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Was a long time ago we wrote the last newsletter. Our regular news writer hasn't had any time for doing it, so we decided to change that and start writing newsletters again. Many things has happened since last newsletter, so we will try to give you all the big news only.
Tomas Forsman
Editor
Foresight Linux News
Foresight Linux 2.1.0 released Fri, 23 Feb 2009
Foresight 2.1.0 was released on July 23rd. features the latest stable GNOME desktop, and a number of updates including the kernel, python and improved printer configuration.
Printer hot-plugging
Foresight will now recognize your printer when plugged in and automatically configure it.
Python 2.6
Foresight now includes python 2.6, generally this is an update you shouldn't really notice. Under the covers there are quite a few performance improvements.
Kernel 2.6.27.15
For a full list of changes in this kernel, check the Changelog at http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.27.15
Package management improvements
This release of Foresight includes some tuning of default conary configurations including the following:
- excludeTroves - Excludes development components of packages
Foresight 2.1.0 GNOME Edition is available for download on one DVD at http://www.foresightlinux.org/gnome.html. A single CD, Foresight GNOME Lite, is available for download at http://www.foresightlinux.org/gnome-lite.html.
Foresight Community News
Foresight Members
A number of new members have officially joined the Foresight community due to their outstanding contributions to Foresight.
For more information on becoming a Foresight member, see this page on the Foresight Wiki.
Packages of the week
imagination
A simple and lightweight DVD slide show creator. Read more...
World of goo
Is a physics based puzzle / construction game. Read more...
Development News
Foresight
PackageKit browsing
After a long wait, PackageKit have browsing packages support. Andres Vargas (Zodman) has been working on it for some time now. Now it's finally done.
It's still under development, but should be in stable repo soon.
Gnome Version 2.25.92
Latest Gnome is currently in devel repository. Some minor fixes needs to be done before it's in stable repo.
Foresight XFCE Edition
Some info
Foresight KDE Edition
Some info
Get Involved
Join the Foresight Community
Foresight users and developers are active on a number of different social networking sites.
Share your musical tastes and favorite artists with other Foresight users in the Foresight group on Last.fm. Banshee, Foresight's default music manager, has built in support for Last.fm.
Follow a few Foresight developers every waking moment via Twitter.
Share pictures of your Foresight Linux desktop at the Foresight Linux Flickr group.
Join the Foresight group on Mugshot. Mugshot is a social networking application available as a web service and desktop service that aggregates a number of different social networks, such as Facebook, Digg, Youtube, Flickr, Reddit and many others. Need an invitation to Mugshot? Email pcutler@foresightlinux.org for an invitation. To install Mugshot on your Foresight Linux desktop, from a terminal type: sudo conary update mugshot
Last, but not least, add http://planet.foresightlinux.org/ to your bookmarks or favorite feed reader, such as Liferea, to read blog updates from Foresight Developers. Are you a Foresight contributor or developer, and would like your blog syndicated? Email feedback@foresightlinux.org with your blog's feed and a brief note about your blog.
Contributing to Foresight Linux
Contribute to Foresight Linux
Foresight Linux Website
The Foresight Linux team is looking to develop a new website as well. We are looking for volunteers to help with both web design and web development. We are looking for help with both graphic design and coding, including a new look for Planet Foresight, a new website layout, including better localization, and a blog for publishing Foresight news. If interested, please stop by #foresight on Freenode or IRC or email feedback@foresightlinux.org.
Contribute to the Foresight Linux Newsletter
Have a package or piece of software you want to share in the monthly newsletter? Send it in! We are always looking for more writers or contributors, and building the newsletter is a collaborative process using the Foresight Linux Newsletter wiki. We are also looking for volunteers to interview people in the Foresight and GNOME communities, links to news articles on the web or in print regarding Foresight Linux, and all the other content that makes up the newsletter.
Have thoughts or comments on the newsletter? Email feedback@foresightlinux.org and your letter may be published in the next issue!
Downloading and Getting Help with Foresight Linux
Download and install Foresight Linux:
- Download page for CD and DVD images of GNOME version
- Download page for CD and DVD images of XFCE version
Help is available in many forms, and you can choose what you're most comfortable with.
- IRC: Visit the Foresight IRC channel, #foresighton Freenode, and ask questions. We have one of the most friendly IRC channels you'll come across with everyone from users to developers reaching out to help answer questions.
- Forums: Our forums continue to grow, and are a good source of information to check if a specific problem or question has come up before.
- Wiki: Documentation on the wiki is growing on a daily basis, with updates often to the Frequently Asked Questions and other how-to's to get you going with Foresight Linux.
- Mailing Lists:
- General List: General discussion around Foresight Linux
- Commits list:(high traffic): All package commits are emailed to this list
- Developers List: Discuss topics related to Foresight development projects
- Translation List: Help translate Foresight Linux into many different languages
Foresight Linux Information
Learn more about Foresight Linux at Foresight's homepage, http://www.foresightlinux.org.
Read what the developers are working on via their blogs, aggregated at Planet Foresight, http://planet.foresightlinux.org/ or subscribe via RSS.
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Have feedback on Foresight Linux or the newsletter? Email feedback@foresightlinux.org and share your thoughts, we'd love to hear from you!