Debian Xbluebuntu

Debian Xbluebuntu is an open source distribution of Linux that uses the Debian Testing (Jessie) operating system as a base and features a desktop theme inspired by the Xubuntu 14.04 (Trusty Tahr) distro. It aims to deliver a modern computer operating system for i686 PAE machines with at least 512MB or RAM.

Distributed as a 32-bit Live CD

The Debian Xbluebuntu distribution can be downloaded from Softoware free of charge, as a Live CD ISO image that fits perfectly on a CD disc and includes software packages optimized for the 32-bit (i686) instruction set architecture. The ISO image can also be used on 64-bit machine, but you will only be able to install 32-bit applications.

Live CD boot options

The Live CD contains various boot options that will help uses to start the live system with default settings, in text-mode only, with the “no modeset” option, with the “no probe” option, or by loading the contents of the ISO image to RAM. Advanced boot options include the ability to perform a system memory diagnostic check, boot an existing OS from the local drive, as well as to access a help screen that displays a list of available boot options.

Uses the Xfce environment of Xubuntu

As mentioned, the distribution is heavily inspired by the Xubuntu 14.04 Linux operating system, which means that it uses its Greybird GTK theme and Elementary Xfce icon set. The desktop layout comprises of a panel located on the upper part of the screen.

Comes with important and useful open-source applications

Default application include the Mozilla Firefox web browser, which includes support for the Adobe Flash Player plugin, Sylpheed e-mail client, Transmission torrent downloader, Ted word processor, Parole Media Player video player, GNOME Paint digital painting progra, Gmusicbrowser audio player, GADMIN Samba configuration manager, Wicd network manager, Xfburn CD/DVD burning tool, as well as Synaptic Package Manager.

What is new in this release:

• This beta version as a small number of improvements and includes a patched installer by dzz.