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diff --git a/ANNOUNCE.14_2 b/ANNOUNCE.14_2 deleted file mode 100644 index 1565719de..000000000 --- a/ANNOUNCE.14_2 +++ /dev/null @@ -1,215 +0,0 @@ - - Yes, it is that time again (finally)! Following a long period of -planning, development, and testing, the Slackware Linux Project is proud -to announce the latest stable release of the longest running distribution -of the Linux operating system, Slackware version 14.2! - - We are sure you'll enjoy the many improvements. We've done our best -to bring the latest technology to Slackware while still maintaining the -stability and security that you have come to expect. Slackware is well -known for its simplicity and the fact that we try to bring software to -you in the condition that the authors intended. - - Slackware 14.2 brings many updates and enhancements, among which -you'll find two of the most advanced desktop environments available -today: Xfce 4.12.1, a fast and lightweight but visually appealing and -easy to use desktop environment, and KDE 4.14.21 (KDE 4.14.3 with -kdelibs-4.14.21) a stable release of the 4.14.x series of the award- -winning KDE desktop environment. These desktops utilize eudev, udisks, -and udisks2, and many of the specifications from freedesktop.org which -allow the system administrator to grant use of various hardware devices -according to users' group membership so that they will be able to use -items such as USB flash sticks, USB cameras that appear like USB storage, -portable hard drives, CD and DVD media, MP3 players, and more, all -without requiring sudo, the mount or umount command. Just plug and play. -Slackware's desktop should be suitable for any level of Linux experience. - - Slackware uses the 4.4.14 kernel bringing you advanced performance -features such as journaling filesystems, SCSI and ATA RAID volume -support, SATA support, Software RAID, LVM (the Logical Volume Manager), -and encrypted filesystems. Kernel support for X DRI (the Direct -Rendering Interface) brings high-speed hardware accelerated 3D graphics -to Linux. - - There are two kinds of kernels in Slackware. First there are the -huge kernels, which contain support for just about every driver in the -Linux kernel. These are primarily intended to be used for installation, -but there's no real reason that you couldn't continue to run them after -you have installed. The other type of kernel is the generic kernel, in -which nearly every driver is built as a module. To use a generic kernel -you'll need to build an initrd to load your filesystem module and -possibly your drive controller or other drivers needed at boot time, -configure LILO to load the initrd at boot, and reinstall LILO. See the -docs in /boot after installing for more information. Slackware's Linux -kernels come in both SMP and non-SMP types now. The SMP kernel supports -multiple processors, multi-core CPUs, HyperThreading, and about every -other optimization available. In our own testing this kernel has proven -to be fast, stable, and reliable. We recommend using the SMP kernel -even on single processor machines if it will run on them. Note that on -x86_64 (64-bit), all the kernels are SMP capable. - - -Here are some of the advanced features of Slackware 14.2: - -- Runs the 4.4.14 version of the Linux kernel from ftp.kernel.org. - The 4.4.x series is well-tested, offers good performance, and will be - getting long term support from kernel.org. For people interested in - running the latest Linux kernel, we've also put configuration files for - Linux 4.6 in /testing. - -- System binaries are linked with the GNU C Library, version 2.23. - This version of glibc also has excellent compatibility with - existing binaries. - -- X11 based on the X.Org Foundation's modular X Window System. - This is X11R7.7 with many improvements in terms of performance and - hardware support. - -- Installs gcc-5.3.0 as the default C, C++, Objective-C, - Fortran-77/95/2003/2008, and Ada 95/2005/2012 compiler. - -- Also includes LLVM and Clang, an alternate compiler for C, C++, - Objective-C and Objective-C++. - -- The x86_64 version of Slackware 14.2 supports installation and booting - on machines using UEFI firmware. - -- Support for NetworkManager for simple configuration of wired and - wireless network connections, including mobile broadband, IPv6, VPN, - and more. Roam seamlessly between known networks, and quickly set - up new connections. We've retained full support for the traditional - Slackware networking scripts and for the wicd network manager, - offering choice and flexibility to all levels of users. - -- Support for fully encrypted network connections with OpenSSL, - OpenSSH, OpenVPN, and GnuPG. - -- Apache (httpd) 2.4.20 web server with Dynamic Shared Object - support, SSL, and PHP 5.6.23. - -- USB2, USB3, IEEE 1394 (FireWire), and ACPI support, as well as legacy - PCMCIA and Cardbus support. This makes Slackware a great operating - system for your laptop. - -- The udev (eudev) dynamic device management system for Linux 4.x. - This locates and configures most hardware automatically as it is added - (or