Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 — the next version of the Linux distribution — was due to be released by 4 December, meaning it is already over two weeks late at the time of writing.

The developers of Atomix, a Serbian Linux distribution based on Fedora Core and enhanced with multimedia applications, introduced Version 4 of their live DVD on Dec. 9. This is a major update that uses a 2.6.18.2 Linux kernel and KDE 3.5.5 as its default desktop environment, the team said.

Novell today released openSUSE 10.2, claiming that the latest version of its operating system is the most usable Linux distribution ever produced.

Mandriva SA has come up with a new way of getting its Linux distribution into the hands of end users: its brought out the whole operating system on a USB device.

Until now, there hasn't been a really good Linux distribution for digital content creation. Debian-based 64 Studio, which has just achieved its 1.0 release, is described by some as "the best distribution ever created for multimedia workstations, such as digital audio recording and video editing."

NEW YORK, NY - November 28, 2006 - Xandros, the leading provider of easy-to-use Linux alternatives to Windows, today announced the addition of "Xandros Desktop - Professional," featuring advanced 3D desktop graphics effects, Bluetooth wireless support, desktop search and ISV support. This version 4 desktop for the enterprise provides seamless compatibility with Windows, Linux and UNIX networks including Windows domain authentication, plus support for logon scripts, group policy profiles and Microsoft Exchange. Xandros Desktop - Professional is available for immediate purchase and download from the Xandros Web site for a list price of USD 99.99.

A new preliminary version of the Slackware-based STUX GNU/Linux live CD, version 0.9.2, was released Monday, featuring a 2.6.17 kernel and the KDE desktop environment. STUX is touted as a live CD distro that can automatically load and save main configuration and personal files on a writable partition.

Just a day before market leader VMware kicks off its annual conference, XenSource on Monday unveiled release plans and sub-$1,000 pricing for its much-anticipated virtualization platform for Windows and Linux.

Completed repackaging of most everything to eliminate my error of including a copyrighted name as part of the release name :(

London - 26th October 2006 - Canonical Ltd, the commercial sponsor of Ubuntu, the world’s fastest growing Linux distribution, today announced its latest desktop and server version. Following months of development and user feedback, Ubuntu 6.10 offers a cleaner, sharper design, together with new and enhanced desktop applications and advances in security. Significantly faster boot up times and the best in leading edge free software technologies make the latest Ubuntu the first choice for many new and existing Linux users.

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