Hi all,
LiveCD 64bit Scientific Linux 5.0 for x86_64 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
- kernel-module-ntfs
- gparted
- testdisk
- dd_rescue
- 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: System -> Preferences -> Desktop Effects)
- 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/x86_64
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