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Re: MEPIS 7.0 Approaches Release, More Ubuntu Studio 7.10 Screenshots

  • Subject: Re: MEPIS 7.0 Approaches Release, More Ubuntu Studio 7.10 Screenshots
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  • Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:17:54 -0800 (PST)
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On Nov 3, 10:17 pm, Roy Schestowitz <newsgro...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
> MEPIS 7.0 Beta6: The Final Round of Updates
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> | The first RC is scheduled to be released around Nov 10 and a second RC around
> | the 17th. Final is tentatively scheduled for Nov 24.
> `----
>
> http://www.mepis.org/node/14176
>
> This confirms that the project is doing well.
>
> UbuntuStudio7.10 Screenshots
>
> http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php...http://tinyurl.com/2nnkt8
>
> Related:
>
> UbuntuStudio7.10
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> |UbuntuStudio7.10 is easy to install, looks nice, and works well. But is it
> | worth installing? If you're an audiophile and need a real-time kernel and
> | don't want to have to configure it yourself, then perhaps. Otherwise, I don't
> | see a compelling reason to install it instead of normalUbuntu7.10. All the
> | applications provided inUbuntuStudioare now in theUbunturepositories
> | thanks to theUbuntuStudiodevelopers. Even the boot splash, theme, and
> | system sounds are a quick apt-get install away, although they must be applied
> | manually.      
> |
> | For those who want a real-time kernel or just love the look and feel of
> |UbuntuStudio7.10 and can't be bothered to customize vanillaUbuntu7.10 to
> | fit your needs, it's worth a download.  
> `----
>
> http://www.x64bit.net/site/board/index.php?showtopic=4889&hl=
>
> A Look atUbuntuStudio
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> |Ubuntuhas been the most popular Linux distribution for quite some
> | time now. This popularity has spawned quite a few variants. Apart
> | from the inevitable third-party knock-offs, there are a few
> | "official"Ubuntu-based distributions: Kubuntu, which has a KDE
> | GUI instead of the standard GNOME, Edubuntu, which is optimized
> | for use in classrooms and Xubuntu, which uses the lighter-weight
> | XFCE desktop to take advantage of older computers. Now, a new
> | variant has appeared calledUbuntuStudio.
> `----
>
> http://www.linux.org/dist/reviews/ubuntustudio.html
>
> UbuntuStudio7.04 - The Crowning Jewel of theUbuntuFamily
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> | I am truly amazed and delighted withUbuntuStudio. I'm surprised at my
> | reaction as well. I'm not a bigUbuntusupporter, although I'm not a
> | detractor either. I've just never been all that impressed withUbuntu.
> |UbuntuStudiois a different matter. It was attractive and pleasant with
> | some little extra touches that make it seemed very polished and
> | professional.
> `----
>
> http://www.tuxmachines.org/node/16287
>
> UbuntuStudio7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon) Installation Guide
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> |UbuntuStudiois anUbuntu-based desktop Linux distribution designed for
> | audio, video and graphic enthusiast.  
> `----
>
> http://phorolinux.com/ubuntu-studio-710-gutsy-gibbon-installation-gui...
>
> UbuntuStudio7.10 [Screenshots]
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> | Out of all of the officialUbuntuderivatives, the version that's received
> | the least amount of attention during the 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon) development
> | cycle looks to have beenUbuntuStudio.  
> `----
>
> http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=881&num=1
>
> UbuntuStudiosupports serious audio, adds little for video and graphics
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> | As multimedia distros go,UbuntuStudio'sdecision to build on to an existing
> | distro instead of reinventing the wheel gives it a leg up on its competition.
> | I look forward to seeing whatUbuntuStudiowill release onceUbuntu7.10 is
> | out the door.  
> `----
>
> http://www.linux.com/feature/118141
>
> Review:UbuntuStudio7.04
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> |UbuntuStudiois a variant ofUbuntuthat concentrates on three
> | creative tasks: video editing, audio recording and graphics.
> `----
>
> http://www.thepcspy.com/articles/linux/review_ubuntu_studio_704
>
> UbuntuStudio7.04 Screenshot Tour
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> | TheUbuntuStudioteam is proud to announce its first release: 7.04 for
> | Intel i386-compatible processors.
