Unity Linux 2010 RC1 Released!

Posted by on Mar 9, 2010 in Featured Articles, news, Planet | 10 comments

The Unity Linux project is pleased to announce its first candidate for release, 2010 RC1. We have taken the last nine weeks to provide many needed fixes and continual updates to the core offering of our software. Check the Downloads page to get the 32 bit and 64 bit LiveCDs.

Changelog:

  • Updated xorg to 1.7.5
  • New kernel version 2.6.31.12. Due to several regressions with the current 2.6.32 kernels, it was decided to stay with the 2.6.31.12 kernel for this release with the 2.6.33 to be released in the repo once the first update is released (2.6.33.1).
  • Filetriggers and other minor bugs were fixed for rpm5.
  • Smart 1.3 and the addition of smart-utils for mirror automation. The mirror selection is now automated based on system localization for optimum performance. David of Unity-linux is now a contributor to the Smart development team in order to ensure the best user experience.

We have made a large effort to find additional mirrors around the world for hosting our repository and LiveCD ISOs. In the process of finding mirrors, we have adopted the MirMon project for monitoring the status of our mirrors. Users can now go the Mirror Status page to find the best download location as well as the health of the various mirrors.

The repositories now contain many full fledged up to date Desktop Environments which can be installed with the use of the “task” meta-packages. Recent additions include:

  • KDE 4.4.1 from Synergy Linux,
  • Gnome 2.28.1,
  • Openbox 3.4.11 from TinyMe,
  • XFCE 4.6.1 from Qua It & SAM,
  • E17 0.16.999.063 from UnitE17

Our resources are now focused on cleaning up of our documentation and the continued bug squashing in preparation for the final release.

Known issues:

  • The kernel 2.6.31.12 breaks support for the wireless controller Atheros AR2413 (ath5k module). Using an older kernel in the repository fixes that issue.  A resolution to this currently being worked on.
  • The smart-setup tool menu entry has not been designed and implemented. The initial setup is automatic, therefore, running this tool isn’t required unless the user wishes to specify a particular mirror.
  • The ATI proprietary driver does not support xorg-1.7. It has been removed from the repository to prevent unnecessary problems for users.
  • VMWare users may experience a several minute start-up delay due to an error with udev.

About Unity Linux:
Mandriva-based Unity Linux utilizes the MkLiveCD project, which allows developers to create their own distribution on top of a Unity Linux core (or “trunk”). Unity Linux thus strives to provide a solid, well maintained foundation that developers can use as a starting point to build their own “remastered” distributions, or as we like to call them, “branches.” Currently, Unity Linux offers both 32-bit and 64-bit LiveCDs. Over 7,700 packages are available after installation. In an effort to give distribution developers maximum flexibility, the core is kept small and usable, but not too basic. Unity Linux provides developers with the bare minimum– just enough to make use of remaster tools, the smart package manager, a 2.6.31.12 kernel, and rpm5. To facilitate easy access to packages, Unity Linux utilizes an SVN repository for packages and internal projects. All the necessary tools as well as a basic tutorial for building packages are already provided. An automatic build system to work with the SVN repository is in progress along with many other tools to make Unity the most functional project to start a personal or professional branch.

10 comments

  1. Sanjay
    March 10, 2010

    Could you tell me whether Unity Linux 64 bit support codeces out of box or not,Software selection…. I am keen to use it because it is smallest distro using KDE 4.X,if it is good then I will try it and publish its desktop experience on my website http://www.linux2u.co.cc ,please send your reply to linux@sanjay4u.co.cc.

    • UnityLinux
      March 10, 2010

      Unity is a 'core' and therefore is not a desktop that you would use as a main production desktop. We provide the core so that developers can take it and make it what they want. So it does not support it out of the box.

      To get codecs installed, just enable the PLF repository inside smart channels.

      The best part about Unity Linux is that you can make it into what you want ;)

      • gri6507
        March 10, 2010

        To elaborate a little further, the Unity Linux project provides the core set of packages (i.e. kernel, drivers, X, etc) which are then used as a base for creating the branch distributions which package the core up with whichever desktop environment and set of applications they prefer. In the case of KDE 4, Synergy Linux is the name of the branch which provides the Unity Linux based KDE4 distribution. However, because our repositories are common, anyone can simply install KDE4 or any other DE directly into the Unity Linux installation by using the Smart Package Manager.

      • Amy W.
        March 14, 2010

        The best part about Unity Linux is that you can make it into what you want ;) "

        awesome…

  2. mcangeli
    March 10, 2010

    Uploaded torrents to Linuxtracker.org: http://linuxtracker.org/index.php?page=torrents&a…

  3. danahan
    March 11, 2010

    Ceci est une bonne idée de cette distribution! Mais il est impossible de créer accompt Sur le forum … Je voudrais un créer mon système Linux basée sur l'unité, mais je ne peux pas trouver une manière d'! S'il vous plaît donner quelques informations remercie et compte

  4. danahan
    March 11, 2010

    This is a good idea this distribution ! But it’s impossible to create accompt on forum… I would like a create my personal Linux System based on Unity but I cant find a how to !

    Please give some information

    thank and regard

    • UnityLinux
      March 11, 2010

      We will help you as much as possible in creating your system. Most of the tools are already included in the livecd but I guess it would be better to post on the forum where we can detail all that.

      I'll check with the forum admins about creating new accounts. Thank you letting us know.

  5. gettinther
    March 11, 2010

    I was able to create a user account without problem. There's a check box where you have to type the letters you see in a little picture. Did you fill that?

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