Left Menu

linnewbies menu linnewbies menu

Dreamlinux

 
 

Dreamlinux is a Brazilian Distribution based on Debian Linux ( This means it takes advantage of Debian's best features and adds its own modern development tools, system scripts and applications ) . It can boot as a live CD , from a FLASH Drive or either be installed on a Hard Drive. The Distribution's GUI is similar to MAC OS X , with a centered animated toolbar. Dreamlinux is available in both Portuguese and English.
 Dreamlinux 2.2 MM GL Edition (2007)
The Linux of our Dreams ( Dreamlinux ) provides Beryl-AIGLX by default, which can be utilized after the initial installation. One of its key features is its ability to configure AIGLX for NVIDIA and ATI cards automatically. Dreamlinux runs with Xfce as the default window manager, and it is full of style cues from the Mac OS X environment. It comes with a simple set of applications : OpenOffice.org 2.0.4, Firefox 1.5, Icedove, and aMSN.
 Dreamlinux 3.0 (2008)
The new version 3.0 features a complete redesign and is the current version of the Distribution. New architecture called Flexiboost and integrated functions built in the Ruby programming language. That allows the co-existence of two (or more) separate window managers (currently Gnome and Xfce), sharing the same customized appearance. Both working environment share all the applications available. Dreamlinux has been described as one of the most Mac-like Linux desktop distributions. New applications are WineHQ + Wine Doors , ndiswrapper module ( makes Windows drivers usable under Linux ) , Pidgin instant messenger , New Avant Window Manager themes and AWN-Dock ( animated toolbar MAC OSX like ). Basicly all the packages are updated!
 Dreamlinux 3.5 (2009)
This is just an update to the original 3.0 desktop version! It features Linux kernel 2.6.28.5 and FXCE desktop by default but can be configured to GNOME Desktop ( added as an additional module). According to the Official Website KDE , Fluxbox will be available shorty.
For more information , downloads and support you can visit the Official Website



Here is a sample video :