[GNU-linux-libre] ConnochaetOS 14.2 released
I am proudly announcing ConnochaetOS 14.2, based on Slackware and Salix 14.2. As always it contains only free/libre software as defined by the Free Software Foundation (FSF). We are now using our own deblobbed Linux kernel, named "kernel-free" based on the de-blobbing mechanism done by Debian GNU/Linux. ConnochaetOS is a fully free/libre GNU/Linux distro for x86 computers with limited resources, based on Slackware and Salix OS. “Fully free” means, that ConnochaetOS does only contain free software and no proprietary, non-free software, blobs or firmware. Non-free parts of the upstream distros were removed and - where possible - replaced by free counterparts. ConnochaetOS retains full backwards compatibility with Slackware and Salix OS. You can get ConnochaetOS at https://connochaetos.org
Re: [GNU-linux-libre] ConnochaetOS 14.2 RC1
On Sun, 07 Aug 2016, Henry Jensen wrote: > ConnochaetOS 14.2 RC1 has been released. This is the first release > candidate of upcoming ConnochaetOS 14.2. congratulations! > ConnochaetOS is a fully free/libre, though not (yet) endorsed by the FSF, I went reading back the archives and noticed that, besides the humongous diversion of topic in the thread debating your request in 2011, all the specific observations raised (GNU/Linux wording, Free Software wording, recommendation of non-free software to burn isos) were quickly corrected by yourself. There is no current trace on why ConnochaetOS is not endorsed among the 100% free distributions, while it would be a very useful addition, mostly because: - it is based on Slackware - it does not contain systemd (hence keeps compatible with Hurd) - it is developed in Europe (where software patents have no entrance) I urge all people listening at the FSF to recap on this process, which was left in the air and without follow up, despite the good cooperation offered by its main developer. ciao -- ~.,_ Denis Roio aka Jaromilhttp://Dyne.org think &do tank "+. CTO and co-founder free/open source developers @) ⚷ crypto κρυπτο крипто गुप्त् 加密 האנוסים المشفره @@) GnuPG: 6113D89C A825C5CE DD02C872 73B35DA5 4ACB7D10 (@@@) opmsg:73a8e097a038d82b 8afb4c05804bda0d 281b3880fbc19b88
[GNU-linux-libre] ConnochaetOS 14.2 RC1
ConnochaetOS 14.2 RC1 has been released. This is the first release candidate of upcoming ConnochaetOS 14.2. ConnochaetOS is a fully free/libre, though not (yet) endorsed by the FSF, GNU/Linux distribution for x86 computers with limited resources, based on Slackware and Salix OS. "Fully free" means, that ConnochaetOS does only contain free software and no proprietary, non-free software, blobs or firmware. Non-free parts of the upstream distros were removed and - where possible - replaced by free counterparts. ConnochaetOS retains full backwards compatibility with Slackware and Salix. You can download the ConnochaetOS 14.2 RC1 ISO at http://download.gna.org/connochaetos/ ConnochaetOS repo is the slack-n-free repo located at https://connochaetos.org/slack-n-free/ where you can find binary and source packages You can find the policy at https://connochaetos.org/wiki/docs/purposes and a more detailed explanation of the freedom policy at https://connochaetos.org/wiki/docs/fully-free-what-does-it-mean Regards, Henry
[GNU-linux-libre] ConnochaetOS 0.9.1 released
I am announcing the release of ConnochaetOS 0.9.1. This is a maintenance release. The ConnochaetOS 0.9.0 ISO was downloaded 20,000 times. The Free Software Foundation examined every package very closely and said, that we meet the FSF' criteria at this point. So we consider that the ConnochaetOS project is a success. Since the 0.9.0 release many bugs were fixed. The default kernel was upgraded to Linux-Libre 2.6.32.57 and many other packages were upgraded and we released many security fixes. ConnochaetOS 0.9.1 provides: - Kernel Linux-Libre 2.6.32.57 - The IceWM Desktop 1.3.7 - A lightweight webkit based web browser - xxxterm - Goffice Word processor and Spredsheet - Abiword and Gnumeric - Lightweight E-mail and IRC app, multimedia player, file manager, CD burning tool and even some small games Optional are available: - Kernel Linux-Libre 3.2.7 - Iceweasel-Libre in the versions 3.5.16.12 (LTS) and 10.0.2 (Current) - LXDE 0.5.x and many other packages. ConnochaetOS is a GNU/Linux desktop distribution for old computers. Minimum hardware requirements are: - A i586 compatible processor (i. e. Pentium I) - At least 64 MB RAM - At least a 2 GB hard disk ConnochaetOS is a libre GNU/Linux distribution which follows the “Guidelines for Free System Distributions”. See http://www.gnu.org/distros/free-system-distribution-guidelines.html for more information. You can find ConnochaetOS at http://www.connochaetos.org
