What's new in Ultimate Edition 5.5
Jun 25, 2017
- Based on Ubuntu 17.04 (Zesty Zapus).
New in Ultimate Edition 5.4 (Apr 17, 2017)
New in Ultimate Edition 5.1 (Jan 15, 2017)
- Based on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS.
New in Ultimate Edition 4.4 (Apr 11, 2015)
- Ultimate Edition 4.4 was built from the ground up debootstrapped from the Ubuntu 14.10 Utopic Unicorn tree using Tmosb (TheeMahn's Operating System Builder). Tmosb was running off the very same server itself, building this very same Operating System. Tmosb is also included in this release, allowing you to do the same. This release is NOT a Long Term Supported (LTS) release, supported until the year 2016. Not to knock it, but I have been running it a few months now without issue. This release is most certainly worthy of the Ultimate Edition title, even though it is NOT a LTS.
- You may want to ask again? "What makes this Operating System different then any other Operating System on the entire planet?" Beyond the tools, the entire Mate 1.8 repository was first Repostormed another world changing application I am developing. I can Repostorm anything. Stability is my first goal, eyecandy is a backburning #2 that i have on my itinerary.
New in Ultimate Edition 4.3 (Dec 8, 2014)
- Ultimate Edition 4.3 was built from the ground up debootstrapped from the Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty Thar tree using Tmosb (TheeMahn’s Operating System Builder) which is also included in this release. This release is a Long Term Supported (LTS) release, supported until the year 2019. This release is most certainly worthy of the Ultimate Edition title. I personally hate KDE, and found it very visually attractive in all its “Wobbly Windowness” that I miss from the Mate desktop environment. I must admit I do miss the eyecandy that it provides off the rip. I have included many, many tools I am constructing that reside under the hood of virtually all Ultimate Edition releases, most newer and upgraded.
- I spared no expense in bundled, comprehensive selection of applications. Need something that is not there? I did strip a chunk of cutting edge repositories from Ultimate Edition 4.3 in the quest to maintain stability, however they are still there just not enabled. Freedom of choice, if you so desire you can enable them. Stability, may or may not go out the window. This is your Operating system, I feel it is your choice and have set it that way appropriately.
New in Ultimate Edition 4.2 (Jul 6, 2014)
- Ultimate Edition 4.2 was built from the ground up debootstrapped from the Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty Thar tree using Tmosb (TheeMahn’s Operating System Builder) which is also included in this release. This release is a Long Term Supported (LTS) release, supported until the year 2019. This release is most certainly worthy of the Ultimate Edition title. What makes this Operating System different then any other Operating System on the entire planet? The entire Mate 1.8 repository was first Repostormed another world changing application I am developing. I have told the world it was coming. I have included many, many tools I am constructing that reside under the hood of virtually all Ultimate Edition releases, most newer and upgraded. This Operating System while it did have issues during construction have been crushed and what remains is a flawless operating environment.
New in Ultimate Edition 4.0 (Apr 22, 2014)
- Once again I am not going to make a big deal out of this release. It is very nice and works very well; however it is based on the Ubuntu 13.10 “Saucy Salamander” branch and has very limited support time left. Our efforts once Ultimate Edition 4.1 is released is undivided concentration on Ultimate Edition 4.2 and Ultimate Edition 4.3 a Long Term Supported (LTS) release. Previously released as a Beta. Repostorm is honing Mate 1.8 to perfection with each line of code I write. The base of what will be in Ultimate Edition 4.2 Lite. Alot of catchup is going on in the persuit to perfection as I am hoping to present you in the release of Ultimate Edition 4.2, please stay tuned.
New in Ultimate Edition 3.8 (Dec 14, 2013)
- Ultimate Edition 3.8 was built from the ground up debootstrapped from the Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail tree. Many of the issues I faced with the development of Ultimate Edition 3.6 & 3.7 just faded away. Finally in my humble opinion a release worthy of the Ultimate Edition title. I did not care for Ultimate Edition 3.6 or 3.7 other then the theme. I have animatedly voiced my opinion on our forums.
