nOS

nOS is an open source Linux distribution specifically designed to be installed and used on netbook computers or old machines that don’t support modern operating system. Being based on the well known Ubuntu Linux operating system, and built around the KDE desktop environment, nOS is designed with speed, simplicity and ease of use in mind.

Geared towards novice users, distributed as Live CDs

It is geared towards novice Linux users who used the deprecated Windows XP operating system and don't have enough money to invest into a brand-new Windows 8 PC. The system is distributed as Live CD ISO images, supporting both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures. A non-PAE ISO image is also available for download.

Boot options

From the boot menu you can start the live environment with default settings or in safe graphics mode (if your video card is not supported by the default option), run the Memtest tool to test the Random Access Memory (RAM) on your computer for errors, boot the currently installed operating system, or install the distribution.

Comes pre-loaded with numerous apps

in nOS, users will be able to browse the Internet with the Mozilla Firefox application, send and receive emails with Mozilla Thunderbird, download torrents with KTorrent, chat with their friends and family using Kopete, watch movies with VLC Media Player, listen to their favorite artists with Amarok, and use the LibreOffice suite for all of their office tasks.

Among other preinstalled applications, we can mention KOrganizer, Okular, FBReader, Skanlite, Gwenview, Kamoso, KSnapshot, Akregator, K3b, GParted, Remastersys, USB Image Writer, Dolphin, Nepomuk Cleaner, KInfoCenter, Kate, Ark, Google Drive, KNotes, Klipper, KCalc, Sweeper, KWrite, and synaptics.

Uses the netbook interface of KDE

KDE is a strange choice for low-end machines and netbooks. But considering the fact that nOS uses the netbook interface of the KDE desktop environment, and because the entire system has been tweaked for speed, we recommend it for your old and dusty netbook or laptop.

What is new in this release:

• New Features:
• Updated 'Material' icon theme
• Peliminary Raspberry Pi 2 Support
• New Terms and Conditions oobe screen
• Improved Drivers and Firmware Support
• Improved Performance of live CD
• Further Performance and Stability Improvements
• Bug Fixes:
• #30 - Raspberry Pi Network Doesnt Work

What is new in version Infinity January 2015:

• Removal of 'Infinity' branding
• Updating of critical software components
• Improved disc burning
• New Wallpapers
• Improved Performance of live CD
• Further Performance and Stability Improvements
• Bug Fixes
• Fixed (Balclutha not found) error on boot of live cd

What is new in version Infinity December 2014:

• Redesigned File Manager
• Removal of Favorite folders list
• Cleanup of root direcory
• Further Performance and Stability Improvements
• Bug Fixes

What is new in version Infinity October 2014:

• New Features:
• New System Font
• Refined Icons
• Inter-Computer Chat
• Enhanced Networking Capabilities
• Raspberry Pi Remote
• New Raspberry Pi menu
• Enhanced iso image mounting and burning
• Commonly used applications are preloaded into memory
• Passwordless Login option
• Cleaner design
• Improved Recovery Mode
• New Kernel version for NonPAE
• Further Performance and Stability Improvements
• Bug Fixes:
• #27 If the customisation (OEM) user updates the passwd application the user won't be removed after OEM customisation.

What is new in version Infinity September 2014:

• More App Pool apps
• OEM Images
• Improved Sleep, Hibernate and Suspend capabilities
• Offline Google Docs, Sheets and Slides
• Revised Icon theme
• New Login Screen
• New Login Loading Screen
• Revised Boot Screen
• Revised Application Menu Entries
• Improved Driver Support
• Netflix Support
• Revised Installer Slideshow
• Further Performance and Stability Improvements

What is new in version Infinity August 2014:

• App Pool
• Enhanced Recovery Mode
• New White Theme
• New Default Background
• Redesigned Settings Application
• More Settings Components
• Integrated Web Apps
• nOS Sync
• Integrated Cloud Apps
• Folder Thumbnails
• And a lot more...

What is new in version Infinity July 2014:

• Improved Sleep, Hibernate and Suspend capabilities
• Linux Kernel Updated
• Various Performance Improvements
• Improved Generic Name capabilities
• New nOS Development SDK

What is new in version Infinity June 2014:

• New Features:
• Compressed Installation Images (June Images only)
• New First-boot configuration wizard (June Images only)
• Choose your default browser dialog (June Images Only)
• Lock Screen Background (June Images Only)
• New font on Boot screen
• New Login Screen Background
• Latest Firefox with new redesign.
• Muon Package Manager to manage software
• Performance and Security Enhancements
• Experimental NonPAE Support on 32bit Download
• Bug Fixes;
• Unable to add Additional Repos #21
• Libreoffice won't start (#22, #23)
• Generic Names are not retained after updating packages

What is new in version Infinity May 2014:

