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Version: 8.5r1 / 8.10 TEST-2 updated
Upload Date: 14 Jul 16
Developer: Parsix Linux Team
Distribution Type: Freeware
Downloads: 329
Parsix GNU/Linux is a Debian derived distribution, initially based on the Knoppix operating system. It is distributed as a live and Installable DVD ISO images with support both 64-bit and 32-bit architectures. It is a rock solid Linux operating systems, especially because of its Debian base, but most certainly because it uses only open source software packages on top of a complex desktop environment powered by the GNOME project.
Boot options
The boot menu of the Live DVD will allow users to start the live environment or install Parsix via graphical or text mode methods, use failsafe video mode in case they encounter issues with their graphical cards, and boot the operating system that is currently installed on their computer. “Start or Install Parsix” is the recommended option for all users, as it will allow them to enjoy the entire operating system without installing anything on their computer.
Uses a customized GNOME desktop environment
As mentioned before, Parsix GNU/Linux uses a customized GNOME desktop environment, with the controversial GNOME Shell user interface. Default applications include the Iceweasel web browser, Evolution email client, VLC Media Player, and the gThumb image viewer. The Parsix desktop is very clean, it’s like nothing we've ever seen before. There’s a single panel that includes the main menu, system tray area and a clock/calendar applet.
The Home directory is also clean, as no predefined folders have been added, and only two icons are displayed on the desktop, Home and Trash. The “Install Parsix” icon is only available in the Live DVD and it will allow users to quickly deploy the operating system on their computer. The instructions are easy to understand and unobstructed.
Default applications
Among the pre-installed applications, we can mention the lightweight and fast Chromium web browser, the powerful LibreOffice office suite, the GParted disk partitioning utility, the Empathy instant messenger, the GIMP image editor, the VirtualBox virtualization software, and the Grisbi personal finance system.
Bottom line
Even if is doesn’t provide support for UEFI computers, Parsix GNU/Linux supports the latest Nvidia and ATI graphics cards. It is the perfect Linux operating system for those who seek a fast, simple, secure, minimal and virus-free computing environment based on Debian.
What is new in this release:
- Linux 4.4.14
- GNOME Shell 3.20.3
- Xserver-X.Org 1.16.4
- Firefox 47.0
- Chromium Browser 51.0
- LibreOffice 4.3.3
- Glibc 2.19
- GParted 0.19.0
- Empathy 3.12.12
- GIMP 2.8.14
- Grisbi 1.0.0
- VirtualBox 4.3.36
- VLC 2.2.1
What is new in version 8.5r1 / 8.10 TEST-1:
New in Parsix GNU/Linux 8.10 TEST-0 (March 27th, 2016)
What is new in version 8.5r0 / 8.10 TEST-0:
- Linux 4.1.19
- GNOME Shell 3.20.0
- Xserver-X.Org 1.16.4
- Firefox 45.0.1
