LinuxConsole 2.3 Beta 3

This is the last beta before LinuxConsole 2.3, that should be out in December.

 

Why jump from 2.0 ?

LinuxConsole is based on Dibab build tool, The 2.1 and 2.2 releases where used to build albatros, a LinuxConsole “child” distro

What is new ?

• 32 and 64 bits releases
• New installer, based on grub, you can now install LinuxConsole on an empty disk
• You can now install office, graphics and multimedia packages, not only games
• GtK3 and Qt4 libs are now available

Why use it ?

• With the lightweight init script, and minimal daemons, it works fine with old computers
• You can use your computer for gaming (Warning : to use Steam, install 32 bit version, the 64 bit is not multilib compliant

What is inside ?

• Kernel 3.17.2 (64 bits) and 3.14.23 (32 bits)
• LXDE Desktop
• Network Manager, easy tool for wired and wireless network setup
• opkg package manager
• Qupzilla as default web browser
• Firefox and Chrome (install it with package manager)
• VLC
• Gcompris
• Astromenace
• Extreme Tux Racer
• Neverball
• OpenTTD
• Printing tools and drivers (Cups)
• The complete source files is here

Which packages are available ?

• Steam (32 bits only)
• LibreOffice
• Gimp
• Wine
• and many more

 

Feedback is welcome