Oct 24

Damn Small Linux 4.0 released.

Tag: Distros, Linux, LiveCDs, LiveUSB, New Releases — Vlogcanic @ 5:52 pm

Damn Small Linux, one of the best loved Linux mini distros delivers the new 4.0 release.
Among the new features are:

  • Updated kernel 2.4.26 to 2.4.31.
  • Icon and file manager supports drag-an-drop.
  • Lots of bugs and usability issues fixed or improved.
  • Easier to use wireless extensions.
  • Many updated apps such as Xpdf, Nano-tiny and others.

According to the official Damn Small Linux webpage this version can run on a 486DX with 16MB RAM –how’s that for backward compatibility? It can fully upload itself into RAM in machines with 128 MB RAM for increased speed.

Damn Small Linux 4.0 is available as a 50MB bootable .iso image for download from this mirrors. If you’d like to suppor the project you can also buy it on a CD or pre installed in a USB flash drive so you can carry your Linux around and use it as a LiveUSB.

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