- Chromium Browser 49.0
- LibreOffice 4.3.3
- Glibc 2.19
- GParted 0.19.0
- Empathy 3.12.11
- GIMP 2.8.14
- Grisbi 1.0.0
- VirtualBox 4.3.36
- VLC 2.2.1
- Adobe flash player 11.2.202.577 (for 32 and 64 bit)
What is new in version 8.5r0:
- Linux 4.1.17
- GNOME Shell 3.18.3
- Xserver-X.Org 1.16.4
- GNU Iceweasel 44.0
- Chromium Browser 48.0
- LibreOffice 4.3.3
- Glibc 2.19
- GParted 0.19.0
- Empathy 3.12.11
- GIMP 2.8.14
- Grisbi 1.0.0
- VirtualBox 4.3.36
- VLC 2.2.1
What is new in version 8.0r0a / 8.5 TEST1:
- Linux 4.1.8
- GNOME Shell 3.18.0
- Xserver-X.Org 1.16.4
- GNU Iceweasel 41.0
- Chromium Browser 45.0
- LibreOffice 4.3.3
- Glibc 2.19
- GParted 0.19.0
- Empathy 3.12.10
- GIMP 2.8.14
- Grisbi 1.0.0
- VirtualBox 4.3.30
- VLC 2.2.1
What is new in version 7.5r0 / 8.0 TEST 1:
- Linux 3.14.41
- GNOME Shell 3.14.4
- Xserver-X.Org 1.16.4
- GNU Iceweasel 37.0.2
- Chromium Browser 37.0
- LibreOffice 4.3.3
- Glibc 2.13
- GParted 0.12.1
- Empathy 3.12.8
- GIMP 2.8.2
- Grisbi 1.0.0
- VirtualBox 4.3.18
- VLC 2.0.6
What is new in version 7.5r0:
- Linux 3.14.41
- GNOME Shell 3.14.4
- Xserver-X.Org 1.16.4
- GNU Iceweasel 37.0.2
- Chromium Browser 37.0
- LibreOffice 4.3.3
- Glibc 2.13
- GParted 0.12.1
- Empathy 3.12.8
- GIMP 2.8.2
- Grisbi 1.0.0
- VirtualBox 4.3.18
- VLC 2.0.6
What is new in version 7.0r1 / 7.5 Test 3:
- Linux 3.14.38
- GNOME Shell 3.14.4
- Xserver-X.Org 1.16.4
- GNU Iceweasel 37.0
- Chromium Browser 37.0
- LibreOffice 4.3.3
- Glibc 2.13
- GParted 0.12.1
- Empathy 3.12.8
- GIMP 2.8.2
- Grisbi 1.0.0
- VirtualBox 4.3.18
- VLC 2.0.6
What is new in version 7.0r1:
- Parsix GNU/Linux 7.0 (code name Nestor) brings the latest stable GNOME desktop environment, a brand new kernel built using or modernized kernel build system, updated installer and support for UEFI based systems. This version has been synchronized with Debian Wheezy repositories as of February 6, 2015. Parsix Nestor ships with GNOME 3.12 and LibreOffice productivity suit by default. Highlights: GNOME Shell 3.12.2, X.Org 1.14.7, GRUB 2, GNU Iceweasel (Firefox) 35.0.1, GParted 0.12.1, Empathy 3.12.7, LibreOffice 3.5.4, VirtualBox 4.3.18 and a brand new kernel based on Linux 3.14.32 with TuxOnIce 3.3, BFS and other extra patches. Live DVD has been compressed using SquashFS and XZ.
What is new in version 7.0r0:
- Parsix GNU/Linux 7.0 (code name Nestor) brings the latest stable GNOME desktop environment, a brand new kernel built using or modernized kernel build system, updated installer and support for UEFI based systems. This version has been synchronized with Debian Wheezy repositories as of November 6, 2014. Parsix Nestor ships with GNOME 3.12 and LibreOffice productivity suit by default. Highlights: GNOME Shell 3.12.2, X.Org 7.7, GRUB 2, GNU Iceweasel (Firefox) 33.0, GParted 0.12.1, Empathy 3.12.7, LibreOffice 3.5.4, VirtualBox 4.3.10 and a brand new kernel based on Linux 3.14.23 with TuxOnIce 3.3, BFS and other extra patches. Live DVD has been compressed using SquashFS and XZ.
