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ReactOS is a free and open-source operating system based on the best design principles found in the Windows NT architecture. Written completely from scratch, ReactOS is not a Linux-based system and it shares none of the UNIX architecture. The main goal of the ReactOS project is to provide an operating system which is binary compatible with Windows. This will allow Windows applications and drivers to run as they would on a Windows system. Additionally, the look and feel of the Windows operating system is used, such that people accustomed to the familiar user interface of Windows would find using ReactOS straightforward. The ultimate goal of ReactOS is to allow people to use it as an alternative to Windows without the need to change software they are used to.
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| 2025-03-24 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Emmabuntüs DE5-1.04 |
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Emmabuntüs is a lightweight, Debian-based distribution. The project's latest update introduces a series of key package updates as well as a German translation of the handbook. The release announcement reports: "The Emmabuntüs Collective is pleased to announce the release on March 24, 2025, of the update of its distribution, Emmabuntüs Debian Edition 5 1.04 (32-bit and 64-bit), based on Debian 12.10 'Bookworm' and the XFCE and LXQt desktop environments. This new version of our distribution mainly concerns updates to the software included in it following the release of Debian 12.10, with the update of the excellent Debian beginner’s handbook which now includes a German version included in our distribution, as well as the addition as standard of the Debian reference manuals included in it for the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Japanese. Emmabuntüs DE 5 1.04 includes the following new features and enhancements: based on the Debian 12.10 'Bookworm' operating system; Updates - Firefox 128.8.0esr, Thunderbird 128.7.0esr, deb-get 0.4.4, Ventoy 1.1.05, CTparental 5.1.23, Warpinator 1.8.8, Boot-Repair 4ppa2081, RadioTray-NG 0.2.9, Debian beginners handbook 12.10; accessibility feature updates - Ocrizer 1.4, Elograf 0.6.0." Download (SHA256): emmabuntus-de5-amd64-12.10-1.04.iso (4,008MB, pkglist). |
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| Emmabuntüs is a desktop Linux distribution with editions based on Debian's Stable branch with both the Xfce and LXQt desktop environments available. It strives to be beginner-friendly and reasonably light on resources so that it can be used on older computers. It also includes many modern features, such as large number of pre-configured programs for everyday use, dockbar for launching applications, easy installation of non-free software and media codecs, and quick setup through automated scripts. In addition, this distribution addresses accessibility issues, for both installation and day to day usage, and includes a large set of applications supporting visually impaired people. The distribution supports English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish languages.
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| 2024-11-25 |
Distribution Release: Emmabuntüs DE5-1.03 |
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The Emmabuntüs project is a desktop Linux distribution with editions based on Debian's Stable branch with both the Xfce and LXQt desktop environments available. The project has fixed some issues with the ISO which could cause problems when used with specific image writers. The new Emmabuntüs DE5-1.03 release also improves braille support. The release announcement states: "This new version of our distribution mainly concerns updates of some embedded software, the fix for the use of bootable USB stick creators with the precious help of Thomas, the Xorriso developer, and the addition of the ibus-braille utility enabling 6 dots writing via the keyboard like the Perkins method. Emmabuntüs DE 5 1.03 includes the following new features and enhancements: Based on the Debian 12.8 'Bookworm' operating system; added ibus-braille accessibility function for 6 dots writing via the keyboard like the Perkins method; fix of ISO usage by the bootable USB stick creators Etcher and MintStick, following the evolution of the Syslinux replacement by GRUB-PC; updates: Firefox 128.4.0esr, Thunderbird 128.4.3esr, Warpinator 1.8.6, Cahiers débutant Debian 12.7, deb-get 0.4.3, TurboPrint 2.57." Download (SHA256): emmabuntus-de5-amd64-12.8-1.03.iso (3,984MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2024-07-29 |
Distribution Release: Emmabuntüs DE5-1.02 |
