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2009-01-20 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Granular Linux 1.0 |
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Anurag Bhandari has announced the release of Granular Linux 1.0, a PCLinuxOS-based desktop distribution: "After a long wait, Granular Linux 1.0 is finally out. This release brings with it solid stability, out-of-the-box usefulness, great multimedia experience, support for running Windows software, and much more in the size of a CD (live CD). Features: major packages include Linux kernel 2.6.26.8, KDE 3.5.10, Enlightenment 0.16.999, Firefox 3.0.4, Thunderbird 2.0.0.14, KOffice 1.6.3, Compiz Fusion 0.7.6, GIMP 2.6.3 and Wine 1.0.1; our own new repository; out-of-the-box support for audio and video files (xine and MPlayer); multimedia plugins for Firefox are now pre-installed; support for running Windows applications, and games; support for multimedia keyboards and the extra laptop keys; ATI and NVIDIA drivers included...." See the full release announcement and release notes for more details. Download (MD5): granular-1.0-x86-cd.iso (699MB, torrent).
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Granular Linux is an easy-to-use, desktop Linux distribution based on PCLinuxOS. Its main features are a carefully selected set of applications for common tasks, the ability to customise the distribution, and the inclusion of two popular desktop environments - the flexible KDE and the lightweight Enlightenment.
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2008-07-01 |
Development Release: Granular Linux 1.0 RC |
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The first release candidate of Granular Linux, a PCLinuxOS-based desktop distribution, is out and ready for testing: "It is my pleasure to announce the availability of Granular 1.0 RC, the last development release before the final Granular 1.0. Features and changes: Granular 1.0 now uses its own new repository; all updated packages, including Linux kernel 2.6.24.7, KDE 3.5.9, Enlightenment 0.16.999, Firefox 3.0, Thunderbird 2.0.0.14, KOffice 1.6.3, Compiz Fusion 0.7.6, GIMP 2.4.6; updated artwork; out-of-the-box support for audio and video files; pre-installed multimedia plugins for Firefox; support for multimedia keyboards and the extra laptop keys; read/write support for NTFS partitions; video drivers installation tool." Read the release announcement and release notes for more detailed list of changes and new features. Download: granular-1.0-rc-cd.iso (694MB, MD5, torrent).
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2008-03-15 |
Development Release: Granular Linux 1.0 Preview |
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The first preview of Granular Linux 1.0, a desktop distribution based on PCLinuxOS, has been released: "It is my pleasure to announce the availability of Granular 1.0 (Preview), the successor to Granular 0.90. Built on huge improvements over the preceding version, this release is more stable, user-friendly, usable, and more fun to use. Granular 1.0 will be the most ambitious release for the Granular Project, and this release is just one step in that direction." From the changelog: "Xfce has been replaced by Enlightenment; CompizFusion is installed instead of Beryl; MPlayer has replaced VLC player; updated file associations; installation help and install button are now also present on the desktop of the guest account; default boot splash resolution changed to 1024x768 pixels...." Read the release announcement and release notes for more details. Download (MD5): granular-1.0-preview-cd.iso (696MB).
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2007-10-08 |
Distribution Release: Granular Linux 2007 "FunWorks" |
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Here is something interesting for the Linux distro testing community: a distribution with four desktops (KDE, Xfce, Enlightenment and Looking Glass 3D) and complete multimedia support - all on an installable live DVD: "On behalf of Team Granular, I happily announce the immediate availability of the first DVD edition of Granular Linux - FunWorks 2007. Some of the major features include: four desktop environments - KDE 3.5.7, XFce 4.4.1, Enlightenment (E17) and Looking Glass (LG3D), updated most major and small applications, more stable, bug-free and feature-rich release, 5.5+ GB of software packed in just 1.92 GB live DVD, and out-of-the-box support for virtually all multimedia formats, and improved support for Flash, Java and media streaming in web browsers." Read the full release announcement and visit the screenshots page for further information. Download (MD5) Granular Linux 2007 from here: granular0.90FW-DVD.iso (1,969MB).
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2007-07-03 |
Distribution Release: Granular Linux 0.90 |
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Anurag Bhandari has announced the release of Granular Linux 0.90, a user-friendly desktop distribution based on PCLinuxOS: "I am pleased to announce the availability of Granular 0.90. Granular is a Linux operating system that is easy to use, user-friendly and filled with fun. For newbies in the world of Linux who want to explore and play around with Linux, Granular is a must try. At the same time, it is well suited to the regular Linux users. Through the various applications included in Granular, you can surf the Internet, write articles, make presentations, chat with friends, listen to music, play games, manage images and much more. Another notable feature of Granular is that it unites the KDE and the Xfce desktop environments onto one CD." Read the release announcement and release notes for further information. Download (MD5): granular0.90-CD.iso (697MB).
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2007-06-10 |
Development Release: Granular Linux 0.90 Test |
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Anurag Bhandari has announced the availability of a test release of Granular Linux, a desktop distribution based on PCLinuxOS: "On the behalf of Team Granular, it's my pleasure to announce the availability of Granular 0.90 test version. Sticking to our primary motto of giving Granular an easy-to-use interface, Esto Vello has been developed so as to suit both - the newbies and the regular Linux users. Based on PCLinuxOS 2007, Granular 0.90 comes with many added features, applications, and a more polished look. This test version is the only test release until the final release of Granular 0.90 at the end of this month." Read the release announcement and visit the features page for more details. Download (MD5): granular0.90-test.iso (699MB).
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