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Jibbed was a (non-installable) live CD based on NetBSD. It was built from the latest NetBSD sources from the HEAD branch. The third-party applications provided on the CD are the latest versions, including experimental packages from wip-pkgsrc.
Status: Discontinued
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| 2009-04-24 |
NEW • Development Release: Linux Caixa Mágica 14 RC1 |
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Linux Caixa Mágica is a Portuguese general-purpose distribution based on Mandriva Linux. The first release candidate of the upcoming version 14, scheduled for final release in the first half o May, was announced yesterday. The main features of this release include improved hardware detection and better usability, while the major software components of the release are Linux kernel 2.6.29, KDE 4.2.2 and GNOME 2.26. Also included are APT for RPM and Synaptic, developed by Caixa Mágica, featuring a "rollback" ability, recording of package installation failures, and communication with the central server. The announcement warns that it isn't possible to upgrade systems running older versions of Caixa Mágica, so those interested in helping to test the distribution should perform a clean installation. For more information please read the full release announcement (in Portuguese). The installation DVD images are available for download from here: caixamagica-linux-pro-14-dvd-i586-RC1.iso (4,440MB, MD5, torrent), caixamagica-linux-pro-14-dvd-x86_64-RC1.iso (4,120MB, MD5, torrent). |
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| Caixa Mágica is a Portuguese Linux distribution for desktops and servers. The project's early versions were based on SUSE Linux and later on Mandriva Linux, but starting from version 16 Caixa Mágica is built from Ubuntu. It features the GNOME desktop environment.
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| 2014-03-02 |
Distribution Release: Linux Caixa Mágica 21 |
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Flavio Moringa has announced the release of Linux Caixa Mágica 21, a new stable version of the Portuguese project's Ubuntu-based desktop Linux distribution with GNOME Shell. This release provides some interesting enhancements, such as built-in file synchronisation with remote online storage services, including Google Drive and Dropbox. It also comes with updated software packages and the "Classic" user interface built into GNOME 3. For those users who prefer other desktop environments, KDE, LXDE and Xfce are now available from the distribution's online repositories. Caixa Mágica 21 includes GNOME 3.8, LibreOffice 4.1.3, Linux kernel 3.11, GIMP 2.8.6, Grive 1.4, Flash Player 11.2.202.341, Skype 4.2.0.11, Cartão Cidadão 2.2.0, Adobe Reader 9, WINE 1.4.1 and Boot-Repair 3.199. The brief release announcement (in Portuguese) includes a screenshot of the default GNOME desktop, while this report by pplware (also in Portuguese) includes first impressions and a few additional notes. Download the live DVD image from here: caixamagica-21-desktop-amd64-gnome-dvd.iso (1,881MB, MD5). |
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| 2013-06-19 |
Distribution Release: Linux Caixa Mágica 20 |
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Flavio Moringa has announced the release of Linux Caixa Mágica 20, a new version of the Portuguese project's Ubuntu-based distribution with GNOME 3 optimised for home and office deployment and enhanced with various tweaks and extra software for use in Portugal: "Linux Caixa Mágica 20 is now available for download. You can get it from our Linux Caixa Mágica download page by selecting the version from the drop-down menu. This new version brings updates to all packages, new installation options (like LVM support), latest hardware support, and global performance improvements among many other things. For the main software packages you have Linux kernel 3.8, GNOME 3.6.3, LibreOffice 4.0.2, Firefox 21, Chromium 25.0.1364.160, LibreOffice full manual (Portuguese only) and much more...." Read the release announcement (the Portuguese version is available here) for more information. Download: caixamagica-20-desktop-amd64-gnome-dvd.iso (1,819MB, MD5). |
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| 2013-03-01 |
Distribution Release: Linux Caixa Mágica 19 |
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Linux Caixa Mágica 19 has been released. Linux Caixa Mágica is a Portuguese Linux distribution based on Ubuntu and featuring the latest GNOME 3 desktop with GNOME Shell. The most important features of this release are software updates to GNOME 3.6, LibreOffice 3.6.2, Linux kernel 3.5, Mozilla Firefox 19.0 and Google Chrome 24.0.1312.56, as well as a new version of the Portuguese citizen card software program with support for digital signatures of PDF files. Another interesting new feature is the introduction of Caixa Mágica TopApps, a one-click, web-based software installation tool. This version offers a possibility to upgrade directly from Caixa Mágica 18, while Wubi, a utility designed to install the distribution from Windows, is also available. Read the brief release announcement (in Portuguese) for more details, a screenshot and relevant links. Download the live DVD image from here: caixamagica-19-desktop-amd64-gnome-dvd.iso (1,884MB, MD5). |
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| 2012-05-29 |
Distribution Release: Linux Caixa Mágica 18 |
