ALT Linux Master ALT Linux Master is a GNU/Linux distribution that includes a lot of ready-to-use software solutions for servers and workstations
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ALT Linux Master is a GNU/Linux distribution that includes a lot of ready-to-use software solutions for servers and workstations ALT Linux Master is a universal GNU/Linux distribution that includes a lot of ready-to-use software solutions for servers and workstations.ALT Linux Master is a solution for professionals who value their time and wish to have full control over the system.Master is traditionally popular among developers, professional system administrators, experienced users and specialists working in the area of IT education.ALT Linux 2.4 Master is also suitable for beginners. A convenient installer, a great variety of software, massive localization and a powerful user community make the system attractive for users of any preparation level.ALT Linux 2.4 Master is distributed in two editions:· DVD-version of the distribution (available for sale since October 7) includes 1 disk with executable applications, an installation manual, a software rights notice;· Full boxed version, available now, consists of 8 compact disks and 2 DVD's, containing executables and source codes, an Intel development tools CD, 4 printed manuals, a set of stickers, a software rights notice and a coupon for technical support during the period of 60 days.Here are some key features of "ALT Linux Master":Security· The most advanced technologies for ensuring information security;· User authorization via the TCB system (an alternative shadow password management scheme);· The majority of servers are run in chrooted environments;· Greater control: system objects are managed through a single interface;· Tools for configuring firewalls.A Wide Selection of Software· Various window managers and graphical environments: KDE, GNOME, IceWM, fluxbox, blackbox, WindowMaker, and others, with a possibility of selecting the ones you want during installation;· Several branches of 2.4.x and 2.6.x series kernels: for servers, workstations, etc.Office Applications· A wide selection of dictionary processors, electronic spreadsheets, and programs for the creation of presentations (OpenOffice.org, KOffice, Gnumeric, etc.);· Applications to organize projects and to plan personal work time (Planner, KDE Organizer, Mozilla Calendar, etc.);· Dictionaries and translation tools;· Tools for recording CD's and DVD's (k3b, xcdroast).Server Applications· DBMS (PostgreSQL, MySQL);· Internet services: HTTP, FTP, SMTP, POP3, IMAP, LDAP, Samba, rsync, NFS, IM (Jabber) and many more;· proxy servers;· an environment for the creation of virtual servers (Linux-Vserver);· ClamAV anti-virus and Spamassassin anti-spam software.Applications for Work in the Internet· Web browsers (Mozilla, Firefox, Konqueror, links, lynx, and others);· Mail clients (Sylpheed, Mozilla Mail, KMail, Evolution, mutt, and others);· Programs to exchange messages (PSI, Licq, Sim, Xchat, CenterICQ, and others);· Programs to transfer files, read news and work on remote computers in text or graphical mode, and many other things.Development· Compilers and inetrpreters for the majority of common programming languages (C/C++, Perl, Ruby, Python, Tcl, LISP, Ocaml, Java, Fortran, PHP, and others);· Integrated environments for developers (KDevelop, Anjuta, GNU Emacs, XEmacs), as well as interface development tools (Qt Designer, Glade);· Tools to develop and support Web sites (Zope);· Professional debugging tools (gdb, ddd, valgrind, etc.).Multimedia· A large set of programs to work with sound (MuSE, Audacity, Snd);· Software to work with bitmap and vector graphics (the GIMP, Sodipodi, etc.);· Programs to work with 3-D graphics (Blender, KPovModeler);· Programs for viewing television (XawTV, kdetv, etc.);· Programs to view video films (XINE, MPlayer);· Programs to listen to music in various formats (xmms, etc.).Publishing Systems (Scribus, TeX, LyX)Games (Occupying an Entire CD)· Arcade games;· Table games;· Puzzles;· Card games;· Sports games;· Strategy games.System Updates· System updates (APT) and integrity control tools (osec);· Access to ALT Linux 2.4 and Sisyphus depositories of software packages;Closed Source Code Software· Commercial drivers for ATI, nVidia and VIA video cards;· Antiviruses (keys are needed for full functionality): Dr. Web, Kaspersky Anti-Virus;· Spam filtration system (key is needed for full functionality): Kaspersky Antispam, EE;· Fully functional versions of: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Macromedia flash player, Real Player, Java 2 (SUN and Blackdown), Rar, Opera;· Demonstration versions of Uplink, Linter DBMS;· Fully functional version of Linter DBMS for non-commercial use only.Additional Disk by Intel Includes Software Development Tools for Linux· Intel compilers for C++ and Fortran;· Intel Performance Libraries;· Intel Vtune productivity analyzers;· Toolkit to create cluster solutions.Printed and Electronic Documentation in Russian· Installation Manual book;· System Configuration and Administration book;· User Guide book;· ALT Linux Team and Sisyphus Project book;· Various electronic documentation on free systems and projects.Requirements:· Pentium-compatible processor by Intel, AMD, VIA or Transmeta with clock frequency not lower than 300 MHz;· At least 128 MB RAM;· At least 1 GB of free space on hard drive;· ALT Linux Master 2.4 works on modern workstations, notebooks and servers (including multi-processor ones);· ALT Linux Master 2.4 supports the newest motherboards (on VIA KT400, VIA KT600, Intel 845, 865, 875 and 915, nVidia nForce2 and nForce3, SiS650 chipsets), as well as other common models. Aside from this, 3D hardware acceleration is supported using SSE and 3DNow! optimization for graphical adapters ATI Rage and ATI Radeon, Intel 845/865 and those of Matrox G series. The entire spectrum of nVidia video cards is supported. Various models of printers, scanners and modems (including the so-called Win-modems) are also supported.

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