- My main focus on this distribution, was your privacy and security. I have taken steps beyond the call of duty to ensure that is exactly what happens. These integrated features may become a new de facto or standard with future releases of Ultimate Edition. No more "Big Brother" watching over your shoulder and tracking your every move. Funny how other O/S’s want to spy on you or target you for ads. Here at Ultimate Edition Central we do the opposite.
- We are releasing a single solitary release, there will not be a "Lite" or "Full Monte". I am doing this to catch up in O/S development, so I can return to programming. Subject of another somewhat heated discussion. This release is based off Mate 1.6 which by the way does have a relatively small footprint & good selection of software packages. I have taken the extra time to reverse engineer Ubuntu Software Center (a GPL app) to function appropriately in Ultimate Edition to provide a slew of additional applications, should you decide you need something further.
- The Beta testers and I find this release to be quite stable, however nothing in comparison to upcoming Ultimate Edition 4.0. I have been running a few months and just straight up ROCKS!!! Do not let this deter you from downloading Ultimate Edition 3.8, try it you won’t be sorry. IMHO blows the doors off Ultimate Edition 3.6 & 3.7.
New in Ultimate Edition 3.7 (Nov 23, 2013)
- Ultimate Edition 3.7 was built from the ground up debootstrapped from the Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal Quetzal tree. This release I tried to build from Ultimate Edition 3.6 base, but had a ton of networking based issues. I scrapped everything and went back to square one and issues melted away, perhaps a fix at the root level? I know don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.
- Many repositories have been added to increase software availability. The kernel was pulled from the Xorg "Crack Pushers PPA" 3.7.0-7. Ultimate Edition 3.7 has a comprehensive set of software packages. KDE is the default desktop environment (DE).
- I am for the first time providing in this odd based release cycle ie 3.7 in 2 flavors if you will. Even though there is nothing LITE about KDE I am providing a lite version that has only KDE and mate. I am also providing a "FULL MONTE" release that is a swiss army knife of operating environments. I would not suggest installing it. DE’s typically do not play well together, one overwriting a setting in the other – trashing the other. It is being provided to allow you to view the various DE’s availiable from the live disk, please take note it is relitivly HUGE.
- Environments include the following:
- KDE – The default
- Cinnamon
- Mate 1.6.0
- Unity
- Gnome 3
- Gnome Fallback
- LXDE
- XFCE
- Awesome
- There are other DE’s on the disk such as Openbox, but was removed from the login screen to keep the list shorter. Thanks, bnjamin_breeg.
New in Ultimate Edition 3.6 (Oct 25, 2013)
- Ultimate Edition 3.6 was built from the ground up debootstrapped from the Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal Quetzal tree. This was the first time I have done this. I have discovered in doing so that it makes for a tighter release as can be seen in the Lite version a CD in size and fairly loaded considering the size. The release boots in under 6 secs on my PC.
- Many repositories have been added to increase software availability. The kernel was pulled from the Xorg "Crack Pushers PPA" 3.7.0-7. Ultimate Edition 3.6 Lite has the very basics and a good ground to build your operating system forward adding only what you need / use.
- Ultamatix has been resurrected from the dead to assist in this matter. Ultamatix’s dependancies on older libraries have been stripped and replaced with webkit (still not fully functional & use at your own risk) when time is on my side I will retify Ultamatix. Ultimate Edition 3.6 (not the lite version) has a comprehensive set of software packages. Mate 1.6.0 is the default desktop environment (DE).