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Caixa Mágica 18, a Portuguese Linux distribution for desktops and servers based on Ubuntu, has been released. Caixa Mágica 18 is a long-term support release which guarantees that it will receive security updates for the period of five years. Four different editions - GNOME, KDE, LXDE and "servidor" - are available. The major software packages included in this release are GNOME 3.4.1, KDE 4.8.2, LibreOffice 3.5.2, Linux kernel 3.2, as well as a new Portuguese citizen card software program. Additionally, the project now offers a new web-based utility for one-click installation of software applications. See the release announcement (in Portuguese) for more information and a screenshot. Quick links to download the GNOME and KDE variants: caixamagica-18-desktop-i386-gnome-dvd.iso (1,572MB, MD5), caixamagica-18-desktop-i386-kde-dvd.iso (1,843MB, MD5), caixamagica-18-desktop-amd64-gnome-dvd.iso (1,760MB, MD5), caixamagica-18-desktop-amd64-kde-dvd.iso (2,032MB, MD5). |
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| 2011-06-03 |
Distribution Release: Linux Caixa Mágica 16 |
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Linux Caixa Mágica 16, a new stable version of the Portuguese desktop Linux distribution, has been released. This is the project's first version based on Ubuntu (previous releases were based on openSUSE and later on Mandriva) and it comes in separate live media with GNOME and KDE desktops. Other new features and applications of the release include Firefox 4.0.1, LibreOffice 3.3.2, Caixa Mágica software centre, Shotwell photo management program, Banshee media player, automatic detection of proprietary firmware, new package management formant and system, and simplified system installer. Read the release announcement (in Portuguese) for further information and links to documentation files. Download: caixamagica-16-desktop-i386-gnome-dvd.iso (1,310MB, MD5), caixamagica-16-desktop-i386-kde-dvd.iso (1,509MB, MD5), caixamagica-16-desktop-amd64-gnome-dvd.iso (1,448MB, MD5), caixamagica-16-desktop-amd64-kde-dvd.iso (1,628MB, MD5). |
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| 2011-05-12 |
Development Releases: Linux Caixa Mágica 16 Beta |
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A development build of Linux Caixa Mágica 16, a Portuguese Linux distribution for the desktop, has been released for testing. The biggest change is the fact that Caixa Mágica is no longer based on Mandriva Linux as in the past, but it is now built from the latest Ubuntu, with standard GNOME 2 as the default desktop environment. Version 16 is based on Ubuntu 11.04 and it it includes many more installation and configuration options while supporting a much larger number of hardware devices than previous Caixa Mágica releases. For graphics card with 3D support it's possible to activate 3D effects (Compiz Fusion) in the control centre. As always, this is a beta release, so it is not recommended for critical computer system. See the release announcement and release notes (both links in Portuguese) for more information and known issues. Download: caixamagica-16-desktop-i386-beta.iso (700MB, MD5), caixamagica-16-desktop-amd64-beta.iso (701MB, MD5). |
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| 2010-05-26 |
Development Release: Linux Caixa Mágica 15 Beta |
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The first beta release of Linux Caixa Mágica 15, a Portuguese distribution based on Mandriva Linux, is ready for download and testing. The release is available either as installation DVDs or as installable live CDs with KDE or GNOME, all with a choice of processor architecture (i586 or x86_64). The purpose of this release is to collect suggestions and bug reports from beta testers; it is not recommended for deployment on critical systems. The principal new features and packages include: KDE 4.4 and GNOME 2.30; Linux kernel 2.6.33.3; a guest account; parental control features with support for control on application level; Firefox 3.6.3, OpenOffice.org 3.2, Chromium web browser and many other software packages. Read the full release announcement (in Portuguese) for further information and screenshots. Download the live CD images from here: caixamagica-live-15-beta-KDE4-i586.iso (683MB, MD5), caixamagica-live-15-beta-GNOME-i586.iso (623MB, MD5), caixamagica-live-15-beta-KDE4-x86_64.iso (676MB, MD5), caixamagica-live-15-beta-GNOME-x86_64.iso (617MB, MD5). |
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| 2009-06-03 |
Distribution Release: Linux Caixa Mágica 14 |
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Linux Caixa Mágica 14, a Portuguese desktop and server distribution based on Mandriva Linux, has been released. According to the release announcement, Linux Caixa Mágica is the most widely used Linux distribution in Portugal, often deployed in offices and schools around the country. The latest release features: support for proprietary video drivers by ATI and NVIDIA; support for suspend-to-RAM on notebooks; improved support for modern wireless network cards and printers; over 20,000 software packages in the distribution's repositories, installable with APT for RPM or Synaptic package managers. Main components: Linux kernel 2.6.29, X.Org Server 1.6.1, KDE 4.2.2, GNOME 2.26.1, OpenOffice.org 3.0.1, Firefox 3.0.10. Please read the rest of the release announcement (in Portuguese) for further details and a screenshot of the Caixa Mágica desktop. Download the installation DVD from the distribution's FTP server: caixamagica-linux-download-14-dvd-i586.iso (4,406MB, MD5), caixamagica-linux-download-14-dvd-x86_64.iso (4,407MB, MD5). |
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| 2008-02-21 |
Distribution Release: Linux Caixa Mágica 12 |
