IceBuntu

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Introduction

IceBuntu right now is just an idea, but it may turn into a full-fledged Ubuntu derivative, thanks to the community.

Its focus is on providing a lightweight implementation of Ubuntu for those with modest computer specifications, particularly those who prefer IceWM to Fluxbox.

Contact Information

Since the project has not really taken off yet, the best way to participate is by posting in [http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=684890 this Ubuntu Forums thread]

Download Torrent

An iso has been created by [http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=332495 markp1989] for which a torrent has been created [http://thepiratebay.org/tor/4009431 here].

Currently all that is installed is: 1) icewm 2) gdm 3) dillo 4) xfe 5) synaptic

New Release

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) Conky starts every boot to display important hardware information, such as used ram, etc http://conky.sourceforge.net/ .

5) Pidgin installed for msn aim irc etc http://www.pidgin.im/

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 kazehakase http://kazehakase.sourceforge.jp/

9) Audacious installed for music play back http://audacious-media-player.org/index.php?title=Main_Page

iso and torrent can be found here http://hosted.filefront.com/markp1989/


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