Category Archives: What is new in 2011?

New Developments

PCLinux Update-64 bit version is coming!

Long awaited 64 bit version is coming this week and the 32 bit version is at bit torrent now with seeders joing in fast. It has lot of updates and drivers for new graphic cards. Downside is that, some of … Continue reading

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Linux-100-Extras-Knoppix-6.4.-Updates

In spite of work, Cricket World Cup, I found time to test Knoppix 6.4 CD/DVD and both are equally good and can be installed into the hard disk. In the past after various tricks I managed to install Knoppix in … Continue reading

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Linux100-Extras-ArtistX-06

ArtistX was not in my original 100 purely because of its heavy weight and my inability download. But I downloaded it after completing Live CD/ DVD 100 and was impressed by it. Capacity was 2.4 but the new version is … Continue reading

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Linux Lovers in Sinhala

10 (Ten) things a Linux Guy or Girl should do to become a geek and show off he is becoming a new groovy (I have coined this in the same tone as savvy). 1. Linux Guy (means both s / … Continue reading

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Linux-100-Extras-Debain 6 in Sinhala-05

I am happy to report that Debian 6 is available with Sinhala graphical installer. Well. well I am happy to tell you that I downloaded KDE version (currently downloading Gnome version) of Debian 6 and it can be installed in … Continue reading

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Linux-100-Extras-Fedora14-04

Another new version (14 a brand new conceptually) has come out after I felt out of with Fedora 3 (Redhat 8 and 9 were my favorites) and I have been looking at it from version 9 (also because of ADIOS … Continue reading

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Linux-100-Extras-PCLinuxfullMonty

PCLinuxfullMonty has everything you want and it has I believe 64 bit capability too. Go for it when the going is good. 4 GiB of it and it is a very affable Gorilla.

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Linux-100-Extras-Kororaa-03

After nearly few years Kororaa has hit the market with three distributions including 64 bits. Enjoy the graphic feature and it was on of the most downloaded distribution few years ago. Thank a lot for the new release guys and … Continue reading

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Linux-100-Extras-Saline-02

Another new distribution based on Debian “squeeze” with xfce graphic interface. It is over 700 MiB and fits into DVD, hence I won’t call it light weight. It is pleasing and packed with lot of utilities. Have taken the trouble … Continue reading

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Linux-100-Extras-Knoppix-01

I have been lying low as far as Linux is concerned mainly not because of my lack of interest but due to lack of support from the Sri-Lankan Telecoms. Its download speed is well below its stated or paid for … Continue reading

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