Greenie Linux Desktop Edition

Greenie Linux is an open source distribution of Linux based on the world's most popular free operating system, Ubuntu Linux, and designed from the ground up to be used by home users in Slovakia and Czech Republic. It uses the LXDE (Lightweight X11 Desktop Project) as its default desktop environment.

Availability, supported architectures and boot options

The distribution is available for download as a single Live DVD ISO image that can be easily written to a USB flash drive of 1GB or bigger, or burned onto a blank DVD disc using any CD/DVD burning software. Both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures are supported at this time.

From the boot prompt, users will be able to try the operating system without installing it, check the media for defects (only if using a CD disc), run a memory diagnostic test, boot an existing OS, as well as to directly install the distribution, without testing it, which is not recommended.

Lightweight desktop environment and powerful apps

As mentioned, the distribution uses the lightweight LXDE desktop environment, which features a single taskbar located at the bottom edge of the screen. From there, users can access the main menu and launch applications, as well as to interact with running programs and the functions of the system tray area.

Default applications include the Midori and Mozilla Firefox web browser, FileZilla file transfer client, Pidgin instant messenger, Transmission torrent downloader, Skype VoIP client, FocusWriter text editor, Calibre ebook library management tool, Sigil ebook editor, and the entire LibreOffice office suite.

Bottom line

In conclusion, Greenie Linux is a lightweight and handy distribution of Linux, specifically designed for Czech and Slovak users. The English language is also supported, but must be enabled during the installation process. It can be easily used to revive old computers or machines with low-end hardware components.

What is new in this release:

• At approximately 1GB we put kernel 3.13, LXDE environment, few common programs (VLC, Firefox, etc) and of course those, which were the reason this system was built.
• New Greenie, named internally as "MoReWrite", which is a strange acronym of "Modify, Read and Write" focuses mostly on e-books and documents.
• If you read books, edit, write, translate or convert them, all needed tools are on this single medium. Including Slovak and Czech language packs.
• From tools we can mention LibreOffice suite, PDF viewer (incl. programs for editing PDF), programs for undisturbed writing, converting various kinds of e-books and all for production of a book from creating cover and formatting to testing on e-readers.
• Calibre, Sigil, FbReader, Geany and more programs will definitely suit someone who takes books at least somewhat seriously.
• Of course it is possible to use Greenie as a completely normal system, which runs on less powerful computers. 32bit edition is prepared, which requires at least 256MB ram (at least 512 is a much better choice) for proper functioning.
• Greenie e-book is based on Lubuntu 14.04 LTS. We also managed to fit a few games, console tools and our tiny pearl is adding some PPA repositories and fonts.

What is new in version 18.04.0.1:

• At approximately 1GB we put kernel 3.13, LXDE environment, few common programs (VLC, Firefox, etc) and of course those, which were the reason this system was built.
• New Greenie, named internally as "MoReWrite", which is a strange acronym of "Modify, Read and Write" focuses mostly on e-books and documents.
• If you read books, edit, write, translate or convert them, all needed tools are on this single medium. Including Slovak and Czech language packs.
• From tools we can mention LibreOffice suite, PDF viewer (incl. programs for editing PDF), programs for undisturbed writing, converting various kinds of e-books and all for production of a book from creating cover and formatting to testing on e-readers.
• Calibre, Sigil, FbReader, Geany and more programs will definitely suit someone who takes books at least somewhat seriously.
• Of course it is possible to use Greenie as a completely normal system, which runs on less powerful computers. 32bit edition is prepared, which requires at least 256MB ram (at least 512 is a much better choice) for proper functioning.
• Greenie e-book is based on Lubuntu 14.04 LTS. We also managed to fit a few games, console tools and our tiny pearl is adding some PPA repositories and fonts.

What is new in version :

• At approximately 1GB we put kernel 3.13, LXDE environment, few common programs (VLC, Firefox, etc) and of course those, which were the reason this system was built.
• New Greenie, named internally as "MoReWrite", which is a strange acronym of "Modify, Read and Write" focuses mostly on e-books and documents.
• If you read books, edit, write, translate or convert them, all needed tools are on this single medium. Including Slovak and Czech language packs.
• From tools we can mention LibreOffice suite, PDF viewer (incl. programs for editing PDF), programs for undisturbed writing, converting various kinds of e-books and all for production of a book from creating cover and formatting to testing on e-readers.
• Calibre, Sigil, FbReader, Geany and more programs will definitely suit someone who takes books at least somewhat seriously.
• Of course it is possible to use Greenie as a completely normal system, which runs on less powerful computers. 32bit edition is prepared, which requires at least 256MB ram (at least 512 is a much better choice) for proper functioning.
• Greenie e-book is based on Lubuntu 14.04 LTS. We also managed to fit a few games, console tools and our tiny pearl is adding some PPA repositories and fonts.

