Welcome to Bluewhite64 Linux 12.0! ----------------------------------------- ( Probably The Best Pure 64-bit GNU/Linux ) Content -------- 1. Main features and programs 2. Get Bluewhite64 Linux 12.0 3. Bluewhite64 Linux structure 4. Support Bluewhite64 Linux Main Features and Programs --------------------------- Bluewhite64(tm) Linux is a complete pure 64-bit GNU/Linux distribution. Bluewhite64 can be deployed on a single or multicore 64-bit AMD64 Athlon, Opteron, Sempron, Turion and Intel EM64T (Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology) based servers and desktop computers. Bluewhite64 Linux 12.0 main programs and features: <> Linux Kernel --- 2.6.21.5 <> Linux Kernel --- 2.6.22 (for testing) <> BASH --- 3.1.017 <> CUPS --- 1.2.11 <> Cryptsetup --- 1.0.5 <> LVM2 --- 2.02.09 <> Mdadm --- 2.6.1 <> Pciutils --- 2.2.5 <> Pcmciautils --- 014 <> Sysklogd --- 1.4.1 <> Udev --- 111 <> Lm sensors --- 2.10.3 <> MySql --- 5.0.37 <> Vim --- 7.1.012 <> Binutils --- 2.17.50.0.17 <> Cmake --- 2.4.6 <> CVS --- 1.11.22 <> C compiler suite --- 4.1.2 <> Gdb --- 6.6 <> GIT --- 1.5.2.2 <> Perl --- 5.8.8 <> Python --- 2.5.1 <> Ruby --- 1.8.6 <> Subversion --- 1.4.4 <> Emacs --- 21.4a <> Linux FAQs --- 20060228 <> Linux HowTos --- 20070609 <> KDE --- 3.5.7 <> Amarok --- 1.4.6 <> K3B --- 1.0.2 <> Koffice --- 1.6.3 <> db44 --- 4.4.20 <> Dbus --- 1.0.2 <> GD --- 2.0.35 <> GNU C Library --- 2.5 <> Hal --- 0.5.9.1 <> Java Runtime --- jre-6u1 <> Svgalib --- 1.9.25 <> Bind --- 9.4.1 <> DHCP --- 3.0.5 <> GNUPG --- 1.4.7 <> Httpd --- 2.2.4 <> Iptables --- 1.3.8 <> Links --- 2.1pre28 <> Lynx --- 2.8.6rel.5 <> Mtr --- 0.72 <> Net-snmp --- 5.4 <> Openobex --- 1.3 <> Openssl --- 0.9.8e <> Openvpn --- 2.0.9 <> PHP --- 5.2.3 <> Proftpd --- 1.3.0a <> Pppoe --- 3.8 <> Samba --- 3.0.25b <> Sendmail --- 8.14.1 <> Vsftpd --- 2.0.5 <> Wireless-tools --- 28 <> Tetex --- 3.0 <> Tcl --- 8.4.15 <> modular X Window --- X.Org 7.2 with GLX and Compiz <> Audacious --- 1.3.2 <> Blackbox --- 0.65 <> Gimp --- 2.2.15 <> Gxine --- 0.5.11 <> Mozilla Firefox --- 2.0.0.4 <> Mozilla Thunderbird --- 2.0.0.4 <> Pidgin --- 2.0.2 <> Seamonkey --- 1.1.2 <> Xchat --- 2.8.2 <> Xfce --- 4.4.1 <> Xpdf --- 3.02 <> Bsd Games --- 2.13 Detailed information's about how to install and configure Bluewhite64 Linux 12.0 can be found in the 'Bluewhite64-HOWTO' file. Also, if you like to upgrade your existing Bluewhite64 11.0 please follow the instructions found in UPGRADE.TXT. Bluewhite64 Linux structure ---------------------------- Bluewhite64 Linux is structured in a easy to access-read files and directories knows as software series. Below, you will find this structure along with a short description about each major file and directory. All this, will help you to easily find programs and files for your needs. (If you're reading this on a CD-ROM, these directories will probably be split across several discs.) main tree(root) /\ || ||`--- Bluewhite64-HOWTO Instructions for installing Bluewhite64 from CD. ||`--- CHANGES_AND_HINTS.TXT Information about changes in Bluewhite64 12.0 ||`--- CHECKSUMS.md5 MD5 format file checksums. ||`--- COPYING The GNU Public License. ||`--- COPYRIGHT.TXT Bluewhite64 copyright and trademark information. ||`--- ChangeLog.txt Log of system changes for Bluewhite 12.0. ||`--- FAQ.TXT Bluewhite64 Linux FAQ ||`--- FILELIST.TXT List of files on the Bluewhite64 data site. ||`--- GPG-KEY The GnuPG key used to verify Bluewhite64 packages. ||`--- IA32-EMULATION.TXT Informations about IA32-Emulation installation ||`--- PACKAGES.TXT A detailed list of the core Bluewhite64 packages. || If you're new to Bluewhite64, start with this. ||`--- UPGRADE.TXT Instructions for upgrading from earlier versions. ||`--- README_LVM.TXT Installing Bluewhite64 on Logical volumes || ||`---- bluewhite64/ This directory contains the core software packages || | for Bluewhite64 12.0. || | || |--- a/ The A (base) software series. || |--- ap/ The AP (applications) software series. || |--- d/ The D (development) software series. || |--- e/ The E (GNU