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Emmabuntüs is a desktop Linux distribution with editions based on Debian's Stable branch with the Xfce and LXQt desktop environments. The project's latest release, DE5-1.02, introduces a number of accessibility improvements. "The accessibility functions added in this upgrade are: Orca screen reader combined with the Svox-Pico speech synthesis to help the blind persons. The Compiz window manager with its accessibility module (full-screen zoom, change of screen brightness, etc.) for the visually impaired. MouseTweaks and mouse emulation with numeric keypad for people with physical disabilities. eBook-speaker for audio playback of digital books in ePub format. Daisy-player for reading audio books in Daisy format. Kiwix in accessibility mode to read Wikipedia offline. Ocrizer for scanning a document in OCR mode and opening the result in LibreOffice. Elograf for voice dictation. Tux Typing voice version for learning the keyboard of Zendalona. NatBraille software for generating Braille books. GNOME-calculator in accessibility mode." Additional details can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (SHA256): emmabuntus-de5-amd64-12.6-1.02.iso (3,946MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2024-01-03 |
Distribution Release: Emmabuntüs DE5-1.01 |
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Emmabuntüs, a Debian-based desktop Linux distribution originally designed to facilitate the reconditioning of computers donated to humanitarian associations, has been updated to version DE5-1.01. The new release is based on Debian 12.4: "On January 2nd 2024, the Emmabuntüs Collective is happy to announce the release of the new Emmabuntüs Debian Edition 5 1.01 (32-bit and 64-bit variants), based on the Debian 12.4 'Bookworm' distribution and supporting both XFCE and LXQt desktop environments. This new release of our distribution mainly concerns updates to its embedded software, except for the replacement of VeraCrypt by ZuluCrypt, made necessary by the fact that VeraCrypt no longer supports the creation of TrueCrypt volumes, and the update of the English installation tutorial for Emmabuntüs Debian Edition 5. Concerning the activity around our refurbishing USB stick, we have written a small computer reconditioning manual for people who spend a fair amount of time refurbishing computers." Read the rest of the release announcement for more details. Download (pkglist): emmabuntus-de5-amd64-12.4-1.01.iso (3,932MB, SHA256, torrent), emmabuntus-de5-i686-12.4-1.01.iso (3,692MB, SHA256, torrent). |
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| 2023-08-29 |
Distribution Release: Emmabuntüs DE5-1.00 |
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Emmabuntüs is a desktop Linux distribution with editions based on Debian's Stable branch. The project's latest release, Debian Edition (DE) 5-1.00 is based on Debian 12 "Bookworm". "This Emmabuntüs DE5 release includes the following changes or features: Based on Debian 12.1 'Bookworm'; Linux kernel 6.1.27; Xfce 4.18.1; LXQt 1.20.0; LibreOffice 7.4.5; Firefox ESR 102.14.0; Falkon 22.12.1-2; Thunderbird 102.14.0; added a script to run OS-prober; improved startup time in live mode and installation of Calamares under WMware; removed PlayOnLinux and WINE to save space following the activation of a new ISO compression mode; disabled info message on non-free-firmware repository; replaced zram-tools by systemd-zram-generator; updated Scratch 3.29.1 to 64-bit version; updated of the Emmabuntüs Debian Edition 5 installation tutorial in French version. Emmabuntüs comes with a large number of software to allow beginners to have all the tools they may need without having to look for them and install them, see the list of all the software available on Emmabuntüs DE5. We fully assume this choice, which also allows us to provide a complete ready-to-use solution within the framework of our activities of computers re-use and training for computer classes under GNU/Linux, as for example in Togo within the framework of our collaboration with the associations YovoTogo and JUMP Lab'Orione." The release announcement has additional details. Download (SHA256): emmabuntus-de5-amd64-12.1-1.00.iso (4,028MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2023-06-20 |
Development Release: Emmabuntüs DE5 RC 1 |
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Emmabuntüs is a desktop Linux distribution with editions based on Debian's Stable branch with the Xfce and LXQt desktop environments. It strives to be beginner-friendly and reasonably light on resources. The project has published a new release candidate based on Debian 12. "In this RC 1 version, the following fixes and improvements were implemented: Based on the Debian 12.0 'Bookworm'; added additional installable languages through post install script; added Jami from the Debian repository; added wallpapers based on the Emerald theme of Debian 12; improved display visibility of GRUB in Secure Boot; fixed the installation of RadioTray-NG in the 32-bit edition; updated The Debian Bookworm 12.0 beginner's handbook; updated the Calamares slideshow; updated programs - Firefox 102.12.0esr, Thunderbird 102.12.0, Ventoy 1.0.91, Pulseaudio Equalizer Ladspa 2022.07, Deb-get 0.3.9-1, CTparental 5.1.10-1." Additional notes and screenshots can be found in the distribution's release announcement. Download (SHA256): emmabuntus-de5-amd64-12.0-rc1.iso (4,024MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2023-02-27 |
