Carlos Morimoto
Encyclopedia
Carlos Eduardo Morimoto is the author of Kurumin, a Linux distribution
based on Knoppix
. It was the most popular Linux distribution in Brazil
. After almost ending the project, due to many complaints from users in his forums and technical problems, mostly caused by the fact that Kurumin was based on Debian unstable, which is not targeted to non-experienced users, and was the majority of Kurumin users. Now Kurumin is based in Kubuntu, and Leandro Santos, the developer of Kalango Linux (another distro based in Kurumin) joined efforts with Morimoto to develop the new version of Kurumin.
He is also the author of several books about hardware and software, especially Linux, all published in Brazil
, his home country. He sells books and Linux CDs. Much (if not all) of his work is free content.
Linux distribution
A Linux distribution is a member of the family of Unix-like operating systems built on top of the Linux kernel. Such distributions are operating systems including a large collection of software applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, media players, and database applications...
based on Knoppix
Knoppix
Knoppix, or KNOPPIX , is an operating system based on Debian designed to be run directly from a CD / DVD or a USB key , one of the first of its kind for any operating system. Knoppix was developed by Linux consultant Klaus Knopper. When starting a program, it is loaded from the removable medium...
. It was the most popular Linux distribution in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
. After almost ending the project, due to many complaints from users in his forums and technical problems, mostly caused by the fact that Kurumin was based on Debian unstable, which is not targeted to non-experienced users, and was the majority of Kurumin users. Now Kurumin is based in Kubuntu, and Leandro Santos, the developer of Kalango Linux (another distro based in Kurumin) joined efforts with Morimoto to develop the new version of Kurumin.
He is also the author of several books about hardware and software, especially Linux, all published in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, his home country. He sells books and Linux CDs. Much (if not all) of his work is free content.
Published books
- Upgrade e Manutenção de Hardware (ISBN 8-586-84675-9; paperback; 2001)
- Entendendo e Dominando o Linux (ISBN 8-589-53533-9; paperback; 2004)