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Mandriva Linux
Mandriva Linux is the beginners choice. Ideal for the desktop. Install with a few clicks of the mouse. Average install takes 30 minutes. Graphical interface for ease of use. Comes with free office and powerpoint like application (Open Office). Numerous mp3 players. Loads of free games. Recommended for first time Linux users even though Mandriva is a powerfull server as well. Worth the extra cash for those who do not want to battle installing too many extra packages. Join the Mandriva Club here. For the beginner to advanced user.
Mandriva Linux 2010 was developed by the Mandriva development community, based around the Cooker development distribution. This open, community-driven development system has been in place since 1998, making it one of the longest-standing open source development communities around. The involvement of the Mandriva development community helps to make Mandriva Linux one of the largest, most up-to-date, integrated, internationalized and standardized distributions available.
Mandriva SA has announced the release of Mandriva Linux 2010.0, "Mandriva, the leading European Linux distributor, today announces the launch of Mandriva Linux 2010.0, the major new release of Mandriva Linux, featuring hundreds of improvements which make for a quicker and more powerful distribution that is easier to use than ever.
Mandriva Linux 2010.0 is one of the most ground-breaking releases ever of Mandriva Linux, the leader in innovative and easy-to-use desktop Linux.
It brings you KDE 4.3.2 as the default KDE desktop. This major new release of KDE further enhances the KDE desktop experience. Other major new software versions include GNOME 2.28, OpenOffice.org 3.1.1 and Mozilla Firefox 3.5. Mandriva 2010.0 is using the 2.6.31 Linux Kernel, with the usual assortment of patches by the excellent Mandriva Kernel Team to make sure it's tailored to the distro.
The ext4 file system is now supported in stable version and available during installation.
As always, Mandriva Linux 2010.0 hardware compatibility is second to none.
Smart desktop technology, your desktop is tasks oriented. Organize your personal data (mails, documents, images, videos). Notate it, add your comments and tags. Now your data is easy to find through your projects. Boot time has been improved. Mandriva Linux 2010.0 comes with 3 brand new designs - choose the one you prefer. You can also choose one of the 11 extra backgrounds contributed by community members.
The distribution also ships in a variety of versions including Mandriva Free, which includes no non-free software, and a version that does include proprietary drivers and plugins that make it easier for less experienced users to get up and running.
Join the Mandriva Club and get Mandriva Linux 2009 Free DVD for free, membership is free, excluding shipping.
Adelie New
Mandriva Enterprise Server 5
Ubuntu
Ubuntu is a Linux distribution that starts with the breadth of Debian, a clear focus on the user and usability and a commitment to security updates. Ubuntu ships with the latest Gnome release as well as a selection of server and desktop software that makes for a comfortable desktop experience off a single installation CD. Kubuntu now released for those who favour the KDE window manager. Ubuntu and Kubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) are available in either desktop or alternate editions on CD or in desktop versions on DVD. The desktop version is live as well as install and the alternate is install only and suitable for upgrades. Ubuntu Ultimate is the one to go for if you require multimedia to work out the box, has a preconfigured repo for flash and java, video editing as well as many more.
Ubuntu 9.10 has a faster boot and login, a revamped audio framework, and improved 3G broadband connectivity to a variety of carriers, as well as a large collection of bug fixes specifically designed to smooth the rough edges of the Ubuntu interface, known as the "100 Paper Cuts" initiative. Bigger value-adds include an updated Ubuntu Software Center, which as subsequent versions of Ubuntu are released, promises to combining the features of the Synaptic Package Manager, Update Manager, and other app-management tools all under one, unified toolset.
Karmic Koala New
Ubuntu Christian Edition
Ubuntu Christian Edition 6.0, a distribution based on Ubuntu 9.10 and incorporating a variety of Christian and parental control software: Ubuntu Christian Edition 6.0 beta release. Ubuntu Christian Edition 6.0, based on Ubuntu 9.10, comes with DansGuardian enabled and fully functional. In addition, the DansGuardian GUI now makes Internet filtering and sharing easy. With just a few clicks, you would be able to share Internet connection to your LAN, with or without Internet filtering. There is a major change in e-Sword installer as well, it now uses WINE stable (1.0.1) instead of WINE development.
