Parsix GNU/Linux is a live and installation DVD based on Debian. The Parsix project's goal is to provide a ready to use, easy to install, desktop and laptop optimized operating system based on Debian's testing branch and the latest stable release of GNOME desktop environment[1]. It is possible to install extra software packages from the projects's own APT repositories[2]. The Parsix DVD can be run from an optical disc drive or other media, i.e. USB-stick, without using a hard disk drive. Initial versions of Parsix GNU/Linux were remastered using Kanotix. Parsix GNU/Linux comes with a desktop optimized, custom patched kernel. Parsix enables by default[3] the "wonderland" repository, which contains proprietary software[4].
The Parsix logo is inspired by stone flower carvings found in Perspolis[5].
Parsix GNU/Linux is designed to be used as a Live CD, Live USB or installed operating system in to hard disk drive. Live mode is useful for operations such as data recovery, hard drive partitioning etc.
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The first version of Parsix GNU/Linux was announced on February 2005 by Alan Baghumian[6]. Seeking a more stable platform, the project started using Debian testing branch as of version 0.85[7]. Starting with version 0.90, Parsix uses characters from the movie Happy Feet to name their releases[8]. The project's own APT repositories were launched on February 2008[9]. The multimedia (a.k.a Wonderland) repository launched on September 2010[10]. The Parsix project started to offer security updates for their stable and testing branches as of December 2010[11].
| Version |
Release Date |
Codename |
| 3.7r0 |
2011-08-14 |
Raul |
| 3.6r2 |
2011-04-02 |
Vinnie |
| 3.6r1 |
2010-12-15 |
Vinnie |
| 3.6r0 |
2010-09-06 |
Vinnie |
| 3.5r0 |
2010-05-31 |
Frankie |
| 3.0r2 |
2010-02-07 |
Kev |
| 3.0r1 |
2009-12-20 |
Kev |
| 3.0r0 |
2009-10-15 |
Kev |
| 2.0r0 |
2009-03-21 |
Boss Skua |
| 1.5r2 |
2008-10-23 |
Miss Viola |
| 1.5r1 |
2008-07-30 |
Miss Viola |
| 1.5r0 |
2008-06-28 |
Miss Viola |
| 1.0r1 |
2008-03-13 |
Ramón |
| 1.0r0 |
2008-01-25 |
Ramón |
| 0.90r2 |
2007-10-04 |
Barry |
| 0.90r1 |
2007-08-16 |
Barry |
| 0.90r0 |
2007-06-17 |
Barry |
| 0.85.1 |
2007-03-01 |
-- |
| 0.85 |
2006-12-01 |
-- |
| 0.80.1 |
2006-06-19 |
-- |
| 0.80 |
2006-06-05 |
-- |
| 0.76 |
2006-02-07 |
-- |
| 0.75 |
2006-01-17 |
-- |
| 0.70 |
2005-11-13 |
WSIS 2005 |
| 0.60 |
2005-06-29 |
-- |
| 0.50 |
2005-05-02 |
-- |
| 0.46 |
2005-03-15 |
-- |
| 0.45 |
2005-02-01 |
-- |
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