The latest version of this distribution can be downloaded from Softpedia

Oct 17, 2013 08:14 GMT  ·  By

Snowlinux, a Debian-based Linux distribution for beginners, implementing the MATE desktop, is now at version 5 Beta.

Snowlinux 5 Beta has been codenamed “Flurry” and it’s based on Debian GNU/Linux 7.0 “Wheezy” and Linux kernel 3.10. It also uses the MATE desktop environment.

Highlights of Snowlinux 5 Beta:

• Mozilla Firefox has been updated to version 24; • Mozilla Thunderbird has been updated to version 24; • LibreOffice, Rhythmbox, and Shotwell have been integrated by default; • Snowlinux HD backgrounds have been integrated by default; • The speed and response of the distribution has been improved; • Various system improvements and fixes have been implemented.

Check the official announcement for more details about this release. Download Snowlinux 5 Beta “Flurry” right now from Softpedia.

Remember that this is a development version and it should NOT be installed on production machines. It is intended for testing purposes only.