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SharkLinux was an Ubuntu-based distribution featuring the MATE desktop. The distribution automatically upgrades packages on the system to apply security patches. The distribution also enables sudo access by default without requiring a password for user convenience. SharkLinux features the Ubuntu Hardware Enablement (HWE) kernel by default.
Status: Discontinued
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2016-04-23 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Mythbuntu 16.04 |
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Thomas Mashos has announced the launch of Mythbuntu 16.04, a community edition of Ubuntu which facilitates setting up a MythTV system. This release is a long term support release with security updates and support for just over two years. Mythbuntu is compatible with MythTV 0.28. "Mythbuntu 16.04 has been released. This is a point release on our 14.04 LTS release. If you are already on 14.04, you can get these same updates via the normal update process. This is our third LTS release and will be supported until shortly after the 18.04 release. The Mythbuntu team would like to thank our ISO testers for helping find critical bugs before release. You guys rock! With this release, we are providing torrents only. It is very important to note that this release is only compatible with MythTV 0.28 systems." Details and a list of known issues can be found in the release announcement. Download: mythbuntu-16.04-desktop-amd64.iso (1,376MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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2014-04-19 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Mythbuntu 14.04 |
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Thomas Mashos has announced the availability of Mythbuntu 14.04, the new stable version of an Ubuntu-derived distribution that makes it simple to set up a standalone MythTV system: "After some last-minute critical fixes and ISO respins by the release team, the Mythbuntu team is proud to announce that we have released Mythbuntu 14.04 LTS. This is the Mythbuntu team's second LTS release and will be supported until shortly after the 16.04 release. With this release, we are providing mirroring on sponsored mirrors and torrents. It is very important to note that this release is only compatible with MythTV 0.27 systems. The MythTV component of previous Mythbuntu releases can be upgraded to a compatible MythTV version by using the Mythbuntu repository. Highlights: a recent snapshot of the MythTV 0.27 release is included; Mythbuntu theme fixes." Here is the release announcement with a brief list of known issues. Download: mythbuntu-14.04-desktop-amd64.iso (1,012MB, SHA256, torrent). |
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2012-04-26 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Mythbuntu 12.04 |
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Mythbuntu 12.04, a new update of the specialist Ubuntu sub-project with a focus on setting up a standalone MythTV system, is available: "Mythbuntu 12.04 has been released. It is very important to note that this release is only compatible with MythTV 0.25 systems. The MythTV component of previous Mythbuntu releases can be upgraded to a compatible MythTV version by using the Mythbuntu repositories. Highlights: MythTV 0.25; starting with 12.04, the Mythbuntu team will only be doing LTS releases; enable MythTV and Mythbuntu Updates repositories directly from the Mythbuntu Control Centre without needing to install the mythbuntu-repos package; Mythbuntu theme fixes." Here is the release announcement with links to relevant topics. Download (SHA256): mythbuntu-12.04-desktop-i386.iso (666MB, torrent), mythbuntu-12.04-desktop-amd64.iso (697MB, torrent).
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2011-10-14 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Mythbuntu 11.10 |
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Version 11.10 of Mythbuntu, an official Ubuntu media centre distribution integrating the MythTV media center software, has been released: "Mythbuntu 11.10 has been released. It is very important to note that this release is only compatible with MythTV 0.24 systems. Highlights: MythTV 0.24; Chromium installed instead of Firefox; no Bluetooth support (by default) in NetworkManager; no fglrx install during installation; Mythbuntu-bare scheduling now available for backups; Android and iOS devices can now be used as remote controls; recent snapshot of the MythTV 0.24 release is included; preview of the upcoming MythNetvision plugin; Mythbuntu theme fixes. Known issue: If upgrading and you have MythStream installed please remove it before upgrading as MythStream is no longer supported." Read the release announcement for additional information. Download (SHA256): mythbuntu-11.10-desktop-i386.iso (649MB, torrent), mythbuntu-11.10-desktop-amd64.iso (678MB, torrent).