Emacs) software series. || |--- f/ The F (FAQ/Documentation) software series. || |--- k/ The K (kernel source) software series. || |--- kde/ The KDE software series. || |--- kdei/ The KDE internationalization software series. || |--- l/ The L (libraries) software series. || |--- n/ The N (networking) software series. || |--- t/ The T (TeX) software series. || |--- tcl/ The TCL (Tcl/Tk and related) software series. || |--- x/ The X (X Window System) software series. || |--- xap/ The XAP (X applications) software series. || `--- y/ The Y (BSD games) software series. || ||`---- extra/ Extra packages for Bluewhite64 like: || | - extra word lists for the aspell spell checker; || | - bash-completion-20060301 || | - bittornado-0.3.18 || | - bittorrent-4.4.0 || | - blackbox-0.70.1 || | - brltty-3.7.2 || | - btmgr-3.7 || | - emacspeak-23.0 || | - emacspeak-ss-1.9.1 || | - inn-2.4.3 || | - intel-wlan-ipw3945 || | - isdn4k-utils-CVS-2005-08-21 || | - jdk-6u1 || | - kernel_generic-2.6.21.5 || | - ktorrent-2.1.4 || | - libsafe-2.0-16 || | - linux-wlan-ng-0.2.8 || | - mpg123-0.65 || | - ntfsprogs-1.13.1 || | - parted-1.8.7 || | - slackpkg-2.61 || | - udev-064 || ` --- - xf86-video-ati-6.6.3 || ||`--- isolinux/ The ISOLINUX loader and initrd.img used to install || | Bluewhite64 from a CD-ROM. You'll also find the || | PCMCIA and network images (these can be loaded || | from the installation CD-ROM), and a README.TXT || | describing how to create a Bluewhite64 installation || | ISO image and burn it to CD-R. || | || |-- README.TXT How to burn a Bootable Bluewhite64 CD-ROM/DVD. || |-- initrd.img Installation initrd. || |-- network.dsk Image containing network modules. || `-- pcmcia.dsk Image containing PCMCIA modules. || ||`--- kernels/ Precompiled Linux 2.6.21.5 and 2.6.22 kernel images. || | || |-- huge.s/ A loaded 2.6.21.5 kernel with support for nearly all || | filesystems, SCSI controllers, and SATA. || | || `-- test26.s/ A loaded 2.6.22 TEST kernel. (needs modules from || testing/packages/linux-2.6.22). || ||`--- pasture/ These are packages that have been removed from Bluewhite64, || but are useful enough to keep around. Might not be secure. || ||`--- source/ This directory contains source code for the core software || | packages in Bluewhite64. || | || | --- a/ Source for the A (base) series. || | --- ap/ Source for the AP (applications) series. || | --- d/ Source for the D (development) series. || | --- e/ Source for the E (GNU Emacs) series. || | --- f/ slack-desc files for the F (FAQ) series. || | --- installer Source for the busybox. || | --- k/ Source for the K (kernel source) series. || | --- kde/ Source for the KDE series. || | --- kdei/ Source for the KDEI series. || | --- l/ Source for the L (libraries) series. || | --- n/ Source for the N (networking) series. || | --- t/ Source for the T (TeX) series. || | --- tcl/ Source for the TCL (Tcl/Tk and related) series. || | --- x/ Source for the X (X Window System) series. || | --- xap/ Source for the XAP (X applications) series. || ` --- y/ Source for the Y (BSD games) series. || ||`--- testing/ Testing software. || \\ ``--- usb-and-pxe-installers Software for Install Bluewhite64 over the network or using a bootable USB stick. This files and folders structure is available on the main mirror of Bluewhite64 Linux located at the following address: http://data.bluewhite64.com/bluewhite64-12.0/ Get Bluewhite64 Linux 12.0 --------------------------- You can download Bluewhite64 Linux 12.0 from the primary mirror located in Austria: HTTP http://mirror.inode.at/data/bluewhite64 RSYNC rsync://mirror.inode.at/mirror/bluewhite64 Support Bluewhite64 Linux -------------------------- Please help support the Bluewhite64 Linux Project. Bluewhite64 Linux software is offered free over the Internet, so many users choose to make a voluntary contribution to support continued Bluewhite64 maintenance. Donations can be done using credit cards, PayPal or bank transfer. Please see: http://store.bin-sh.ro/bluewhite64 Enjoy Bluewhite64 Linux! -- arny http://www.bluewhite64.com