removed) from the system, loading kernel modules as needed. It - works along with the kernel's tmpfs filesystem to create access nodes - in the /dev directory. - -- New development tools, including Perl 5.22.2, Python 2.7.11, - Ruby 2.2.5, Subversion 1.9.4, git-2.9.0, mercurial-3.8.2, - graphical tools like Qt designer and KDevelop, and much more. - -- Updated versions of the Slackware package management tools make it - easy to add, remove, upgrade, and make your own Slackware packages. - Package tracking makes it easy to upgrade from Slackware 14.1 to - Slackware 14.2 (see UPGRADE.TXT and CHANGES_AND_HINTS.TXT). - The slackpkg tool can also help update from an older version of - Slackware to a newer one, and keep your Slackware system up to date. - In addition, the slacktrack utility will help you build and maintain - your own packages. - -- Web browsers galore! Includes KDE's Konqueror 4.14.13, SeaMonkey 2.40 - (this is the replacement for the Mozilla Suite), Mozilla Firefox ESR 45.2.0, - as well as the Thunderbird 45.1.1 email and news client with advanced - junk mail filtering. A script is also available in /extra to repackage - Google Chrome as a native Slackware package (Chrome is only available for - x86_64). - -- The KDE Software Compilation 4.14.21 (KDE 4.14.3 with kdelibs-4.14.21), - a complete desktop environment. This includes the Calligra productivity - suite (previously known as KOffice), networking tools, GUI development - with KDevelop, multimedia tools (including the Amarok music player and - K3B disc burning software), the Konqueror web browser and file manager, - dozens of games and utilities, international language support, and more. - -- A collection of GTK+ based applications including pidgin-2.10.12, - gimp-2.8.16, gkrellm-2.3.7, hexchat-2.12.1, xsane-0.999, and pan-0.139. - -- A repository of extra software packages compiled and ready to run - in the /extra directory. - -- Many more improved and upgraded packages than we can list here. For - a complete list of core packages in Slackware 14.2, see this file: - - ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/slackware-14.2/PACKAGES.TXT - - -Downloading Slackware 14.2: ---------------------------- - - The full version of Slackware Linux 14.2 is available for download -from the central Slackware FTP site hosted by our friends at osuosl.org: - - ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/slackware-14.2/ - -If the sites are busy, see the list of official mirror sites here: - - http://mirrors.slackware.com - - We will be setting up BitTorrent downloads for the official ISO -images. Stay tuned to http://slackware.com for the latest updates. - - Instructions for burning the Slackware tree onto install discs may -be found in the isolinux directory. - - -Purchasing Slackware on CD-ROM or DVD: --------------------------------------- - - Or, please consider purchasing the Slackware Linux 14.2 six CD-ROM -set or deluxe dual-sided DVD release directly from Slackware Linux, and -you'll be helping to support the continued development of Slackware -Linux! - - The DVD release has the 32-bit x86 Slackware 14.2 release on one -side, and the 64-bit x86_64 Slackware 14.2 release on the other. Both -sides are bootable for easy installation, and includes everything from -both releases of Slackware 14.2, including the complete source code -trees. - - The 6 CD-ROM release of Slackware 14.2 is the 32-bit x86 edition. -It includes a bootable first CD-ROM for easy installation. The 6 -CD-ROMs are labeled for easy reference. - - The Slackware 14.2 x86 6 CD-ROM set is $49.95 plus shipping, or -choose the Slackware 14.2 x86/x86_64 dual-sided DVD (also $49.95 plus -shipping). - - Slackware Linux is also available by subscription. When we release -a new version of Slackware (which is normally once or twice a year) we -ship it to you and bill your credit card for a reduced subscription -price ($32.99 for the CD-ROM set, or $39.95 for the DVD) plus shipping. - - For shipping options, see the Slackware store website. Before -ordering express shipping, you may wish to check that we have the -product in stock. We make releases to the net at the same time as disc -production begins, so there is a lag between the online release and the -shipping of media. But, even if you download now you can still buy the -official media later. You'll feel good, be helping the project, and have -a great decorative item perfect for any computer room shelf. :-) - - -Ordering Information: ---------------------- - - You can order online at the Slackware Linux store: - - http://store.slackware.com - - Other Slackware items like t-shirts, caps, pins, and stickers can -also be found here. These will help you find and identify yourself to -your fellow Slackware users. - - Order inquiries (including questions about becoming a Slackware -reseller) may be directed to this address: info@slackware.com - -Have fun! :^) I hope you find Slackware to be useful, and thanks -very much for your support of this project over the years. - ---- -Patrick J. Volkerding <volkerdi@slackware.com> - -Visit us on the web at: http://slackware.com - |