Robolinux

Robolinux is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the Debian GNU/Linux operating system and oriented towards Windows users who want to migrate to the open source Linux platform. Just like any other Linux-based operating system, Robolinux is secure, virus-free, customizable, configures most hardware components automatically, and features a user-friendly interface.

Features at a glance

Key features include the ability to install a Windows 7 and Windows XP virtual machine with one-click, in 10 seconds, via the powerful VirtualBox virtualization software. It also includes dozens of proprietary Wi-Fi, graphics cards and printer drivers, and provides quick access to over 30,0000 free software packages that can be installed with a single mouse click. An interesting feature is the ability to install drivers for almost any known graphics card, Wi-Fi adapters, and printers. For example, it supports new and old proprietary AMD ATI Radeon and Nvidia video cards, several Intel PRO, Marvel, Ralink, Intersil PRISM, and Broadcom wireless adapters.

Distributed as 32-bit/64-bit Live DVDs

Robolinux is distributed as two Live DVD ISO images, one for each of the supported hardware platforms, 32-bit and 64-bit. The Live CD supports both 64-bit and 32-bit architectures. The boot menu includes only two options, “run Robolinux live” and “install Robolinux.” But most of you will probably want to test it before installing it.

Uses a highly customized GNOME desktop

The user interface used in Robolinux is actually a highly customized GNOME 3 desktop environment. It is composed of two panels, the upper one (with the main menu, clock/calendar and system tray area), and a bottom one for launching applications. On the desktop you will find the unique installer for Windows XP and 7 virtual machines, as well as two shortcuts for contacting the Robolinux developers and documentation about how to use the 3D desktop and customize the 2D dock.

Includes a vast amount of open source applications

Most of the standard GNOME applications are pre-installed, including the Gedit text editor, GNOME Disk Utility, GNOME Documents, GNOME Terminal, Tomboy notes, Cheese webcam booth, Brasero CD/DVD burning tool, Evolution mail and calendar client, Empathy instant messaging app, as well as all the system utilities. Both Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome web browsers are installed, as well as the GIMP image editor and the entire LibreOffice office suite. Nautilus is the default file manager, and Shotwell is there for viewing image files. The GParted disk partitioning utility and the powerful Synaptic Package Manager are also installed by default on Robolinux. If you want to install Skype and Google Earth, you can do so by using the “Proprietary Software Installers” entry in the System Tools menu.

A bloated distributions of Linux

Unfortunately, we find Robolinux a bloated Linux operating system. Yes, it provides some unique touches, but it includes a very old and unsupported version of the GNOME desktop environment, and way too many applications that will confuse novices and Windows users.

What is new in this release:

• All Robolinux Raptor 8.4 versions are based on 100% rock solid current Debian 8 stable source code running the newest Debian 3.16 Linux kernel plus over 180 important upstream security and Application updates. We also included the newest Firefox 45 and Thunderbird 38.7, Tor Browser, VirtualBox and replaced all of our 32 bit Operating Systems end of life Google Chrome versions with Chromium.
• As usual all four of the upgraded 32 & 64 bit Robolinux Raptor Version 8.4 Operating Systems are loaded with many popular User applications such as the newest Tor browser, i2P, many popular multimedia apps, Kazam screencaster, Google Chrome, Google Earth, Skype & VirtualBox plus 12 incredibly powerful Security and Privacy apps to keep our Users safe!

What is new in version 8.7.1:

• All Robolinux Raptor 8.4 versions are based on 100% rock solid current Debian 8 stable source code running the newest Debian 3.16 Linux kernel plus over 180 important upstream security and Application updates. We also included the newest Firefox 45 and Thunderbird 38.7, Tor Browser, VirtualBox and replaced all of our 32 bit Operating Systems end of life Google Chrome versions with Chromium.
• As usual all four of the upgraded 32 & 64 bit Robolinux Raptor Version 8.4 Operating Systems are loaded with many popular User applications such as the newest Tor browser, i2P, many popular multimedia apps, Kazam screencaster, Google Chrome, Google Earth, Skype & VirtualBox plus 12 incredibly powerful Security and Privacy apps to keep our Users safe!

What is new in version 8.6:

• All Robolinux Raptor 8.4 versions are based on 100% rock solid current Debian 8 stable source code running the newest Debian 3.16 Linux kernel plus over 180 important upstream security and Application updates. We also included the newest Firefox 45 and Thunderbird 38.7, Tor Browser, VirtualBox and replaced all of our 32 bit Operating Systems end of life Google Chrome versions with Chromium.
• As usual all four of the upgraded 32 & 64 bit Robolinux Raptor Version 8.4 Operating Systems are loaded with many popular User applications such as the newest Tor browser, i2P, many popular multimedia apps, Kazam screencaster, Google Chrome, Google Earth, Skype & VirtualBox plus 12 incredibly powerful Security and Privacy apps to keep our Users safe!

