Vector Linux is a small, fast, Linux operating system for Intel, AMD and x86 compatible systems, based on one of the original Linux distributions, Slackware.
The enormously popular Slackware is the true 'Unix' of Linux distributions and is used by major corporations, universities and home users alike. It's popularity stems from the fact that it is a robust, versatile and almost unbreakable system.
Slackware has been traditionally known to be about as user friendly as a coiled rattlesnake and that's where Vector Linux comes into play. We have produced a bloat free, easy to install, configure and maintain Slackware based system that is second to none.
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Here are some key features of "VectorLinux STD":
· Kernel version 2.6 available in ide or scsi configurations.
· Glibc-2.3.2
· Available as a text console system or with optional XFree GUI
· XFree-4.3.x is the default X system.
· New graphical package manager has been added, vecpkg.
· Easy on your system resources, should run fine with a minimum of 32mb of ram
· Only reguires 850 megs of disk space for full install (but you should have more available for additional programs and swap space)
· Laptop support including pcmcia and apm.
· Usb support with hotplugging
· Most available Linux hardware drivers are included.
· XFCE4, Fluxbox and ICEwm window managers with antialias font support. More available on the deluxe CD.
· KDE-3.2.3 and dropline-gnome is available on the deluxe CD version.
· Internet ready with Mozilla-1.7, Dillo, Gaim, Xchat and more. Mplayer, flash, acrobat reader and java all available on the deluxe CD.
· Abiword a stand alone full featured word processor that imports exports MS word style documents. OpenOffice available on the deluxe CD.
· Xview and GQview for viewing, manipulating and editing graphics files
· The Gimp a very sophisticated image creation program available on the deluxe CD
· XMMS to play most music formats including CD's
· A full compliment of GUI programs to handle email, file management, text editing, sound manipulation, file compression, desktop themes and more.
· Full development suite with most common libraries, compilers and related tools.
· Gcc updated to version 3.2.3.
· fully functional ftp server based on proFTPD
· PPP setup wizard for easy connection to the net via your modem. Both pppsetup and wvdial available. Update gkdial is now available also.
· VI style text editors, mutt for email, lynx text web browsing, Midnight Commander file manager, ncftp, telnet, ping, finger and all the basic networking applications and daemons.
· Vim, apache, mysql, Emacs, samba, screen all available on the deluxe CD version.
· Added security with a built in gshield firewall, port sentry, openssl and openssh..
· Enhanced USB support with hotplugging.
· The default file manager (midnight commander) will install uninstall all software packages including rpms, slps, debs, and tgz.
What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
· This release is the result of nearly two years of blood sweet and tears since the very successful release of VectorLinux 6.0. With the enthusiasm of a small group of packagers, our repository now hosts over a thousand up to date packages. VectorLinux is the fastest Linux desktop in it's class bar none. We have exceeded our original goals of VectorLinux 7 and produced a beautiful, full featured stable desktop that is fun, fast and efficient.
· The main desktop is based on Xfce-4.8 with a custom theme and artwork again unique to VectorLinux. FluxBox is installed as a secondary desktop option. Much work has been done on localization and we know users from all over the globe will find VectorLinux usable in their language of choice.
· All the VectorLinux trademarks are included: DVD playback, Audio and Video Codecs, Multimedia and Java plugins are installed and working out of the box. The best of the Open Source world is included: Gimp, Inkscape, Geeqie and Shotwell for Graphics; the latest Firefox and Opera for Internet Browsing; Pidgin and Xchat for instant messaging; Brasero for CD burning (K3B is available in the repo); Mplayer, UMplayer, Xine and Exaile for playing most available media formats. The office applications are Gnumeric and Abiword (Libreoffice and many others available in the repo).
· Wireless networking has been extended with updated drivers and firmware, Wicd has been employed to manage wireless and non wireless networking. Ufw with the Gufw gui is included for firewall protection and there is added support for several webcam makes and models.
· The Kernel is version 3.0.8 and there have been improvements in installation, usability and hardware Support. We believe this release will fulfill all the hardware requirements of even the most modern equipment.
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