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CrunchBang Linux 7.10.02 Release Notes

Update: CrunchBang Linux 8.04.01 is out now!
See: http://crunchbang.org/archives/2008/04/08/crunchbang-linux-8-dot-04-dot-01-release-notes/

I've released another version of CrunchBang Linux, my remastered version of Ubuntu featuring the lightweight Openbox window manager. Version 7.10.02 is the version that was never meant to be; however, as soon as people started downloading and using the original [I'm still finding it hard to believe that anyone would actually do that] I realised I'd better try to clean up the distribution and start to attempt to fix any issues/problems.

One of the biggest issues with the original release was the dark GTK theme. While the dark theme worked well with all the default applications, it would render some other applications, installed via the repositories, next to useless. Therefore, the dark theme has been replaced by a new more usable/reliable light theme. I know some users [including myself] are quite fond of the dark theme, don't worry, it's still available and I'll post information on the forums and wiki about how to get it back.

Also, before I get on to the list of changes, I'd like to thank all the brave pioneers who downloaded and tried CrunchBang Linux 7.10.01. I've been overwhelmed by all the support and positive feedback on the distro, you guys rock!

Changes to 7.10.02

Below is a list of changes I've made for the new version. I've compiled the list from my TODO file and so it's fairly complete, though I did make some adjustments on-the-fly and I'm sure to have missed out some stuff.

• New default GTK and Openbox themes
• gnome-volume-manager used instead of ivman
• htop interactive process viewer installed
• Geany text editor installed
• Brasero CD/DVD creator installed
• Gizmo VoIP client installed
• Skype VoIP client installed
• obmenu installed
• PyTube installed
• ROX-Filer MiME-type added for Flash video files
• VLC installed and set as default media player
• slight changes to default Conky config
• gworldclock installed
• xCHM HTML help file viewer installed
• Deluge BitTorrent client installed
• Twitux Twitter client installed
• GNU Screen installed
• gdebi installed and ROX-Filer MIME-type created for .deb files
• all packages updated, as of 21st February 2008

I've compiled a list of installed applications, it can be found on the wiki. See: CrunchBang Linux 7.10.02 Applications List

Download

The CrunchBang Linux ISO image is approximately 580MB. It can be downloaded from the following locations:

• http://crunchbang.net/pub/linux/crunchbang-7.10.02.i386.iso
• http://www.dropshock.com/pub/crunchbang-linux/crunchbang-7.10.02.i386.iso - courtesy of Jason Liquorish
• ftp://ftp.botux.net/pub/crunchbang/crunchbang-7.10.02.i386.iso - courtesy of Romain Fluttaz
• http://stas.nerd.ro/pub/cbl/crunchbang-7.10.02.i386.iso - courtesy of Stas Sushkov

MD5: f59aa9ba1cca475762e115ffc95a8f8e

User forums

Don't forget to visit the forums, register and join in with discussions and feedback regarding CrunchBang Linux. All feedback is really appreciated and helps to improve CrunchBang Linux. Forums are located at: http//crunchbang.org/forums/

Screenshots

Some screenshots of CrunchBang Linux 7.10.02 in action, more screenshots are available on the wiki.

Disclaimer

CrunchBang Linux is not recommended for anyone needing a stable system or anyone who is not comfortable running into occasional, even frequent breakage. CrunchBang Linux could possibly make your computer go CRUNCH! BANG! Therefore CrunchBang Linux comes with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY, to the extent permitted by applicable law.