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Subject:
LiveCD Scientific Linux 5.0 for i386 for testing
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Urs Beyerle <[log in to unmask]>
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Urs Beyerle <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 18 May 2007 23:34:04 +0200
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Hi all,

LiveCD Scientific Linux 5.0 for i386 is now available for testing.

New LiveCD feature
- LiveCD can be installed to local hard disk, run
  livecd-install or livecd-install-gui

Software added compared to standard Scientific Linux
- 915resolution
- ntfs-3g (read/write NTFS support)
- ntfsprogs
- gparted
- testdisk
- dd_rescue
- partimage
- iperf
- aufs (replacement for unionfs)
 
Major Software updates compared to Scientific Linux 4 LiveCD
- kernel 2.6.18
- openAFS client 1.4.4
- xorg 7.1
- 3D desktop with compiz and AIGLX (must be enabled first)
- alsa sound lib 1.0.12
- gnome 2.16.0 (standard desktop)
- gimp 2.2.13
- evolution 2.8.0
- openoffice.org 2.0.4
- firefox 1.5
- thunderbird 1.5

Download
- ftp://ftp.psi.ch/psi/livecd/pub/50/i386/

More information
- http://linux.web.psi.ch/livecd
- read how to install LiveCD on USB key
- read how to setup a diskless client


Please test the LiveCD. Feedback is very welcome.

    Urs

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