vidalinux
在DistroWatch中叫VLOS。怪不得我没找到。
直接装gentoo stage 3的一个distribution。
New Gentoo-based desktop adds system update capabilities
Jul. 22, 2004
Based on Gentoo Linux, the Vidalinux Desktop OS has been announced on the project’s website, and the first beta of the software is expected to be available on Gentoo mirrors soon. The goal of the Vidalinux Desktop OS is to make Linux easier to use and administer for daily work for home or office users.
Described as a “metadistribution”, the software uses a technology called Portage that is said to allow the Gentoo-based desktop to become a secure server, development workstation, professional desktop, gaming system, embedded solution, among possible uses for the system.
This “near-unlimited” adaptability allows users to increase their desktop productivity by enabling updates and the installation of applications, the project claims. Portage technology keeps systems up-to-date with the most current application and security patches, compiling from source code or downloading precompiled binaries. Portage also resolves dependencies, according to the project’s website.
A “Porthole” system (see image on right — click to enlarge) provides automated software updates and patching, including desktop alerts/notifications and dependency checking/analysis, to ensure that systems are secure and are running the latest software.
Vidalinux Desktop OS includes a GNOME desktop environment, Ximian edition of OpenOffice.org, Mozilla browser, Evolution mail and calendar client, Gentoo Linux system, and portage package manager. The project says that the distribution includes additional multimedia and productivity applications for the home user, including media players, browser plugins for flash, real player, pdf viewer, media, graphics design, and administration tools.
The recommended requirements for running Vidalinux are a Pentium III compatible processor (500 MHz or faster), a 10 GB hard disk, and a minimum of 256MB RAM. Additionally, Vidalinux requires 1024×768 screen resolution or better.