- Updated Packages:
- Linux 3.14.23
- GNOME Shell 3.12.2
- Xserver-xorg 1.14.5
- GNU Iceweasel 33.0
- Chromium Browser 37.0
- LibreOffice 3.5.4
- Glibc 2.13
- GParted 0.12.1
- Empathy 3.12.7
- GIMP 2.8.2
- Grisbi 1.0.0
- VirtualBox 4.3.10
- VLC 2.0.6
What is new in version 7.0 Test 3:
- Linux 3.14.21
- GNOME Shell 3.12.2
- Xserver-xorg 1.14.5
- GNU Iceweasel 32.0.3
- Chromium Browser 37.0
- LibreOffice 3.5.4
- Glibc 2.13
- GParted 0.12.1
- Empathy 3.12.6
- GIMP 2.8.2
- Grisbi 1.0.0
- VirtualBox 4.3.10
- VLC 2.0.6
What is new in version 7.0 Test 2:
- Linux 3.14.19
- GNOME Shell 3.12.2
- Xserver-xorg 1.14.5
- GNU Iceweasel 32.0
- Chromium Browser 35.0
- LibreOffice 3.5.4
- Glibc 2.13
- GParted 0.12.1
- Empathy 3.12.6
- GIMP 2.8.2
- Grisbi 1.0.0
- VirtualBox 4.3.10
- VLC 2.0.6
What is new in version 7.0 Test 1:
- Linux 3.14.17
- GNOME Shell 3.12.2
- Xserver-xorg 1.14.5
- GNU Iceweasel 31.0
- Chromium Browser 35.0
- LibreOffice 3.5.4
- Glibc 2.13
- GParted 0.12.1
- Empathy 3.12.4
- GIMP 2.8.2
- Grisbi 1.0.0
- VirtualBox 4.3.10
- VLC 2.0.6
What is new in version 6.0r0:
- Parsix GNU/Linux 6.0 (code name Trev) brings the latest stable GNOME desktop environment, a brand new kernel, updated installer and systemd based, live boot system. This version has been synchronized with Debian Wheezy repositories as of April 17, 2014. Parsix Trev ships with GNOME 3.10 and LibreOffice productivity suit by default. Highlights: GNOME Shell 3.10.3, X.Org 7.7, GRUB 2, GNU Iceweasel (Firefox) 28.0, GParted 0.12.1, Empathy 3.10.1, LibreOffice 3.5.4, VirtualBox 4.3.10 and a brand new kernel based on Linux 3.12.17 with TuxOnIce 3.3, BFS and other extra patches. Live DVD has been compressed using SquashFS and XZ.
- Updated Packages:
- Linux 3.12.17
- GNOME Shell 3.10.3
- Xserver-xorg 1.14.5
- GNU Iceweasel 28.0
- Chromium Browser 34.0
- LibreOffice 3.5.4
- Glibc 2.13
- GParted 0.12.1
- Empathy 3.10.1
- GIMP 2.8.2
- Grisbi 0.8.9
- VirtualBox 4.3.10
- VLC 2.0.6
- Other Notable Changes:
- New artwork, based on Metal X Shell Theme by justviper, Red Sky wallpaper by vally5, Foresight GTK-2 theme engine by Og Maciel and, Faience icon theme by tiheum. Artwork is a work in progress and not final yet.
- Updated Adobe flash player to 11.2.202.350 (for 32 and 6b bit).
What is new in version 6.0 Test 3:
- This version ships with GNOME Shell 3.10.3, and Linux 3.12.15 kernel built on top of rock solid Debian Wheezy (7.0) platform.
- A lot of updates have been made and all reported issues have been resolved. All base packages have been synchronized with Debian Wheezy repositories as of March 15, 2014. Stay tuned! Our goal is to release the final version within a week or two.
What is new in version 6.0 Test 2:
- Linux 3.12.9
- GNOME Shell 3.10.3
- Xserver-xorg 1.14.5
- GNU Iceweasel 27.0
- Chromium Browser 32.0
- LibreOffice 3.5.4
- Glibc 2.13
- GParted 0.12.1
- Empathy 3.10.1
- GIMP 2.8.2
- Grisbi 0.8.9
- VirtualBox 4.2.16
- VLC 2.0.6
What is new in version 6.0 Test 1:
- Linux 3.12.5
- GNOME 3.10.2
- Xserver-xorg 1.14.5
- GNU Iceweasel 24.2.0
- Chromium Browser 31.0
- LibreOffice 3.5.4
- Glibc 2.13
- GParted 0.12.1
- Empathy 3.10.1
- GIMP 2.8.2
- Grisbi 0.8.9
- VirtualBox 4.2.16
- VLC 2.0.6
What is new in version 5.0r1:
- Parsix GNU/Linux 5.0 ships with GNOME 3.8.3 desktop environment and Linux 3.8.13 kernel built on top of rock solid Debian Wheezy (7.0) platform.
- This version has been synchronized with Debian repositories as of December 21, 2013 and contains additional bug fixes and updates released on Parsix repositories.