What is new in version 8.5:

• All Robolinux Raptor 8.4 versions are based on 100% rock solid current Debian 8 stable source code running the newest Debian 3.16 Linux kernel plus over 180 important upstream security and Application updates. We also included the newest Firefox 45 and Thunderbird 38.7, Tor Browser, VirtualBox and replaced all of our 32 bit Operating Systems end of life Google Chrome versions with Chromium.
• As usual all four of the upgraded 32 & 64 bit Robolinux Raptor Version 8.4 Operating Systems are loaded with many popular User applications such as the newest Tor browser, i2P, many popular multimedia apps, Kazam screencaster, Google Chrome, Google Earth, Skype & VirtualBox plus 12 incredibly powerful Security and Privacy apps to keep our Users safe!

What is new in version 8.3:

• Robolinux is very pleased and excited to announce its absolutley brand new "Fast as greased lightning" Robolinux "Xfce Raptor" V8.1 LTS 2020 OS which is based on the rock solid Debian 8 stable source code with the 3.16 Linux kernel. The 32 bit version uses only 185 MB of RAM. It has far better graphics and audio quality, boots up and runs much faster than our Debian 7 based Xfce version and is also compatible with newer hardware, drivers and most notably the Intel Haswell chipset. The Robolinux "Xfce Raptor" user interface is extremely fast, quite beautiful and very easy to use. A massive amount of time and effort went into optimizing and tweaking Robolinux "Xfce Raptor" v8.1 so that Linux Beginners and Advanced Users will be very pleased. As usual both the 32 & 64 bit versions come with dozens of one click Wifi, Video & Printer Driver installers. The built in Stealth VM supports both Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit) versions which run virus free inside Robolinux. All 12 Robolinux privacy & security apps like the newest i2P Invisible Internet Project, Tor browser, Tor Chat, UFW Firewall, Clam AV plus many popular User applications such as PopcornTime, Netflix, Firefox, Thunderbird, Kazam screencaster, Google Chrome, Google Earth, Skype, VLC, Plex Media Server, Kdenlive Video Editor and VirtualBox 4.30 which now provides 2 times as much VM video RAM (256 MB). We also added a brand new Xfce FAQ section to our website as well. Robolinux 7 series users can migrate with ease by using the built in Lucky Backup application in all Robolinux 7 versions.

What is new in version 7.9.2:

• Robolinux is pleased to announce V7.9.2 LTS (Until 2018) X12+ Privacy & Security which has many enhancements, plus maintenance and upstream security updates, the newest VirtualBox, Firefox and Thunderbird versions as well as three exceptional new apps. After releasing "Apex X12 Privacy & Security" in version 7.9.1 May 1st, 2015, We asked our Users what enhancements and new apps would you like added to Robolinux? They said: "We would like the Robolinux 7 series to have "LTS" Long Term Support" and we want 1. A Download Manager 2. A better text editor and 3. A better screen capture program. The result is Version 7.9.2 will now be supported through 2018 and we added the following applications: Uget Downloader Manager, Shutter Screen capture & Medit. All existing users & ROSSF Premium Members can upgrade right now by simply clicking on our "Robolinux Auto Upgrade" System Menu Option. Please be aware that the Robolinux series 7 versions do not support the Intel Haswell chipset but future Robolinux series 8 versions will support it.

What is new in version 7.9.1:

• For the last three months Robolinux has been building an arsenal of privacy and security applications into all eight of its operating systems. These new versions are a direct result of our Users asking for more privacy and security apps. Robolinux Version 7.9.1 also added rcconf which allows you to remove any unecessary memory resident services from running when you boot up Robolinux. The result is Linux will run even faster. In addition Version 7.9.1 also has the newest VirtualBox 4.3.26 & Firefox 37.0.1 as well as a new upstream kernel and all security updates.

What is new in version 7.8.3:

• After releasing "Full Scale X4 Privacy & Security" in version 7.8.2 You asked for more proactive maximum privacy & security apps so we delivered again! 1. Tor Anonymous Browser. 2. Tor Anonymous Chat. 3. The new Robolinux App called "Stealth Text Vault". 4. BleachBit Data Scrubber. 5. PGP eMail Encryption For Thunderbird.

What is new in version 7.8.1:

• A massive amount of time and effort was spent to significantly speed up this new Robolinux version by creating a more streamlined menu system, removing the Nautilus file Manager load time lag to zero seconds, and optimizing many other Gnome core applications so that Linux Beginners and Advanced Users would be very pleased with it. The 32 & 64 bit versions are based on the newest rock solid Debian stable 7.8 kernel and source code. Please note that the Robolinux Gnome FAQ section is being edited as fast as we can to reflect the completely new User Interface.The New Robolinux Gnome 32 & 64 bit versions have a plethora of already installed apps ready to go, straight out of the box.

What is new in version 7.7.2:

• We have released V7.7.2 an important maintenance update to the previous Robolinux XFCE & Gnome Versions 7.7.1 that had a C library incompatibility due to Popcorn time which caused some application and driver issues. This new release solves that problem as we have made Popcorn Time an optional installation. Please read our FAQ called "Popcorn Time issues & workarounds" for complete details. In addition we have updated VirtualBox & Firefox to their newest versions and have improved the Robolinux Auto Updgrade option.