Ultimate Edition
Ultimate Edition is a Ubuntu variant with a whole lot of packages preinstalled, like multimedia, skype and packages from the restricted repos. Tons of extra non-free & restricted packages. The 2.5 release has hundreds more packages than the previous versions.
openSuse
The openSUSE project is a worldwide community program sponsored by Novell that promotes the use of Linux everywhere. The program provides anyone with free and easy access to the world's most usable Linux distribution, openSUSE Linux. openSUSE is an easy to use and install distro with YAST configuration tool to ease your package maintenance and upgrades. YAST is also used for setting up new hardware and all other configuration tools like your dialup and firewall. Suse Professional reverted to the name of Suse Linux, then was split into openSuse and SLED/SLES, the latter being the commercial version of Suse. The 11.2 Live CD's have an option to install as well. The PPC version is suitable for PS3.
OpenSuse is one of the best desktop releases but also has a number of unique features that make it a powerful server system favoured by enterprise users. For the beginner to advanced user.
"Edu Li-f-e" edition of openSUSE 11.2, an openSUSE variant designed for children and students, with educational applications, Sugar desktop environment, LTSP server software, and out-of-the-box support for multimedia playback. Popular desktop environments, educational application, development suites, multimedia, and great out-of-the-box user experience. Some highlights of what makes this a very special distribution: latest desktop environments - GNOME 2.28 (default), KDE 4.3.x, Sugar 0.86, IceWM, applications include tons of educational applications, graphics, development, office suite, and complete multimedia support.
This is a Live DVD as well as installable to hard drive with the same easy installer as the original openSUSE. Based on the Gnome desktop with a Linux Mint look as the Live DVD.
Fedora
The Fedora Project is a Red-Hat-sponsored and community-supported open source project. It is also a proving ground for new technology that may eventually make its way into Red Hat Enterprise products. It is not a supported product of Red Hat, Inc. The goal of The Fedora Project is to work with the Linux community to build a complete, general purpose operating system exclusively from free software. Development will be done in a public forum. Cutting edge technology. For the beginner to advanced user.
We are pleased to announce the release of Fedora 12. The following are major features for Fedora 12:
Red Hat Linux
The most popular Linux distro in the U.S.A. and widely used in the enterprise. For the desktop and server. Hundreds of free applications. Graphical interface and command line. Used especially for training for Red Hat certifications. We offer a Linux basic video training set based on Red Hat, File and Print Sharing, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Hardware Issues, Installation Planning, Updating Software, User and Network Administration and more. We offer Enterprise Linux 5 32 & 64 bit for those with bandwidth constraints, support, updates and license must be purchased seperatly from Red Hat. For the beginner to advanced user.
CentOS
CentOS is an Enterprise-class Linux Distribution derived from sources freely provided to the public by a prominent North American Enterprise Linux vendor, Red Hat. CentOS conforms fully with the upstream vendors redistribution policy and aims to be 100% binary compatible. (CentOS mainly changes packages to remove upstream vendor branding and artwork.) CentOS is equivilant to RHEL. Need a stable server without the high cost then go for this one. CentOS 4.8, this is a new version of the project's older, legacy branch built by the recompiling the source package for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.8.
Slackware
Slackware was the first commercial Linux distro available. The most Unix like distro. Slackware Linux 13.0 continues the long Slackware tradition of simplicity, stability, and security. Slackware Linux 13.0 includes KDE and XFCE window managers. cfdisk or fdisk is used to set up your partitions and from then on its a text GUI like based install. For intermediate to advanced users.
This release brings with it many major changes since Slackware 12.2, including a completely reworked collection of X packages (a configuration file for X is no longer needed in most cases), major upgrades to the desktop environments (KDE 4.2.4 and Xfce 4.6.1), a new .txz package format with much better compression, and other upgrades all around to the development system, network services, libraries, and major applications like Firefox and Thunderbird.
Kongoni
Kongoni, a South African distro which comes in a Live/Install Slackware based CD. Has KDE 4.2.4 and Open Office 3.1. Ports based to install additional software but the distro is shipped as binaries.
Debian
The Debian Project is an association of individuals who have made common cause to create a free operating system. This operating system is called Debian GNU/Linux, or simply Debian for short. Debian systems currently use the Linux kernel. Of course, the thing that people want is application software: programs to help them get what they want to do done, from editing documents to running a business to playing games to writing more software. Debian comes with over 16000 packages (precompiled software that is bundled up in a nice format for easy installation on your machine) - all of it free. It's a bit like a tower. At the base is the kernel. On top of that are all the basic tools. Next is all the software that you run on the computer. At the top of the tower is Debian -- carefully organizing and fitting everything so it all works together. You may purchase only the first DVD if you wish, what you need for the install and a whole lot of extra packages included. Now with a very user friendly installer in Lenny. For intermediate to advanced users.
