Slack Mini Server 1.4.5 Released, Turns 2 Years Old Based on Slackware 13.0 RC2

The Slack Mini Server (SMS) Project team announced yesterday, August 10th, the release of Slack Mini Server 1.4.5, which celebrates 2 full years of activity. The new release is based on Slackware Linux 13.0 RC2 and it brings Asterisk PBX, Samba 3.4.0, PHP 5.3.0 and many updated packages (see below for details).

"It's been 2 years already, and this project I believe matures quite fast. In those two years SMS make a lot of good friends. I want to thank all of you, who are contributing – visibly or not – in any way you can to this project, and for all your kind words. A big THANK YOU to all of you."

Highlights of Slack Mini Server 1.4.5:

· Linux kernels 2.6.29.6
· Dovecot 1.2.3
· Dovecot-sieve 0.1.11
· Apache 2.2.12
· Apr 1.3.8
· Apr-util 1.3.9
· Fetchmail 6.3.11
· MySQL 5.0.84
· LibX11 1.2.2
· Pixman 0.15.18
· Samba 3.3.7
· Bind 9.4.3_P3
· Phpldapadmin 1.2.0
· Cxxlibs 6.0.10
· e2fsprogs 1.41.8
· Nmap 5.00
· getmail 4.9.2
· iwlifi-4965 228.61.2
· Gnupg2 2.0.12
· dirmngr 1.0.3
· libksba 1.0.6
· DHCP 3.1.2p1
· libXt 1.0.6
· Subversion 1.6.4
· GIT 1.6.4
· Testdisk 6.11.3
· Linux kernel headers 2.6.29.6
· Linux kernel source 2.6.29.6
· hal-info 20090716

New packages were also added: Java JRE 1.6 Update 15, Asterisk 1.6.1.1, iwlifi-5150 8.24.2.2, PyGobject 2.16.1, Pycairo 1.8.4, PyGTK 2.14.1, PySQLite 2.5.5, Tk 8.5.7, Samba 3.4.0, PHP 5.3.0 and more.

About Slack Mini Server

Slack Mini Server (SMS) is a Linux server distribution designed to be configured and maintained through a web interface (Webmin). It comes with many powerful server tools like Apache 2, Sendmail, Postifx, SpamAssassin, ClamAV, Squid, MySQL, iptables, MailScanner or CUPS. The server can run directly from the CD or can be permanently installed on the HDD. Another cool feature that will appeal to regular users too is TorrentFlux, a BitTorrent client that allows torrents to be handled from anywhere.

Download Slack Mini Server 1.4.5 right now from Softpedia.

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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.

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Canonical Launches Latest Ubuntu Desktop 7.04

Ubuntu 7.04 Desktop Edition
The latest version of Ubuntu includes the following new features:

Windows migration tool: The new migration tool recognizes Internet Explorer bookmarks, Firefox favorites, desktop wallpaper, AOL IM and Yahoo IM contacts, and imports them all into Ubuntu during installation. This offers easier and faster migration for new users of Ubuntu and individuals wanting to run a dual-boot system.

Simpler multimedia: A new guided wizard for automatically installing multimedia codecs not shipped with Ubuntu gives users a safe and easy way to view music and videos.

Plug and play network sharing with Avahi: This new feature allows users to automatically discover and join a wireless network to share music, find printers and more.

Best of the open source world: Ubuntu 7.04 supports the Linux 2.6.20 kernel, the recent GNOME 2.18 desktop environment, and thousands of additional applications.

Ubuntu's already outstanding support for thin clients is further enhanced with advanced sound support from PulseAudio sound server and Jetpipe, a printing architecture for thin clients.

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Ubuntu 7.04 Server

On x86 systems with the Intel VT or AMD-V extensions, Kernel-based Virtual Machine support (KVM) allows users to run multiple virtual machines running unmodified Linux. Each virtual machine has private virtualized hardware: a network card, disk, graphics adapter, and so on. Ubuntu is the first Linux distribution with Para-Ops and VMI support which provides optimized performance under VMware.

Also new is a management tool for the server that enables upgrades to new releases of Ubuntu in a simple, automated manner. This completes the ability to easily and safely upgrade Ubuntu whether you're using it on the desktop or server. The server tool gives Administrators control over how their upgrade will be undertaken and lets them override decisions where required. By default the upgrade tools provides full dependency checking and task upgrades ensuring that the server remains functional. Whether using Ubuntu server on a single system or across a data-centre the ability to upgrade seamlessly will help administrators save time and money.

New features for thin clients include advanced print and sound support through Jetpipe, a printing architecture, and PulseAudio sound server.

In addition to virtualization support and easy upgrades, new features include:

Performance improvements: A range of new performance improvements including better performance on multicore processors, support for the Processor Data Area and optimizations for 64-bit architectures.
Improved availability of network services: Improved scheduling for highly parallel services. Services such as SQL and Apache will remain more responsive and stable under heavy loads.
Secure remote network installation: Administrators who aren't physically where their server is can securely install Ubuntu using a remote SSH terminal.

UltraSPARC improvements: Ubuntu now recognises other operating system installations so that it's easy to install without damaging existing data.

Updated LAMP stack: The latest software for developers including new versions of Apache (2.2.3), MySQL (5.0.38), Python (2.5) and PHP (5.2.1).

Updates to the supported cluster suites: Updates to the latest software along with the latest GFS and OCFS2. GFS2 and the new local mount capability for OCFS2 are technology previews for Administrators to start testing before production deployments.

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