New in Ultimate Edition 3.5 (Jan 3, 2013)
- Sorry for the delay, was planning on releasing Ultimate Edition 3.5 prior to Xmas. Seems some hacker decided to delete my acct on sourceforge. Problem resolved those guys are awesome. Just to bring you up to date, I have Ultimate Edition 3.6 in local testing based on Ubuntu 12.10 “Quantal Quetzal”. I am currently running Ultimate Edition 3.4 Lite based on Ubuntu 12.04 Percise Pangolin with a solo environment of Gnome 2 which is quick quite responsive.
New in Ultimate Edition 2.7 (Jun 6, 2010)
- What is Ultimate Edition 2.7? Ultimate Edition was built off Ultimate Edition 2.6 (Ubuntu Lucid Lynx 10.04). Major difference being that is has been fully updated / upgraded and has the following environments, user selectable at the login screen:
- KDE
- XFCE
- Gnome
- LXDE
- Openbox
- I am not going to do a huge write up on this O/S, I am sure it will be downloaded more then Ultimate Edition 2.6 was. I have said in the past, I am not a KDE man it looks too much like that "Other O/S" ;) I will return to Ultimate Edition 2.6. That does not mean our users are not interested in exploring / using these environments.
- I have included a Conky script I wrote that will generate as per each computer. The results of running the Conky script can be seen at the right. This script will be in your home folder when installed (your choice to run it or not). The script is commented if you wish to learn.
New in Ultimate Edition 2.5 (Dec 10, 2009)
- Ultimate Edition 2.5 was built off Ultimate Edition 2.4 (Ubuntu Karmic 9.10 based) all upgrades pre-installed as of current. It has KDE, XFCE, and Gnome user selectable at login, 3 new themes and tons of apps. This release is huge obviously bigger then UE 2.4 ;) I am not going to spend my time writing a webpage, but just a post. Even though it is a very worthy release and deserves a webpage. I have alot on my plate in programming and other activities & I do mean alot. It has been out about a week, forum users have been grabbing it left and right.
New in Ultimate Edition 2.2 (Jun 21, 2009)
- This release was built from Ubuntu Jaunty Jackalope with all the goodies pre-added you have come to love in prior Ultimate Edition releases & all upgrades pre-installed for your convenience. This release has 2 kernels 2.6.28-13 & 2.6.28-11 selectable at boot time increasing your chances of success.
New in Ultimate Edition 2.0 (Nov 13, 2008)
- Ultimate Edition 2.0 is built based on Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex, it is loaded to the hilt with themes, wallpapers, icon sets, GDM login screens, and usplashes. If you have a 64-bit processor I highly recommend the 64-bit edition. This release has all the goodies you have come to love with previous editions pre-added and a few new ones. It has a newer kernel and all updated as of release date pre-installed for your convenience. Compiz Fusion works right off the live DVD without drivers.
New in Ultimate Edition 1.9 (Sep 27, 2008)
- Ultimate Edition 1.9 is built based off Ubuntu Hardy Heron (daily build), by hand. it is w/o a doubt gorgeous. I am releasing both a 32 bit & a 64 Bit edition. Ultimate Edition 1.9 unlike Ultimate Edition 1.8 is loaded to the hilt with themes, wallpapers, icon sets, gdm login screens, and Usplashes. If you have a 64 bit processor I highly recommend the 64 bit edition. I can not stress how important that it is to torrent this release. We do have mirrors in route to try and take the load off, please, please torrent after you get it.
- This release was built from scratch using Ubuntu Hardy Heron LTS with all the goodies pre-added, you have came to love with previous editions & a few new ones.
- This is a special release it includes KDE, XFCE, Enlightment, Gnome & the latest hardy based kernel (2.6.24-21). I included a few packages I have written; Ultamatix in case you want additional software and a Ultimate Edition Theme pack (roughly 500MB of themes, gdms, icons, wallpapers etc.). I highly suggest you take the time to register on our forum there is a wealth of information to be obtained there. I suppose I should also point out I have made an online F.A.Q. more elaborate then can be found through the websites. Updating pages takes way too much of my time writing in html / css after all I am 1 MAHN.