Easy Peasy
Easy Peasy 1.5: a new, green visual look, awesome Linux kernel (2.6.30) optimized for netbooks with faster start-up built, support for more netbooks, upgraded software (Google Picasa, OpenOffice.org 3.1), built off Ubuntu 9.04, smaller hard drive footprint, uses the new ext4 file system as default, UXA by default - the first distro to deliver real composite desktop which means it's possible to run 3D in 3D (i.e. the netbook interface and desktop effects), Banshee as default music player.
Open Office
Open Office is now included in most of the latest Linux distros but if you want the latest version get it here. Open Office can read all types of office documents and save them in a Linux format or a Windows readable format. The DVD contains Open Office for Linux, Windows, Mac and Solaris.
Linux Mint
Linux Mint 8, a beginner-friendly, Ubuntu-based desktop Linux distribution: The stable release of Linux Mint 8, code name 'Helena'. The 8th release of Linux Mint comes with numerous bug fixes and a lot of improvements. In particular, Linux Mint 8 comes with support for OEM installs, a brand new Upload Manager, the menu now allows you to configure custom places, the update manager now lets you define packages for which you don't want to receive updates,the software manager now features multiple installation and removal of software and many of the tools' graphical interfaces were enhanced.
Knoppix
Runs from a CD or DVD drive. No need to install but can be installed to hard drive. Does not touch your harddrive but runs from memory. Ideal for teaching purposes, an emergency system when your on the road or if you just want to see what Linux is about. The Games Knoppix is full of games for kids and adults. A great live CD. Latest versions can now be installed to hard drive and you will have a fully operational Debian like system running. A brand new version 6.2 of the popular Debian-based live CD, now with LXDE as the default desktop and ADRIANE, an audio desktop for the visually impaired has been released.
Scientific Linux
A distribution compiled from source packages for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.4, but enhanced with extra scientific packages, file systems and other software: "Scientific Linux 5.4 has been released for both i386 and x86_64 architecture. There are packages that are used to have to add to Scientific Linux, that are now in Enterprise 5. FUSE, and its kernel modules, are now provided by the upstream vendor. The Atheros wireless chipset is now supported by the upstream vendor. Added the iwlwifi 5150 ucode (firmware), as well as updated the 3945, 4945, and 5000 ucode. Lua has been also been added to the release. Scientific Linux release 5.4 is based on the rebuilding of RPMs out of SRPMs from Enterprise 5 Server and Client, it also has all errata and bug fixes up until November 1, 2009.
VectorLinux
This edition is intended as a preview of the traditional installable release. It closely mirrors the original VectorLinux 'Light', but some packages have been added or upgraded, including the 2.6.27.29 kernel. This is a great way to test VectorLinux before committing to a hard drive install. For us who already use it, our favorite operating system is now portable. Another practical use is as a live toolbox for troubleshooting and/or repair. There is a boot option for using it as a rescue disc for a previously installed system. Re-mastering VectorLinux 'Live' has been made easy for those who want their very own, personalized edition.
SuperGamer
World's First Dual Layer LiveDVD
SuperGamer is a games oriented Linux desktop operating system. It has all the normal Linux desktop applications such as the Firefox Browser, OpenOffice.org, etc., but also has a great many native to Linux games added, as well as some demos of proprietary games. nVidia or ATi video card needed.
This Supreme SuperGamer version will work on both 32 and 64 bit PCs and fills a full Live Dual Layer DVD. It includes support for ethernet, wireless, and dialup Internet connections. It can run in "Live" mode directly from the DVD and can be optionally installed to your hard drive. A few key includes are 2.6.27.24 kernel, Azureus, Gparted, Limewire, Gimp, K9copy, KOffice, OpenOffice 3, Hardinfo (system profiler and benchmark) along with all the plugins for firefox with forcastbar enhanced, adblock, and blockxxx included (blockxxx is a child word and website filter which is not enabled by default as it blocks alot of stuff...almost to much).
