MakuluLinux Imperium

MakuluLinux Imperium is an open source Linux distribution built around the MATE desktop environment and based on the award winning Debian GNU/Linux operating system. It's a lightweight distro designed from the ground up to be used on low-end machines.

Availability, supported platforms and boot options

It is available for download as a single Live DVD ISO-hybrid image, which means that users can burn it to a blank DVD disc, or write it to a USB flash drive. Supported hardware platforms include both 32-bit and 64-bit).

The boot menu of the Live DVD provides users with various ways to run the live environment, including text mode, without modeset, copy to RAM, without probe, or with default settings. In addition, it allows you to boot an existing OS, a Linux distribution with UnionFS, or run a memory diagnostic test.

Username/password, desktop features, installed applications

At the login prompt, use the makulu username with the makulu password to log into the live session, which is powered by the lightweight MATE desktop environment, a clone of GNOME 2. It comprises of a beautiful and transparent taskbar located at the bottom edge of the screen, from where users can access the main menu, launch apps or interact with running programs, as well as a dock (application launcher) on the upper part of the screen.

Default applications include Deja Dup backup utility, Pinta digital paining software, Deluge torrent downloader, flareGet download manager, Iceweasel web browser, Mozilla Thunderbird email and news client, Pidgin multi-protocol instant messenger, Kingsoft office suite, Audacious audio player, and VLC Media Player.

Bottom line

In conclusion, MakuluLinux Imperium is a beautiful Linux distribution that provides users with a stable, reliable and easy-to-use operating system based on Debian GNU/Linux and designed for both low-end and mid-range computers, thanks to the MATE desktop environment.

What is new in this release:

• Based on Debian Testing
• Mate 1.8
• 3.13.x PAE Kernel
• MakuluLinux Mate now has FULL Systemd support