Distribution Release: Emmabuntüs DE4-1.03 |
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Emmabuntüs is a light, Debian-based distribution intended for less experienced users. The project's latest release includes content filtering controls for screening on-line content. The release announcement explains: "the Emmabuntüs Collective is happy to announce the release of the Emmabuntüs Debian Edition 4 1.03 update (32-bit and 64-bit), based on the Debian 11.6 'Bullseye' distribution and supporting both Xfce and LXQt desktop environments. This new update adds the CTparental control, as well as a script to help install and configure it. This will greatly simplify the deployment of CTparental for the parents who want to protect their children against unsuitable content on the internet; see our tutorial presenting the parental control. This new version will be the basis for our future Debian 12-based Emmabuntüs DE5, which we will start testing in the coming weeks. For this version 1.03, the following fixes and improvements have been implemented: distribution based on Debian 11.6 'Bullseye'; added parental control CTparental; added deb-get and Deborah utilities in 64-bit version; Updates of: Firefox ESR 102.8.0, Thunderbird 102.8.0, Ventoy 1.0.88, Multisystem 1.0461, Warpinator 1.4.4; The Debian Bullseye beginner's handbook 11.4." Download (SHA256): emmabuntus-de4-amd64-11.6-1.03.iso (3,548MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2022-08-01 |
Distribution Release: Emmabuntüs DE4-1.02 |
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Emmabuntüs is a desktop Linux distribution with editions based on Debian's Stable branch with the Xfce and LXQt desktop environments. The project's latest update fixes a number of boot time and install issues. It also includes updated versions of packages, particularly web browsers. "For this version 1.02, the following and improvements and fixes have been implemented: based on the Debian 11.4; added 64-bit UEFI boot with a 32-bit ISO and vice versa; added installation of boot in UEFI 64-bits with a 32-bits ISO images and vice versa; added MemTest86+ launch in UEFI mode; fixed not launching keyboard selection in SysLinux and GRUB; Fixed Zenity crash when installing new language packs; fixed language change script due to Calamares; fixed APT cache creation script; updated Debian Beginner's Handbook 11.3; updated Calamares slideshow by adding a slide about the reuse campaign and an updated version of the computer rooms map in Togo; updated a new version of DWService agent and implemented a package; updated gSpeech to version 0.11.0." Further details can be found in the release announcement. Download: emmabuntus-de4-amd64-11.4-1.02.iso (3,520MB, SHA256, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2022-01-12 |
Distribution Release: Emmabuntüs DE4-1.01 |
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Patrick d'Emmabuntüs has announced the release of an updated build of Emmabuntüs, a Debian-based desktop Linux distribution designed primarily for old older and reconditioned computers donated to humanitarian organisations. Besides shipping with an updated base system, the new version also adds the Ventoy utility, an open-source tool for creating bootable USB drives from ISO image files: "The Emmabuntüs Collective is happy to announce the release of the Emmabuntüs 'Debian' Edition 4 1.01 update (32-bit and 64-bit), based on the Debian 11.2 'Bullseye' distribution and supporting both Xfce and LXQt desktop environments. This new update of our distribution brings the addition of the Ventoy utility as part of our re-use campaign launched in early September 2020 in collaboration with our friends from Debian-Facile and Tugaleres.com in France, as well as Blabla Linux in Belgium, as we have just put online a second version of our refurbishing USB flash drive now based on Ventoy. The advantage of using Ventoy instead of MultiSystem is that it allows the creation of this key on GNU/Linux and Windows." Read the rest of the release announcement for further details and screenshots. Download (pkglist): emmabuntus-de4-amd64-11.2-1.01.iso (3,506MB, SHA256, torrent), emmabuntus-de4-i686-11.2-1.01.iso (3,488MB, SHA256, torrent). |
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