuntu customised for the convenience of users based in China, has been released. The new version features the improved UKUI 3.1 desktop environment (a fork of MATE), together with a variety of improvements and bug fixes: "On April 22, 2022, the Ubuntu Kylin team officially released the new version 22.04 LTS. 22.04 is the fifth long-term support (LTS) release after 14.04, 16.04, 18.04 and 20.04, and will be officially supported for three years. Compared with the previous version, this updated version adds new functions such as displaying remaining charging time, complex touch gestures and operation animation teaching, system light mode setting, WeChat online login and support for opening personal hotspots. Further optimized the display form of the taskbar area, taskbar startup time, notification popup animation and file manager sidebar level, fixed known issues such as Ctrl+Q not being able to close the music program, and the risk of memory leaks in kylin-burner." See the release announcement (in Simplified Chinese or English) for further information and screenshots. Download: ubuntukylin-22.04-desktop-amd64.iso (4,703MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2020-10-23 |
Distribution Release: Ubuntu Kylin 20.10 |
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Ubuntu Kylin, a Linux distribution built for China and an official member of the Ubuntu family, has arrived at the 20.10 release. The new version features the much improved UKUI 3.0 desktop environment (a fork of MATE), as well as an enhanced file manager called Peony: "The Ubuntu Kylin team is pleased to announce the official release of the open-source operating system version 20.10 (code-named 'Groovy Gorilla') of Ubuntu Kylin. 20.10 is the 16th version released by Ubuntu Kylin, which provides 9-month technical support, and it is released globally. The latest Linux 5.8 kernel and UKUI 3.0 desktop environment are integrated into the Ubuntu Kylin 20.10 release by default. It has fixed many problems in the start menu, file manager and control panel so as to provide users with a more efficient and stable user experience. You are welcome to download it and have a try, and do give us feedback on your user experience." Read the long list of improvements and bug fixes in the release announcement, available both in Simplified Chinese and in English). Here is the download link: ubuntukylin-20.10-desktop-amd64.iso (2,929MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2020-04-24 |
Distribution Release: Ubuntu Kylin 20.04 |
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Ubuntu Kylin 20.04, an official Ubuntu edition customised for the users in China, has been released. This release comes with an updated version of the UKUI desktop environment (a fork of MATE): "The Ubuntu Kylin team is pleased to announce the official release of Ubuntu Kylin's open-source operating system, version 20.04 LTS (code-named 'Focal Fossa'). Ubuntu Kylin 20.04 is the fourth long-term support (LTS) version and it offers 3 years of technical support. The new version of Ubuntu Kylin 20.04 LTS comes with the new UKUI 3.0 desktop environment preview and it supports x86 and arm64 architectures, which further optimizes the 4K HD display effect and application component stability. The new Kirin cloud account function unifies the identity authentication of all platforms and provides users with the cloud synchronization function. It also fixes 539 known issues, such as the inability of the taskbar to preview minimized apps and a file manager memory leak." See the release announcements (in Simplified Chinese or in English) for further information and screenshots. Download: ubuntukylin-20.04-desktop-amd64.iso (2,186MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2019-10-18 |
Distribution Release: Ubuntu Kylin 19.10 |
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Ubuntu Kylin is an official Ubuntu subproject whose goal is to create a variant of Ubuntu that is more suitable for Chinese users using the Simplified Chinese writing system. The distribution has published Ubuntu Kylin 19.10 which offers nine months of support. The release announcement (Chinese, English) lists the new project's new features: "In this release, Kylin Software Center is upgraded with fabulous startup animation and clear navigation which make it easier and smoother to operate. Practical and powerful as always. About the kernel, Ubuntu Kylin 19.10 ships with v5.3 based Linux kernel updated from 19.04. The new kernel adds a variety of new hardware support inherited from upstream, including: Adds support for Intel Speed Select, a feature only supported on specific Xeon servers. Adds initial support for the AMD Navi GPUs in the amdgpu driver, these are the new AMD RX5700 GPUs that just recently became available. Adds support for Zhaoxin x86 Processors. Adds utilization clamping support to the task scheduler. This is a refinement of the energy aware scheduling framework for power-asymmetric systems. The 0.0.0.0/8 IPv4 range will be accepted by Linux as a valid address range, allowing for 16 million new IPv4 addresses." Download: ubuntukylin-19.10-desktop-amd64.iso (2,451MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2019-04-19 |
Distribution Release: Ubuntu Kylin 19.04 |
