Welcome to Bluewhite64 Linux 13.0! ----------------------------------------- ( Probably The Best Pure 64-bit GNU/Linux ) Content -------- 1. Main features and programs 2. Get Bluewhite64 Linux 13.0 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, Phenom and Intel EM64T (Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology) based servers and desktop computers. Bluewhite64 Linux 13.0 main programs and features: <> Linux Kernel --- 2.6.30.5 <> BASH --- 3.1.017 <> CUPS --- 1.3.11 <> Cryptsetup --- 1.0.7 <> LVM2 --- 2.02.40 <> Mdadm --- 2.6.4 <> Pciutils --- 3.1.3 <> Pcmciautils --- 015 <> Sysklogd --- 1.4.1 <> Udev --- 141 <> Lm sensors --- 3.1.1 <> MySql --- 5.0.84 <> Slackpkg --- 2.80.2 <> Vim --- 7.2.245 <> Binutils --- 2.18.50.0.9 <> Cmake --- 2.6.2 <> CVS --- 1.11.23 <> C compiler suite --- 4.3.3 <> Gdb --- 6.8 <> GIT --- 1.6.4 <> Perl --- 5.10.0 <> Python --- 2.6.2 <> Ruby --- 1.8.7_p174 <> Subversion --- 1.6.4 <> Emacs --- 22.3 <> Linux FAQs --- 20060228 <> Linux HowTos --- 20090805 <> KDE --- 4.3.1 <> Amarok --- 2.1.1 <> K3B --- k3b-r948463 <> Koffice --- 2.0.2 <> db44 --- 4.4.20 <> Dbus --- 1.1.20 <> GD --- 2.0.35 <> GNU C Library --- 2.9 <> Hal --- 0.5.11 <> Java Runtime --- jre-6u16 <> Bind --- 9.4.3_P3 <> DHCP --- 3.1.2p1 <> GNUPG --- 1.4.9 <> Httpd --- 2.2.13 <> Iptables --- 1.4.3.2 <> Links --- 2.2 <> Lynx --- 2.8.6rel.5 <> Mtr --- 0.73 <> Net-snmp --- 5.4.2.1 <> Openobex --- 1.3 <> Openssl --- 0.9.8k <> Openvpn --- 2.0.9 <> PHP --- 5.2.10 <> Proftpd --- 1.3.2 <> Samba --- 3.2.13 <> Sendmail --- 8.14.3 <> Vsftpd --- 2.1.2 <> Wireless-tools --- 29 <> Tetex --- 3.0 <> Tcl --- 8.5.7 <> modular X Window --- X.Org 1.6.3 <> Audacious --- 1.5.1 <> Blackbox --- 0.65.0 <> Gimp --- 2.4.6 <> Gxine --- 0.5.903 <> Mozilla Firefox --- 3.5.2 <> Mozilla Thunderbird --- 2.0.0.23 <> Pidgin --- 2.5.9 <> Seamonkey --- 1.1.18 <> Xchat --- 2.8.6 <> Xfce --- 4.6.1 <> Xpdf --- 3.02pl3 For all the packages included in the Bluewhite64 13.0 please see: http://data.bluewhite64.com/bluewhite64-13.0/PACKAGES.TXT Detailed information's about how to install and configure Bluewhite64 Linux 13.0 can be found in the 'Bluewhite64-HOWTO': http://data.bluewhite64.com/bluewhite64-13.0/Bluewhite64-HOWTO Also, if you like to upgrade your existing Bluewhite64 12.2 please follow the instructions found in UPGRADE.TXT: http://data.bluewhite64.com/bluewhite64-13.0/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/DVD. ||`--- CHANGES_AND_HINTS.TXT Information about changes in Bluewhite64 13.0 and common pitfalls. ||`--- CHECKSUMS.md5 MD5 format file checksums. ||`--- COPYING The GNU Public License, version 2. ||`--- COPYING3 The GNU Public License, version 3. ||`--- COPYRIGHT.TXT Bluewhite64 copyright and trademark information. ||`--- ChangeLog.txt Log of system changes for Bluewhite 13.0. ||`--- 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. ||`--- README.IA32 Informations about IA32-Emulation installation. ||`--- PACKAGES.TXT A detailed list of the core Bluewhite64 packages. ||`--- README_CRYPT.TXT Information about installing Bluewhite64 with || encrypted LVM. ||`--- README.initrd Bluewhite64 Linux 13.0 RAID HOWTO ||`--- README_RAID.TXT Bluewhite64 initrd mini HOWTO ||`--- README_LVM.TXT Information about how to install Bluewhite64 onto LVM || (including the /, if you want). ||`--- 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 13.0. || | || |--- 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-3.10 || | - btmgr-3.7 || | - emacspeak-27.0 || | - emacspeak-ss-1.9.1 || | - ia-32 emulation (32-bit runtime libraries) || | - inn-2.4.3 || | - isdn4k-utils-CVS-2005-08-21 || | - jdk-6u16 || | - libsafe-2.0-16 || | - mpg123-0.65 || `-- - slacktrack-2.02 || ||`--- isolinux/ The ISOLINUX loader and initrd.img used to install || | Bluewhite64 from installation media or the network. || | PCMCIA and network images (these can be loaded || | Also found here is a README.TXT || | describing how to create a Bluewhite64 installation || | ISO image and burn it to CD-R or DVD-(+)R. || | || |-- README.TXT How to burn a Bootable Bluewhite64 CD-ROM/DVD. || `-- initrd.img Installation initrd. || ||`--- kernels/ Precompiled Linux 2.6.30.5 kernel image. || | || `-- huge.s The default standard install kernel for Bluewhite64. || This supports pretty much everything in the || 2.6.30.5 kernel. This kernel requires at least || a AMD64 Sempron processor. || || ||`--- 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/ This directory contains packages being tested for || | possible use in future versions of Bluewhite64. || | This directory is shipped empty! || | || |-- packages/ Contains a package for bash-4.0.024. || | || | || |-- source/bash/ Contains source code and patches for bash 4.0.024. || \\ `--- usb-and-pxe-installers These are alternate installers useful | for large-scale Linux deployment or if | your machine can boot PXE and/or USB but | not an optical disc. For PXE, the initrd.img | file in isolinux/ is also required. | |-- README_PXE.TXT |-- README_USB.TXT |-- pxelinux.cfg_default `-- usbboot.img The Bluewhite64 installer for bootable USB flash. This files and folders structure is available on the main mirror of Bluewhite64 Linux located at the following address: http://data.bluewhite64.com/bluewhite64-13.0/ Get Bluewhite64 Linux 13.0 --------------------------- 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 Wire Transfer. Also, you can buy CD's/DVD's with Bluewhite64 Linux from: Romanian store - http://store.bin-sh.ro USA stores - http://on-disk.com/index.php/cPath/28_171 You can download Bluewhite64 Linux 13.0 from the primary mirror located in Austria: HTTP http://mirror.inode.at/data/bluewhite64 RSYNC rsync://mirror.inode.at/mirror/bluewhite64 Enjoy Bluewhite64 Linux! -- Attila Craciun http://www.bluewhite64.com