In Development
MEPIS Linux 8 will be based on Debian Lenny and use a 2.6.27 kernel; it is currently in beta testing. The MEPIS Community Artwork Project developed the designs for the official release, anticipated in late 2008.
MEPIS Linux - Simply MEPIS
MEPIS Linux is a ready-to-use desktop operating system for PC computers that have Intel or AMD processors with either 32 or 64 bit architecture and for Apple computers with Intel processors. It is designed to work side-by-side with Microsoft's Windows or Apple's Mac OS X in a dual-boot configuration, or to replace your old Operating System entirely. For more information, please visit the official site or browse the MepisLovers forum.
Current Release – Mepis 7
- Released in 32 and 64 bit versions: December 22, 2007
- Some of the important included packages: an updated and security-patched 2.6.22.14 kernel, Xorg 7.1.0, KDE 3.5.8, OpenOffice 2.3.0, Firefox 2.0.0.11, Thunderbird 2.0.0.6, Digikam 0.9.2, Sun Java 6.00, Amarok 1.4.7, mplayer 1.0.rc1, fuse driver 2.7.0, ntfs-3g 1.710, madwifi-ng Atheros driver 0.9.3.2, wpa-supplicant 0.6.0, ALSA sound drivers 1.0.15, libglib2.0 2.14.0, libgtk2.0 2.10.13, and QT 4.3.1-1.
- Additional packages in the MEPIS 7.0 pool include: acroread 7.0.9-0, icaclient 10.6-1, evolution 2.10.3, NVIDIA driver 100.14.19-1, NVIDIA legacy drivers 1.0.9639 and 1.0.7185, AMD fglrx driver 8.43.2-1, libgnome2 2.18.0, compiz 0.6.3, and compiz-fusion 0.6.0
- Contains a new desktop theme and a detailed User's Manual, both developed and contributed by the MEPIS community.
- Since release, Community has been updating important packages to keep them current
antiX
antiX, the lean and mean MEPIS derivative, is a fast, lightweight and easy to install Linux live CD distribution based on MEPIS for Intel-AMD x86 compatible systems. antiX offers users the "Magic of MEPIS" in an environment suitable for old computers. So don't throw away that old computer yet! The goal of antiX is to provide a light, but fully functional and flexible free operating system for both newcomers and experienced users of Linux. It should run on most computers, ranging from 64MB old PII 266 systems with pre-configured 128MB RAM to the latest powerful boxes. 128MB RAM is recommended for antiX. antiX can also be used as a fast-booting rescue CD. For more information about antiX, please visit the official website or browse its forum.
Current Release – antiX 7.5 "Toussaint Louverture"
- Released: August 21, 2008
- MEPIS Linux 7.0 core , including the MEPIS 2.6.22 kernel and utilities
- New features based on community contributions are led by the antiX Control Centre
- SMXI script permits the user to maintain a rolling upgrade of kernels and drivers
- Pre-installed window managers Fluxbox and IceWM
- Conky and ROX Desktop also come installed and ready to use
Latest Debian Testing versions, including Abiword 2.6.4 and Iceweasel 3.01