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The team behind Ubuntu Kylin has published a new version of their distribution which introduces a new visual style. The project's new release, Ubuntu Kylin 19.04, introduces transparency effects to the application menu, adds a preview function to the file manager and provides nine months of support. "In April 19th, 2019, We are glad to announce the official release of open source operating system Ubuntu Kylin 19.04 (Disco Dingo). In this version, OS stability is our first goal to obtain. In order to provide a better experience for users, a series of improvements are made on system kernel, basic service, desktop environment and specialized apps. In addition, other open source distribution such as Ubuntu 19.04、Lubuntu 19.04 and Ubuntu Mate 19.04 are released in the same time. We are bringing a whole new visual experience in this distribution, from system choice, boot up animation, log in program to system desktop, a unified style is presented. Amazing transparency effect is utilized on start menu, taskbar and notification area, give your desktop a sense of technology. Practical functions are provided to simplify your daily operations." Further details can be found in the release announcement (Chinese, English). Download: ubuntukylin-19.04-desktop-amd64.iso (2,195MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2018-10-19 |
Distribution Release: Ubuntu Kylin 18.10 |
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The development team behind Ubuntu Kylin has announced the availability of a new version of the project's official Ubuntu flavour designed specifically for users in China. The new version comes with updated MATE 1.20 desktop and it also provides a number of desktop improvements: "We are glad to announce the release of Ubuntu Kylin 18.10 'Cosmic Cuttlefish' which comes with a series of updates in kernel, basic services, desktop environment and software to provide a newer and better desktop experience. Ubuntu Kylin 18.10 ships with a brand-new Login and Lock programs, adding functions, fixing bugs and providing a cozier and easier user experience. Notable features include: new Login and Lock programs supporting biometric identifications technologies; Start Menu - modify the loading mode of Normal Menu and support a third-party category, support special characters, add feedback; Sessions - add a new Setup wizard; Notifications - add U disk management; Panel - redesign task layout when opening too many tabs on the panel...." Read the full release announcement (available in Chinese and English) for more information and screenshots. Download: ubuntukylin-18.10-desktop-amd64.iso (1,787MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2018-04-27 |
Distribution Release: Ubuntu Kylin 18.04 |
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Ubuntu Kylin is a community edition of Ubuntu developed for Chinese users. The project has released a new version, Ubuntu Kylin 18.04, which ships with the Kylin Video media player, Kylin Assistant to help configure the operating system and Burner, a customized version of the Brasero disc burning software. "Ubuntu Kylin Software Store includes Ubuntu Kylin Software Centre, Ubuntu Kylin Developer Platform and Ubuntu Kylin Repository. Its interface is simple but with powerful functions and it supports both Ubuntu and Ubuntu Kylin repositories. It is especially convenient for quick installation of Chinese characteristic software developed by Ubuntu Kylin team. Kylin Assistant, a system management and configuration tool we developed for Linux users, could show system information, clean up system garbage and beautify system. It makes your desktop more smooth, more user-friendly, and enriched with personality. In this release, we optimize the framework to reduce the resource usage, add file shredder, UD SSO, Spanish supporting and configuration for Cinnamon, and improve the task manager." The release announcement (Chinese, English) offers more information. Download: ubuntukylin-18.04-desktop-amd64.iso (1,638MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2017-04-14 |
Distribution Release: Ubuntu Kylin 17.04 |
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The Ubuntu Kylin project, a member of the Ubuntu family developing a Linux distribution designed and optimised for users in China, has announced the release of version 17.04. In a surprise last-minute move (and as a result of the recent Ubuntu decision to scrap the Unity desktop), the Ubuntu Kylin developers have also discarded Unity and replaced it with a custom desktop called "UKUI" (based on MATE): "We are glad to announce the Release of Ubuntu Kylin 17.04 (code name 'Zesty Zapus'). In this release, the most noteworthy part is that we have launched a new desktop environment, UKUI, which provides a simpler and more enjoyable experience for browsing, searching and managing your computer. UKUI is a customized desktop based on MATE, redesigned with a brand-new start menu, control panel, desktop task bar, desktop theme and icons. Its main features include: a brand-new theme and icons; a quick start menu; easy-to-use control panel; extensible file manager. This release is based on 4.10 Linux kernel." Please consult the release announcement (in Chinese) and release notes (in English) for further information. Download: ubuntukylin-17.04-desktop-amd64.iso (1,638MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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