The games (in the order they appear on the launch bar) Include:
Quake Wars
Doom 3
Prey
Unreal Tournament
Quake 4
Savage 2
Postal 2
Enemy Territory
Penumbra Black Plague
Sauerbraten
Urban Terror
Soldier Of Fortune
Torcs
Tremulous
AlienArena
True Combat
America's Army
Nexus
OpenArena
PlaneShift
Drop Team
Frets On Fire
Chromium B.S.U.
Mad Bomber
X-Moto
BZ Flag
Mega Mario
Glaxium
GL-117
NeverBall
NeverPutt
Super Tux
PPRacer
linuX-gamers
The linuX-gamers.net project has announced the release of linuX-gamers live 0.9.5, an Arch Linux-based distribution with a collection of popular 3D games.
Lite ISO - a CD image containing a limited selection of games suitable for children and older computer.
Big ISO - a DVD image containing the full selection of games for adults and more recent computers.
The project live.linuX-gamers.net was founded with the idea to present Linux games at the Linuxtag exhibition in a novel way. A collection of games should be shown to directly run from CD/DVD without the user in need to know about Linux or care about his system. After some intense brainstorming sessions the team decided to create and publish these CD/DVD's as a live distribution project. Great games to keep the kids and "big kids" entertained.
ArtistX
ArtistX is a free live GNU/Linux DVD which turns a common computer into a full multimedia production studio. It is based on Debian GNU/Linux and contains nearly all the available free audio, 2D and 3D graphics, and video software for the GNU/Linux computing platform. It doesn't need to be installed, and boots directly into a running system without touching hard drives. The files produced with ArtistX can be easily stored on USB devices or CD/DVD medium while it is running. If you want to install it please take a look to our documentation to the ArtistX Installation Manual (Live DVD section).
ArtistX 0.8 Live/Install (DVD) New R50.00
Musix GNU/Linux
Musix GNU/Linux 2.0, a 100% libre, Debian-based distribution with a collection of software for audio production, graphics design and video editing. Major new features: Linux kernel 2.6.29.4 real-time 'full preempt', ready for low-latency audio operations either live or installed to hard disk; custom KDE as default desktop (you can also run GNOME, IceWM, Fluxbox, LXDE); based on Debian GNU/Linux 5.0 'Lenny.
Musix 2.0 (DVD) New R50.00
Sabayon
A desktop distribution and live DVD based on Gentoo Linux, after tremendous, tough work, Sabayon 5 is eventually here with a joint release of GNOME and KDE editions. Dedicated to those who like cutting edge stability, out-of-the-box experience, outstanding desktop performance and beauty. Features: less than 2 GB size, based on new GCC 4.4.1 and glibc 2.10, shipped with desktop-optimized Linux kernel 2.6.31, installer now available in multiple languages, complete ext4 file system support, features X.Org 7.5 and up-to-date FLOSS, NVIDIA and AMD video drivers, GNOME 2.26 and KDE 4.3.1
Penetration Analysis DVD
A collection of images of Backtrack, Caine, NST, Pentoo, Deft, Auditor, Knoppix STD, Whoppix, Phlax, Whax, Frenzy and Helix all on three DVD's, which you burn to CD yourself from the DVD's images. Designed to meet police, investigators, system administrator and Computer Forensics specialist's needs.
PAD (3 DVD's) New R150.00
Solaris
Solaris is a computer operating system, the proprietary Unix variant developed by Sun Microsystems. Solaris is written in a platform-independent manner and is available for SPARC and x86 processors (including x86_64). Historically, Solaris used to be a proprietary operating system, however, starting from version 10, its licence has changed and the product is now distributed free of charge for any system or purpose. A Live/Install CD (openSolaris) has been released based on Gnome.
TEENpup
TEENpup Linux 2009 "Legacy", a general-purpose desktop distribution for older computers based on Puppy Linux: "Today sees the fifth release of TEENpup and once again it's based on Puppy 2.14. This time the ISO image has grown to just under 700 MB so that it will fit on a CD. As the focus for TEENpup has shifted to a modern operating system for older PCs which most likely only came with a CD drive, it was felt that a 700MB size limit should be adhered to. To attract users from Windows, TEENpup's default color scheme has been modeled on some of Vista's coloring. Also, there's something created called 'Magic Scripts', which is a drag & drop arrangement - all you do is drag & drop, say, an audio or video file and it will allow you to convert it to another format
Yellow Dog
Terra Soft's most complete offering to date with support for the iMac G5s and Mac minis too! Yellow Dog Linux v4.0.1 is a Fedora / RPM-based operating system for PowerPC computers, offering an intuitive, flexible graphical installer, 1300 packages, a unified KDE and GNOME desktop environment featuring shared menus, applications, and user interface.
