----- Original Message ----- From: Slackware Linux Project <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2001 10:38 PM Subject: [slackware-announce] Slackware 8.0 released > > Announcing Slackware Linux 8.0! > > The first major release for 2001, Slackware Linux 8.0 continues the > Slackware tradition of simplicity, stability, and security. It is the > essential Linux distribution from the team that knows Linux inside and > out. Among the many program updates and distribution enhancements, > you'll find the two most advanced desktop environments available today: > KDE 2.1.1 (with Qt 2.3.1 providing support for anti-aliased fonts) and > GNOME 1.4 (with one of the largest collections of pre-compiled GNOME > applications available). We include the stable Linux 2.2.19 kernel as > well as the latest 2.4.5 Linux kernel, bringing you advanced > performance features such as the ReiserFS journaling filesystem and > kernel support for XFree86's DRI (the Direct Rendering Interface) that > brings high-speed hardware accelerated 3D graphics to Linux. > > >From the beginning, Slackware has offered a stable and secure Linux > distribution for UNIX veterans as well as an easy-to-use system for > beginners. Slackware includes everything you'll need to run a powerful > server or workstation. Each Slackware package follows the setup and > installation instructions from its author(s), offering you the most stable > and easily expandable setup. > > Here are some of the advanced features of Slackware 8.0: > > - Runs the 2.2.19 version of the Linux kernel from ftp.kernel.org > - Special kernels were prepared to support hardware such as > ATA/66 and ATA/100 IDE controllers, SCSI cards, and even speech > synthesizers providing access to Linux for the visually impaired > community. The proven stability of the 2.2.x kernel series along > with Slackware's track record of careful attention to system > security make it the perfect choice for running your production > servers. > > - Also included is the 2.4.5 Linux kernel. The latest in the modern > kernel branch, the 2.4.5 provides advanced features and hardware > support not available in 2.2.19 such as hardware accelerated 3D > graphics under XFree86 4.1.0, journaling filesystem support > (providing fast and reliable recovery in the event of a power > failure), and iptables packet filtering support. > > - Generic IDE (bare.i) and SCSI (scsi.s) boot images work with nearly > all Intel-based (and compatible) computer systems. Additional > precompiled kernels (69 varieties in all) and boot images provide > specialized support for hardware such as Adaptec SCSI controllers, > parallel-port IDE devices, IBM PS/2 machines with the Microchannel bus, > Symmetrical Multiprocessing machines, ATA/100 controllers and disk > support, and much much more. > > - System binaries linked with the GNU C Library, version 2.2.3 (glibc-2.2.3) > > - XFree86 4.1.0 > This version of XFree86 represents a major re-design, and brings with it > many greatly anticipated new features, most notably support for hardware > accelerated graphics using the Direct Rendering Interface supported by > the 2.4.5 Linux kernel. The 3D performance rockets past anything you've > ever seen before. Gamers, get ready. :) > > - GhostScript and APS-filter are included to support many common PC printers. > Among these are: > HP670, HP690, HP850, HP855, HP870, HP890, HP1100 and HP1600 > > - Installs gcc-2.95.3 as the default C, C++, Objective-C and Fortran-77 > compiler. egcs-1.1.2 is also included (this can be useful for compiling > older kernels). Also included is the recently released gcc-3.0. > > - Support for fully encrypted network connections with OpenSSL and OpenSSH. > > - Apache 1.3.20 web server with Dynamic Shared Object (DSO) support, SSL, > and PHP (pre-configured to run right out of the box) > > - PCMCIA, CardBus, and APM support for laptops. (pcmcia-cs-3.1.26) > > - New development tools, including Perl 5.6.1, Python 2.0.1, and graphical > tools like Qt designer, KDevelop, and Glade. > > - Updated versions of the Slackware package management tools make it easy > to add, remove, upgrade, and make your own Slackware packages. > > - Web browsers galore! Includes Netscape Communicator version 4.77, > Konqueror 2.1.1, Mozilla 0.9.1, and galeon 0.11.0. > > - The complete K Desktop Environment (KDE) version 2.1.1, including the > KOffice productivity suite, networking tools, GUI development with > KDevelop, multimedia tools, the Konqueror web browser and file manager, > dozens of games and utilities, international language support, and more. > > - The GNU Network Object Model Environment (GNOME) 1.4. Includes a full range > of GNOME packages such as: abi-0.7.14-2, control-center-1.4.0.1, > gdm-2.2.2.1, glade-0.6.2, glib-1.2.10, gnome-audio-1.4.0, > gnome-games-1.4.0.1, gnome-applets-1.4.0.1, gnome-core-1.4.0.4, > gnome-media-1.2.3, gnome-pim-1.4.0, gnome-libs-1.2.13, gnome-print-0.29, > gnome-utils-1.4.0.1, gnome-python-1.4.1, gtk+-1.2.10, sawfish-0.38, > gnome-user-docs-1.4.1, gimp-1.2.1, gnumeric-0.65, gedit-0.9.6, gftp-2.0.8, > pan-0.9.7, xchat-1.6.4, xmms-1.2.5, xscreensaver-3.32, galeon-0.11.0, > gtm-0.4.9, mozilla-0.9.1, nautilus-1.0.3, gnomeicu-0.96.1, and