Parsix GNU/Linux was a live-CD Linux distribution based on
Debian
Debian (), also known as Debian GNU/Linux, is a Linux distribution composed of free and open-source software, developed by the community-supported Debian Project, which was established by Ian Murdock on August 16, 1993. The first version of D ...
. The Parsix project's goal was to provide a ready-to-use, easy-to-install, desktop and laptop-optimized operating system based on Debian's testing branch and the latest stable release of
GNOME
A gnome is a mythological creature and diminutive spirit in Renaissance magic and alchemy, first introduced by Paracelsus in the 16th century and later adopted by more recent authors including those of modern fantasy literature. Its characte ...
.
It was possible to install extra software packages from the project's own
APT
Apt. is an abbreviation for apartment.
Apt may also refer to:
Places
* Apt Cathedral, a former cathedral, and national monument of France, in the town of Apt in Provence
* Apt, Vaucluse, a commune of the Vaucluse département of France
* A ...
repositories.
In 2017, the official website announced the shutdown of the project, and suggested users switch to
Debian Stretch.
Logo
The Parsix logo is inspired by stone flower carvings found in
Persepolis.
Usage
Parsix Linux was designed to be used as a
Live CD,
Live USB, or installed operating system on a
hard disk drive. Live mode is useful for operations such as data recovery or hard drive partitioning.
Versions
History
The first version of Parsix GNU/Linux was announced in February 2005 by Alan Baghumian. Seeking a more stable platform, the project started using Debian testing branch as of version 0.85. Starting with version 0.90, Parsix uses characters from the movie
Happy Feet to name their releases. The project's own
APT
Apt. is an abbreviation for apartment.
Apt may also refer to:
Places
* Apt Cathedral, a former cathedral, and national monument of France, in the town of Apt in Provence
* Apt, Vaucluse, a commune of the Vaucluse département of France
* A ...
repositories were launched in February 2008. The multimedia repository, ''Wonderland'', was launched in September 2010. The Parsix project started to offer security updates for their stable and testing branches as of December 2010.
Receptions
DistroWatch Weekly reviewed Parsix 1.5r1 in 2008:
LinuxBSDos wrote the review of Parsix 3.0r2:
References
External links
*
Community User ForumsIssue TrackerWikiMailing Lists*
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