[ale] Fw: [slackware-announce] Slackware 8.0 released

[Casey Allen Shobe]

The best just got better!  Download your copy today!

- Casey

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From: "Slackware Linux Project" <press at slackware.com>
To: ale at ale.org
To: <slackware-announce at slackware.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2001 10:38 AM
Subject: [slackware-announce] Slackware 8.0 released


>
> Announcing Slackware Linux 8.0!
>
> The first major release for 2001, Slackware Linux 8.0 continues the
> Slackware tradition of simplicity, stability, and security.  It is the
> essential Linux distribution from the team that knows Linux inside and
> out.  Among the many program updates and distribution enhancements,
> you'll find the two most advanced desktop environments available today:
> KDE 2.1.1 (with Qt 2.3.1 providing support for anti-aliased fonts) and
> GNOME 1.4 (with one of the largest collections of pre-compiled GNOME
> applications available).  We include the stable Linux 2.2.19 kernel as
> well as the latest 2.4.5 Linux kernel, bringing you advanced
> performance features such as the ReiserFS journaling filesystem and
> kernel support for XFree86's DRI (the Direct Rendering Interface) that
> brings high-speed hardware accelerated 3D graphics to Linux.
>
> From the beginning, Slackware has offered a stable and secure Linux
> distribution for UNIX veterans as well as an easy-to-use system for
> beginners.  Slackware includes everything you'll need to run a powerful
> server or workstation.  Each Slackware package follows the setup and
> installation instructions from its author(s), offering you the most stable
> and easily expandable setup.
>
> Here are some of the advanced features of Slackware 8.0:
>
> - Runs the 2.2.19 version of the Linux kernel from ftp.kernel.org
>    - Special kernels were prepared to support hardware such as
>      ATA/66 and ATA/100 IDE controllers, SCSI cards, and even speech
>      synthesizers providing access to Linux for the visually impaired
>      community.  The proven stability of the 2.2.x kernel series along
>      with Slackware's track record of careful attention to system
>      security make it the perfect choice for running your production
>      servers.
>
> - Also included is the 2.4.5 Linux kernel.  The latest in the modern
>      kernel branch, the 2.4.5 provides advanced features and hardware
>      support not available in 2.2.19 such as hardware accelerated 3D
>      graphics under XFree86 4.1.0, journaling filesystem support
>      (providing fast and reliable recovery in the event of a power
>      failure), and iptables packet filtering support.
>
> - Generic IDE (bare.i) and SCSI (scsi.s) boot images work with nearly
>      all Intel-based (and compatible) computer systems.  Additional
>      precompiled kernels (69 varieties in all) and boot images provide
>      specialized support for hardware such as Adaptec SCSI controllers,
>      parallel-port IDE devices, IBM PS/2 machines with the Microchannel
bus,
>      Symmetrical Multiprocessing machines, ATA/100 controllers and disk
>      support, and much much more.
>
> - System binaries linked with the GNU C Library, version 2.2.3
(glibc-2.2.3)
>
> - XFree86 4.1.0
>      This version of XFree86 represents a major re-design, and brings with
it
>      many greatly anticipated new features, most notably support for
hardware
>      accelerated graphics using the Direct Rendering Interface supported
by
>      the 2.4.5 Linux kernel.  The 3D performance rockets past anything
you've
>      ever seen before.  Gamers, get ready. :)
>
