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So what's unique regarding PC/OS. It's the first Linux based distribution that provides ease of use out of the box. It provides all multimedia codecs out of the box, an easy to use and simplified interface. Great compatibility with older hardware to help you extend your hardware and software investments. Being based on Ubuntu Linux all software and hardware that is compatible with Ubuntu is compatible with PC/OS. Our mission statement is summed up in two words "Simplified Computing"


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Monday, October 13, 2008

Further Changes for PC/OS 2009

First of all, PC/OS Virtual Machine is right on target for release at the end of the month. Its pretty rock solid and stable and is quite ready for release.

Im still doing the app lineup for PC/OS and so far here is a list of what may be included.

WICD - WICD may be replacing network manager because its been my experience its more stable. The only reason NM 7 crossed my mind was due to mobile broadband support which I have found out is limited to 2 carriers, AT&T and T-Mobile. Im still evaluating the two so its up in the air.

Picasa 3 - Much better Linux support and is less buggier than Picasa 2.7

OpenOffice.org 3.0 - Just released today I will offer an upgrade for current PC/OS users

Gimp 2.6

Pidgin 2.5

VLC 0.9.3 ** VLC 0.9.3 will be included in the OpenWorkstation release only. See below for details

Miro **

Referencer 1.1.5

Floola 3.6

** Because VLC 0.9.3 requires the QT libraries it may take the OpenDesktop ISO above the 700mb limit. Miro may be included in the OpenDesktop CD because its still GTK based, takes up less resources and is more of a fit for the consumer audience targeted by OpenDesktop.

Also its has been decided the default theme will change to the Mandriva Ia_Ora XFWM theme and GTK theme. This is not due to outrage over the be theme but because a fresher theme was needed and la_ora cut down on the need to create so many color schemes as it changes with your theme. Ia_ora is the creation of Mandriva and they deserve the credit and Mandriva will be listed in the credits section for PC/OS.

So far its shaping up to be a great release and as soon as more plans are ironed out we will post it here.
Posted by Roberto J. Dohnert at 11:03 PM

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PC/OS Roots

PC/OS roots are derived from the Ubuntu distribution. Ubuntu is created and maintained by Canonical Inc. and has a vast community support system. By basing PC/OS on this outstanding base we cover two grounds, a lot of the problems and fixes are in line with Ubuntu. Many fixes for Ubuntu and Xubuntu work on PC/OS. All software compiled for Ubuntu runs on PC/OS and should anything happen to PC/OS users can still get their fixes from Canonical and maintain their distribution and makes the migration smoother. The desktop is based off of XFCE and is laid out similar to the BeOS. PC/OS does not aim to be a ground up reimplementation of the BeOS but to be as simple to use as the BeOS was. The XFCE desktop is light,modern and powerful. It can be used to power the newest workstations as well as older hardware allowing you to get the maximum potential out of your investment.

What can I do with PC/OS

It is your computer, do with it what you want. if you want to watch that Windows Media file, go right ahead. Your music files not in .ogg, thats fine by us. Do you want to watch that flash video on YouTube? go ahead.

Of course, we do encourage the open route. Open Source doesn't survive without contribution but you as users should have the freedom to do whatever it is you want to do.

We also encourage consistency. XFCE is our desktop, not GNOME, not KDE, not TWM, not PWM. of course in accordance with our first part of the mission statement the others are available for download and installation.