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Ichthux was a free Linux operating system aimed at Christian users. It was based on Kubuntu, which provides the easy-to-use KDE desktop environment with a variety of Christian software and settings, and was deemed suitable for use on computers in churches, Bible schools and Christian homes. The name Ichthux comes from the Greek word ichthus, which means fish.
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| 2016-09-10 |
NEW • Development Release: Porteus 3.2 RC5 |
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Jay Flood has announced the availability of the fifth and final release candidate for the upcoming Porteus 3.2, a set of minimalist, Slackware-based live CDs featuring Cinnamon, KDE Plasma, MATE and Xfce desktops, delivered on separate CD images. This build is based on the recently-released Slackware Linux 14.2: "Porteus 3.2rc5 is released. We are gleeful to announce the release of the next lightweight portable Porteus 3.2rc5. This is the last release candidate before the final is released. A full changeLog and any bug reports can be found here. This release upgrades to Linux kernel 4.7.2, updates many packages, fixes most reported bugs from rc4 and makes a major update to KDE 5 which seems more responsive now. Thank you to our testers, you have done a great job and a special thanks to all donors. These donations will ensure the continued development of Porteus. You can make a donation here. Every little bit helps." Here is the brief release announcement. Download links (MD5, pkglist): Porteus-CINNAMON-v3.2rc5-x86_64.iso (263MB, signature), Porteus-KDE-v3.2rc5-x86_64.iso (409MB, signature), Porteus-MATE-v3.2rc5-x86_64.iso (238MB, signature), Porteus-XFCE-v3.2rc5-x86_64.iso (235MB, signature). |
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| Porteus is a fast, portable and modular live CD/USB medium based on Slackware Linux. The distribution started as a community remix of Slax, another Slackware-based live CD, with KDE 3 as the default desktop for the i486 edition and a stripped-down KDE 4 as the desktop environment for the x86_64 flavour. There are now several desktop flavours of the distribution, which include editions running Cinnamon, GNOME, KDE Plasma, LXQt, MATE, and Xfce.
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| 2023-09-27 |
Distribution Release: Porteus 5.01 |
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The Porteus development team has announced the release of Porteus 5.01, an updated release of the project's Slackware-based Linux distribution with several popular desktop environments and window managers, available for both x86_64 and i586 architectures: "Porteus 5.01, a bug-fix and security-patch update of 5.0 is now released. Main changes include: Linux kernel 6.5.5; Core is based on Slackware 15.0 plus updates from Slackware-15.0-patches (as of 2023-09-21); eight desktop options to choose from (seven for i586); Perl has been moved to 05-devel; Slackware package managers included - slapt-get and slackpkg (in core) and slpkg (in 05-devel); a simple wrapper for slapt-get - slapt-mod, to produce a module of the package (a revision of getmod by babam); SysVInit static binary updated to 3.07 (and corresponding Slackware package to match); a simple script - convertz, to convert a folder of xz compressed modules to zstd compressed modules; updated the onboard FAQ documents regarding package management; BusyBox in initrd updated to 1.36.1...." The release announcement. Download (SHA256, pkglist): Porteus-CINNAMON-v5.01-x86_64.iso (380MB), Porteus-GNOME-v5.01-x86_64.iso (379MB), Porteus-KDE-v5.01-x86_64.iso (439MB), Porteus-LXDE-v5.01-x86_64.iso (365MB), Porteus-LXQT-v5.01-x86_64.iso (378MB), Porteus-MATE-v5.01-x86_64.iso (372MB), Porteus-OPENBOX-v5.01-x86_64.iso (360MB), Porteus-XFCE-v5.01-x86_64.iso (369MB). |
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| 2022-07-04 |
Distribution Release: Porteus 5.0 |
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Jay Flood has announced the release of Porteus 5.0, a set of eight live Linux distributions based on Slackware Linux and available for both x86_64 and i586 architectures: "Team Porteus is finally able to announce the immediate availability of Porteus 5.0 final in eight desktop flavours. Main changes include: Linux kernel 5.18.8; Core is based on Slackware 15.0; Perl has been moved to 05-devel; Slackware package managers included slackpkg (in core) and slpkg (in 05-devel); a simple wrapper for slackpkg, pmod, to produce a module of the package; a small script, pkginfo, to provide some info about whether a package is installed, what's in it, whether it has missing libraries and which module it's in, if any; numerous tweaks, fixes and optimizations to our core scripts." Read the rest of the release announcement for further details. Download (MD5, pkglist): Porteus-CINNAMON-v5.0-x86_64.iso (360MB), Porteus-GNOME-v5.0-x86_64.iso (357MB), Porteus-KDE-v5.0-x86_64.iso (417MB), Porteus-LXDE-v5.0-x86_64.iso (343MB), Porteus-LXQT-v5.0-x86_64.iso (356MB), Porteus-MATE-v5.0-x86_64.iso (350MB), Porteus-OPENBOX-v5.0-x86_64.iso (339MB), Porteus-XFCE-v5.0-x86_64.iso (348MB). |
