KateOS 3.6

KateOS is a multitasking operating system which provides all that is necessary for programmers, webmasters, administrators, and home users. KateOS focuses on high efficiency, safety, reliability, and low system requirements. It provides full support for generally used multimedia. The complexity of installed software makes using the system comfortable, immediately after the installation process. KateOS is considered by its developers to be the perfect solution for experienced Unix users.

KateOS main features:

• low system requirements, making the system still usable even on i486 machines
• integration of the PAM authorization system, making the life of every system administrator a lot easier
• TGZex packages, easy to build, ready to update
• BSD-type init scripts, which can be easily adapted to users' personal needs
• simplicity, making it easier to keep the system's security and integrity on the highest level
• Xfce as the default desktop, which provides a comfortable working environment, and saves a great number of computer resources
• preferred GTK+ library, used by lots of GUI applications
• limited amount of applications in the KateOS CORE, providing a better integration of programs and libraries
• a set of applications, tools and libraries for developers
• multimedia applications and codecs, ready for use right after the installation
• non-commercial distro, making it independent on institutions of ant kind, and making sure it will always remain free
• easy updates: the entire system can be updated with just one click
• efficient tools, making the system maintanance, updating and confguration a lot easier
• ease of localizing: we are open to include all new translations
• a set of C++ libraries designed to unify package management, and make creating new application easier

Although the KateOS system is built upon many other projects from all over the world, it also includes several of its own subprojects: PKG, libsmarttools, libpkg, libupdateos, updateos, The KateOS CORE installer, installos, katepkg, katelan, realm, update-notifier.

KateOS is also a great solution for those who are beginning their Linux adventure and want to learn thoroughly all the ins and outs of Linux. All solutions used in KateOS maintain the traditional Linux file structure, experienced users of KateOS will be able to easily switch to another distribution.

KateOS 3.6 now fulfills the requirements of their users better than ever, while being both modern and stable. They have changed the entire internationalization system, many system components (including the startup scripts), the services management system, and some other subsystems as well. This new version contains hundreds of updated packages, lots of bugfixes, and many improved solutions.

The most important new features in KateOS 3.6 are:

• Linux kernel 2.6.21.4 (with appropriate patches)
• Glibc 2.5 and GCC 4.0.2
• Xorg 7.2, KDE 3.5.7, Xfce 4.4.1, Gnome 2.18.2
• Software-driven system hibernation
• A new version of update-notifier
• New startup scripts which are accessible via the service command
• Better support for HP printers (via hplip)
• Internationalization support in the whole system (using gettext)
• New French translation of the CORE installer and many system components.
• A new GUI network configuration tool
• Simplified CORE installer
• Several new packages such as Audacious and Pidgin
• OpenOffice.org 2.2, KOffice 1.6.3
• initrd has been replaced with initramfs

Beginning with this version, KateOS addresses the needs of multiple user groups. Advanced users can choose the Miniiso and only install the packages they will be using in the future. Intermediate users can choose the CORE version, providing a full control over the installation process. Finally, beginners can limit themselves to the graphical installer, which only requires a couple of clicks to get the system up and running from the hard disk.