The distribution also comes with Linux kernel 3.2.7

Feb 23, 2012 10:52 GMT  ·  By

ConnochaetOS, a free operating system for the desktop, built with old computers in mind, but with modern lightweight software, is now at version 0.9.1.

ConnochaetOS derives it's name from “Connochaetes”, the scientific name for “Gnu”. ConnochaetOS 0.9.1 has some interesting new features including a new Linux kernel.

Highlights of ConnochaetOS 0.9.1:

· Kernel Linux-Libre 2.6.32.57, but users will also have access to Kernel Linux-Libre 3.2.7; · The IceWM Desktop 1.3.7 is available, but users will also benefit from LXDE 0.5.x, if they chose to; · A lightweight webkit based web browser, XXXTerm, was introduced'; · Goffice Word processor and Spredsheet - Abiword and Gnumeric are available; · Lightweight E-mail and IRC app, multimedia player, file manager, CD burning tool and even some small games are installed by default; · Iceweasel-Libre in the versions 3.5.16.12 (LTS) and 10.0.2 (Current).

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