Super OS
 The Live DVD of Super OS |
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| Company / developer | hacktolive |
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| OS family | Unix-like, Linux, Ubuntu |
| Working state | current |
| Source model | Open source |
| Initial release | July 17, 2008 |
| Latest stable release | 11.04[1] / May 30, 2011 |
| Available language(s) | multilingual (more than 55) |
| Update method | APT |
| Package manager | dpkg (Debian Packager) |
| Supported platforms | i386, AMD64 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux) |
| Default user interface | GNOME, Unity |
| License | mainly open source/various others |
| Official website | hacktolive.org/wiki/Super_OS |
Super OS (formerly: Super Ubuntu) is a freely-available Linux distribution. It is a remastered version of Ubuntu focused on an out-of-the-box experience and offline freedom.
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[edit] Tools and software
Super OS includes a graphical way to run executable files and scripts with App runner, it is prepackaged with support for MP3 files and video-DVDs. Also included are Opera, Google Chrome, Adobe Flash Player, and more communication software (aMSN and Skype), Wine, the GUI for Uncomplicated Firewall, and other software installed by default.
[edit] App Runner
App Runner is a script included in Super OS that allows most executable programs or scripts to be launched without having to use the command line.
[edit] RUNZ Framework
The RUNZ Framework is a tool that allows the use of portable apps and something called SuperDebs (an installer with a .deb file + its dependencies that can be installed offline, created by SuperDeb Creator) in Super OS.
[edit] Software repository
In addition to the official Ubuntu repositories, Super OS also includes its own repositories, which include third-party software like Adobe Reader, Skype, Real Player, TrueCrypt, and Google Chrome, but also include tools/software developed by hacktolive, like App Runner, and RUNZ.[2]
[edit] Reception and adoption
Previous versions of Super OS has received some positive reviews, with Softpedia saying of Super Ubuntu 2008.11: "The 'super powers' of Super Ubuntu can be translated into the inclusion of applications, tools and technologies that are missing from a standard Ubuntu 8.10 (Intrepid Ibex) installation."[3] Super Ubuntu 2008.11 was a featured download on Lifehacker, which said "It's basically just a re-compiled version of the official Ubuntu distribution, but with a whole bunch of features included that save you the time of grabbing them yourself."[4] Super OS 9.10 was also announced on Softpedia as "Karmic Koala with Muscles".[5]
As of September 2011[update], Super OS ranked 38th on the twelve-month page hit ranking of DistroWatch.[6] However, page hits on Distrowatch are not relative to the actual number of users of a distro, so are no indication of popularity.
[edit] Future releases
According to the main developer, Super OS 11.10 is expected to have more applications, better localization and better Virtual Machine support.[7]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Super OS 11.04 released
- ^ Super OS repository
- ^ Nestor, Marius. It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Super Ubuntu on Softpedia, January 2, 2009.
- ^ Purdy, Kevin. Super Ubuntu Rolls Multimedia and Helpful Extras into Ubuntu on Lifehacker, January 5, 2009.
- ^ Nestor, Marius. Super OS 9.10 - Karmic Koala with Muscles on Softpedia, December 29, 2009.
- ^ DistroWatch - Linux Distributions - Facts and Figures
- ^ Preparing Super OS 11.10
[edit] External links
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