Based upon the 'Anaconda' installer engine, the Yellow Dog Linux Installer leverages automated, advanced hardware detection; provides on-screen help, flexible package selection, multiple install methods (CD-ROM, FTP, HTTP, NFS), default to ext3 journaling filesystem, embedded video testing, multiple ethernet and wireless port configuration, and automated partition creation.
If you desire complete control of your computer, prefer a common OS acrosss multiple systems old and new, Mac and PC, and desire improved performance --then Yellow Dog Linux is the solution for you. No free installation support for Yellow Dog for PS3 as i don't have one yet.
Trixbox
Fonality has announced the release of trixbox 2.0, a CentOS-based distribution featuring the Asterisk open source PBX software: "Fonality released trixbox 2.0, a free, easy to use, open source telephony and application platform. The new version can be installed in less than 15 minutes, supports multiple languages and provides increased reliability and stability, flexible user customization, and support for a wide-range of hardware vendors. An Open Source IP-PBX.
Trixbox 2.6.2.1 (1 CD) New R30.00
Sme Server
SME Server (known as e-smith at the time) was founded in January 1999 by Joseph and Kim Morrison. The company introduced the first version of its flagship software product, the e-smith server and gateway, in April 1999. By the end of the year, many thousands of e-smith servers were running in countries from Fiji to Finland. Word was spreading quickly among developers and systems integrators who needed a solid, easy-to-use server for their small-business customers. In July 2001, e-smith was acquired by Mitel Networks, in September 2004 by Lycoris, and the project is currently sponsored by Resource Strategies, Inc.
SME Server 7.4 (1 CD) New R30.00
MythDora
MythDora 10 is here. It's based on Fedora 8 along with MythTV-0.21. This version is the cleanest, most feature rich and best tested version. Installing MythDora 10 has pretty much stayed the same as the previous version so there shouldn't be to many surprises. You can still install the same way as before using Custom or Auto with Custom being the preferred method.
As mentioned the recommended install is a Custom install. This will allow you the best choices and customization for your install. There is also the auto install feature. For newbies this maybe the easiest way to set things up. This WILL wipe out your 1st hard drive but not others, so you have been warned. Please keep in mind that an Auto install only gives you default settings and NO NETWORK so you will have to setup networking before you get to mythtvsetup if you want your listings. You can however come back to it later though. We've customized the Anaconda installer to make a custom install very easy. Just be sure to look through the menu choices to install any drivers and/or packages you might need.
K12LTSP
K12LTSP is based on RedHat Fedora Linux and the LTSP terminal server packages. It's easy to install and configure. Once installed K12LTSP lets you boot diskless workstations from an applications server. You can use old PC's as diskless clients. All applications run on the terminal server. Workstations are "thin." They have no software or hard drives. Thin-clients are perfect for schools because they are easy to install and require little maintenance. They are reliable and immune to malicious tampering and viruses.
Knoppix STD
Knoppix-STD is a customized distribution of the Knoppix Live Linux CD. Boot to the CD and you have Knoppix-STD. That would include a customized linux kernel (2.4.21 with ntfs rw, openmosix, and superfreeswan patches), Fluxbox windows manager, incredible hardware detection and hundreds of applications. Boot without the CD and you return to your original operating system. Aside from borrowing power, peripherals and some RAM, Knoppix-STD doesn't touch the host computer.
STD focuses on information security and network management tools. It is meant to be used by both the novice looking to learn more about information security and the security professional looking for another swiss army knife for their tool kit.
Knoppix STD 0.1 (1 CD) R30.00
Mepis
The unique nature of MEPIS Linux makes it an ideal foundation for developing a custom version of Linux for large scale deployment. MEPIS is available to work with integrators and end user clients to develop privately branded and optimally tweaked Linux configurations.
Freespire
Freespire is a community-driven, Ubuntu-based Linux distribution which legally supports (or has one-click access to support): MP3, DVD, Windows Media, QuickTime, Java, Flash, Real, ATI drivers, nVidia drivers, Adobe Acrobat Reader, proprietary WiFi drivers, fonts, and more. In addition to the CNR (click and run) service, Freespire provides free access to the entire Freespire open source application pool using apt-get.
Freespire 2.0.8 (1 CD) New R30.00
Linspire
Linspire is a full-featured operating system like Windows. This is an install and live CD.
