KahelOS
Encyclopedia
KahelOS is a Linux distribution
based on Arch Linux
. It uses Arch Linux's pacman package manager and is a rolling release
. It comes with a ready to install GNOME
environment
.
It was first released on September 9, 2009 to anticipate the annual Software Freedom Day
celebration every third Saturday of September.
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 Arch Linux
Arch Linux
Arch Linux is an independently developed, Linux-based operating system for i686 and x86-64 computers. It is composed predominantly of free and open source software, and supports community involvement....
. It uses Arch Linux's pacman package manager and is a rolling release
Rolling release
In software development, a rolling release development model refers to a continuously developing software system; this is opposed to a standard release development model which uses software versions that must be reinstalled over the previous version...
. It comes with a ready to install GNOME
GNOME
GNOME is a desktop environment and graphical user interface that runs on top of a computer operating system. It is composed entirely of free and open source software...
environment
Desktop environment
In graphical computing, a desktop environment commonly refers to a style of graphical user interface derived from the desktop metaphor that is seen on most modern personal computers. These GUIs help the user in easily accessing, configuring, and modifying many important and frequently accessed...
.
It was first released on September 9, 2009 to anticipate the annual Software Freedom Day
Software Freedom Day
Software Freedom Day is an annual worldwide celebration of Free Software. SFD is a public education effort with the aim of increasing awareness of Free Software and its virtues, and encouraging its use....
celebration every third Saturday of September.
Releases
- KahelOS Desktop Edition - standard edition
- KahelOS Server Edition - for servers
- KahelOS Light Edition - includes XfceXfceXfce is a free software desktop environment for Unix and other Unix-like platforms, such as Linux, Solaris, and BSD – though recent compatibility issues have arisen with regard to BSD Unix platforms...
and intended for netbooks - KahelOS Live CD - live cd that lets the user try it without installing
- 8ix Zenith CE