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'''Foresight Desktop Linux''' is a [[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 Linux''' is a [[Linux distribution|distribution]] of [[free software]] that targets switchers from [[Microsoft Windows]] as well as enthusiasts who want to run the latest software. | ||
Foresight is a [[GNOME]]-based distribution, and prides itself in tracking GNOME development closely. In fact, Foresight aims to showcase all the latest GNOME developments in a tightly integrated package. The distribution | Foresight is a [[GNOME]]-based distribution, and prides itself in tracking GNOME development closely. In fact, Foresight aims to showcase all the latest GNOME developments in a tightly integrated package. The distribution imported GNOME 2.14, 2.12, and 2.10 on the day each was released. The latest version is 0.9.5.rc2, released on [[July 14]], [[2006]]. | ||
One feature that makes Foresight stand out is the [[Conary (package manager)|Conary]] software packaging system. This system only updates those specific files in packages which need to be updated, in contrast to other formats, such as the [[RPM_Package_Manager|RPM]] and [[Deb_%28file_format%29|DEB]] formats, which download whole packages. | One feature that makes Foresight stand out is the [[Conary (package manager)|Conary]] software packaging system. This system only updates those specific files in packages which need to be updated, in contrast to other formats, such as the [[RPM_Package_Manager|RPM]] and [[Deb_%28file_format%29|DEB]] formats, which download whole packages. | ||
Revision as of 10:21, 28 July 2006
Foresight Desktop Linux is a distribution of free software that targets switchers from Microsoft Windows as well as enthusiasts who want to run the latest software.
Foresight is a GNOME-based distribution, and prides itself in tracking GNOME development closely. In fact, Foresight aims to showcase all the latest GNOME developments in a tightly integrated package. The distribution imported GNOME 2.14, 2.12, and 2.10 on the day each was released. The latest version is 0.9.5.rc2, released on July 14, 2006.
One feature that makes Foresight stand out is the Conary software packaging system. This system only updates those specific files in packages which need to be updated, in contrast to other formats, such as the RPM and DEB formats, which download whole packages.