Linspire 5.0.59 (1 CD) R30.00
Auditor
Information security Live distro originally based on Knoppix and now KANOTIX, can be installed to hard disk.
In order to become quickly proficient within the Auditor security collection, the menu structure is supported by recognised phases of a security check. (Foot-printing, analysis, scanning, wireless, brute-forcing, cracking). By this means, you instinctively find the right tool for the appropriate task. In addition to the approx. 300 tools, the Auditor security collection contains further background information regarding the standard configuration and passwords, as well as word lists from many different areas and languages with approx. 64 million entries. Current productivity tools such as web browser, editors and graphic tools allow you to create or edit texts and pictures for reports, directly within the Auditor security platform.
Backtrack
Offensive Security has announced the release of BackTrack 4, an Ubuntu-based live DVD containing a large collection of tools for security audits, computer forensics and penetration testing: "BackTrack 4 final is out and along with this release come some exciting news, updates, and developments. BackTrack 4 has been a long and steady road, with the release of a beta last year, we decided to hold off on releasing BackTrack 4 final until it was perfected in every way, shape and form. This release includes a new kernel, a larger and expanded toolset repository, custom tools that you can only find on BackTrack, and more importantly, fixes to all major bugs that we knew of. This release has received an overwhelming support from the community and we are grateful to everyone who has contributed to the success of this release. A must have for any IT Security Admin.
CAINE
CAINE (Computer Aided INvestigative Environment) is a GNU/Linux live distribution created by Giancarlo Giustini as a project of Digital Forensics for Interdepartment Center for Research on Security (CRIS), based on Ubuntu.
The main design objectives that CAINE aims to guarantee are the following:
CAINE 1.0 (1 CD) New R50.00
Pentoo
A Gentoo based Linux live CD with a selection of applications and tools designed to perform penetration testing. It features the following: changes saving; enhanced cracking software - NTLM/MD4/MD5 CUDA brute forcer, WPA PSK rainbow tables generation accelerated through CUDA, STREAM or PADLOCK, John The Ripper with MPI support; Linux kernel 2.6.29 and WiFi 2.6.31_rc4 with all the patches from Zero; tons of new tools; Enlightenment DR17 built from SVN.
Pentoo 2009.0 i686 (1 CD) New R50.00
Whax
Information security Live distro, with many tools including Eeye, nessus and nmap gui. Can be installed to harddrive.
Whax 3.0 (1 CD) R30.00
Helix
Helix is a customized distribution of the Knoppix Live Linux CD. Version Helix2008R1 is now based on Ubuntu. Helix is more than just a bootable live CD. You can still boot into a customized Linux environment that includes customized linux kernels, excellent hardware detection and many applications dedicated to Incident Response and Forensics. Helix has been modified very carefully to NOT touch the host computer in any way and it is forensically sound. Helix wil not auto mount swap space, it will also not auto mount any found devices. Helix also has a special Windows autorun side for Incident Response and Forensics. Helix is used by SANS for training in Track 8: System Forensics, Investigation and Response.
Helix focuses on Incident Response & Forensics tools. It is meant to be used by individuals who have a sound understanding of Incident Response and Forensic techniques.
The latest version of Helix can be installed to hard drive and features Ubuntu's Gnome desktop.
Network Security Toolkit
Network Security Toolkit, a Fedora-based live DVD providing easy access to best-of-breed open source network security applications, the latest NST release- version 2.11.0. This release is based on Fedora 11 using Linux kernel 2.6.30.5. The architecture for building an NST distribution has been completely redesigned and engineered. Starting with this release, all system, network and security applications are now included as RPM packages. This allowed us to take advantage of the Fedora live CD project for spinning off an 'NST Live' distribution.
PCLinuxOS
PCLinuxOS is one of the world's up and coming providers of a Linux Desktop Solution. With a small but dedicated development team, PClinuxOS delivers Desktop Ready Software that harnesses the power of the Open Source Community. In addition to the livecd mode, you can also install PCLinuxOS to your hard drive using our easy to use livecd installer, assuming you like PCLinuxOS and it runs well on your computer. Gnome 2009.2 features Gnome 2.26.2, Firefox 3.0.11, Thunderbird 2.0.0.22, Abiword. PCLinuxOS 2009.2 KDE features KDE 3.5.10
PCLinuxOS Gnome 2009.2 (1 CD) New R50.00
Phlak
PHLAK is a modular live security Linux distribution. PHLAK comes with two light gui's (fluxbox and XFCE4), many security tools, and a spiral notebook full of security documentation. PHLAK is a derivative of Morphix.