What is new in version 5.0r0:
- Linux 3.8.13
- GNOME 3.8.3
- Xserver-xorg 1.12.4
- GNU Iceweasel 23.0
- Chromium Browser 28.0
- LibreOffice 3.5.4
- Glibc 2.13
- GParted 0.12.1
- Empathy 3.8.3
- GIMP 2.8.2
- Grisbi 0.8.9
- VirtualBox 4.1.18
- VLC 2.0.6
- xFarDic 0.11.7
What is new in version 5.0 Test 2:
- Linux 3.8.13
- GNOME 3.8.3
- Xserver-xorg 1.12.4
- GNU Iceweasel 21.0
- Chromium Browser 25.0
- LibreOffice 3.5.4
- Glibc 2.13
- GParted 0.12.1
- Empathy 3.8.3
- GIMP 2.8.2
- Grisbi 0.8.9
- VirtualBox 4.1.18
- VLC 2.0.6
- xFarDic 0.11.7
What is new in version 4.0r2:
- Linux 3.2.37
- GNOME 3.4.2
- Xserver-xorg 1.12.4
- GNU Iceweasel 18.0.1
- Chromium Browser 22.0
- LibreOffice 3.5.4
- Glibc 2.13
- GParted 0.12.1
- Empathy 3.4.2.3
- GIMP 2.8.2
- Grisbi 0.8.9
- VirtualBox 4.1.18
- VLC 2.0.5
- xFarDic 0.11.7
What is new in version 4.0r1:
- Linux 3.2.35
- GNOME 3.4.2
- Xserver-xorg 1.12.4
- GNU Iceweasel 17.0.1
- Chromium Browser 22.0
- LibreOffice 3.5.4
- Glibc 2.13
- GParted 0.12.1
- Empathy 3.4.2.3
- GIMP 2.8.2
- Grisbi 0.8.9
- VirtualBox 4.1.18
- VLC 2.0.5
- xFarDic 0.11.7
What is new in version 4.0r0:
- Linux 3.2.28
- GNOME 3.4.2
- Xserver-xorg 1.12.4
- GNU Iceweasel 16.0.2
- Chromium Browser 22.0
- LibreOffice 3.5.4
- Glibc 2.13
- GParted 0.12.1
- Empathy 3.4.2.3
- GIMP 2.8.2
- Grisbi 0.8.9
- VirtualBox 4.1.18
- VLC 2.0.4
- xFarDic 0.11.7
What is new in version 4.0 Test 3:
- Linux 3.2.28
- GNOME 3.4.2
- Xserver-xorg 1.12.3.902
- GNU Iceweasel 15.0.1
- Chromium Browser 21.0
- LibreOffice 3.5.4
- Glibc 2.13
- GParted 0.12.1
- Empathy 3.4.2.3
- GIMP 2.8.2
- Grisbi 0.8.9
- VirtualBox 4.1.18
- VLC 2.0.3
- xFarDic 0.11.7
What is new in version 4.0 Test 2:
- Linux 3.2.23
- GNOME 3.4.2
- Xserver-xorg 1.12.3
- GNU Iceweasel 14.0.1
- Chromium Browser 20
- LibreOffice 3.5.4
- Glibc 2.13
- GParted 0.12.1
- Empathy 3.4.3.3
- GIMP 2.8.0
- Grisbi 0.8.9
- VirtualBox 4.1.16
- VLC 2.0.3
- xFarDic 0.11.7
What is new in version 4.0 Test 1:
- Linux 3.2.20
- GNOME 3.4.2
- Xserver-xorg 1.12.1.902
- GNU Iceweasel 13.0
- Chromium Browser 18
- LibreOffice 3.5.4
- Glibc 2.13
- GParted 0.12.1
- Empathy 3.4.3.3
- GIMP 2.8.0
- Grisbi 0.8.9
- VirtualBox 4.1.16
- VLC 2.0.1
- xFarDic 0.11.7
What is new in version 3.7r1:
- Linux 2.6.37.6
- GNOME 2.32.1
- Xserver-xorg 1.7.7
- GNU Iceweasel 7.0.1
- Chromium Browser 13.0.782.220
- OpenOffice.org 3.2.1
- Glibc 2.11.2
- SquashFS+Lzma 4.0
- GParted 0.8.1
- Empathy 2.30.3
- GIMP 2.6.8
- Grisbi 0.8.8
- CompizFusion 0.8.4
- Synaptic 0.70.1
- VirtualBox-OSE 4.0.4
- VLC 1.1.3
- xFarDic 0.11.7
What is new in version 3.6:
- Linux 2.6.32.20
- GNOME 2.30.2
- Xserver-xorg 1.7.7
- GNU Iceweasel 3.5.11
- OpenOffice.org 3.2.1
- Glibc 2.11.2
- SquashFS?+Lzma 4.0
- GParted 0.6.2
- Empathy 2.30.1.1
- GIMP 2.6.8
- CompizFusion? 0.8.4
- Synaptic 0.63.1
- VirtualBox?-OSE 3.2.6
- Exaile 0.3.0.2
- VLC 1.0.6
- xFarDic? 0.11.7
What is new in version 3.6 RC:
