Handle With Linux

LinuxBSDos: "The main objective of this blog is to help narrow down the list of Linux- and BSD-based distributions that a new user will feel comfortable using. Distributions that provide the same or better level of user-friendliness than the malware-infested and DRM-riddled operating system that they currently use."

Rubén Rodríguez Pérez has announced the release of Trisquel GNU/Linux 3.5, a completely "libre" distribution (as defined by the Free Software Foundation) based on Ubuntu: "Trisquel GNU/Linux 3.5, code name 'Awen', is ready. This release is a fully free Ubuntu 9.10 derivative that includes extra software, better multimedia....

Troy Dawson has announced the availability of Scientific Linux 5.5, a recompiled variant of Red Hat Enterprise Linux with extra software packages, hardware drivers and other specialist features: "Scientific Linux 5.5 has been released for both i386 and x86_64 architectures. We have added gnuplot 4.2 as well as....

Stop: "My kids learned very quickly how to use both Ubuntu and the Mac. Chiara is 10 years old, Nikko 12, but he's autistic. I MUST use Windows only because the educational software for Nikko only runs on Windows!!!! Talk about monopolies... what else should I call this? "

Phil Miller has announced the release of Chakra GNU/Linux Phoix, an Arch-based distribution and live CD with KDE 4. This is the project's first release that uses packages compiled in-house rather than those provided by Arch Linux. From the announcement: "There was a rumor about splitting from Arch....

Open For Discussion: "It's a nice feeling to play with new tools.

Except, of course, when some of these features are removed in newer versions of the software later on."

Rubén Rodríguez has announced the availability of the beta release of Trisquel GNU/Linux 4.0, an Ubuntu-based distribution modified to comply with the Free Software Foundation's definition of "free software": "This is the first development release of the 4.0 branch, based on Ubuntu 10.04. As it is a LTS....

Silvan Calarco has announced the availability of the second test release of openmamba GNU/Linux 2.0, a desktop Linux distribution featuring the latest KDE 4: "The second pre-release of openmamba GNU/Linux milestone 2 is ready with over 700 software package updates. The system is based on Linux kernel 2.6.31.13....

Clement Lefebvre has announced that the first release candidate for Linux Mint 9 is out and ready for testing: "The team is proud to announce the release of Linux Mint 9 'Isadora' RC. New features at a glance: new Software Manager - 30,000 packages, review applications straight from....

Fabio Erculiani has announced the release of the "CoreCD" edition of Sabayon Linux 5.2, minimalistic build designed to provide a foundation for building a customized installation tailored to the user's specific needs: "Sabayon Linux x86/x86-64 5.2 CoreCD. Features: bootable image suitable for a CD or USB thumb drive....

Matthew Burgess has announced the release of Linux From Scratch (LFS) 6.6, a free e-book that gives step-by-step instructions on how to build a base Linux system by compiling source code of the Linux kernel, GNU utilities and other basic components: "The Linux From Scratch community is pleased....