Lightweight Portable Security 1.2.2

Lightweight Portable Security 1.2.2

If you're looking for a small, fast, reliable and secure Portable Security Linux Operating System, you shall try LPS (Lightweight Portable Security), created by USA's Department of Defence.

Lightweight Portable Security (LPS) is a Linux-based live CD with a goal of allowing users to work on a computer without the risk of exposing their credentials and private data to malware, key loggers and other Internet-era ills. It includes a minimal set of applications and utilities, such as the Firefox web browser or an encryption wizard for encrypting and decrypting personal files. The live CD is a product produced by the United States of America's Department of Defence and is part of that organization's Software Protection Initiative.

Lightweight Portable Security 1.2.2

Lightweight Portable Security (LPS), created by USA's Department of Defence, is a small Linux live CD focusing on privacy and security while using online services. A new maintenance release was announced earlier today: "A new version of LPS (1.2.2) has been released and is accessible via the web. Changes: fixed a problem with iMac Radeon video drivers; fixed problem with trackpad not working on older MacBooks; Rdesktop - enabled compression to improve performance, fixed problem with cursor control keys not working properly; updated NVIDIA display driver to version 275.09.07; added UVC USB web camera support; added minicom 2.4 as a serial port terminal emulator under the Communications menu; updated Firefox to 3.6.19; updated DOD Configuration add-on to 1.3.1; updated Gmail S/MIME add-on to 0.5.2; updated Flash to 10.3.181.34." 

Here is the complete changelog.

Download: LPS-1.2.2_public.iso (135MB).

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Distribution Release - Sabayon Linux 6

Sabayon Linux is a Gentoo-based distribution which follows the works-out-of-the-box philosophy, aiming to give the user a wide number of applications that are ready for use and a self-configured operating system. Sabayon offers the user an easy-to-use workspace with a captivating look, good hardware detection and a large number of up-to-date software packages installed by default, with additional software available from a repository. Sabayon is available in several flavors featuring respectively the KDE, GNOME, LXDE, Xfce and Enlightenment desktop environments.

Fabio Erculiani has announced the availability of three new Sabayon Linux 6 spins, featuring the Enlightenment 17, LXDE and Xfce desktops: "This is the last set of Sabayon 6 releases, we have Sabayon 6 LXDE, a very lightweight desktop environment for elderly systems, that fits on a single 700 MB CD. Then there is Sabayon 6 Xfce, which has been turned into a valid GNOME alternative, breaking the 700 MB size barrier, provided with multimedia and office applications, NVIDIA, AMD GPU drivers and more. Last and probably least, there is Sabayon 6 E17, it's Enlightenment 17 SVN snapshot, for the brave. 


Here is the full release announcement. 


Download links: 

1. Sabayon_6_x86_E17.iso(652MB, MD5, torrent)
2. Sabayon_6_amd64_E17.iso (684MB, MD5, torrent)
3. Sabayon_6_x86_LXDE.iso (644MB, MD5, torrent)
4. Sabayon_6_amd64_LXDE.iso(677MB, MD5, torrent)
5. Sabayon_6_x86_XFCE.iso (1,179MB, MD5, torrent)
6. Sabayon_6_amd64_XFCE.iso (1,396MB, MD5, torrent).

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PCLinuxOS 2011.6 - KDE Edition

The KDE edition of PCLinuxOS 2011.6, a new update of the beginner-friendly distribution with rolling-release update mechanism, has been released: "PCLinuxOS KDE 2011.6 for 32-bit and 64-bit computers is now available for download. The Linux kernel was updated to version 2.6.38.8. Additional kernels are available from our repositories such as a PAE kernel for computers with more than 4 GB of memory. 

PCLinuxOS KDE Version

A BFS kernel for maximum desktop performance and a standard kernel with group scheduling enabled. X.Org Server was updated to version 1.10.2. Mesa updated to 7.10.3 and libdrm to version 2.4.26. These updates bring enhancements to the PCLinuxOS desktop including speed, 3D desktop support for most Intel, NVIDIA and AMD/ATI video cards, better font rendering, black screen fixes for most NVIDIA cards, better Flash playback and more."