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2011-04-28 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Mythbuntu 11.04 |
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Mythbuntu 11.04, a new version of the Ubuntu-based distribution focusing on easy set up of a standalone MythTV system, is out today: "Mythbuntu 11.04 has been released. It is very important to note that this release is only compatible with MythTV 0.24 systems. Previous Mythbuntu releases can be upgraded to a compatible version with the builds located here. For a more detailed explanation, see here. Changes from Mythbuntu 10.10: MythTV 0.24; Mythbuntu-bare scheduling now available for backups; Android and iOS devices can now be used as remote controls; underlying Ubuntu updates; recent snapshot of the MythTV 0.24 release is included; preview of the upcoming MythNetvision plugin; Mythbuntu theme fixes." Read the rest of the release announcement for more information and known issues. Download (SHA256): mythbuntu-11.04-desktop-i386.iso (645MB, torrent), mythbuntu-11.04-desktop-amd64.iso (698MB, torrent).
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2010-10-10 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Mythbuntu 10.10 |
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Ben Dailey has announced the release of Mythbuntu 10.10, a specialist variant of Ubuntu designed for home theatre PCs: "Mythbuntu 10.10 has been released. With this release, we are providing mirroring on sponsored mirrors and torrents. It is very important to note that this release is only compatible with MythTV 0.23.1 systems. Previous Mythbuntu releases can be upgraded to a compatible version with the builds located at here, for a more detailed explanation see here. Highlights: swanky new installer; Mythbuntu-bare, a backup and restore utility for your MythTV configuration files; MythTV 0.23.1; preview of the upcoming MythNetvision plugin; Mythbuntu theme fixes." Read the complete release announcement for more details and a list of known issues. Download (SHA256): mythbuntu-10.10-desktop-i386.iso (643MB, torrent), mythbuntu-10.10-desktop-amd64.iso (685MB, torrent).
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2010-04-30 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Mythbuntu 10.04 |
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Mythbuntu 10.04, a specialist flavour of Ubuntu designed for home theatre PCs, is ready for download: "Mythbuntu 10.04 has been released. It is very important to note that this release is only compatible with MythTV 0.23 systems. Previous Mythbuntu releases can be upgraded to MythTV 0.23 with the builds located here. For a fuller explanation see here. Changes from Mythbuntu 9.10: snappier front-end; better integration with system services like Upstart and ConsoleKit; new MCC plugins; simplified live front-end; MythTV 0.23 build 24104 is included; preview of the upcoming MythNetvision plugin (this application is still undergoing rapid development, so please do not file bug reports on this release); Mythbuntu theme fixes; new theme - ArcLight." Here is the complete release announcement with additional links to relevant changelogs. Download (SHA256): mythbuntu-10.04-desktop-i386.iso (624MB, torrent), mythbuntu-10.04-desktop-amd64.iso (675MB, torrent).
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2009-10-30 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Mythbuntu 9.10 |
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Mythbuntu 9.10, a distribution designed for home theatre systems and featuring MythTV, has been released: "Mythbuntu is built upon the base of Ubuntu and thus has all the features of Ubuntu. Features: Mythbuntu Control Centre - used to modify settings on a Mythbuntu system that are not necessarily MythTV specific; Mythbuntu Log Grabber - grabs specific log files into a single area and can upload them to pastebin for easy troubleshooting; partitioner creates one large partition (ext4); auto-builds are now easily enabled/disabled via an installable package; MythTV 0.22.0-zrc1 included; MythTV backend now uses upstart, this allows automatic restarting of the backend in the event of a failure. New features in MythTV 0.22: MythUI support allowing fancier themes; support for VDPAU; MythVideo storage groups...." More information is available in the release notes. Download (MD5): mythbuntu-9.10-desktop-i386.iso (576MB, torrent), mythbuntu-9.10-desktop-amd64.iso (594MB, torrent).
