DistroWatch: Distributions, January 8, 2004 | Linux Today

DistroWatch: Distributions, January 8, 2004

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Web Webster
Web Webster
Jan 9, 2004

Devil-Linux 1.0.4

“Due to the new kernel vulnerability I released version 1.0.4 of
Devil-Linux. Changes: removed gcc, binutils, distcc from standard;
backported kernel 2.4.24 patches (rtc info leak, mremap
vulnerability)…”

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SystemRescueCD 0.2.9

“Updated the kernel to Linux-2.4.23; added several floppy disk
images: FreeDOS, Memtest, Gag; added LDE (Linux Disk editor); added
sys-apps/ms-sys (Like the DOS “sys” command); updated Samba to
3.0.1…”

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GoboLinux 010

“A new look for a new era! GoboLinux 010 is out, with lots of
improvements over 007. Among the new features are: a new installer,
hardware detection, new custom themes. As usual, a number of
packages were also upgraded…”

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Caixa Mágica 8.1 Desktop (Beta)

“A beta release of the Desktop edition of Caixa Mágica
8.1 is now available for download and testing. This version has
been specifically designed for workstations with its main
advantages being ease of installation and use, improved hardware
support for some peripheral devices…”

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ROCK Linux 2.0.0 RC4

“Here comes the official announcement of the 2.0.0-rc4 (Not The
NOC) release. Binary images for x86 (generic, desktop) and PowerPC
(desktop) will be online soon. This is a ‘Release Candidate’
release…”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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