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| 2021-07-08 |
Development Release: Porteus 5.0 RC3 |
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A new development build of Porteus, a set of stripped-down Slackware-based live CDs with a choice of seven desktop environments, is now available for testing: "On behalf of the Porteus development team, I'm happy to announce the release of Porteus version 5.0-RC3. Almost a year after RC2, both 32-bit and 64-bit editions of the 7 flavors are now available. You can download the releases at any of our mirrors in the Porteus-v5.0 folder of your desired arch(x86_64 or i586). To bring us up to date with Slackware's current development, some under-the-hood changes include: the implementation of PAM, the replacement of ConsoleKit with elogind, and Python upgrade to 3.9.6. Certain packages have increased in size (e.g. MESA, LLVM) so the ISO images are now ranging between 335MB and 425MB (slightly less for 32-bit images). All desktop environments are updated to their latest versions, with the stable kernel 5.12.14." Here is the brief release announcement. Download links (MD5, pkglist): Porteus-CINNAMON-v5.0rc3-x86_64.iso (356MB), Porteus-KDE-v5.0rc3-x86_64.iso (428MB), Porteus-LXDE-v5.0rc3-x86_64.iso (339MB), Porteus-LXQT-v5.0rc3-x86_64.iso (354MB), Porteus-MATE-v5.0rc3-x86_64.iso (348MB), Porteus-OPENBOX-v5.0rc3-x86_64.iso (335MB), Porteus-XFCE-v5.0rc3-x86_64.iso (342MB). |
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| 2020-08-09 |
Development Release: Porteus 5.0 RC2 |
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It took more than a year for Porteus to get from RC1 to RC2 for its upcoming 5.0 release, but the new version of the project's Slackware-based distribution is finally ready for testing: "After nearly 14 months and a lot of developments (circumstantial and technical), team Porteus is happy to announce Porteus 5.0 RC2. The usual seven desktop flavours are available. Some highlights: Linux kernel 5.4.57; added experimental support for RAID arrays; GTK 3 moved to 002-xorg, GTK 2 removed (some desktop environments include it - Openbox, LXDE, Xfce); Porteus gtkdialog scripts ported to pygobject3 (incomplete and ongoing, gtkdialog (built with GTK 3) remains for some unported scripts); new base module - 002-xtra which contains custom multimedia packages (e.g. FFmpeg, mpv); apps common to all desktop environments moved to 002-xorg or 002-xtra (GParted, Transmission, Celluloid); initrd.xz rebuilt with new BusyBox and improved linuxrc...." Continue to the release announcement for more details and known issues. Here are the download links for the seven supported desktop user interfaces (pkglist): Porteus-CINNAMON-v5.0rc2-x86_64.iso (347MB), Porteus-KDE-v5.0rc2-x86_64.iso (409MB), Porteus-LXDE-v5.0rc2-x86_64.iso (328MB), Porteus-LXQT-v5.0rc2-x86_64.iso (339MB), Porteus-MATE-v5.0rc2-x86_64.iso (337MB), Porteus-OPENBOX-v5.0rc2-x86_64.iso (324MB), Porteus-XFCE-v5.0rc2-x86_64.iso (333MB). |
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| 2019-06-16 |
Development Release: Porteus 5.0 RC1 |
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The Porteus team has published a new release candidate for Porteus 5.0. The new development snapshot of this Slackware-based distribution is available in seven desktop flavours. The distribution has migrated from Python 2 to Python 3 and offers an updated kernel and hardware support. "Neko is now generating the official kernel which you may also upgrade through his awesome kernel update tool. The Intel microcode is available directly from the server in the kernel folder. This is for people that would like to patch the Intel processor debacle. Other changes: Slackware updated the pkgtools package which moved all package info files to /var/lib/pkgtools/packages; a symlink was left at /var/log/packages. Major version updates have been made to icu, glibc, GCC, MESA, X.Org Server; we have finally managed to completely replace Python 2 with Python 3 for all desktops; pauth now acts as our authorizing agent in place of the various other graphical su applications; Meson and ninja are now in 05_devel; all ISO files are now hybrid ISO images...." Further details can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (pkglist): Porteus-CINNAMON-v5.0rc1-x86_64.iso (315MB), Porteus-KDE-v5.0rc1-x86_64.iso (373MB), Porteus-LXDE-v5.0rc1-x86_64.iso (297MB), Porteus-LXQT-v5.0rc1-x86_64.iso (311MB), Porteus-MATE-v5.0rc1-x86_64.iso (310MB), Porteus-OPENBOX-v5.0rc1-x86_64.iso (294MB), Porteus-XFCE-v5.0rc1-x86_64.iso (299MB). |
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| 2018-04-30 |
Distribution Release: Porteus 4.0 |