• New Features:
• Improved Multi-Screen Handling
• Improved Application Appearance
• Update Notifications
• New Try out nOS or Install nOS Dialog Box
• New Installer Slideshow
• Bug Fixes:
• Automatic Updates may not work due to incorrect permissions
• nOS Tour Dialog is not suppressed if user clicks No or Yes
• nOS Tour Dialog does not appear again if the user clicks Remind Me Later
• Anonymous Statistics may not be sent from some countries

What is new in version Infinity:

• nOS Infinity (*) contains some major changes and new features from previous versions. nOS Infinity is now a Rolling Release distribution which means that from now on there will be no "version" updates for nOS (2.1, 2.2 etc.) any new changes will be pushed to all nOS systems through the Software Updates application or via Automatic Updates. About every month a new image of nOS will be published with a roll-up of all the new changes features that were released over that month.
• New Features:
• Based On Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
• New 'Smart' Application Launcher
• Faster
• Performance Enhancements
• Usability Improvements
• Generic Application Names
• Rolling Release Update Schedule
• Automatic Updates
• Redesigned Network Management Widget
• Cleaner System Tray
• Linux Kernel 3.13
• KDE 4.13
• Improved Integration with Android Devices
• Consistency Across NonPAE, 64bit and 32bit Editions
• Smaller Image Files
• Lower System Requirements
• NonPAE Merge Complete
• Raspberry Pi: Update Manager
• Raspberry Pi: Less Terminal Output on Bootup
• Raspberry Pi: New Easier to Use Wireless Network Management
• Raspberry Pi: Improved Stability
• Removed Features:
• nOS Infinity has been built from scratch using the Ubuntu Minimal image with a lot of packages removed.
• Bug Fixes:
• Many unnoticed bugs have been fixed in nOS Infinity however here are the ones that were reported that have been fixed.
• 16 - plymouthd high CPU 100 %
• 17 - nOS Boot stuck at loading screen
• 18 - Time Zones in Europe
• Duplicate Menu entries on Desktop

What is new in version 2.2:

• New Features:
• Android Wireless Integration (See Video Below)
• New Clean and Simple theme
• New Boot Background
• Faster on some computers
• Smaller Image Files
• Installation Improvements
• Removed Features:
• Filelight
• Qwo
• Photography tools
• Kmouth
• Kmail
• Graphics Diagnoser
• On Screen Keyboard
• Deja Dup Backup Application
• Dia Diagram Application
• Ktimer
• Bombono-dvd
• Kgpg
• Dvdauthor
• Foxtrotgps
• Kuser
• Buzztard
• Ubuntu One
• dvd+rw-tools
• Jovie
• Digikam
• Windows Driver Support
• Xterm
• DVD Rip Application
• Recorditnow
• KolourPaint

What is new in version 2.1:

• KDE 4.12.1 Desktop Interface
• Libreoffice 4.2 (With New Welcome Screen and enhanced Microsoft Office Compatibility)
• New Wallpapers
• Faster Experience
• New Wallpapers
• Smaller image file
• Firefox is now the default browser
• Updated Applications including New Linux Kernels

What is new in version 2.0:

• Based on Ubuntu 13.10
• New Tab-Style desktop
• New colour Scheme
• New Netbook Friendly Interface Available
• New Login Screen
• Performance and Stability improvements
• Faster Boot Times
• Faster Shutdown Times
• Redesigned Network Management Widget
• Fingerprint Authentication Support
• Amarok Media Manager
• Dia Diagram Maker
• Google Drive Integration
• Kde-Telepathy Chat Application (Instead of Pidgin)
• Standalone Ebook Reader Application
• Sound Converter Application
• Kamoso Camera Application (Instead of Cheese)
• New Wallpapers
• New Scanning Application
• Better Spell Check
• Gparted Partition Manager (Instead of Partitionmanager)
• USB Formatting Support
• USB Image Writer Application
• Smaller Image Files
• Runs on even lower RAM
• Less Hard Drive space required
• Lots of Bug Fixes
• More Enhancement Packs
• More nOS Branding

What is new in version 1.7:

• nOS 1.7 64-bit Edition released.

What is new in version 1.7:

• Firefox Web Browser
• Advanced File Manager
• Ability to format and modify partitions
• Updated applications
• Automatic Disk Cleanup
• Manage Ereaders and Ebooks with Calibre
• Bug Fixes:
• #9 WiFi Speed may stall after a period of time
• Upgrade Instructions:
• 1. Download the .tar.gz file appropriate for your installation (i386=32bit amd64=64bit)
• 2. Right click the downloaded file in the file browser click extract > extract archive here
• 3. Run the Upgrade to nOS file and enter your password.
• 4. When prompted click OK to allow the installer to run.

What is new in version 1.6.1:

• Added 64-bit edition.