Mandriva Linux 2011 Beta 3

One of the most popular Linux Distribution is Mandriva. Eugeni Dodonov has announced the availability of the third beta release of Mandriva Linux 2011. This is an unscheduled beta release on the pathway to the delayed 2011 version which is to be followed by a release candidate before the final release on an as-yet-unspecified date. From the release announcement: "As was previously announced on the Cooker mailing list, the Mandriva and Rosa teams have decided that additional time will be needed to finish the stabilization of Mandriva 2011 and Rosa 2011 desktop editions. Therefore I am gladly presenting Mandriva 2011 beta 3. Among the highlights of this release, the following items are present: from now on, the images contain non-free software for improved desktop experience; new UI theme for widgets, KDM and KDE environment, developed by ROSA Labs, is provided by default; new features in system panel, stack folders and system start menu.

MAGEIA 1

Mageia is a fork of Mandriva Linux formed in September 2010 by former employees and contributors to the popular French Linux distribution. Unlike Mandriva, which is a commercial entity, the Mageia project is a community project and a non-profit organisation whose goal is to develop a free Linux-based operating system.

Version 1 of Mageia, a Linux distribution built and maintained by many former developers and contributors to Mandriva Linux, has been released: "We are the Mageia community, and today we are happy to tell everyone that our first release, Mageia 1, is out and available for download. Mageia began in September 2010 as a fork of Mandriva Linux. It is supported by a not-for-profit organisation, governed by a body of recognized and elected contributors, and made by 100+ people around the world. Our work adds to the excellent work of the wider Linux and free software community. We aim to bring one of the best, most stable, reliable and enjoyable experience and platform we can make; for a regular user, a developer, or a business. 

Linux Mint 11 - Katya

Linux Mint is one of the most popular Linux Distribution, this well known Linux OS have a good support and development team. Linux Mint User will find a good, stable and nice user interface when using this Operating System.

Linux Mint

Linux Mint is an Ubuntu-based distribution whose goal is to provide a more complete out-of-the-box experience by including browser plugins, media codecs, support for DVD playback, Java and other components. It also adds a custom desktop and menus, several unique configuration tools, and a web-based package installation interface. Linux Mint is compatible with Ubuntu software repositories.

Super OS 11.04

If You are an Ubuntu User or want to use Ubuntu OS, You may consider to try the Super OS- An Ubuntu Based Linux OS that already bundled with multimedia codec and drivers, so you don't have to be worry to download Lib or codec when you have no internet connection.

What Is Super OS?

Super OS (formerly Super Ubuntu) is a modified version of Ubuntu with the goal of making it more usable, in particular for users without an internet connection, while trying to remain compatible with Ubuntu. Features compared to Ubuntu include better multimedia support, improved Internet experience (aMSN, Opera, Flash), App Runner, and other software, such as Java, Ubuntu Tweak and live USB creator.

Super OS Latest Release

Super OS 11.04, an Ubuntu-based desktop distribution enhanced with extra software, drivers and multimedia codecs, has been released: "Here it is, the new Super OS 11.04. New features: based on Ubuntu 11.04; Unity 3D, the new interface introduced in Ubuntu 11.04; LibreOffice, replacing OpenOffice.org; Ayatana overlay scrollbars, to reduce used screen space; Firefox 4, Google Chrome 11 and Opera 11, all of them with support for the new WebM format (Adobe Flash 10.3 in all of them); improved offline installation of drivers, and more drivers added - NVIDIA, ATI and Broadcom; more software added to the local repository, like WvDial (PPP dialer) and NDISwrapper (installation of Windows WiFi drivers); all software in the Super OS repository updated to their latest versions. No longer included: RealPlayer and GParted. 

Read the release announcement and release notes for more information and screenshots.  

Download (MD5): 

• Super_OS_11.04_32_bits.iso (1,108MB)
• Super_OS_11.04_64_bits.iso (1,219MB)

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LinuX-Gamers Live 0.9.7

 Are You playing Videogames? Want To Play Games on your Linux Machine? you may try Linux-Gamers Live DVD, The linuX-gamers Live DVD is a bootable medium with a collection of popular 3D games. It contains both the NVIDIA and ATI proprietary Linux drivers and includes the following games: BzFLag, Enemy Territory, Glest, Nexuiz, Sauerbraten, Torcs, Tremulous, True Combat: Elite, Warsow and World of Padman. Although the live DVD is based on Arch Linux, it does not offer any desktop Linux functionality except gaming.

