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'''Foresight Desktop GNU/Linux''' is a [[GNU/Linux]] [[Linux distribution|distribution]] of [[free software]] that targets switchers from [[Microsoft Windows]] as well as enthusiasts who want to run the latest software. | '''Foresight Desktop GNU/Linux''' is a [[GNU/Linux]] [[Linux distribution|distribution]] of [[free software]] that targets switchers from [[Microsoft Windows]] as well as enthusiasts who want to run the latest software. | ||
FDL is a [[GNOME]]-based distribution, and prides itself in tracking GNOME development closely. In fact, FDL aims to showcase all the latest GNOME developments in a tightly integrated package. The distribution contained both GNOME 2.12 and GNOME 2.10 on the same day that | FDL is a [[GNOME]]-based distribution, and prides itself in tracking GNOME development closely. In fact, FDL aims to showcase all the latest GNOME developments in a tightly integrated package. The distribution contained both GNOME 2.12 and GNOME 2.10 on the same day that they were released repectively. The latest version is 0.9.0.1, released on [[September 10]], [[2005]]. | ||
A characteristic that makes FDL stand out is its usage of the [[conary]] software packaging system. | A characteristic that makes FDL stand out is its usage of the [[conary]] software packaging system. | ||
Revision as of 20:56, 25 September 2005
Foresight Desktop GNU/Linux is a GNU/Linux distribution of free software that targets switchers from Microsoft Windows as well as enthusiasts who want to run the latest software.
FDL is a GNOME-based distribution, and prides itself in tracking GNOME development closely. In fact, FDL aims to showcase all the latest GNOME developments in a tightly integrated package. The distribution contained both GNOME 2.12 and GNOME 2.10 on the same day that they were released repectively. The latest version is 0.9.0.1, released on September 10, 2005.
A characteristic that makes FDL stand out is its usage of the conary software packaging system.