> - GhostScript and APS-filter are included to support many common PC
printers.
>      Among these are:
>      HP670, HP690, HP850, HP855, HP870, HP890, HP1100 and HP1600
>
> - Installs gcc-2.95.3 as the default C, C++, Objective-C and Fortran-77
>      compiler.  egcs-1.1.2 is also included (this can be useful for
compiling
>      older kernels).  Also included is the recently released gcc-3.0.
>
> - Support for fully encrypted network connections with OpenSSL and
OpenSSH.
>
> - Apache 1.3.20 web server with Dynamic Shared Object (DSO) support, SSL,
>      and PHP  (pre-configured to run right out of the box)
>
> - PCMCIA, CardBus, and APM support for laptops. (pcmcia-cs-3.1.26)
>
> - New development tools, including Perl 5.6.1, Python 2.0.1, and graphical
>      tools like Qt designer, KDevelop, and Glade.
>
> - Updated versions of the Slackware package management tools make it easy
>      to add, remove, upgrade, and make your own Slackware packages.
>
> - Web browsers galore!  Includes Netscape Communicator version 4.77,
>      Konqueror 2.1.1, Mozilla 0.9.1, and galeon 0.11.0.
>
> - The complete K Desktop Environment (KDE) version 2.1.1, including the
>      KOffice productivity suite, networking tools, GUI development with
>      KDevelop, multimedia tools, the Konqueror web browser and file
manager,
>      dozens of games and utilities, international language support, and
more.
>
> - The GNU Network Object Model Environment (GNOME) 1.4.  Includes a full
range
>      of GNOME packages such as:  abi-0.7.14-2, control-center-1.4.0.1,
>      gdm-2.2.2.1, glade-0.6.2, glib-1.2.10, gnome-audio-1.4.0,
>      gnome-games-1.4.0.1, gnome-applets-1.4.0.1, gnome-core-1.4.0.4,
>      gnome-media-1.2.3, gnome-pim-1.4.0, gnome-libs-1.2.13,
gnome-print-0.29,
>      gnome-utils-1.4.0.1, gnome-python-1.4.1, gtk+-1.2.10, sawfish-0.38,
>      gnome-user-docs-1.4.1, gimp-1.2.1, gnumeric-0.65, gedit-0.9.6,
gftp-2.0.8,
>      pan-0.9.7, xchat-1.6.4, xmms-1.2.5, xscreensaver-3.32, galeon-0.11.0,
>      gtm-0.4.9, mozilla-0.9.1, nautilus-1.0.3, gnomeicu-0.96.1, and many
more.
>      This is the most up-to-date GNOME collection available from any
source.
>
> - Large repository of contributed software compiled and ready to run. This
>      includes various window managers, support for 3Dfx gaming cards,
XFree86
>      3.3.6 servers to support older hardware, OpenMotif-2.1.30, XEmacs,
>      gcc-3.0, ISDN support, and much more (see the /contrib directory).
>
> - Many more improved and upgraded packages, including:
>      devfsd-v1.3.11, e2fsprogs-1.22, kbd-1.06, lilo-21.7.5,
modutils-2.4.6,
>      reiserfsprogs-3.x.0j, tcsh-6.10, util-linux-2.11f, apsfilter-6.1.1,
>      cdparanoia-III-alpha9.8, cdrdao-1.1.5, cdrtools-1.10, ispell-3.2.03,
>      joe-2.9.5, the K shell (ksh), mysql-3.23.39, Ogg Vorbis utilities,
>      raidtools-19990824-0.90, rpm-4.0.2, screen-3.9.9, sudo-1.6.3p7,
>      vim-5.8, zsh-4.0.1, autoconf-2.50, automake-1.4-p4, bin86-0.15.5,
>      binutils-2.11.90.0.19, cvs-1.11.1p1, gcc-2.95.3, gcl-2.4.0,
>      gettext-0.10.38, glibc-2.2.3, libpng-1.0.11, libtool-1.4, perl-5.6.1,
>      Python-2.0.1, slang-1.4.3, svgalib-1.4.3, autofs-3.1.7, bind-9.1.2,
>      epic4-1.0.1, fetchmail-5.8.6, inn-2.3.2, iptables-1.2.2, php-4.0.5,
>      mod_ssl-2.8.4-1.3.20, mutt-1.2.5i, ntp-4.0.99k23, openssl-0.9.6a,
>      openssh-2.9p1, pine4.33, ppp-2.4.1, proftpd-1.2.2rc3, rsync-2.4.6,
>      samba-2.2.0a, sendmail.8.11.4, procmail-3.15.1, tcpdump-3.6.1,
>      pidentd-3.0.12, tin-1.5.8, wget-1.7, yp-tools-2.5, ypserv-1.3.12,
>      expect-5.32.1, tcl8.3.3, tclx8.3, tk8.3.3, lesstif-0.92.32,
>      fvwm-2.2.5, xlockmore-5.00, and many more.
