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(Oct. 5, 2006)
SimplyMEPIS 6.0
Distro overview
SimplyMEPIS is a live CD/DVD distro that installs or runs right from the disk. The latest release is an Ubuntu-based distro that uses the Dapper LTS package pool and the KDE desktop as a default.
Observations
Pro's:- Lots of great apps included, and many more easily installable via Synaptic
- WiFi installs easily and works well!
Con's:- Small community, but leverages Ubuntu
Screenshots
SimplyMEPIS's default desktop
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Synaptic app downloader/installer/updater works well!
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System configuration tool
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Wired and wireless network configuration tool
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My SimplyMEPIS desktop, just the way I like it
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Scorecard
| SimplyMEPIS Scorecard | | Installation | 5 points | | Customizable | 5 points | | Hardware/multimedia support | 5 points | | Apps included/available | 5 points | | Total: | 20 points |
Bottom line
Bravo! SimplyMEPIS is to be congratulated on coming out with a solid distro, with good choices on the apps and utilities that are included, and a well thought-out implementation. At this time, it's "a better Kubuntu than Kubuntu," imo.
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