> `----
>
> http://osdir.com/Article9841.phtml
>
> InstallingUbuntuStudio7.04 - Linux For The Creative
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> |UbuntuStudiois a multimedia editing/creation flavour ofUbuntu,
> | built for the GNU/Linux audio, video, and graphic enthusiast or
> | professional. It is an official derivative of theUbuntuopen
> | source operating system and comes with applications such as
> | Ardour2, Wired, Hydrogen, Blender, Inkscape, Pitivi, and many
> | more, as well as a beautiful dark theme (read the release notes
> | to learn more).
> `----
>
> http://www.howtoforge.com/ubuntustudio_7.04
>
> [UbuntuStudio7.04 Released]
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> | Our aim is to assemble suites of applications aimed at creative
> | people. Suites including the best open-source applications available.
> `----
>
> http://ubuntustudio.org/home
>
> UbuntuStudio& Ardour2 Screenshots
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> | The first screenshot is a clean view of theUbuntuStudiodesktop. It's
> | hard to see (as this 1600×1200 desktop shot has been resized) but the
> | custom theme they have created is simply awe inspiring...
> `----
>
> http://www.ubustu.com/globe/2007/04/14/ubuntu-studio-ardour2-screensh...
>
> Reviews -UbuntuStudio
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> | While one could conceivably take a current Linux distribution and
> | create a multimedia setup of one?s own,UbuntuStudiotakes some of
> | the pain out of the process by gathering the cream of Linux media
> | production apps into a neat and easily installed package...
> |
> | Setup: 5/5
> |
> | Look and Feel: 5/5
> |
> | Applications: 4.5/5
> |
> | Ease of Use: 4/5
> |
> | Documentation: 4/5
> |
> | Support: 4/5
> `----
>
> http://performancepccanada.com/?defaultarticle=1101&defaultnode=516&l...[sect_title]=Reviews
>
> MEPIS 7.0 Beta5: Improvements and OpenOffice 2.3
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> | Good news for MEPIS users! The MEPIS documentation team has released a new
> | MEPIS User's manual under a Creative Commons License. With over 60 pages, the
> | manual covers many questions from installation, to network configuration, to
> | using applications.  
> `----
>
> http://www.mepis.org/node/14087
>
> KDE 4.0 Beta 1 w/ MEPIS
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> | The first beta of KDE 4.0 was released earlier this month and Warren Woodford
> | of the MEPIS project has now built a version of SimplyMEPIS 7 that is based
> | upon Debian Etch with the 32-bit and 64-bit KDE 4.0 Beta 1 packages.  
> `----
>
> http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=805&num=1
>
> MEPIS releases KDE 4 Beta 1 Live DVDs
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> | In a statement, Jos Poortvliet of the KDE Project said, "The KDE project is
> | happy to see MEPIS Linux leading the way in bringing the next-generation
> | desktop technology to their users. This decision of early adoption of KDE 4
> | by the MEPIS developers will ensure a premier KDE experience for the users.
> | We hope KDE 4 will be appreciated, and we look forward to the constructive
> | comments from the MEPIS community."    
> `----
>
> http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS4591036732.html
>
> SimplyMEPIS 6.5 - A Review
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> | I have been very impressed by the entire SimplyMEPIS 6.5 operating
> | system. It was probably the best install experience I have ever had,
> |  offers great response, and has an enjoyable interface. Personally,
> | I feel that this has been my best KDE experience thus far, even with
> | my previous use of PCLinuxOS 2007. You may not hear too much about
> | MEPIS when it comes to Linux news sites, but there is definitely a
> | good reason why there are so many users.
> `----
>
> http://shiftbackspace.com/2007/06/15/simplemepis-65-a-review/
>
> A first look at SimplyMEPIS 6.5
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> | The final of SimplyMEPIS 6.5 is now out. You can either buy a
> | subscription to the distribution from the SimplyMEPIS store or
> | download a copy from one of the MEPIS mirrors.
> `----
>
> http://desktoplinux.com/articles/AT6383341657.html
>
> SimplyMEPIS 6.5 Release Candidate 2 [screenshots]
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> | The second release candidate for SimplyMEPIS 6.5 is now
> | available. SimplyMEPIS 6.5 RC2 replaces QtParted with
> | GParted, improvements to the MEPIS Xconfig assistant,
> | and a fair amount of other changes beyond the original
> | release candidate. SimplyMEPIS is anotherUbuntu-based
> | distribution.