LinuX-gamers Live 0.9.7

Marko Kaiser has announced the release of linuX-gamers Live 0.9.7, an Arch-based live CD/DVD packed with a large selection of 2D and 3D games: "So Sven released a new version of the linuX-gamers.net live DVD -- the Linux Tag 2011 release. What's new in this version? Improved user experience and auto-configuration; support for chipsets of recent boards; updated games; new additional games; updated proprietary drivers; Linux kernel 2.6.38; improved network boot support; added persistent home support; added installation support; removed proprietary ATI drivers. New games: ZaZ, MegaGlest, Mars Shooter, Speed Dreams." 

Let's Play the games :D

Read the release announcement and check out the list of games included on the live CD and DVD. 

Download Linux-Gamers (MD5): 

lglive-0.9.7-i686-hybrid-big.iso (4,470MB, torrent), 

lglive-0.9.7-i686-hybrid-lite.iso (654MB, torrent).

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BackTrack 5

Get ready for a new version of Great Penetrating Operating System, Backtrack now are Ubuntu Based Operating System. This new release has a tons of tolls for Professional IT. you may check it on their release announcement. 

Offensive Security has announced the release of BackTrack 5, an Ubuntu-based security distribution providing a collection of specialist tools for penetration testing and forensic analysis: "The BackTrack development team has worked furiously in the past months on BackTrack 5, code name 'revolution'. Today, Backtrack are proud to release our work to the public, and then rest for a couple of weeks. This new revision has been built from scratch, and boasts several major improvements over all our previous releases. Based on Ubuntu 10.04 LTS, Linux kernel 2.6.38, patched with all relevant wireless injection patches. Fully open source and GPL compliant." 

BackTrack is an Ubuntu-based distribution with a collection of security and forensics tools. It was created by merging Auditor Security Linux with WHAX (formerly Whoppix).

Here is the brief release announcement. 

Download (MD5) the live DVD image with your preferred desktop and architecture via BitTorrent:

1. BT5-GNOME-32.iso (1,956MB), 
2. BT5-KDE-32.iso (1,884MB), 
3. BT5-GNOME-64.iso(1,919MB), 
4. BT5-KDE-64.iso (1,850MB).

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Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal

Have you got your newest ubuntu 11.04 release? if not, you can get one on their official site of Ubuntu. Ubuntu is a most user friendly Linux Operating System today, especially for a Linux newbie. for a first time migration windows user, Ubuntu is the answer.

Ubuntu 11.04, a new version of the popular Linux distribution for desktops and servers, has been released: "The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce Ubuntu 11.04, code-named 'Natty Narwhal'. 11.04 continues Ubuntu's proud tradition of integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. For PC users, Ubuntu 11.04 supports laptops, desktops and netbooks with a unified look and feel based on a new desktop shell called 'Unity'. This version supersedes Ubuntu Netbook Edition for all PC netbooks. Developer reference images are provided for select Texas Instruments (TI) ARM platforms, specifically the 'PandaBoard' and 'BeagleBoard'. Ubuntu Server 11.04 has made it easier to provision servers, and reduce power consumption." 

See the release announcement and release notes for more information. 

Download(SHA256): 

ubuntu-11.04-desktop-i386.iso (685MB, torrent), 

ubuntu-11.04-desktop-amd64.iso (698MB, torrent).

Ubuntu is a complete desktop Linux operating system, freely available with both community and professional support. The Ubuntu community is built on the ideas enshrined in the Ubuntu Manifesto: that software should be available free of charge, that software tools should be usable by people in their local language and despite any disabilities, and that people should have the freedom to customise and alter their software in whatever way they see fit. "Ubuntu" is an ancient African word, meaning "humanity to others". The Ubuntu distribution brings the spirit of Ubuntu to the software world.

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