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Jay Flood has announced the release of Porteus 4.0, a set of small, portable Linux distributions based on Slackware Linux (and an indirect continuation of the original Slax project which has since switched to the Debian base). Porteus provides separate live media for its seven desktops, all of which are available for both x86_64 and i586 architectures: "Team Porteus is immensely gratified to announce the immediate availability of Porteus 4.0 final in seven desktop flavours. Major changes include: Linux kernel 4.16.3; core is based on Slackware 'current'; seven desktop options to choose from; new configuration file which replaces the .sgn file and can hold cheatcodes, one per line; new update-browser feature to update or download your preferred browser (available in GUI); support for EFI (using syslinux for both BIOS and EFI boots); new Porteus update feature built in to update the base modules; Intel microcode available in boot folder." Here is the brief release announcement as published on the project's user forums. Download (MD5, pkglist): Porteus-CINNAMON-v4.0-x86_64.iso (306MB), Porteus-KDE-v4.0-x86_64.iso (354MB), Porteus-LXDE-v4.0-x86_64.iso (274MB), Porteus-LXQT-v4.0-x86_64.iso (285MB), Porteus-MATE-v4.0-x86_64.iso (298MB), Porteus-OPENBOX-v4.0-x86_64.iso (269MB), Porteus-XFCE-v4.0-x86_64.iso (275MB). |
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| 2018-02-15 |
Development Release: Porteus 4.0 RC4 |
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Jay Flood has announced the availability of a development build of the upcoming Porteus 4.0, a set of portable Linux distributions based on Slackware Linux, with a good choice of desktop environments. Although labelled as "release candidate 4", this is actually the first public development release of the new 4.0 series: "After a long wait, team Porteus is blithely impelled to announce the immediate availability of Porteus 4.0 release candidate 4. This release is larger than the previous releases and contains more firmware and base packages to aid in a smoother more solid user experience. We have also patched for Spectre and Meltdown. Major changes include: Linux kernel 4.15.2; core is based on Slackware 'Current'; seven desktop options to choose from; new update-browser feature to update or download your preferred browser...." Read the full release announcement further details. Download (MD5, pkglist): Porteus-CINNAMON-v4.0rc4-x86_64.iso (301MB), Porteus-KDE-v4.0rc4-x86_64.iso (346MB), Porteus-LXDE-v4.0rc4-x86_64.iso (270MB), Porteus-LXQT-v4.0rc4-x86_64.iso (281MB), Porteus-MATE-v4.0rc4-x86_64.iso (294MB), Porteus-OPENBOX-v4.0rc4-x86_64.iso (265MB), Porteus-XFCE-v4.0rc4-x86_64.iso (274MB). |
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| 2016-12-29 |
Distribution Release: Porteus 3.2.2 |
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Porteus is a fast, portable Linux distribution based on Slackware. The project has published a new stable release, Porteus 3.2.2. The new release is available in four editions: Cinnamon, KDE Plasma, MATE and Xfce. "Porteus is on cloud nine to announce the final release of Porteus v3.2.2 and Porteus Kiosk 4.2. There have been some major changes in the desktop edition since the 3.1 release including: Linux kernel 4.9, PulseAudio, eudev, consolekit2, more complete 000-kernel firmware. Other Slackware based changes can be found here. Four desktops are available at this point: Xfce4, MATE, Cinnamon and KDE5. The base modules are a little larger than the previous release but contain a more complete set of packages for all round compatibility." Additional information can be found in the project's release announcement for Porteus 3.2.2. Download (MD5, pkglist): Porteus-CINNAMON-v3.2.2-x86_64.iso (272MB, signature), Porteus-KDE-v3.2.2-x86_64.iso (412MB, signature), Porteus-MATE-v3.2.2-x86_64.iso (243MB, signature, Porteus-XFCE-v3.2.2-x86_64.iso (239MB, signature). |
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| 2016-06-08 |
Development Release: Porteus 3.2 RC3 |
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Jay Flood has announced the availability of the third release candidate for Porteus 3.2, a Slackware-based live CD originally derived from Slax. This release delivers four live CD images featuring Cinnamon, KDE, LXDE and Xfce desktops: "We are jubilant to announce the release of the next lightweight portable Porteus, version 3.2rc3. This release includes a move to the 4.6.1 kernel, various minor bug fixes and package upgrades from release candidate 2. You can download the 32-bit or 64-bit ISO files now. A full changeLog and any bug reports can be found here along with some basic instructions of added scripts. Thank you to our testers - you have done a great job and a special thanks to all donors. These donations will ensure the continued development of Porteus. You can make a donation here. Every little bit helps." Here is the brief release announcement. Interested testers can download (MD5) the live CD images from here: Porteus-CINNAMON-v3.2rc3-x86_64.iso (252MB), Porteus-KDE-v3.2rc3-x86_64.iso (413MB), Porteus-MATE-v3.2rc3-x86_64.iso (235MB), Porteus-XFCE-v3.2rc3-x86_64.iso (234MB). |
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| 2016-05-08 |
Development Release: Porteus 3.2 RC2 |