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2009-04-23 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Mythbuntu 9.04 |
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Mythbuntu 9.04, a distribution designed for home theatre systems and featuring MythTV, has been released: "After a long and exciting development cycle the Mythbuntu team is proud to introduce Mythbuntu 9.04. Features: Mythbuntu Log Grabber - this application grabs specific log files into a single area and can upload them to pastebin for easy troubleshooting; auto-partitioner creates separate partitions for root, recordings, and swap (ext3 and XFS); Mythbuntu Control Centre - used to modify settings on a Mythbuntu system that are not necessarily MythTV specific; MythTV 0.21-fixes20403 included; MythNetTV 7 (and GUI) are now packaged and available in the official repositories." Read the release announcement and release notes for further information, system requirements and known issues. Download (MD5): mythbuntu-9.04-desktop-i386.iso (615MB, torrent), mythbuntu-9.04-desktop-amd64.iso (652MB, torrent).
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2008-10-31 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Mythbuntu 8.10 |
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Mythbuntu 8.10, a distribution featuring a standalone MythTV system and the last of the official Ubuntu variants, is now also available: "After a long and tedious process with many new features and bug fixes the Mythbuntu team is proud to introduce Mythbuntu 8.10 'Intrepid Ibex'. Features: Mythbuntu-log-grabber - this application grabs specific log files into a single area and can upload them to pastebin for easy troubleshooting; automatic partitioner now creates an XFS file system for recordings; mousepad, a graphical editor is now installed by default; Wubi now supports Mythbuntu; Apple trailer plugin is now packaged and available; web site now has link to Mythbuntu in the news. Changes from Mythbuntu 8.10 RC: Wubi now included on CD image; install documents for 8.10 included on CD image; Windows autorun now links to documentation and Wubi." Read the release announcement and release notes for further details. Download (MD5): mythbuntu-8.10-desktop-i386.iso (631MB), mythbuntu-8.10-desktop-amd64.iso (641MB).
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2008-09-20 |
NEW • Development Release: Mythbuntu 8.10 Alpha 6 |
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A new alpha build of Mythbuntu 8.10, an Ubuntu-based distribution featuring MythTV and designed for home theatre PCs, has been released: "Without further ado, allow me to introduce Mythbuntu 8.10 alpha 6. It is very important to note that this release is not compatible with Mythbuntu 7.10 or any other MythTV 0.20.2-based distribution. Changes from alpha 4: lots of bug fixes across the board in Ubiquity and Mythbuntu control centre; bug fixes for MythTV; general bug fixes. We are introducing a testing Personal Package Archive (PPA). This PPA will contain software that is either not in the repositories, or is a more current version than what is in the repositories. This PPA will not contain updated MythTV packages, but instead will contain new and updated packages for programs such as MythExport, MythNetTv, and MythVideo-Bulk-Updater." Here is the full release announcement. Download (MD5): mythbuntu-8.10-alpha6-desktop-i386.iso (597MB), mythbuntu-8.10-alpha6-desktop-amd64.iso (644MB).
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2008-08-18 |
NEW • Development Release: Mythbuntu 8.10 Alpha 4 |
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The first alpha release of Mythbuntu 8.10, a project developing an easy-to-use MythTV system based on Ubuntu, is out: "Today we are introducing the first Mythbuntu 'Intrepid Ibex' alpha release: Mythbuntu 8.10 alpha 4. It is very important to note that this release is not compatible with Mythbuntu 7.10 or any other MythTV 0.20.2-based distribution. Changes from Mythbuntu 8.04: default guided partitioning - the guided partitioning tool in the installer will now default to XFS instead of ext3; Mythbuntu Apple trailers - the Apple trailer plugin has been forked and is now being kept by our very own 'foxbuntu', it is installable from MCC or Synaptic and accessible from the front-end; stability - lots of bug fixes across the board in Ubiquity and Mythbuntu control centre, several MythTV bugs that were sent upstream got fixed." Here is the full release announcement. Download the live CD images from here: mythbuntu-8.10-alpha4-desktop-i386.iso (601MB, MD5), mythbuntu-8.10-alpha4-desktop-amd64.iso (639MB, MD5).