- Parsix package repositories are synchronized with Debian testing repositories as of July 1, 2010 and for the first time we are offering our own multimedia repository called Wonderland which is a snapshot of Debian Multimedia repository. Vinnie ISO images are compiled using SquashFS 4.0 with LZMA compression will fit on a blank DVD. The updated Linux 2.6.32.16 kernel with improved configuration is patched using the latest TuxOnIce suspension/hibernation and Kon Kolivas's BFS patches. Improved live boot system loads the system faster and this version also ships our experimental USB installer that enables users to run Parsix from USB keys and pen drives. Vinnie has a brand new light look and feel. Parsix 3.6 default features: NetworkManager 0.8 as default networking stack, GRUB 2 boot loader and ext4 file system, brand new update-manager package, and X.Org 7.5. Highlights: GNOME 2.30.2, X.Org 7.5, GRUB 2, GNU Iceweasel 3.5.10, GParted 0.5.2, Empathy 2.30.1.1, OpenOffice.org 3.2.1, Compiz-Fusion 0.8.4 and VirtualBox-OSE 3.2.6.
What is new in version 3.5:
- We are proud to announce that the final Parsix GNU/Linux 3.5r0 ISO images are available for immediate download. This release provides a stable computing platform for your daily uses and tasks. Package repositories are synchronized with Debian testing repositories as of April 7, 2010. Frankie ISO images will not fit on CD and a DVD is required to burn them. These images are compiled using SquashFS 4.0 with LZMA compression and for the first time GRUB 2 is used as default Live-DVD boot loader. The kernel build system has been modified and improved vastly to produce better kernel packages. Our brand new Linux 2.6.32.14 kernel with improved configuration is patched using the latest TuxOnIce suspension/hibernation and Kon Kolivas's BFS patches. This version also represents our new experimental USB installer that enables users to run Parsix from USB keys and pen drives. Not forget to mention, Frankie also has a brand new spicy look and feel. Parsix 3.5 default features: NetworkManager 0.8 as default networking stack, updated and improved installer system, GRUB 2 boot loader and ext4 file system, brand new update-manager package, and X.Org 7.5. Highlights: GNOME 2.28.2, X.Org 7.5, GRUB 2, GNU Iceweasel 3.5.9, GParted 0.5.2, Pidgin 2.6.2 and OpenOffice.org 3.2.0, Compiz-Fusion 0.8.4, VirtualBox-OSE 3.1.6.
What is new in version 3.0r0:
- Linux 2.6.29.6
- GNOME 2.26.3
- Xserver-xorg 1.6.3
- GNU Iceweasel 3.5.3
- OpenOffice.org 3.1.1
- Glibc 2.9
- SquashFS+Lzma 3.4
- GParted 0.4.6
- Pidgin 2.6.2
- GIMP 2.6.7
- CompizFusion? 0.8.2
- Synaptic 0.62.7
- VirtualBox-OSE 3.0.6
- Exaile 0.2.14
- VLC 1.0.1
- xFarDic 0.11.7
What is new in version 3.0r0 Test 3:
- Linux 2.6.29.6
- GNOME 2.26.3
- Xserver-xorg 1.6.3
- GNU Iceweasel 3.5.3
- OpenOffice.org 3.1.1
- Glibc 2.9
- SquashFS?+Lzma 3.4
- GParted 0.4.6
- Pidgin 2.6.2
- GIMP 2.6.7
- Compiz-Fusion 0.8.2
- Synaptic 0.62.7
- VirtualBox?-OSE 3.0.6
- Exaile 0.2.14
- VLC 1.0.1
- xFarDic? 0.11.7
What is new in version 3.0r0 Test 1:
- The first testing release of Parsix GNU/Linux 3.0 aka `Kev` is out now. This version brings a vast amount of new features like: GNOME 2.26.2, brand new kernel based on Linux 2.6.29.6 with extra patches and drivers, updated installer system that supports ext4 and separate /home partition, NetworkManager is finally default networking stack, AuFS and UnionFS support, SquashFS+Lzma compression for live-CD and lots of updated packages like GNU Iceweasel 3.0.11, GParted 0.4.5, Pidgin 2.5.6 and OpenOffice.org 3.0.1, Compiz-Fusion 0.8.2 etc. We need community users help to test new installer features. Due to vast amount of changes and new default features in this version, its highly recommended to do a CD-ROM update mode installation. For more information see release notes. Please report bugs and defects here. Donations are highly appreciated.