What is new in version 16.04:

• At approximately 1GB we put kernel 3.13, LXDE environment, few common programs (VLC, Firefox, etc) and of course those, which were the reason this system was built.
• New Greenie, named internally as "MoReWrite", which is a strange acronym of "Modify, Read and Write" focuses mostly on e-books and documents.
• If you read books, edit, write, translate or convert them, all needed tools are on this single medium. Including Slovak and Czech language packs.
• From tools we can mention LibreOffice suite, PDF viewer (incl. programs for editing PDF), programs for undisturbed writing, converting various kinds of e-books and all for production of a book from creating cover and formatting to testing on e-readers.
• Calibre, Sigil, FbReader, Geany and more programs will definitely suit someone who takes books at least somewhat seriously.
• Of course it is possible to use Greenie as a completely normal system, which runs on less powerful computers. 32bit edition is prepared, which requires at least 256MB ram (at least 512 is a much better choice) for proper functioning.
• Greenie e-book is based on Lubuntu 14.04 LTS. We also managed to fit a few games, console tools and our tiny pearl is adding some PPA repositories and fonts.

What is new in version 14.04.6:

• At approximately 1GB we put kernel 3.13, LXDE environment, few common programs (VLC, Firefox, etc) and of course those, which were the reason this system was built.
• New Greenie, named internally as "MoReWrite", which is a strange acronym of "Modify, Read and Write" focuses mostly on e-books and documents.
• If you read books, edit, write, translate or convert them, all needed tools are on this single medium. Including Slovak and Czech language packs.
• From tools we can mention LibreOffice suite, PDF viewer (incl. programs for editing PDF), programs for undisturbed writing, converting various kinds of e-books and all for production of a book from creating cover and formatting to testing on e-readers.
• Calibre, Sigil, FbReader, Geany and more programs will definitely suit someone who takes books at least somewhat seriously.
• Of course it is possible to use Greenie as a completely normal system, which runs on less powerful computers. 32bit edition is prepared, which requires at least 256MB ram (at least 512 is a much better choice) for proper functioning.
• Greenie e-book is based on Lubuntu 14.04 LTS. We also managed to fit a few games, console tools and our tiny pearl is adding some PPA repositories and fonts.

What is new in version 4I R3:

• Greenie 4I R3 combines packages from the official Ubuntu repositories with those from GetDeb.net." Some of the more important changes in this release include: "Kino was replaced by Avidemux; Songbird was removed; several useful applications were added - AcetoneISO, Bleachbit, Deluge, Discwrapper, Gnome-format, GTK RecordMyDesktop, Gufw, and Reconstructor 2.8.1; Pidgin 2.5.5 works well with the ICQ protocol; some bug fixes. Also the lighter 'Galadriel' edition for advanced users is out now.

What is new in version 4I:

• A new version of Greenie Linux, based on Ubuntu 8.10 'Intrepid Ibex' is here! Main changes: Greenie is now based on Ubuntu 8.10, with new versions of the included applications and improved hardware support. Greenport has been re-written, it's easier to use even for beginners. Also, Bash aliases have been updated. Tutorials and drivers for most common modems from LinuxOS.sk are also included. Two Greenie extra menus, called 'Green apple' (experimental) and 'Red apple' (root) now work better and have new functions. Some of the popular programs in Greenie include: MPlayer, VLC, Audacious, Banshee, Firefox, Opera, Inkscape, GColors, WINE and many others, all in their newest versions.

What is new in version 3.1H:

• The new version comes with a greatly modified list of Bash aliases, a Greenport service (online script gallery), a special menu with graphic effects and a new root menu. Greenie combines the standard system and applications from the Ubuntu repository (Linux kernel 2.6.24, GNOME 2.22.3, Firefox 3.0.1, OpenOffice.org 2.4.1) with some up-to-date GetDeb.net packages (Pidgin 2.5.1, Wine 1.1.4, Phun 4 beta). Also included is support for modems that are in common use in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. A custom Greenie Toolbar for Firefox with some interesting enhancements and links compliments the distribution.