Pinguy OS (linux)

[MrNiitriiX]

Homepage: http://pinguy-os.sourceforge.net/

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Ubuntu is a great OS and undoubtedly the most popular and easiest Linux based Distro to use but even with its default setup and chosen programs it's still  lacking functionality and ease of use for most new users. So what I decided to do was build a Distro that looks good, could do everything most user would ever want to do and that was very simple to use.

I started out by listening to what my friends and family wanted to use their PC for and found the most user friendly programs for the task they wanted to do. After a while I got a good idea what most people use their PC for and what programs where the easiest to use. Like using Shotwell for easily uploading images to Facebook, gtkpod for putting music, photos and video on a ipod/iphone and mvPod for converting the video to a iPod friendly format.

So all the programs in Pinguy OS have been chosen because of there ease of use and functionality, I also changed every file type to open with the right program, like for some reason by default .iso are opened with Archive Manager so I changed that to Brasero Disc Burner.

As I already said apart from it being easy to use I also wanted it to be a very good looking operating system. There are now a lot of programs out there for Linux to give the OS a very smart and polished implementation, like CoverGloobus, Gloobus Preview, GNOME Do, and Docky. These programs don't just give the OS a good look and feel but they are also very useful and handy.

Pinguy OS is an optimise build of Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Minimal CD with added repositories, tweaks and enhancements that can run as a Live DVD or be installed. It has all the added packages needed for video, music and web content e.g. flash and java, plus a few fixes as well. Like fixing the wireless problems, gwibber’s Facebook problem and flash videos in full-screen.

Everything is set-up for samba, all you need to do is right click a folder you want to share and add a password in samba using system-config-samba.
It also has a UPnP/DLNA server (pms-linux) so you can share your music, video’s etc. With a PS3, XBOX 360, Smart Phones or any other UPnP/DLNA media reader.

Nautilus has been replaced for Elementary-Nautilus with added plug-ins so it can get music and video art from the web. The default theme is Elementary using ttf-droid font with Docky and a custom Conky.

I have also added DVB support to Totem for anyone with a TV card that wants to watch tv on their PC but don’t want to install a dedicated program like myth-tv.

For a tutorial on how to make a Windows + Linux Dualboot check out this tutorial i made:
http://chattchitto.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=78&t=31459

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Torrent 10.04.1.2 i686 1.33 GB
Torrent 10.04.1.2 x86-64 1.38 GB

Torrent 10.10.1 i686 1.3 GB
Torrent 10.10.1 x86-64 1.4 GB

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[vaio]

thanks much, will try

[MrNiitriiX]

no probs mate enjoy

[bizugodaterra]

Tank you...ill try this

[fredpc]

Downloading this now I will test and give you a review

-- 30 Jan 2011, 10:32 --

I downloaded this and it will run as a live cd........so there is no need to install the Os.....you can just try it first and install later

It is a bit slower running as a live cd but you will get a feel for it........I don't know if it's because I was running from the cd but the sys moniter and VLC player didn't work properly

All other apps and features seem to work ok

This has some nice wallpapers etc........and you can get access to your files on the HDD if you need to

That all I have for now till I test it a bit more

[unforgiven2]

Couldn't agree more scuba-doo. I've been running it as a live cd for a while now and am very impressed. Granted I have a fair amount of resources on this box but it's very fast, stable, I've downloaded and watched a few movies on VLC without a hitch. If you just want to surf and do media driven stuff this is a great distro. I'm going to try to dual boot it. I honestly can't think of a better distro for someone new to Linux. Hardware recognition went off without a hitch and still does. I really like this one. I imagine you can use the Ubuntu or Debian repositories with it.
Nice pick

[MrNiitriiX]

yep unforgiven2, you can indeed use the Ubuntu + Deb. repositories. As for hardware recognition like with all linux distros it can have problems with Broadcom wireless cards (but can be sorted).

[fredpc]

I am going to try pinguy10.10

-- 02 Feb 2011, 00:44 --

10.10 is a bit of a disappointment......it froze up on the first run .........restarted and some of the apps loaded and then vanished (don't know what happened there).....10.4 seems to be a better option at the moment

In short 10.10 seems to be a bit glitchy ....maybe it should have been 01.01

[Shaggy]

I am new to linux and this one looks good for me and the pics look nice. thank you for the upload, will try out. what is the difference between i686 and x86 I have a old compag computer with windows,it has a 32MB onboard card, 756MB ram Pentium4 2.0 but would like to install a 32 Bit version would I want to install the first one Pinguy OS 10.10.1 i686 and will it run on my old computer and new core 2 duos, Dell Precision M6300, does this OS have drivers built in.

[MrNiitriiX]

I am new to linux and this one looks good for me and the pics look nice. thank you for the upload, will try out. what is the difference between i686 and x86 I have a old compag computer with windows,it has a 32MB onboard card, 756MB ram Pentium4 2.0 but would like to install a 32 Bit version would I want to install the first one Pinguy OS 10.10.1 i686 and will it run on my old computer and new core 2 duos, Dell Precision M6300, does this OS have drivers built in.

yes shaggy you will want to download this one "10.04.1.2 i686". Yes it will run just fine on that setup enjoy!