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Porteus is a lightweight Linux distribution based on Slackware. The Porteus project has announced the availability of a new development version, Porteus 3.2-rc2. The new release features updates to the Linux kernel (version 4.5.3) and PulseAudio as well as security fixes and upgrades from Slackware's Current branch. "Porteus is over the moon to announce the release of Porteus-v3.2rc2. There have been some major changes since the 14.1 release including: kernel 4.5.3, PulseAudio, eudev, ConsoleKit2, more complete 000-kernel firmware. Other Slackware based changes can be found here." More information can be found in the project's release announcement. There are currently three editions of Porteus's development snapshot available for download: Cinnamon, KDE and MATE. Download (MD5): Porteus-CINNAMON-v3.2rc2-x86_64.iso (256MB), Porteus-KDE-v3.2rc2-x86_64.iso (403MB), Porteus-MATE-v3.2rc2-x86_64.iso (247MB). |
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| 2014-12-09 |
Distribution Release: Porteus 3.1 |
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Jay Flood has announced the release of Porteus 3.1, a set of lightweight Slackware-based distributions and live CDs that come in four separate flavours - with KDE, LXQt, MATE and Xfce desktops: "The Porteus community was delighted to find that Santa had dropped into our chimney a little early this year and left a shiny new Porteus Desktop edition 3.1, as well as Porteus Kiosk edition 3.2.0. A major change in the new desktop edition is the inclusion of the new LXQt desktop which replaces both Razor-qt and LXDE. Changes in this release (relative to 3.1) include: Linux kernel 3.17.4; kernel configuration 0 compiled support for FB_EFI, increased number of Aufs branches to 1024, added input drivers; Porteus installer - user must type 'OK' before MBR will be updated; added 'ntpdate' utility from NTP package which synchronizes the clock over Internet if 'timezone=' cheatcode is enabled...." Read the rest of the release announcement for a full changelog. Download (MD5, pkglist): Porteus-KDE4-v3.1-x86_64.iso (215MB), Porteus-LXQT-v3.1-x86_64.iso (185MB), Porteus-MATE-v3.1-x86_64.iso (206MB), Porteus-XFCE-v3.1-x86_64.iso (174MB). |
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| 2014-11-16 |
Development Release: Porteus 3.1 RC2 |
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Jay Flood has announced the availability of the second release candidate for Porteus 3.1, a set of small Slackware-based live CDs with a choice of KDE, LXQt, MATE and Xfce desktops: "The Porteus Community is joyful to announce the candidate release of Porteus Desktop edition 3.1rc2 and Porteus Kiosk edition 3.1.3." Some of the changes in this release include: "changed usm.desktop to include 'package manager' in application name; KDE 4 stays at the same version - will be upgraded for final to pull latest updates and patches; fixed bug when wallpaper was not always displayed after boot; upgraded LXQt to version 0.8.0 (still compiled against Qt 4); some reported bugs fixed by upstream - PCManFM remembers last window size and it is possible to give the control over desktop to Openbox; fixed disappearing of LXPanel during activation and deactivation of modules...." See the release announcement for a complete changelog. Download (MD5, pkglist): Porteus-KDE4-v3.1-rc2-x86_64.iso (215MB), Porteus-LXQT-v3.1-rc2-x86_64.iso (185MB), Porteus-MATE-v3.1-rc2-x86_64.iso (206MB), Porteus-XFCE-v3.1-rc2-x86_64.iso (174MB). |
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| 2014-10-19 |
Development Release: Porteus 3.1 RC1 |
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Jay Flood has announced the availability of the first release candidate for Porteus 3.1, a set of minimalist, Slackware-based live CDs with a choice of KDE, LXQt, MATE and Xfce desktops: "The Porteus community is stoked to announce that the candidate release of Porteus Desktop edition 3.1rc1 is ready for download. As usual we have available pre-packaged modules for Google Chrome, Opera, LibreOffice, AbiWord, Skype and printing/scanning software, all of which can be dropped in place to get out-of-the-box functionality. Changes in this release include: upgraded to Linux kernel 3.17; kernel configuration - compiled support for FB_EFI, increased number of Aufs branches to 1024; Porteus installer - user must type 'OK' before MBR is updated, this is to prevent installation made by accident on unwanted partition; upgraded to: cryptsetup 1.6.6; added 'rfkill' package...." Read the rest of the release announcement for a full changelog. Download (MD5, pkglist): Porteus-KDE4-v3.1-rc1-x86_64.iso (215MB), Porteus-LXQt-v3.1-rc1-x86_64.iso (183MB), Porteus-MATE-v3.1-rc1-x86_64.iso (206MB), Porteus-XFCE-v3.1-rc1-x86_64.iso (173MB). |
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| 2014-08-05 |
Distribution Release: Porteus 3.0.1 |