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Linux Caixa Mágica is a Portuguese desktop and server distribution based Mandriva Linux. Version 12 is the project's latest release available for both the i586 and x86_64 architectures. Some of the more interesting new features include: 3G access; support for national identity card readers; friendly desktop with 3D effects courtesy of Compiz Fusion; new hardware detection engine, OpenOffice.org 2.3.1 in Portuguese; new server software. The distribution is powered by Linux kernel 2.6.22 and includes X.Org 7.2, the default KDE desktop 3.5.7, GNOME 2.20, GIMP 2.4.3, Synaptic and APT for RPM package management tools, proprietary graphics drivers, and support for many popular media formats and browser plugins. For more information please read the release announcement and visit the product page (both links in Portuguese). Download: CM12_32_final_dvd.iso (4,470MB, MD5), CM12_64_final_dvd.iso (4,413MB, MD5). |
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| 2007-12-01 |
Development Release: Linux Caixa Mágica 12 RC1 |
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The first release candidate of Linux Caixa Mágica 12, a Portuguese Linux distribution, is now available for download and testing. The most interesting change is the fact that this release is no longer based on openSUSE, as was the case with the project's all previous releases, but on Mandriva Linux 2008. Also, the RPM packages are now managed with APT and Synaptic, while Mandriva Control Centre is used for general system configuration. This version includes the proprietary ATI and NVIDIA graphics drivers and supports popular media codecs. Please read the release announcement (in Portuguese) for further information and known issues. Interested beta testers can download the installation DVD from here: CM12_32_RC1_dvd.iso (4,387MB, MD5). |
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| 2006-11-28 |
Distribution Release: Linux Caixa Mágica 11 |
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Caixa Mágica is a Portuguese distribution for i586 and x86_64 processors, based on SUSE Linux. Caixa Mágica 11 is designed for both desktops and servers; it offers an easy-to-use desktop environment with KDE or GNOME, custom configuration utilities, intuitive installation program with an option to resize NTFS partitions, convenient software installation and updates via apt-get (for RPM) and Synaptic, improved hardware detection and support, and a complete desktop environment in Portuguese. The project's latest release, version 11, was originally announced (both links in Portuguese) two weeks ago, but only now have the CD and DVD images made available for free download; get the DVDs from here: CM11_32_final_dvd.iso (3,542MB, MD5), CM11_64_final_dvd.iso (3,633MB, MD5). |
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| 2006-01-27 |
Distribution Release: Linux Caixa Mágica 10 "Live CD" |
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The developers of Linux Caixa Mágica, a Portuguese desktop and server distribution based on SUSE Linux, have released a live CD edition of Caixa Mágica 10 Desktop. Designed as a bootable CD without the need to install it to a hard disk, this product is an excellent way to test the distribution and may also be given freely to friends and colleagues who might be interested in experimenting with Linux. The live CD boots into a KDE desktop localised into Portuguese. More information about the product is available in the release announcement (in Portuguese). Download the ISO image from here: CMdesk10_livecdv1.iso (689MB, MD5). |
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| 2004-12-30 |
Development Release: Linux Caixa Mágica 10 Beta |
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A first beta release of Portugal's Caixa Mágica 10 "Desktop" edition is now available for download and testing. Some of the major new features include the following: easier management of RPM packages with apt-get and Synaptic, NTFS partition resizing during installation, GRUB has replaced LILO, support for wireless network and Bluetooth devices, support for SATA serial drives, improved hardware support, an upgrade path from version 8.1 is provided. The main components are: kernel 2.6.8, X.Org 6.8.1, KDE 3.3.0, OpenOffice.org 1.1.3, Firefox 1.0, Thunderbird 0.9. For more information and to find out how to report bugs please consult the release announcement (in Portuguese). Download: CMdesk10_beta.iso (695MB). |
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| 2004-03-17 |
Distribution Release: Linux Caixa Mágica 8.1 "Desktop" |
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Caixa Mágica 8.1 "Desktop" edition has been released. This edition is designed for workstations and includes applications for Office, Internet access and software development. The product is intended as a general purpose business or home operating system, with ease of installation, configuration and use as its main feature. Read the full release announcement (in Portuguese). The Professional edition with printed documentation and support can be ordered online for €78, while a freely downloadable single CD edition is available from here: CMdesk81_final.iso (702MB). Caixa Mágica is a Portuguese Linux distribution based on SUSE Linux. |
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| 2004-01-08 |
Development Release: Linux Caixa Mágica 8.1 Beta |
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A beta release of the Desktop edition of Caixa Mágica 8.1 is now available for download and testing. This version has been specifically designed for workstations with its main advantages being ease of installation and use, improved hardware support for some peripheral devices, such as digital cameras and USB pen drives, inclusion of configuration utilities for ADSL connectivity and personal firewall. Read the official announcement (in Portuguese) for further details. Download: CMdesk81beta.iso (703MB). Caixa Mágica is a Portuguese Linux distribution based on SUSE Linux. |
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