What is new in version 2.0:
- Synchronized with Debian lenny repository Mar 10, 2009
- Linux kernel 2.6.26.8 with many patches and extra drivers
- SquashFS-LZMA 3.4 Live CD filesystem
- GNOME 2.24.3
- X.Org 7.3
- VirtualBox-OSE 2.1.4
- Updated Installer System (0.82.1)
- Updated Documentation (2.6.0)
- New artwork and updated graphics
- OpenOffice.org 2.4.1
- GNU Iceweasel (Firefox) 3.0.7
- xFarDic 0.11.5a
- Added: test-disk, screen, units, tcpdump, vinagre
- Fixed bugs/Added features (See: http://bugs.parsix.org): #130, #133, #140, #144, #153, #159, #160, #161, #162
What is new in version 2.0 Test 3:
- The third and final testing release of Parsix GNU/Linux, code name 'Boss Skua', is out. Parsix Boss ships a brand new kernel based on Linux 2.6.26.8, with extra patches and drivers. The live CD compression system has been upgraded to version 3.4, which brings higher compression rate. Unionfs is default for live CD mode. Several bugs have been fixed and several packages updated. Highlights: GNOME 2.24.3, GNU Iceweasel 3.0.6, GParted 0.4.3, Pidgin 2.4.3 and OpenOffice.org 2.4.1, Compiz-Fusion 0.7.8, VirtualBox 2.1.4 and GNU Flash Player 0.8.4. We still have a couple of things to accomplish, including a kernel update for the latest TuxOnIce, so expect the final release within a week.
What is new in version 2.0 Test 2:
- The second testing release of Parsix GNU/Linux, code name 'Boss Skua', is out. Parsix Boss ships a brand new kernel based on Linux 2.6.26.8 with extra patches and drivers. The live CD compression system has been upgraded to version 3.4 which brings higher compression rate, while Unionfs is the default for live CD mode. Several bugs have been fixed and several packages updated. Highlights: GNOME 2.24.3, GNU Iceweasel 3.0.6, GParted 0.4.2, Pidgin 2.4.3 and OpenOffice.org 2.4.1, Compiz Fusion 0.7.8, VirtualBox 2.1.2 and GNU Flash Player 0.8.4.
What is new in version 2.0 Test 1:
- The first testing release of Parsix GNU/Linux, code name 'Boss Skua', is finally out. It took little longer due to more dramatic changes in GNOME 2.24 than in the older releases. Parsix 'Boss' ships with a brand new kernel based on Linux 2.6.26.8, with extra patches and drivers. The live CD compression system has been upgraded to version 3.4 which brings higher compression rate, Unionfs is default for live CD mode. Several bugs have been fixed and many packages updated. Highlights: GNOME 2.24.2, GNU Iceweasel 3.0.5, GParted 0.4.1, Pidgin 2.4.3, OpenOffice.org 2.4.1, Compiz Fusion 0.7.8, VirtualBox OSE 2.0.6 and GNU Flash Player 0.8.4.
What is new in version 1.5r2:
- The second maintenance release of Parsix GNU/Linux 1.5, code name 'Viola', is available now. Viola r2 is synchronized with Debian testing repositories as of July 24, 2008. This version contains several bug fixes, several updated packages and updated kernel drivers. Highlights: GNOME 2.22.3, GNU Iceweasel 3.0.3, Pidgin 2.4.3 and OpenOffice.org 2.4.1. Viola officially supports Compiz Fusion, VirtualBox-OSE and GNU Flash Player.
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