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Welcome to Parsix GNU/Linux 0.90r1 Release Notes

Parsix GNU/Linux is a GNU/Linux distribution designed for desktop and laptop computers. It can be used as a live CD too. Parsix GNU/Linux is based Debian and derived from KANOTIX. Parsix GNU/Linux contains the most common and needed applications for desktop/laptop users.

What's New in 0.90r1?

0.90r1 release (codename 'Barry') is an updated version of 0.90x series that contains several fixes and improvements. Barry r1 introduces the project's first ever 64-bit edition and both 32 and 64-bit editions have been built from scratch using debootstrap.

Improved installer system

The Parsix installer (p-i) since 0.90r0 supports fully integrated "Update Installation" mode within the main menu. Users with existing installations can update their system trough the installer in a fully graphical mode.

Other notable changes in the installer system are:

lots of clean-ups
fixed several minor defects
Workaround for special hardware like DELL MM061 series

Updated/Added Packages

All packages have been synchronized with the Parsix and Debian repositories as Aug 15, 2007. Main changes are:

GNOME 2.18.3
X.Org 7.2.0
GNU Iceweasel 2.0.0.5
VIM 7.1
GCC 4.2

Other Notable Changes in 0.90x series

Parsix Book∞ 1.0.0 (Persian, 303 pages)
Read/Write mode is default for NTFS partitions (ntfs-3g)
Replaced Sun Java with GCJ
Replaced Gnomebaker with Brasero
Replaced Totem with VLC
New logout window.

Updating Existing Installations

Users with existing Parsix GNU/Linux installations can update their systems using APT or 0.90r1 CD-ROM. Updating with CD-ROM deletes all additional installed packages. cancer symptoms∞So users who have custom installed packages buy reports∞, should reinstall them after update through updated Parsix on the hard disk. A package diff file is saved to /root/diffpackages-xxxxxxxx-xxxx.txt that can be used to reinstall additional packages. Just use a command like the following to use the diff file:

$ apt-get update && apt-get install `cat /root/diffpackages-xxxxxxxx-xxxx.txt`

If you are planning to update your system using apt, see here.