Phlak (1 CD) R30.00
Whoppix
Whoppix is a live security distro based on Knoppix. A good selection of fast command line tools to analyze your office LAN or WAN.
Whoppix 2.6 SP1 (1 CD) R30.00
Gentoo
Gentoo Linux, a special flavor of Linux that can be automatically optimized and customized for just about any application or need. Extreme performance, configurability and a top-notch user and developer community are all hallmarks of the Gentoo experience.
Xandros Open Circulation Edition
It includes all the easy-to-use features of the Xandros Desktop OS Standard, Deluxe and Business editions, including four-click install with automatic disk partitioning, industry-leading hardware detection and configuration, seamless file and print sharing on Windows networks, and drag-and-drop CD burning in Xandros File Manager.
Damn Small Linux
Damn Small Linux is a business card size Live CD Linux distribution. Despite its minuscule size it strives to have a functional and easy to use desktop. Damn Small Linux has a nearly complete desktop, including XMMS (MP3, and MPEG), FTP client, links-hacked web browser, spreadsheet, email, spellcheck (US English), a word-processor, three editors (Nedit, nVi, Zile [emacs clone]), Xpdf, Worker (file manager), Naim (AIM, ICQ, IRC), VNCviwer, SSH/SCP server and client, DHCP client, PPP, PPPoE, a web server, calculator, Fluxbox window manager, system monitoring apps, USB support, and soon it will have PCMCIA support as well. If you like Damn Small Linux you can install it on your hard drive. Because all the applications are small and light it makes a very good choice for older hardware.
Puppy Linux
Overall, Puppy Linux is a superb, light-weight, fast and versatile Linux distribution with a great selection of applications, graphical system administration utilities and all sorts of unique features not readily available elsewhere. A great choice not only for older computers, but also for those who dislike the bloat of most modern distributions. This puppy is really fast. The retro version is for older hardware.
UBCD
You need the Ultimate Boot CD if you want to:
Run floppy-based diagnostic tools from CDROM drives. More and more PCs are shipped without floppy drives these days, and it is such a royal pain when you need to run diagnostic tools on them.
Free yourself from the slow loading speed of the floppy drive. Even if you do have a floppy drive, it is still much much faster to run your diagnostic tools from the CDROM drive, rather than wait for the tool to load from the floppy drive.
Consolidate as many diagnostic tools as possible into one bootable CD. Wouldn't you like to avoid digging into the dusty box to look for the right floppy disk, but simply run them all from a single CD? Then the Ultimate Boot CD is for you!
When you boot up from the CD, a text-based menu will be displayed, and you will be able to select the tool you want to run. The selected tool actually boots off a virtual floppy disk created in memory.
Hard disk, file system, anti-virus, memory test, CPU test, partition tools are some of the utliities included as well as a Live CD.
UBCD (1CD) R30.00
Smoothwall
SmoothWall Express is an open source firewall distribution based on the GNU/Linux operating system. SmoothWall includes a hardened subset of the GNU/Linux operating system, so there is no separate OS to install. Designed for ease of use, SmoothWall is configured via a web-based GUI, and requires absolutely no knowledge of Linux to install or use.
Go Open
Remember that South African TV series way back about open source. Well here are all 13, 30 minute episodes on one DVD.
IDMS Linux
IDMS-Linux is a specialized Linux distribution focused on stability, security and long term support. The distribution targets installations on servers and experienced administrators, providing an advanced, stable platform for services and development, yet has a very easy text based installer and you are up and installed in a few minutes.
For the configuration you would have to look at the IDMS Linux website compliments of Linux Based System Design and partners where you will find the documentation needed.
PC-BSD
A Unix based distro. Easy to install with KDE 4.2.4
DesktopBSD
A desktop-oriented operating system based on FreeBSD 7.2 and with KDE 3.5.10 as the default desktop, and includes a large number of pre-installed applications. The easy-to-use graphical installer and utilities allow for a simple installation and configuration process. Notable changes include: OpenOffice.org 3.1.1 as feature-rich office suite, pre-installed Java SE 6 environment, X.Org release 7.4 with extensive graphics hardware support, large number of enhancements and fixes
FreeBSD
A Unix based distro.
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