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2008-04-25 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Mythbuntu 8.04 |
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Mythbuntu 8.04, a new member of the Ubuntu family and a distribution whose goal is to make it easy to set up a home theatre system with MythTV, has been released: "After long hours and endless work the Mythbuntu team is excited about the release of Mythbuntu 8.04. This release is built on the LTS base of Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron. Features: frontend can be run from the live CD; complete installations (backend, frontend, backend/frontend, etc); Xfce window manager; easily upgrade from Ubuntu Hardy to Mythbuntu; custom Mythbuntu MythTV theme; graphical setup of LIRC; set up MythTV optimizations through Mythbuntu Control Center (MCC); diskless server setup through MCC. Major changes: MythTV 0.21; diskless server; new Mythbuntu frontend theme; new web site theme." Read the release announcement and release notes for further information. Download: mythbuntu-8.04-desktop-i386.iso (519MB, MD5, torrent), mythbuntu-8.04-desktop-amd64.iso (543MB, MD5, torrent).
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2008-03-04 |
NEW • Development Release: Mythbuntu 8.04 Alpha 3 |
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The third alpha release of Mythbuntu 8.04 is out and ready for testing: "Today we are introducing the third Mythbuntu 8.04 alpha image. It is very important to note that this release is not compatible with Mythbuntu 7.10 or any other MythTV 0.20.2 based distribution. Changes from Alpha 2: lots of bug fixes across the board in Ubiquity and Mythbuntu Control Centre; several MythTV bugs that were sent upstream got fixed; we have merged our installer menu with the Ubuntu installer menu; Totem can speak MythTV now for playback; new version of XMLTV; new Myth checkouts; diskless support. As previously, if you encounter any issues with anything in this release (including Ubiquity), please file a bug on Launchpad." Here is the full release announcement. Download: mythbuntu-8.04-alpha3-i386.iso (520MB, MD5), mythbuntu-8.04-alpha3-amd64.iso (544MB, MD5).
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2008-02-17 |
NEW • Development Release: Mythbuntu 8.04 Alpha 2 |
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The second alpha build of Mythbuntu 8.04, an Ubuntu-based distribution featuring MythTV, is ready for testing: "Today we are introducing second Mythbuntu 8.04 alpha image. It is very important to note that this release is not compatible with Mythbuntu 7.10 or any other MythTV 0.20.2 based distribution. Changes from alpha 1: Rudimentary transmitter selection support is available for all devices but the PVR-150; include support for lircrc files that are generated to ease the editing process; include support for lircd.conf files to organize lircd.conf; DKMS support; all themes are modularized into their own packages; community themes; based on the MythTV 0-21-fixes branch which was created recently to prepare for 0.21 release; most of the bugs that were reported about the 7.10 release have been resolved." Here is the full release announcement. Download: mythbuntu-8.04-alpha2-i386.iso (493MB, MD5), mythbuntu-8.04-alpha2-amd64.iso (519MB, MD5).
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3CX Phone System is a specialist, Debian-based Linux distribution designed to run a complete unified communications platform. The 3CX client, included in the distribution, can also be installed separately on most hardware as well as the cloud. It provides a complete open standards-based IP PBX and phone system that works with popular SIP trunks and IP phones. It will automatically configure all supported peripherals and it also comes with clients for Windows, OS X, iOS and Android. The ISO image includes a free license for the 3CX PBX edition. The ISO image contains the standard Debian installer which installs a minimal system with the nginx web server, PostgreSQL database, iptables firewall and Secure Shell. Options not relevant to 3CX have been removed from the distribution. Download the installation ISO image from here: debian-amd64-netinst-3cx.iso (378MB). |
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