Re: [GNU-linux-libre] ConnochaetOS
On Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:03:00 -0800 (PST), "Jason Self" wrote: > Has anyone else taken a look at this GNU/Linux distribution? It took me > longer > than I had planned but I eventually made my way through all of the > ConnochaetOS > packages and I think that the meet the FSF's criteria at this point. The > exception is calling themselves "open source" rather than free software but > RMS > said on this list that "we don't make upholding our political views a > condition > of our endorsement." > > http://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/gnu-linux-libre/2011-08/msg00059.html +1 :D pgpfK6vAp4s3I.pgp Description: PGP signature
Re: [GNU-linux-libre] ConnochaetOS
On Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:03:00 -0800 (PST) "Jason Self" wrote: > The > exception is calling themselves "open source" rather than free software but > RMS > said on this list that "we don't make upholding our political views a > condition > of our endorsement." Like I said before, I as the main maintainer call ConnochaetOS "free software", not "open source". See also http://www.connochaetos.org/wiki/fully_free_-_what_does_it_mean and additionally http://www.connochaetos.org/wiki/purpose If I encounter the term "open source" in the wiki I will correct it. At the moment there is no mentioning of ConnochaetOS as an "open source" project in the wiki. But there may be other people who help develop and test ConnochaetOS and who say "open source" in the forum and occasionally in the wiki, e. g. when they are writing documentation. In my opinion this is not such a crucial point as, let's say, suggesting non-free software. To illustrate the case even more: If a user would suggest non-free software in the forum or in the wiki, I would correct it and would tell the user, that such suggestions are undesirable. In case of recurrence, and if it is on purpose, the users writing permissions would be removed. If a user would use the term "open source" in the wiki, I would correct it, but I wouldn't admonish the user.
[GNU-linux-libre] ConnochaetOS
Has anyone else taken a look at this GNU/Linux distribution? It took me longer than I had planned but I eventually made my way through all of the ConnochaetOS packages and I think that the meet the FSF's criteria at this point. The exception is calling themselves "open source" rather than free software but RMS said on this list that "we don't make upholding our political views a condition of our endorsement." http://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/gnu-linux-libre/2011-08/msg00059.html signature.asc Description: PGP signature
[GNU-linux-libre] ConnochaetOS 0.9 RC1 released
The upcoming ConnochaetOS 0.9 reached the RC1 release and should be ready for testing. All open bugs were fixed in this release and it should run pretty stable by now. If you have some time please have a look at it. ConnochaetOS comes with LTS kernel 2.6.32-libre, X.org, IceWM desktop, a webkit based lightweight web browser, mail and chat/IM programs, word processor and spreadsheet and multimedia programs. ConnochaetOS runs on hardware as old as a Pentium I with 64 MB RAM. About ConnochaetOS == ConnochaetOS is a fully free/libre operating system for the desktop with old computers in mind, but with modern software. The name ConnochaetOS derives from "Connochaetes", the scientific name for "Gnu". ConnochaetOS will contain only free software, according to the GNU Guidelines for Free System Distributions. The project website is at http://www.connochaetos.org You can get the ISO at http://sourceforge.net/projects/connochaetos/
