ALT Linux GNUstep

ALT Linux GNUstep is an open source and freely distributed operating system based on Mandrake Linux and built around the GNUstep (formerly OpenStep) software, which provides users with a free implementation of Cocoa.

Distributed as 64-bit and 32-bit Live CDs

It is distributed as two Live CD ISO images, one for each of the supported architectures (x86_64 and i586). They are hybrid ISOs, which means that you can write them on either blank CDs or USB flash drives.

Another interesting feature is the ability to save various files during your live sessions, which will be restored whenever you use the boot medium again. However, please keep in mind that it will only work with USB sticks.

Boot options

The boot prompt is pretty much the same as the ones from other ALT Linux StarterKit flavors, allowing users to boot the live environment in persistent mode (session support) or without. Furthermore, you can also run a memory diagnostic test or boot an existing operating system installed on the first disk drive. In addition, you’ll be able to change the language and screen resolution before booting the OS, as well as to add particular boot parameters.

Uses the old-school WindowMaker window manager

The desktop session is powered by the old-school WindowMaker window manager, comprised of desktop widgets called DockApps. The main menu is accessible by right clicking anywhere on the desktop, from where users can launch applications, switch between virtual workspaces, as well as to configure various parameters of the WindowMaker desktop environment.

Default applications

Default applications include the Midnight Commander two-panel file manager, Mozilla Firefox web browser, XTerm terminal emulator, as well as Synaptic Package Manager for those of you who want to install new packages.

As mentioned, this ALT Linux flavor includes the entire GNUstep framework, which includes a wide range of GNU applications, such as GNUMail, TalkSoup, Vespucci, Grr, LuserNET, Cynthiune, LanternaMagica, EdenMath, Stepulator, and many more.

What is new in this release:

• Linux 4.14.61 / 4.17.13
• Built using mkimage-profiles 1.2.20

What is new in version 20180613:

• Built using mkimage-profiles 1.2.16
• GnuPG2 2.2.8 (and fixed 1.4.22+)

What is new in version :

• Linux 4.9.72 / 4.14.8+
• glibc 2.26+
• xorg-server 1.19.6, Mesa 17.2.7

What is new in version 20171122:

• Linux 4.9.63 / 4.13.14
• built using mkimage-profiles 1.2.4

What is new in version 20171025:

• Linux 4.9.58 / 4.13.9
• built using mkimage-profiles 1.2.3+
• Mesa 17.2.3
• Qt 5.9.2
• ModemManager 1.6.10

What is new in version 20170830:

• Linux 4.9.45 / 4.12.9
• Firefox 55.0.3
• Built using mkimage-profiles 1.2.1+

What is new in version 20170719:

• Linux 4.9.38 / 4.12.2

What is new in version 20170613:

• Linux 4.9.31 / 4.10.17

What is new in version 20170329:

• Linux 4.9.18 / 4.10.6
• make-initrd 2.0.3
• Mesa 17.0.2

What is new in version 20170222:

• Linux 4.4.50 / 4.9.11

What is new in version 20170125:

• Linux 4.4.44 / 4.9.5
• sudo 1.8.19

What is new in version 20161228:

• Linux 4.4.33 / 4.8.9
• Firefox 50

What is new in version 20161123:

• Linux 4.4.33 / 4.8.9
• Firefox 50

What is new in version 20161026:

• Linux 4.4.27 / 4.7.10

What is new in version 20160727:

• back from Valaam release
• Linux 4.4.15 / 4.6.4
• desktop images: xorg-server 1.18.4, Mesa 12.0.1
• cinnamon: 3.0.7
• enlightenment: 0.20.10
• gnome3: updated packages; evolution 3.20.4
• kde5, lxqt: KF5 5.24.0 / 5.7.1

What is new in version 20160622:

• We Remember
• updated lvm2/mdadm/multipath-tools
• Firefox 47.0
• gnome3: some 3.20.3 packages

What is new in version 20151104:

• Russia's Unity Day release
• built using mkimage-profiles 1.1.77+ (see tag)
• os-prober 1.70 (win10 detection)
• desktop images: initial NTP support
• NetworkManager 1.0.6+
• this snapshot finally marked as tested again, hooray! (see BUGS fixed)

What is new in version 20150729:

• Built using mkimage-profiles 1.1.70+

What is new in version 20150624:

• Linux 3.14.45 / 4.0.6
• systemd 221 (further regressions, see BUGS)
• built using mkimage-profiles 1.1.68+
• not marked as tested due to known regressions

What is new in version 20150311:

• Linux 3.14.35 (with SECCOMP_FILTER_FLAG_TSYNC) / 3.19.1
• Mesa 10.5.0 - built using mkimage-profiles 1.1.61
• desktop images: added inconsolata, terminus fonts

What is new in version 20150217:

• Linux 3.14.33 / 3.18.7
• xorg-server 1.16.4
• NetworkManager 1.0
• built using mkimage-profiles 1.1.58

What is new in version 20150211:

• Linux 3.14.32 / 3.18.6
• Mesa 10.4.4
• built using mkimage-profiles 1.1.57
• icewm: updated metapackage and default theme
• kde4: 14.12.2 / 4.14.5
• lxqt: 0.9.0 (Qt5)

What is new in version 20150204:

• Linux 3.14.31 / 3.18.5
• Firefox 35.0.1
• kde4: 14.12.1 (some packages are 4.14.4 or so)

What is new in version 20150107:

• Built using mkimage-profiles 1.1.54

What is new in version 20141231:

• goodbye 2014 release
• Mesa 10.4.1

What is new in version 20141224:

• Linux 3.14.27 / 3.18.1
• built using mkimage-profiles 1.1.53+
• added servicectl

What is new in version 20140912:

• Linux 3.14.18 / 3.16.1 / 3.4.96
• Built using mkimage-profiles 1.1.45 / 1.0.4 (vm)
• Installers will actually get udev-rule-generator-net onto the system
• Live CDs tend to use Mozilla Fira/Adobe Source Pro fonts instead of DejaVu