many more. > This is the most up-to-date GNOME collection available from any source. > > - Large repository of contributed software compiled and ready to run. This > includes various window managers, support for 3Dfx gaming cards, XFree86 > 3.3.6 servers to support older hardware, OpenMotif-2.1.30, XEmacs, > gcc-3.0, ISDN support, and much more (see the /contrib directory). > > - Many more improved and upgraded packages, including: > devfsd-v1.3.11, e2fsprogs-1.22, kbd-1.06, lilo-21.7.5, modutils-2.4.6, > reiserfsprogs-3.x.0j, tcsh-6.10, util-linux-2.11f, apsfilter-6.1.1, > cdparanoia-III-alpha9.8, cdrdao-1.1.5, cdrtools-1.10, ispell-3.2.03, > joe-2.9.5, the K shell (ksh), mysql-3.23.39, Ogg Vorbis utilities, > raidtools-19990824-0.90, rpm-4.0.2, screen-3.9.9, sudo-1.6.3p7, > vim-5.8, zsh-4.0.1, autoconf-2.50, automake-1.4-p4, bin86-0.15.5, > binutils-2.11.90.0.19, cvs-1.11.1p1, gcc-2.95.3, gcl-2.4.0, > gettext-0.10.38, glibc-2.2.3, libpng-1.0.11, libtool-1.4, perl-5.6.1, > Python-2.0.1, slang-1.4.3, svgalib-1.4.3, autofs-3.1.7, bind-9.1.2, > epic4-1.0.1, fetchmail-5.8.6, inn-2.3.2, iptables-1.2.2, php-4.0.5, > mod_ssl-2.8.4-1.3.20, mutt-1.2.5i, ntp-4.0.99k23, openssl-0.9.6a, > openssh-2.9p1, pine4.33, ppp-2.4.1, proftpd-1.2.2rc3, rsync-2.4.6, > samba-2.2.0a, sendmail.8.11.4, procmail-3.15.1, tcpdump-3.6.1, > pidentd-3.0.12, tin-1.5.8, wget-1.7, yp-tools-2.5, ypserv-1.3.12, > expect-5.32.1, tcl8.3.3, tclx8.3, tk8.3.3, lesstif-0.92.32, > fvwm-2.2.5, xlockmore-5.00, and many more. > > - Installs to a native Linux partition for maximum performance, or into a > \LINUX directory on an existing Windows FAT/FAT32 partition using > the Linux UMSDOS filesystem. With UMSDOS, you can install a complete > Linux system without repartitioning your hard drive! > > - Another Slackware exclusive: Slackware's ZipSlack installation option is > the fastest, _easiest_ Linux installation ever. ZipSlack provides a > basic text-based Linux system as a 36 megabyte ZIP archive. Simply > unzip on any FAT or FAT32 partition, edit your boot partition in the > LINUX.BAT batch file, and you can be running Linux in less than five > minutes. The ZipSlack installation includes everything you need to > network with Linux (including Ethernet, token ring, SLIP and PPP), > develop Linux applications with C and C++, and extend the system > with additional software packages such as X. A ZipSlack system will > even fit on a Zip(TM) disk, so you can carry a personal Linux system > with you to run on any PC with a Zip(TM) drive. > > > HOW TO DOWNLOAD SLACKWARE: > > The full version of Slackware Linux 8.0 is available for free download from > the central Slackware site hosted by SourceForge: > > ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/slackware-8.0/ > > The ZipSlack version of Slackware can be downloaded from: > > ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/slackware-8.0/zipslack/ > > > OFFICIAL SLACKWARE CDROM SET: > > Or, purchase the Slackware Linux 8.0 four CDROM set from Slackware Linux, > and help support the Slackware project! > > This is the official release of Slackware on CDROM, and has many enhanced > features, including: > > - Easy bootable CDROM installation. If your machine can boot a CDROM, > just boot the first disc to begin the installation process. > - Fully installed bootable live CDROM -- just boot the second disc and > run a full Linux system right off the disc, including networking, > development, and X with no installation necessary. Makes the > ultimate Linux rescue disc! > - The ZipSlack edition of Slackware Linux 8.0. > - The entire source code used to build Slackware Linux 8.0. > - Technical support via our online web discussion forum. > > The price for the Slackware Linux CDROM set is $39.95 plus shipping. > > Slackware Linux is also available by subscription. When we release a new > version of Slackware (which is typically once or twice a year) we ship it to > you and bill your credit card $24.95 plus shipping. Shipping is $5 in the USA, > Canada, and Mexico for First Class. Overseas is $9 PER ORDER. There is an > additional $3 COD charge (USA Only). UPS Blue Label (2nd day) [USA Only] is > $10 PER ORDER, UPS Red Label (next day) [USA Only] is $15 PER ORDER. Federal > Express (next day) [USA Only] is $20 PER ORDER. > > Ordering Information: > > You can order online at the new Slackware Linux store: > http://store.slackware.com > > Email orders and reseller information: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Or, send a check or money order to: > > Slackware Linux, Inc. > 1647 Willow Pass Road, Box 402 > Concord, CA 94520 > USA > > > Have fun! :^) > > --- > Patrick J. Volkerding <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Logan Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Chris Lumens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > David Cantrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Visit Slackware on the web at http://www.slackware.com ! > _ Philippine Linux Users Group. Web site and archives at http://plug.linux.org.ph To leave: send "unsubscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to the Linux Newbies' List: send "subscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
