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The vast majority of us probably know just a few of the most popular distros: Ubuntu, Fedora, Mint, Arch, and a few more. However, there is a wide range of possibilities; distros that have much less press but are not of lower quality for that. In this opportunity, I present to you the best "Argentine distros". |
ututo
UTUTE is a distribution of the GNU operating system, using the Linux-libre kernel. The name refers to a species of lizard (Homonota borelli, Gekkonidae) from the north of Argentina. Ututo was the first distribution to be recognized as totally free by the GNU Project.
On October 27, 2006, the UTUTO project was declared of National Interest by the Honorable Chamber of Deputies of the Argentine Nation.
Official Website: http://www.ututo.org/
Wikipedia: http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ututo
Tuquito
Tuquito (Luminescent abdomen insect, better known as Luciérnaga - Lampyridae -) is a GNU / Linux distribution from the city of Tucumán, created by Ignacio Díaz, Chris Arenas, and Mauro Torres, the latter, creator of Garfio, a tool for creating from LiveCD distributions like Tuquito. Its latest version was developed by Mauro Torres and Mario Colque, both developers of the new version of Garfio.
Some applications developed by the Tuquito team:
- APTITO: download accelerator for APT.
- Control Center: A very intuitive control center.
- Tuquito RSS: Event notifier on the official Tuquito sites (RSS reader).
- Hook: Generator of backup copies and personalized distributions.
- TuquitUP: Tuquito Version Manager. Allows online update.
- Parental Control: Site Blocker.
- Program manager: Application to install and uninstall software.
- Tuquito WIA: Application that notifies where the newly installed applications are.
Official Website: http://www.tuquito.org.ar/
Wikipedia: http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuquito_(distribuci%C3%B3n_Linux)
music
Musix GNU + Linux is a Linux distribution presented on LiveCD Live-DVD and Live-USB based on Knoppix, Kanotix and Debian. For this reason and to eliminate the proprietary software contained in their mother distributions it is considered a 100% free operating system. It is mainly intended for musicians, artists in general, and was prepared for artistic teaching in classrooms. It is one of the first (and one of the few) Linux distributions recognized as 100% free by the Free Software Foundation.
The initiator of the project and co-director of the same together with the Brazilian Gilberto Gorges at present is the Argentine Marcos Germán Guglielmetti, accompanied by a group of a dozen developers such as the Spanish Daniel Vidal Chornet or José Antonio González García. Musix GNU + Linux is also the result of the collaborative work of a whole community of users and programmers, starting in Argentina but managing to bring together an international group made up of Brazilians, Spanish, Uruguayans, Americans, Mexicans, Costa Ricans, etc.
Official Website: http://www.musix.org.ar/
Wikipedia: http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musix
Lihuen
Lihuen GNU / Linux is a Linux distribution originally based on GnuLinEx and developed by the Faculty of Informatics of the National University of La Plata, Argentina. In addition to the standard installation CD for the distribution, there is a Live CD version. Lihuen is geared towards education and runs on the OLPC project computers. As of version 2.x Lihuen is based on Debian GNU / Linux.
Official Website: http://lihuen.info.unlp.edu.ar/
Wikipedia: http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lihuen_GNU/Linux
dragora
Dragora is a GNU / Linux distribution focused on freedom, language (Spanish), stability and security. It has the peculiarity of having been developed in Argentina without being based on any other previous distribution, with some characteristics similar to Slackware. Dragora is one of the distributions recommended by the Free Software Foundation, in as much as it is 100% free software. It is compiled for the i686 architecture, which gives it a great adaptation between processors, thus ensuring the correct operation in different architectures.
Dragora's philosophy
KISS philosophy: The KISS principle is an acronym that corresponds to the phrase in English: "Keep It Short and Simple". It is the traditional Unix philosophy to keep things simple.
YAGNI philosophy: YAGNI is an acronym that corresponds to the phrase in English: "You Ain't Gonna Need It". It is a Software development philosophy that consists of NOT adding functionality unless necessary.