What is new in version 7.7.1:

• Now you can enjoy watching thousands of live streaming TV Shows & Movies instantly with Popcorn Time on your PC or laptop.
• You can even Chromecast them directly to your TV.
• We also added Xarchiver, DNS Utils & 2 more BCM Wifi Drivers.
• Plus all Debian upstream security updates and the newest Oracle VirtualBox version.

What is new in version 7.5.6:

• All of these packages are a direct result of what our Users requested:
• 3D Compiz, Docky, Open VPN, The newest VirtualBox, Silverlight Emulator for Netflix, Firefox V30.0, Google Chrome, Thunderbird V24.4, Evolution, Pidgin (Fully encrypted) The newest version of Skype, Deluge Bit Torrent, Transmission, Remote Desktop Viewer, Libre Office Gimp, Inkscape Vector Graphics, Shotwell, VLC, Totem, Audacity Multi-track audio editor, Kazaam Screencaster, Rhythmbox Music Player, Rygel Audio Streaming,Brasero Disc Burner, GTKpod iPod Manager, Isomaster, Cheese Webcam Booth, Sound Juicer Audio CD Extractor, Sound Recorder, Lucky Backup, Terminator, Time Tracker, Gparted, Unetbootin Live USB Creator, Custom Drivers which include over 150 USB & PCI Wifi Drivers, Nvidia, AMD ATI current and Legacy Drivers, Current HP & Cannon Printer Drivers and more!
• Robolinux is the only Linux Operating Sytem which provides its Users with Free expert Tech Support with a 1-2 hour response time. This is far more efficient than Forum based support.

What is new in version 7.5.5:

• Audacity: A Multi-track audio editor
• Pidgin with encryption + Twitter plugin: A modular instant messaging client capable of using multiple networks at once. Currently supported are: AIM/ICQ, Yahoo!, MSN, IRC, Jabber/XMPP/Google Talk, Napster, Zephyr, Gadu-Gadu, Bonjour, Groupwise, Sametime, SIMPLE, MySpaceIM, and MXit.
• Deluge:a full-featured, multi-platform, multi-interface BitTorrent client
• A new and faster Linux kernel plus all upstream security and regular Debian Stable updates have been added to Robolinux Version 7.5.5

What is new in version 7.5.4:

• Now You can now run Netflix in Robolinux! The necessary Silverlight emulator plugin has been added to the Robolinux "Proprietary & Other Software Installers" so the User can install it in just one click. Then the User can run Netflix in Google Chrome or Firefox in Robolinux with ease.
• The powerful and very popular Linux Plex Media Server has been added to the Robolinux "Proprietary & Other Software Installers" so the User can install it in just one click.
• Skype has been updated to the newest version 4.3
• The excellent Kdendlive Linux Video Editor has been added to the Robolinux "Proprietary & Other Software Installers" so the User can install it in just one click.
• We updated Unetbootin to the newest version in Robolinux which fixes the older version DVD error bug.
• We also added Linux Live Creator Windows exe download to our FAQ web page so now Windows Users have a choice of using Unetbootin or Linux Live Creator to install Robolinux from a USB stick.
• All upstream security and regular Debian Stable updates have been added to Robolinux.

What is new in version 7.5.3:

• Our VPN works with a Global Private Internet Access Provider and takes less than 30 seconds to set up!
• The 64 bit version has a new kernel from Debian upstream.
• Robolinux has also released an updates repository so Users no longer need to uninstall and reinstall Robolinux when new versions come out, which is frequently.
• We added Lucky Backup.

What is new in version 7.4.1:

• Robolinux now supports the newest version of VirtualBox 4.3.6 which has Webcam sharing and many new improvements.
• The Robolinux V7.4.1 Windows Virtual Machine Installers had to be completely re-written to support VirtualBox 4.3.6.
• All Robolinux versions prior to 7.4.1 do not work with the newest Robolinux Virtual Machine Installers and Stealth VM Software Tools. Therfore all previous VM Support Pack downloads have been discontinued. Users are advised to upgrade to Robolinux version 7.4.1 if they have not already downloaded the older VM Support Pack versions.
• Completely new Robolinux V7.4.1 Stealth VM Software Tools have been released and may be downloaded after making a very small donation. This makes it impossible for a Windows Virus or Malware to infect the User's Windows OS or shared Windows Virtual Machine Data files.
• Several new Menu options and launchers have been added into Robolinux.
• All current updates have been added so the User does not have to download any updates after they have installed Robolinux.

What is new in version 7.1.10:

• Added Desktop search to top menu panel.
• Updated Oracle VitualBox & its extension pack.
• Added Messaging and VOIP Accounts to menu preferences.
• Added HPLIP Toolbox to menu preferences.
• Added Window selector to bottom right panel.
• Removed tracker crawler & store which caused a shutdown error message.