> `----
>
> http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=667&num=1
>
> SimplyMEPIS 6.5 RC3 adds Beryl 0.2.0 Final and Installer Translations
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> | SimplyMEPIS 6.5 RC3 has been uploaded to the MEPIS subscribers
> | pool and propagated to the public mirrors.
> `----
>
> http://www.mepis.org/node/13211
>
> Review: SimplyMEPIS 6.5 RC1
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> | SimplyMEPIS 6.5 is definitely the coolest distribution I have
> | reviewed so far. The eye candy is very sweet indeed, but more over
> | it is put together well and simply works. I also like the fact
> | it uses KDE instead of GNOME, but mainly for personal preference.
> `----
>
> http://www.triedit.org/review/review-simplymepis-65-rc1/
>
> MEPIS founder clarifies MEPIS/Ubunturelationship
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> | Woodford [MEPIS]: Again it's a matter of what you mean by those words.
> | Mark [Shuttleworth] and I talked it over before I switched toUbuntu.
> | He's clear that MEPIS is an independent distro. And yet, it is fair
> | to say on theUbuntusite that MEPIS is a derivative ofUbuntu,
> | from the point of view that we use theUbuntupackages. And we
> | use them by choice, because they meet our needs and they're
> | the best available. That reference at theUbuntusite says
> | that we endorseUbuntu, and we do.
> `----
>
> http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS7900729752.html
>
> SaxenOS and SimplyMEPIS - bumps in the middle of the road
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> | SaxenOS 2.0 Beta 1
> |
> | [...]
> |
> | I've always liked STX and can say I believe I like SaxenOS even better.
> | It's still wonderful for older hardware and now with 2.0 it is easier
> | to install and use. It's always fast, stable, and fairly complete. I
> | feel like the version bump perhaps should have come at the beginning
> | of this development cycle due to the massive interface changes, so
> | it is definitely justified now.
> |
> | [...]
> |
> | SimplyMEPIS 6.5 Beta 5
> |
> | [...]
> |
> | Despite KDE still being version 3.5.3 and much of the same software
> | is offered, the updated look and feel as well as the X server and
> | promise of Beryl does seem to justify a version bump mid-cycle
> | for SimplyMEPIS.
> `----
>
> http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20070219#review
>
> Simply Mepis 6.0-4 Beta 4 -- A gift from the MEPIS gods 64 Bit that actually
> works
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> | To quote myself, something I never do, "I will be back for the 64 bit
> | when available however, as I am still waiting on a distro that will
> | uncork my boat anchor." Well, guess what folks? I am happy to say
> | that MEPIS is now my default system and I am happy to be running 64
> | bit on my not so much of a boat anchor laptop.
> `----
>
> http://knolinux.com/2007/01/29/simply-mepis-604-beta.aspx
>
> TestDriving SimplyMepis 6.0-4 Beta 2
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> | The playing field is a bit more competitive these days, but
> | SimplyMepis is still a very good choice for newcomers and
> | experienced alike. They paved the way for many of today's
> | distros in many areas and I'd like to see them reach a higher
> | level of popularity again. Perhaps this release will help. Time
> | will tell.
> `----
>
> http://www.tuxmachines.org/node/12399
>
> Debian-based MEPIS Linux distros move closer to shipment
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> | MEPIS has released Beta3 of SimplyMEPIS 7.0, its full-featured Debian-based
> | Linux, and Beta 2 of MEPIS AntiX (pronounced "Antics"), which is designed to
> | run on very old 32-bit PC hardware.  
> `----
>
> http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS5895218861.html
>
> Etch-based MEPIS 7.0 beta ISOs arrive
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> | Although this Beta 1 release is based on the KDE 3.5.7 desktop environment,
> | Woodford plans to eventually incorporate KDE 4.0 into MEPIS 7, and released
> | test ISOs for a KDE 4.0-based MEPIS 7 on Aug. 10.  
> `----
>
> http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS6480113032.html

My system is running great!

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