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Jay Flood has announced the release of Porteus 3.0.1, a set of lightweight Slackware-based distributions and live CDs in five editions (with KDE, LXDE, MATE, Razor-qt or Xfce): "The Porteus community is elated to announce the release of Porteus Desktop edition 3.0.1, as well as Porteus Kiosk edition 3.1.1. As usual we have available pre-packaged modules for Google Chrome, Opera, LibreOffice, AbiWord, Skype and printing/scanning software, which can be dropped in place to get out-of-the-box functionality. The 'Development' module will now need to be downloaded as a stand-alone module if you wish to compile additional software in Porteus. Changes in this release include: upgraded to latest LTS kernel - Linux 3.14.15; kernel configuration - added ecryptfs, ipv6 iptables and aloop kernel modules." See the release announcement for a complete list of changes. Download (MD5, pkglist): Porteus-KDE4-v3.0.1-x86_64.iso (217MB), Porteus-LXDE-v3.0.1-x86_64.iso (171MB), Porteus-MATE-v3.0.1-x86_64.iso (215MB), Porteus-RazorQT-v3.0.1-x86_64.iso (223MB), Porteus-XFCE-v3.0.1-x86_64.iso (176MB). |
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| 2014-03-11 |
Distribution Release: Porteus 3.0 |
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Jay Flood has announced the release of Porteus 3.0, a set of Slackware-based distributions and live CDs in five desktop flavours: "The Porteus community is overjoyed to announce the release of Porteus 3.0 (Standard Desktop edition), as well as Porteus Kiosk edition 3.0. Here is our changelog of major changes from 2.1 to 3.0: replaced Porteus package manager with a new version (GUI and CLI, CLI si called 'usm'); we no longer need to maintain a Porteus module repository and the new version will pull slackware package across 5 repositories and convert to modules; upgraded kernel to linux 3.13.6; PXE server - added support for random IP from private pool when nothing is defined; configured logrotate to rotate system logs once they reach 500KB in size; upgraded to KDE 4.12.3; fixed mounting of NTFS-formatted external drivers; upgraded to MATE 1.7.1...." Read the rest of the release announcement for a full changelog. Download (MD5): Porteus-KDE4-v3.0-x86_64.iso (203MB), Porteus-LXDE-v3.0-x86_64.iso (157MB), Porteus-MATE-v3.0-x86_64.iso (201MB), Porteus-RazorQT-v3.0-x86_64.iso (209MB), Porteus-XFCE-v3.0-x86_64.iso (162MB). |
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| 2014-02-07 |
Development Release: Porteus 3.0 RC2 |
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Jay Flood has announced that the second release candidate for Porteus 3.0, a set of minimalist, Slackware-based live CDs with a choice of KDE, LXDE, MATE, Razor-qt or Xfce desktops, is ready for testing: "The Porteus community is pleased to announce Porteus 3.0 RC2 (Standard Desktop edition), as well as Porteus Kiosk edition 3.0 RC2. This is the penultimate release pending the release of 3.0 final. We've put together pre-packaged modules for Google Chrome, Opera, LibreOffice, AbiWord and printing/scanning software, which can be dropped in place to get out-of-the-box functionality. Please note that the 'Development' module will now need to be downloaded as a standalone module if you wish to compile additional software in Porteus." Continue to the release announcement for further information and a long list of boot "cheatcodes". Download links (MD5): Porteus-KDE4-v3.0-rc2-x86_64.iso (203MB), Porteus-LXDE-v3.0-rc2-x86_64.iso (155MB), Porteus-MATE-v3.0-rc2-x86_64.iso (199MB), Porteus-RazorQT-v3.0-rc2-x86_64.iso (208MB), Porteus-XFCE-v3.0-rc2-x86_64.iso (161MB). |
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| 2013-12-24 |
Development Release: Porteus 3.0 RC1 |
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Jay Flood has announced the availability of the first release candidate for Porteus 3.0, a set of minimalist, Slackware-based live CDs with a choice of KDE, LXDE, MATE, Razor-qt or Xfce desktops: "The Porteus community is pleased to announce Porteus 3.0 RC1 Desktop and Kiosk editions. This release sees a move to a Slackware 14.1 base and a new Porteus Kiosk web wizard. We've also put together prepackaged modules for Google Chrome, Opera, LibreOffice, AbiWord and printing/scanning software, which can be dropped in place to get out-of-the-box functionality. Please note that the 'Development' module will now need to be downloaded as a stand-alone module if you wish to compile additional software in Porteus." Here is the release announcement with a detailed changelog. Download (MD5): Porteus-KDE4-v3.0-rc1-x86_64.iso (204MB), Porteus-LXDE-v3.0-rc1-x86_64.iso (154MB), Porteus-MATE-v3.0-rc1-x86_64.iso (199MB), Porteus-RazorQT-v3.0-rc1-x86_64.iso (210MB), Porteus-XFCE-v3.0-rc1-x86_64.iso (160MB). |
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| 2013-08-09 |
Distribution Release: Porteus 2.1 |
