PCLinuxOS, the hottest Linux distribution of 2007 have gone quiet for more than a year now. At the moment, a lot of PCLOS followers are probably anxiously waiting for their favorite distro's 2008 version (if there is any). --There's no definite release schedule, so we are left guessing.Though PCLOS is not my most favorite Linux distro, I honestly consider it as one of the best. I have used the May 2007 stable release version and I was really impressed with almost all of its features. --Its got the stability, speed, usability, and outstanding community support. I've also tried MineME, a stripped-down version of PCLOS, and I can say it is pretty good. So you can’t blame me if I couldn’t wait for the next distribution release of PCLOS.
For now, I'll act like a fanboy and write a short list of expectations for the upcoming PCLinuxOS 2008(?).
*Great support for KDE 4
With KDE 4 shining brighter than ever, I expect PCLOS will utilize it and will take advantage of its killer features. I still think that PCLOS is the best KDE distro around, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it will take KDE 4 to the next level.
*Excellent hardware support, security, and stability
Using the latest and greatest Linux kernel, PCLOS will become even more robust and secure. One of the things I like most about PCLOS 2007 is its amazing hardware support. Most of my hardware devices work perfectly in PCLOS without having to configure anything at all. Because of this, I expect the next version to be really well-supported.
*New default theme and artwork
PCLinuxOS is known to use the colors blue and black for their themes and artwork, so I expect it will still be the same for the next release. However, we will definitely see a change in design for the wallpaper, login screen, bootsplah image, and icon sets among others. Plus with KDE 4 integration, I expect the new overall theme to look really good. Just see those beautiful plasma themes and imagine what the next version of PCLOS will look like.
My expectations are high for the next version of PCLOS. I hope to hear a word or two from a PCLinuxOS developer regarding the current status of PCLOS. To our dear readers, please share with us your thoughts via comment.
http://www.pardus.org.tr/eng/
http://worldforum.pardus-linux.nl/
http://www.desktoplinux.com/articles/AT3075127327.html
delay some 3 months more and it will be
PCLinuxOS 2009.
First of all: the testing repository's has been frozen, so no more packages are added, only updates to get of all bugs.
So finally development got to the point of preparing the new release. Now it's only a matter of time till Texstar decides 2008 is ready, cause his only release schedule has always been and always will be: It's ready when it's ready.
Kde4 is currently in the development repo, after that it moves to testing and when all bugs are fixed pacakges will be released for the public.
Just keep your patience, pclinuxos is still alive and kicking.
Lets correct the first comments, PCLOS MiniMe 2008 was released in January, I think that was 9 months ago. So, if its a rolling release just donwload MiniMe, add the apps you want, update the kernel and you would have PCLinuxOS 2008, its that simple, radically simple.
Good luck Texas.
Works like a charm.
The new release will be worth the wait, because Tex and the Ripper Gang only release good work.
Game Not Over,
SlippJigg
Yes, there have been some serious delays. By SERIOUS, I mean illness [TexStar's] and the hurricane [Ike]. I collect and love Live-CDs, but me and my extended family only install the PCLinuxOS line of products.
We're exclusive because we like the 'right out of the box' hardware and media functions, and because ALL the PCLOS flavors are just prettier than a pail full of kittens. When all free-Linux-KDE-Gnome can all look alike, in order to get the donations rolling in, then you've got to make your OS more user-friendly and more attractive than the other Live Distros out there.
Ultimately, that is perhaps why we've already sent in our donations; not just to get on the VIP Server list, but because PCLinux products are superior to the other mediocre products by the big companies out there. Sorry M$ and Canonical, but PCLOS is not a large multinational corporation. We sent in our donations to help these people in Texas because we believe in them; in PCLinuxOS.
We're looking forward to the new stuff, but we also want them to get better... while we root for the UnderDog. We've been with TexStar/PCLOS since 'Big Daddy' and we know he won't let us down.
Me in towers: PCLOS-KDE, + PCLOS-BEL Server [Business Edition Linux] to HTPC/ XBox/ XBMC/ Nokia 770/ Skype/ Gizmo5/ WebCam/ VNC/ Print-Scan serve.
My 60+ parents, in towers: PCLOS-Gnome, + PCLOS-TinyME.
Uncles in towers & laps: PCLOS-KDE
Cousins in towers: PCLOS-KDE, + TinyMe
Friends in towers and laps: PCLOS-KDE, + PCLOS-BEL Server to HTPC/ XBox/ XBMC.
I'm a Linux End-User.
If you are a happy PCLOS user (and most are) then you will be patient and wait. Since your system works well (and most do) then you won't be looking at someone else's stack wishing that you had what they had.
This article, and others like it, paint a bad picture. It makes it seem that PCLOS is falling behind or is lacking (which it is not). It just follows a different model as explained by some and its timetable is realistic and not overly ambitious as some would want. If you have bigger expectations then you are likely to be disappointed and will never be happy.
PCLOS continues to be a solid, small distro, that marches to a beat all of its own. It is not in competition with anyone or out to break any records. Its greatest achievement is in satisfied users and it has plenty of those.