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gNewSense is a linux distribution which derived from Ubuntu. It aims to provide users with a linux distribution that consisted of 100% free software (as in freedom) and funded by the Free Software Foundation.

Although at first glimpse, gNewSense 1.0 seems to be nothing more than Ubuntu with some cosmetic changes, it does have its differences, which are :

• non free firmwares are removed from kernel
• Restricted and Multiverse repository are removed
• Universe repository are enabled by default
• Ubuntu logos, splash screen and wallpaper are replaced
• gcc is included in default installation
• emacs, bsdgames, nethack and build-essential part of the default install

The gNewSense host its own repository which exactly the same as the Ubuntu repository (without the non-free software).

At the time of this writing, gNewSense 1.0 (DeltaD, which is based on Ubuntu Dapper) is only available for x86 platform.

I think gNewSense is a nice GNU/Linux distribution for those who want to run an operating system with 100% free software. The distribution itself is compatible with Ubuntu repository and you can use them inside gNewsense (though having multiverse repo would defeat the purpose of installing gNewSense itself).

One nice thing is, gNewSense include gcc in its default installation, so you can use gNewSense to substitute Ubuntu if you want to have gcc right after installation.

Like Ubuntu, the installer must be invoked from LiveCD that can be downloaded from gNewSense official website or via Bittorrent.

Hopefully the project will continue to provide us with another complete free software operating system that we can use and enjoy.
[tags]ubuntu,edgy eft, dapper drake, gnewsense, free software, livecd[/tags]

The upcoming Debian GNU/Linux (Etch) will spot several new features, one of it is the much awaited Graphical Installation mode, here’s some screenshot of the GUI installer in action :

Debian Etch Boot Screen

Language Selection

Network Configuration via DHCP

Partition Hard disk

Final Screen (Installation Complete)?

The GUI version of Debian-Installer is only available on x86 and AMD64 architecture only. Debian Etch is scheduled to be released on December 4, 2006. From the looks of it, it seems that the default installation mode is still going to be the text-mode Debian-Installer
[tags]debian,debian etch,etch, gnu/linux,linux,opensource, open source, livecd[/tags]

Ubuntu Edgy Eft is out, and I heard almost everybody seems to upgrade Dapper to get the feel of the new and improved init scripts.

However, some people might encounter few problems while upgrading, including not able to log into X, cant boot the new system, kernel fail to boot, 3D acceleration broken and touchpad stopped working.

Though to most people, the upgrading process will be a breeze, some (including me) are bound to experience a bumpy ride.

To ease the process, DebianAdmin published an article that solve common upgrade problem : Ubuntu Edgy Upgrade Common Problems With Solutions which might help you get out from those sticky situations.

Hope you enjoy reading it.
[tags]ubuntu,dapper,edgy eft,edgy,linux,gnu/linux,opensource,open source[/tags]