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IceBuntu right now is just an idea, but it may turn into a full-fledged Ubuntu derivative, thanks to the community. Icebuntu right now is in pre-planning stage. The idea is to create an Ubuntu derivative that is lighter than Xubuntu, with the bare minimum of applications installed, but still allowing an acceptable level of customization.
Development was originally started by [[http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=332495|markp1989]], but has now been taken over by [[http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=678841|jaxxstorm]]
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Its focus is on providing a lightweight implementation of Ubuntu for those with modest computer specifications, particularly those who prefer [[IceWM]] to [[Fluxbox]]. The focus is to keep it as lightweight as possible. GTK applications will be used where appropriate, and all applications that are included by default will be lightweight versions of those available in [[Ubuntu]] and [[Xubuntu]]

= Current Status =

Icebuntu is currently in pre-planning stage. Decisions about suitable applications and desired theme/art work are being made.

The first release will be based on [[JauntyJackalope|the Jaunty Jackalope]] and will be for x86 architecture only.

Currently, the name will be Icebuntu, although this may change in the future.
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 ||'''Author:''' || [[http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=332495|markp1989]] ||
 || '''Forums:''' || [[http://icebuntu.6.forumer.com/|IceBuntu Forums]] ||		  ||'''Original Creator:''' || [[http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=332495|markp1989]] ||
 ||'''Developer:''' || [[http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=678841|jaxxstorm]] ||
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= Initial Application Requirements =
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= Release 2.3 = The number of applications included by default will be small. The applications should be either GTK or not require too many dependencies, should be extremely lightweight and should be functional enough for everyday use. As a bare minimum the following should be included
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Changes: == Applications ==
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1) Installer (not text based, uses ubiquity-only)  * Web browser
 * Text Editor
 * Terminal Emulator
 * Music player
 * Video player
 * File Manager
 * Instant Message Client
 * Program Launcher
 * Image Viewer
 * PDF Viewer
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2) Clean up the menus, using menu maker == System Tools ==
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3) Install ndiswrapper, to help support more network adapters  * Network Manager
 * Package Manager
 * Desktop/Wallpaper Manager
 * Interface Manager (if suitable one can be found)
 * Login Manager
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4) SlicknesS GTK theme for use with Thinblack == Fringe Applications ==
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5) Vmware mousedriver  '' These applications will only be added once the initial build is added, and if only they do not affect the download size or overall size of the distribution ''
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6) Tango icon theme default

7) Installed xzgv - image viewer

8) Install menu maker

9) Replaced GDM with slim

Md5sum Icebuntu2.3.iso
48835fcde81770e01dc1a4cc57a022e5		  * DVD Burner
 * Email client
 * Bittorrent client
 * Office Applications
 * Image Editor
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iso hosted here http://hosted.filefront.com/markp1989/

= Release 2.2 =

to install boot from live cd, open the terminal and type ubiquity

Changes

1 ) email client installed by default Sylpheed.

2 ) syslinux configured so that it is posible to boot in safe graphics mode.

3 )human gtk theme so it dont look ugly.

4 )add a sript to make a live usb open terminal and type "sudo /cdrom/mkusbinstall.sh --autodetect".

5 )install abiword and gnumeric for word processing etc.

6 ) installed thinblack theme, not set as default, but i noticed a few people suggesting it over at ubuntu forums .

= Release 2.1 =
Changes

 1. IceBuntu theme installed by default.
 2. Network manager on the panel, with support for connecting to wireless networks.
 3. Auto mount external automatically in /media.
 4. [[http://conky.sourceforge.net/|Conky]] starts every boot to display important hardware information, such as used RAM, etc.
 5. [[http://www.pidgin.im|Pidgin]] installed for MSN, AIM, IRC, etc.
 6. Support for restricted drivers
 7. Icewm configured, different theme, panel neatened and all of the menus are neatened up [[http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg34/markp1989_2008/icebuntu.jpg|screenshot]]
 8. Dillo replaced with [[http://kazehakase.sourceforge.jp/|Kazehakase]]
 9. [[http://audacious-media-player.org/index.php?title=Main_Page|Audacious]] installed for music play back

= Release 1 =
 || '''Filefront:''' || [[http://hosted.filefront.com/markp1989/|HTTP, Torrent]] ||
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Currently all that is installed is:
 1. [[IceWM]]
 2. GDM
 3. Dillo
 4. XFE
 5. Synaptic







Introduction

Icebuntu right now is in pre-planning stage. The idea is to create an Ubuntu derivative that is lighter than Xubuntu, with the bare minimum of applications installed, but still allowing an acceptable level of customization. Development was originally started by markp1989, but has now been taken over by jaxxstorm

The focus is to keep it as lightweight as possible. GTK applications will be used where appropriate, and all applications that are included by default will be lightweight versions of those available in Ubuntu and Xubuntu

Current Status

Icebuntu is currently in pre-planning stage. Decisions about suitable applications and desired theme/art work are being made.

The first release will be based on the Jaunty Jackalope and will be for x86 architecture only.

Currently, the name will be Icebuntu, although this may change in the future.

Contact Information

Initial Application Requirements

The number of applications included by default will be small. The applications should be either GTK or not require too many dependencies, should be extremely lightweight and should be functional enough for everyday use. As a bare minimum the following should be included

Applications

  • Web browser
  • Text Editor
  • Terminal Emulator
  • Music player
  • Video player
  • File Manager
  • Instant Message Client
  • Program Launcher
  • Image Viewer
  • PDF Viewer

System Tools

  • Network Manager
  • Package Manager
  • Desktop/Wallpaper Manager
  • Interface Manager (if suitable one can be found)
  • Login Manager

Fringe Applications

  • These applications will only be added once the initial build is added, and if only they do not affect the download size or overall size of the distribution

  • DVD Burner
  • Email client
  • Bittorrent client
  • Office Applications
  • Image Editor

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