DRY philosophy: DRY is an acronym that corresponds to the phrase in English: "Do not repeat yourself" (Don't Repeat Yourself). It is a software development philosophy that promotes that the pieces of information are NOT duplicated. Probably the least used concept by the project, but one that is taken into account.
Official Website: http://www.dragora.org/wiki/
Wikipedia: http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragora
Urly
Urly 9.04 is a free, fast and easy-to-use Linux operating system. One of its versions, the "Vieron" is specially designed to make the task of migrating the operating system easy for Windows users who need or want to switch to Linux, also offering a graphical interface very similar to Vista.
It is based on the Ubuntu and Debian free distributions, thus combining the strength and stability of Linux with an attractive and intuitive next-generation graphical interface.
URLI 9.04 offers a new and improved graphic style designed for all types of users, better organization of the programs, more agile and finally full support for 3D effects with Beryl-Compiz.
More compatibility of Win-Modem drivers, new kernel, new version of ALSA, new KDE, more multimedia players, support for remote controls. Office suite compatible with Microsoft Office documents, update package manager, virus free, web browser, CD / DVD burner and multimedia player.
Urli 9.04 is distributed on LiveCD, which allows you to test it without having to install it or modify any file on your PC. If you want to install it later, you just have to click on the Urli desktop shortcut to start the graphical installer.
Official Website: http://www.urli.com.ar/es/index.html
Wikipedia: http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urli
Cyberlinux
Cyberlinux It is a Linux distribution of Argentine origin, derived or "adapted" from Ubuntu, sharing software package and files with the latter, created and oriented to be used in Internet cafes, public administrations, companies, etc.
Ciberlinux uses (since version 1.3 «penguins») Gnome as a desktop environment, with a modified Windows-style theme and as a workstation control program the freeware license program, cbm.
For the version «Pinguinos» (1.3) (2010) it occupies a DVD (3.8 gb), which can be used as Live DVD. remastersys was used to generate both the system backup and the live-DVD.
Official Website: http://tecnicoslinux.com.ar/ciberlinux
Wikipedia: http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciberlinux
Sirius OS
Sirius OS It is a project that seeks to create a very stable Gnu / Linux operating system. It is based on a micronucleus system (in charge of enabling the basic services of a kernel) and on it a derivative of a monolithic kernel, which is not considered as such due to its execution in "server" mode, always respecting the POSIX standard.
Sirius OS is a totally open and free project, maintained and updated by the community, thanks to the effort and time of many users. Anyone can collaborate, either in the development part, design, or simply collaborating with opinions or ideas.
It is a distribution that is based on GNOME, with its own modifications in the kernel and that will soon be available for download; unfortunately due to host problems, we still can't download it; but it will be as appropriate.
Official Website: http://sirius-os.com/index.html
pixel art
Pixart S.R.L. is a company dedicated to the development of Software, particularly solutions based on the Linux Operating System, such as: Rxart Desktop, Rxart Server, Rxart Family Pack, Rxart Abogados.
Corel Corporation in 1998 left the Latin American commercial area in the hands of Pixart for its regional development. Corel decides to discontinue its product, Pixart retakes the possibility of continuing with the project receiving support from Corel both technically and legally. At the same time, Corel delivered the Operating System to Xandros Inc. for the English version and Pixart derives the agreement for the development in Spanish and Portuguese. Pixart signs a cooperation and development agreement to generate the product in Spanish speaking with the know-how and knowledge of the Latin American market.
Rxart Desktop 3.2 is a complete Linux desktop OS that also includes all the applications you need to work, play or communicate.
Built on the stable and reliable Debian Linux platform, it allows you to enjoy your own digital way of life, the way you want it, without pesky viruses, spyware, and other security threats.
Official Website: http://www.pixartargentina.com.ar/espanol/index2.html
Wikipedia: http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixart_Argentina