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The standard desktop edition of Porteus 2.1, a Slackware-based mini-distribution with a choice of multiple desktops, has been released, along with the "Kiosk" edition: "Major additions since our 2.0 release include restructuring our layout to have standalone ISOs for five desktop environments (KDE 4, Razor-qt, MATE, Xfce and LXDE) and adding optional pre-packaged modules for Google Chrome, Opera, LibreOffice, AbiWord, print/scan support and development software, all available through a new download interface that allows users to build and download customized ISO's. Additional modules (browsers, development, office, printing) and AMD/NVIDIA video drivers can also be found inside the 'modules' and 'drivers' folders." Read the full release announcement for both changelogs. Download links for the standard desktop editions (MD5): Porteus-KDE4-v2.1-x86_64.iso (193MB), Porteus-LXDE-v2.1-x86_64.iso (140MB), Porteus-MATE-v2.1-x86_64.iso (180MB), Porteus-RazorQT-v2.1-x86_64.iso (191MB), Porteus-XFCE-v2.1-x86_64.iso (145MB). |
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| 2013-07-10 |
Development Release: Porteus 2.1 RC2 |
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The second release candidate for Porteus 2.1, a Slackware-based mini-distribution with a choice of KDE, LXDE, MATE, Razor-qt and Xfce desktops, is ready for testing: "The Porteus community is proud to announce Porteus 2.1 RC2 (Standard Desktop edition), as well as Porteus Kiosk edition 2.0.5. We've restructured our layout and users can now build their own custom Porteus. We also offer standalone ISO image releases of five desktop environments (KDE 4, Razor-qt, Mate, Xfce and LXDE) for both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures. We've also put together prepackaged modules (i486 and x86_64) for Google Chrome, Opera, LibreOffice, AbiWord, and printing and scanning software, which can be dropped in place to get out-of-the-box functionality." Read the full release announcement for a detailed changelog. Download links: Porteus-KDE4-v2.1-rc2-x86_64.iso (194MB), Porteus-LXDE-v2.1-rc2-x86_64.iso (140MB), Porteus-MATE-v2.1-rc2-x86_64.iso (188MB), Porteus-RazorQT-v2.1-rc2-x86_64.iso (191MB), Porteus-XFCE-v2.1-rc2-x86_64.iso (146MB). |
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| 2013-06-05 |
Development Release: Porteus 2.1 RC1 |
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Ira McDaniel has announced the availability of the first release candidate for Porteus 2.1, a new version of the project's Slackware-based live CD with a choice of KDE, LXDE, Razor-qt or Xfce desktops: "The Porteus Community is pleased to announce Porteus 2.1 RC1 (standard Desktop edition), as well as Porteus Kiosk edition 2.0.4. We've restructured our layout a bit and now offer standalone ISO image releases of four desktop environments (KDE 4, Razor-qt, Xfce and LXDE) for both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures. We've also put together prepackaged modules for Google Chrome, Opera, LibreOffice, AbiWord, and printing and scanning software, which can be dropped in place to get out-of-the-box functionality. Please note that the 'Development' module will now need to be downloaded as a standalone module if you wish to compile additional software in Porteus." Read the rest of the release announcement for a full changelog. Download (MD5): Porteus-KDE4-v2.1-rc1-x86_64.iso (193MB), Porteus-LXDE-v2.1-rc1-x86_64.iso (137MB), Porteus-RazorQT-v2.1-rc1-x86_64.iso (191MB), Porteus-XFCE-v2.1-rc1-x86_64.iso (144MB). |
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| 2013-03-11 |
Distribution Release: Porteus 2.0 "Kiosk" |
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Jay Flood has announced the release of Porteus 2.0 "Kiosk" edition, a minimalist Linux distribution for web-only terminals with Firefox as the sole application: "The Porteus community is proud to announce the Porteus 2.0 Kiosk edition. Based on Slackware Linux 14.0 and with Linux kernel 3.7.8 and Firefox 19.0.2, this is a 32-bit system which is entirely locked down to prevent tampering with any of the components (including the browser), making this a perfect fit for kiosks and other publicly available web terminals. The ISO image is 37 MB and it contains only the libraries and utilities which are required to launch Firefox. Additional software may bring along security risks and affect stability in a restricted environment which is why we have removed everything else from this edition." Read the rest of the release announcement for a brief list of features. Download: porteus-kiosk-v2.0-i486.iso (37.0MB, MD5). |
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| 2013-02-20 |
Distribution Release: Porteus 2.0 |
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Jay Flood has announced the release of Porteus 2.0, a Slackware-based live CD with a choice of KDE 4, LXDE, Razor-qt and Xfce desktops: "The Porteus community is excited to announce that Porteus 2.0 final is now available for immediate download. This is the first stable release of our Standard and Xfce editions based on Slackware Linux 14.0. Here are some of the major changes between version 1.2 and version 2.0: Linux kernel upgraded to version 3.7.8; Razor-qt replaced Trinity as the desktop environment for the 32-bit standard edition; all desktops were upgraded to their latest stable versions - KDE 4.9.5, Razor-qt 0.5.2, Xfce 4.10 (Thunar upgraded to 1.6.2), LXDE (latest components except for PCManFM), Firefox upgraded to version 18.0.2; Porteus package manager now resolves all dependencies such as Python and Perl...." Read the rest of the release announcement for more details. Download: Porteus-v2.0-x86_64.iso (227MB, MD5), Porteus-XFCE-v2.0-x86_64.iso (186MB, MD5), Porteus-v2.0-i486.iso (228MB, MD5). |