>
> - Installs to a native Linux partition for maximum performance, or into a
>      \LINUX directory on an existing Windows FAT/FAT32 partition using
>      the Linux UMSDOS filesystem.  With UMSDOS, you can install a complete
>      Linux system without repartitioning your hard drive!
>
> - Another Slackware exclusive:  Slackware's ZipSlack installation option
is
>      the fastest, _easiest_ Linux installation ever.  ZipSlack provides a
>      basic text-based Linux system as a 36 megabyte ZIP archive.  Simply
>      unzip on any FAT or FAT32 partition, edit your boot partition in the
>      LINUX.BAT batch file, and you can be running Linux in less than five
>      minutes.  The ZipSlack installation includes everything you need to
>      network with Linux (including Ethernet, token ring, SLIP and PPP),
>      develop Linux applications with C and C++, and extend the system
>      with additional software packages such as X.  A ZipSlack system will
>      even fit on a Zip(TM) disk, so you can carry a personal Linux system
>      with you to run on any PC with a Zip(TM) drive.
>
>
> HOW TO DOWNLOAD SLACKWARE:
>
> The full version of Slackware Linux 8.0 is available for free download
from
> the central Slackware site hosted by SourceForge:
>
>    ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/slackware-8.0/
>
> The ZipSlack version of Slackware can be downloaded from:
>
>    ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/slackware-8.0/zipslack/
>
>
> OFFICIAL SLACKWARE CDROM SET:
>
> Or, purchase the Slackware Linux 8.0 four CDROM set from Slackware Linux,
> and help support the Slackware project!
>
> This is the official release of Slackware on CDROM, and has many enhanced
> features, including:
>
>  -  Easy bootable CDROM installation.  If your machine can boot a CDROM,
>        just boot the first disc to begin the installation process.
>  -  Fully installed bootable live CDROM -- just boot the second disc and
>        run a full Linux system right off the disc, including networking,
>        development, and X with no installation necessary.  Makes the
>        ultimate Linux rescue disc!
>  -  The ZipSlack edition of Slackware Linux 8.0.
>  -  The entire source code used to build Slackware Linux 8.0.
>  -  Technical support via our online web discussion forum.
>
> The price for the Slackware Linux CDROM set is $39.95 plus shipping.
>
> Slackware Linux is also available by subscription.  When we release a new
> version of Slackware (which is typically once or twice a year) we ship it
to
> you and bill your credit card $24.95 plus shipping.  Shipping is $5 in the
USA,
> Canada, and Mexico for First Class.  Overseas is $9 PER ORDER.  There is
an
> additional $3 COD charge (USA Only).  UPS Blue Label (2nd day) [USA Only]
is
> $10 PER ORDER, UPS Red Label (next day) [USA Only] is $15 PER ORDER.
Federal
> Express (next day) [USA Only] is $20 PER ORDER.
>
> Ordering Information:
>
>    You can order online at the new Slackware Linux store:
>      http://store.slackware.com
>
>    Email orders and reseller information:
>      info at slackware.com
>
>    Or, send a check or money order to:
>
>      Slackware Linux, Inc.
>      1647 Willow Pass Road, Box 402
>      Concord, CA 94520
>      USA
>
>
> Have fun! :^)
>
> ---
> Patrick J. Volkerding    <volkerdi at slackware.com>
> Logan Johnson            <logan at slackware.com>
> Chris Lumens             <chris at slackware.com>
> David Cantrell           <david at slackware.com>
>
> Visit Slackware on the web at http://www.slackware.com !
>

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