GNOME 3.2 has been released and is the first follow-up release to its ground-breaking GNOME 3.0. It has undergone a major redesign and now has the user interface for the next generation of the desktop. From 3.2, GNOME is refining the project and starting to introduce new, modern GNOME applications that will deeply integrate with the GNOME 3 experience and which are designed for modern users.
Ubuntu 11.10 Beta 2 has been released and is ready for downloads. This release has Unity based upon the Gnome 3 desktop, Ubuntu Software Center has been redesigned and many applications have been upgraded to their latest stable versions. Curious fanatics of Ubuntu may run upgrades to get their beta 2 right away but we still recommend to wait for the stable release for production machines and test this one in VMs.
Fuduntu is a light weight and fun Linux distribution that earns its name by its design to fit somewhere in-between Fedora and Ubuntu. It is designed to be aesthetically pleasing, and is optimized for Netbook and other portable computers. The quarterly installation i.e Fuduntu 14.11 is now available for downloads. As with all Fuduntu releases, this release continues the tradition of small incremental improvements. It is important to note that existing Fuduntu users will roll up to this version through the normal update process, and do not need to download or install from this media to benefit from this release. This release is considered the first official Fuduntu “rolling release” ISO.
Fuduntu 14.11 – Direct link – 32 bit & 64 bit.
Backtrack 5 codenamed ‘Revolution‘ based upon Ubuntu 10.04 LTS has been released and is all set to pwn. With major upgrade to the UI and application lists, Backtrack now serves as a good platform for all type of Security professionals, ethical-hackers, from newbies to pros. Its very carefully selected big list of hacking tools is the largest available toolkit in single os till date. Backtrack as a matter of fact is based upon Ubuntu to improve simplicity and responsiveness. Whether you’re hacking wireless, exploiting servers, performing a web application assessment, learning, or social-engineering a client, BackTrack is the one-stop-shop for all of your security needs.
For VMware images and more, visit the Official Download Page.
Kubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal, the KDE 4.6.2 desktop that brings new stunning look and feel to the table has been released. This release is greeted with KDE 4.6 and many other usability improvements to Ubuntu. This release of Kubuntu has come up with a great UI, an awesome default wallpaper and many other feature improvements.
- 32 bit – Direct link / Torrent
- 64 bit – Direct link / Torrent
For installation instructions and details, please refer our previous post.
A good news for everyone ! The much awaited Mozilla Firefox 4.0 Minefield has now been finally released. This release has come up with many new features and updates and is set to redefine the browsing experience. Wtih more than 400 Million Users, Mozilla is one of the most widely used cross-platform browser. Firefox 4.0 Final is now live on the Mozilla’s FTP servers, and the release has been announced here by the Mozilla developers today.
UberStudent (uber meaning “productive“) is a free, and opensource Ubuntu-based Linux distribution for working, learning and teaching academics at the higher education and advanced secondary levels. It is supported by a free Moodle-based virtual learning environment. It is also for Lifelong learners, researchers, and knowledge workers of all types.
UberStudent fundamentally is the best Ubuntu Derivative for education. It is developed by professional educators around a core skills approach. These are research & writing, study, and self-management skills, essentials to students regardless of their academic major. It can additionally be extended for specific academic disciplines using its on-board tools to finding and installing additional software. While main focus is academic computing, UberStudent also contains stuff for multimedia, graphics, messaging, and gaming, all with the needs of students in mind. Its the best Ubuntu derivative for students out-of-the-box.
UberStudent 1.0 Full DVD
UberStudent 1.0 LXDE
It’s been a while since we posted about LibreOffice’s development (beta release). Since then, LibreOffice has gone through rigorous development and now here we have the first stable release of LibreOffice with a lot of updates and bug-fixes. LibO as we know it now has the PPA so its easy for us to download it and keep it up-to-date. The Document Foundation has announced the release of LibreOffice 3.3.0 Final, all set for production machines. This release is fully stable and ready to use.
LibreOffice 3.3.0 – Direct link