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| 2013-01-29 |
Development Release: Porteus 2.0 RC2 |
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The second release candidate for Porteus, Slackware-based live image set with a choice of KDE 4, LXDE, Razor-qt and Xfce desktop environments, is now ready for testing: "The Porteus community is pleased to announce Porteus 2.0 RC2, the latest development release of our Standard and Xfce editions. We've cleaned up several minor bugs that were present in RC1 and have added some new features. Please give this a thorough test so we can continue refining everything for 2.0 final. Here is our changelog from 2.0 RC1: Linux kernel upgraded to 3.7.5; fixed a bug with linuxrc not ejecting CDs in copy2ram mode; added a function to rc.M which disables discrete video card for PCs with dual graphics setup; rc.services - added a function for setting brightness when booting on battery...." Read the rest of the release announcement for a complete changelog. Download (MD5): Porteus-v2.0-rc2-x86_64.iso (224MB), Porteus-XFCE-v2.0-rc2-x86_64.iso (187MB). |
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| 2012-12-25 |
Development Release: Porteus 2.0 RC1 |
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Ira McDaniel has announced the availability of the first release candidate for Porteus 2.0, a set of Slackware-based live images with a choice of KDE 4, LXDE, Razor-qt and Xfce desktop environments: "The Porteus community is excited to announce Porteus 2.0 RC1, the first development release of a new version for our standard and Xfce editions. Porteus is a lightweight, highly configurable and flexible live distribution based on Slackware that is optimized to run from USB drives, flash cards, CDs or other storage media. The 32-bit standard edition now ships with Razor-qt as the desktop environment, replacing Trinity/LXDE. Some of the more important changes from Porteus 1.2 include: bumped Linux kernel to 3.7.1 and userland to Slackware 14.0; switched to initramfs and added a second initramfs for PXE booting...." Visit the Porteus forum to read the full release announcement. Download: Porteus-v2.0-rc1-i486.iso (235MB), Porteus-XFCE-v2.0-rc1-i486.iso (198MB), Porteus-v2.0-rc1-x86_64.iso (224MB), Porteus-XFCE-v2.0-rc1-x86_64.iso (186MB).
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| 2012-07-04 |
Distribution Release: Porteus 1.2 |
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Jay Flood has announced the release of Porteus 1.2, a Slackware-based minimalist live CD set with a choice of KDE 3 (Trinity), KDE 4, Xfce and LXDE desktops: "The Porteus community is proud to announce the release of Porteus version 1.2. Major changes from Porteus 1.1 include: Linux kernel bumped to version 3.4.4; KDE upgraded to 4.8.4; Trinity upgraded to 3.5.13.1 (R14); LXDE upgraded to the latest stable components; Xfce (4.10) editions have been added for both architectures as standalone ISO images; Firefox upgraded to version 13.0.1; replaced wicd with NetworkManager; new and improved applications to handle system configuration; optimized boot time - with current implementation of rc scripts Porteus is one of the fastest booting live Linux distros out there...." Read the rest of the release announcement which includes links to full changelogs. Download: Porteus-v1.2-i486.iso (251MB, MD5), Porteus-v1.2-x86_64.iso (262MB, MD5), Porteus-XFCE-v1.2-i486.iso (206MB, MD5), Porteus-XFCE-v1.2-x86_64.iso (202MB, MD5).
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| 2012-05-07 |
Development Release: Porteus 1.2 RC2 |
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The second release candidate for Porteus 1.2, a Slackware-based distribution and live CD with a choice of KDE 3 (Trinity), KDE 4, LXDE and Xfce desktops, is ready for testing: "After a couple long months in the making, the Porteus community is happy to announce the second release candidate of Porteus version 1.2. This release candidate includes several upgrades, application rewrites and bug fixes. Major changes include: Linux kernel bumped to version 3.3.4; KDE upgraded to 4.8.3; Trinity upgraded to 3.5.13; Xfce upgraded to 4.10; LXDE upgraded to latest version from git; Firefox upgraded to version 12.0; rewritten language selection tool, magic folders setup tool, save.dat setup tool (including encrypted save.dat support); upgraded Porteus installer...." Here is the full release announcement. Download: Porteus-v1.2-rc2-i486.iso (257MB, MD5), Porteus-XFCE-v1.2-rc2-i486.iso (213MB, MD5), Porteus-v1.2-rc2-x86_64.iso (261MB, MD5), Porteus-XFCE-v1.2-rc2-x86_64.iso (199MB, MD5).
