Ubuntu Muslim Edition 8.10 Released

Ubuntu Muslim Edition 8.10 is based on Intrepid Ibex, also known as the Ubuntu 8.10 operating system. It includes only open source applications, which have been changed in such a way that makes it easy for the Microsoft Windows users to migrate to an Open Source Linux-based operating system. The new version, UbuntuME 8.10, brings updated/new application, overall improvements and some new Quran recitations.

Full list of packages installed by default on the DVD:

Main softwares

* ubuntume-artwork: customized usplash, GDM theme, Metacity theme, cursor, wallpapers etc.
* minbar: Islamic prayer times application
* zekr: Quranic Study Tool
* zekr-quran-recitation-online-*: all available online recitations
* zekr-quran-translation-*: all available translations
* monajat: application that popups prayers every predetermined time
* firefox-praytimes: Firefox extension that displays Islamic daily prayer times
* webstrict: UI frontend to DansGuardian (web content filtering tool)
* thwab: Electronic Encyclopedia System
* Hijra: Islamic calendar

Multimedia

* libdvdcss2: Library for accessing DVDs
* libdvdread3: library for reading DVDs
* w32codecs: Win32 codec binaries
* ogle: DVD player with support for DVD menus
* vlc: multimedia player and streamer
* flashplugin-nonfree: Adobe Flash Player plugin
* gstreamer0.10-ffmpeg: FFmpeg plugin for GStreamer
* gstreamer0.10-pitfdll: GStreamer plugin for using MS Windows binary codecs
* gstreamer0.10-plugins-bad: GStreamer plugins from the “bad” set
* gstreamer0.10-plugins-bad-multiverse: GStreamer plugins from the “bad” set (Multiverse Variant)
* gstreamer0.10-plugins-ugly: GStreamer plugins from the “ugly” set
* gstreamer0.10-plugins-ugly-multiverse: GStreamer plugins from the “ugly” set (Multiverse Variant)
* liblame0: LAME Ain't an MP3 Encoder
* msttcorefonts: Microsoft TrueType core fonts

Education

* kturtle: educational Logo programming environment
* stellarium: real-time photo-realistic sky generator
* celestia: A real-time visual space simulation
* kstars: desktop planetarium
* kalzium: chemistry teaching tool
* atomix: puzzle game for building molecules out of isolated atoms
* kig: interactive geometry program
* kmplot: mathematical function plotter
* kpercentage: percentage calculation teaching tool
* kbruch: fraction calculation teaching tool
* tuxmath: math game for kids with Tux
* tuxpaint: A paint program for young children
* tuxtype: Educational Typing Tutor Game Starring Tux
* xaos: real-time interactive fractal zoomer
* khangman: the classical hangman game
* ktouch: touch typing tutor
* gcompris: Educational games for small children

Miscellaneous

* sun-java6-jre: Sun Java(TM) Runtime Environment (JRE) 6
* compizconfig-settings-manager: Compiz configuration settings manager
* fusion-icon: tray icon to launch and manage Compiz Fusion
* rar, unrar: Archiver/Unarchiver for .rar files
* command-not-found: Suggest installation of packages in interactive bash sessions
* nautilus-open-terminal: nautilus plugin for opening terminals in arbitrary local paths
* glipper: Clipboard manager for the GNOME panel
* wallpaper-tray: wallpaper changing utility
* scribus: Open Source Desktop Page Layout
* inkscape: vector-based drawing program
* virtualbox: x86 virtualization solution
* bzr: easy to use distributed version control system
* aptoncd: Installation disc creator for packages downloaded via APT
* galternatives: graphical setup tool for the alternatives system
* startupmanager: Grub and Splash screen configuration
* acroread, mozilla-acroread, acroread-plugins: Adobe Reader, Mozilla plugin
* skype: A VoIP software
* acetoneiso2: let You mount typical proprietary images formats of the Windows world such as ISO BIN NRG MDF IMG
* ubuntu tweak: application designed to config Ubuntu easier for everyone.
* envyng-gtk: install the ATI or the NVIDIA driver
* gnochm: CHM file viewer for GNOME
* pessulus: lockdown editor for GNOME
* gnucash: A personal finance tracking program
* clamtk: graphical front-end for ClamAV

Arabic support

* language-pack-ar: translations for language Arabic
* language-pack-gnome-ar: GNOME translations for language Arabic
* mozilla-firefox-locale-ar: Mozilla Firefox Arabic language/region package
* aspell-ar: Arabic dictionary for aspell
* acon: Text console arabization
* bicon: Console that supports bidirectional text display

What makes Ubuntu Muslim Edition special? Well, it comes customized with Islamic software, like prayer times, or an Arabic learning software. This special edition of Ubuntu Linux also features GUI improvements, a customized splash screen, GDM login, a wallpaper, and comes with Firefox bookmarks for the Islamic community. Highlights of Ubuntu Muslim Edition include:

· WebStrict, a parental control utility enabled by default for a safe Internet browsing session;
· Zekr 0.7.0, an application to help you study the Quran. It is installed and set-up to play Quran recitations;
· Mozilla Firefox browser comes packed with the Minbar and Firefox "Pray Times" add-ons;
· Monajat, a software that displays Islamic prayers;
· Thwab, an encyclopedia software;
· Custom artwork for the boot splash, login screen, desktop wallpapers and GNOME theme.