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| 2012-02-21 |
Development Release: Porteus 1.2 RC1 |
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Jay Flood has announced the availability of the first release candidate for Porteus 1.2, a Slackware-based mini-distribution featuring Trinity (KDE 3), KDE 4, LXDE and now also the Xfce desktop: "The Porteus community is pleased to announce the first release candidate of Porteus version 1.2 This release features the addition of the Xfce desktop environment. Other major upgrades and features include: Linux kernel bumped to version 3.2.6 in the 64-bit editions, it remains at version 3.1.8 in the 32-bit editions; KDE upgraded to 4.8.0 (64-bit KDE/LXDE edition); Trinity upgraded to 3.5.13-rc14 (32-bit KDE/LXDE edition); Xfce desktop in version 4.8.0; Firefox upgraded to version 10.0; Busybox is recompiled against new uClibc library patched for support for more than 256 loop devices.... See the release announcement for a full list of new features and links to detailed changelogs. Download: Porteus-v1.2-rc1-i486.iso (251MB), Porteus-XFCE-v1.2-rc1-i486.iso (207MB), Porteus-v1.2-rc1-x86_64.iso (274MB), Porteus-XFCE-v1.2-rc1-x86_64.iso (202MB).
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| 2012-01-08 |
Distribution Release: Porteus 1.1 |
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Jay Flood has announced the release of Porteus 1.1, a Slackware-based live CD with a choice of Trinity (a KDE 3 fork), KDE 4 and LXDE desktops: "The Porteus community is pleased to announce the official and final release of Porteus version 1.1. This release is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit editions and includes several bug fixes and some new features. Chief among them are a new graphical installer and a completely overhauled Porteus package manager, which now allows users to download hundreds of software packages with automatic dependency resolution through a clean GUI interface. There have been vast improvements since our version 1.0 release, here are the main changes: upgraded to Linux kernel 3.1.8 with BFS scheduler and ASPM patch; upgraded NDISwrapper to latest stable version; dropped Broadcom driver as the kernel supports most devices...." Here is the full release announcement. Download: Porteus-v1.1-i486.iso (255MB, MD5), Porteus-v1.1-x86_64.iso (264MB, MD5).
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| 2011-11-22 |
Development Release: Porteus 1.1 RC2 |
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Jay Flood has announced the availability of the second release candidate for Porteus 1.1, a small Slackware-based live CD with a choice of KDE 3 (Trinity), KDE 4 and LXDE desktops: "The Porteus community is pleased to announce a new development release, Porteus 1.1 RC2. This release candidate is available for both 32-bit and 64-bit editions and features several bug fixes and some new features. Changelog: upgrade to Linux kernel 3.1.1 with BFS scheduler and ASPM patch (for saving power); upgrade to KDE 4.7.3 (64-bit edition only); fixed 'copy2ram + auto-mount of hard disk partitions' bug; fixed 'copy2ram + changes' bug which was preventing CD ejection; new cheatcodes; enabled auto-mounting of devices by default in LXDE; PCManFM shows internal volumes by default; modified default mount options in linuxrc...." More details in the release announcement. Download (the i486 edition includes Trinity and LXDE, the x86_64 edition comes with KDE 4 and LXDE): Porteus-v1.1rc2-i486.iso (250MB, MD5), Porteus-v1.1-rc2-x86_64.iso (259MB, MD5).
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| 2011-06-23 |
Distribution Release: Porteus 1.0 |
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Porteus 1.0, a distribution created by the user community of the inactive Slax project, has been released. The 32-bit edition comes with Trinity KDE 3.5.12, while the 64-bit variant ships with KDE 4.6.4 (both flavours also include LXDE as an alternative desktop). From the release announcement: "Porteus version 1.0 has finally hit the streets. This lightweight, hard-hitting and lightning-fast portable Linux distribution is now available in both 32-bit and 64-bit editions. While aesthetically it is similar to Porteus v09, there have been vast improvements under the hood; the most notable change is the upgrade from LZMA to LZMA2 compression. The use of this new and far superior compression algorithm means that we have been able to pack in even more features while remaining under the 300 MB mark, with an even faster boot time! Features: Linux kernel 2.6.38.8; userland bumped to Slackware 13.37; refined linuxrc; Porteus package manager." Download: Porteus-v1.0-i486.iso (250MB, MD5), Porteus-v1.0-x86_64.iso (299MB, MD5).
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| 2011-05-08 |
Development Release: Porteus 1.0 RC2 |
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Porteus, a logical continuation of the Slax project, is a Slackware-based live CD in under 300 MB featuring the latest KDE and LXDE desktops. The second and final release candidate of the distribution's inaugural stable release is now ready for testing: "All part of the Porteus 1.0 puzzle are set in place now. It's time for the very last release candidate for this version. All seems to work fine, but as always - testing is needed. Changelog: Linux kernel 2.6.38.5; userland based on Slackware Linux 13.37; KDE 4.6.3; LXDE from GIT compiled on Slackware 13.37; updated syslinux to version 4.0.4 and removed some unnecessary files; added new folder /tools which contains Fixmbr.exe, UAC.exe, Memtest86+ and DOS loader; fixed dhcpcd long delay for IP in rc.inet1; rc.M now creates 10 loops at boot instead of one...." Read the full changelog for additional details. Download (64-bit systems only): porteus-v1.0_rc2-x86_64.iso (299MB, MD5).
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