BLAG is a compact Linux operating system built on Fedora Core. It is distributed on a single CD with optimized server and desktop configurations.
BLAG is a Linux distribution based on Fedora Core and reduced to one CD. It is an operating system that includes many useful applications missing from Fedora Core, such as mp3, p2p, apt, and more, along with graphics, Internet, video, office, audio, and peer-to-peer file sharing applications.
BLAG is always up-to-date with all Fedora errata fixes at the time of release, and it uses synaptic for easy upgrades. The name BLAG stands for Brixton Linux Action Group, an organization that works to spread Free Software and work against corporate control of information and technology through community action.
To replace a Windows installation with BLAG, all you need to do is download and burn it to a CD. This new release comes on a single CD (684 megs) and is easily installed and user-friendly. This version follows quickly on the heels of BLAG 90000, addressing some of the annoying issues from the previous version.
A number of packages have been added to the CD, including bittorrent, freej, gcc, gqview, gthumb, thunderbird, vnc-server, xchat, and more. This CD has 97 package updates, including a new kernel-libre-2.6.25.10-86.fc9.1, firefox 3.0.1, gnome/gtk2/nautilus packages, pidgin, xorg, and others.
There are known issues with this release, such as the need to use yum instead of apt or uncomment the GPG line in /etc/apt/apt.conf (or install those keys), the lack of automajick kickstart installs, and the need to hit ctrl-alt-f7 after firstboot when adding a user on some installations (this is only needed the first time).
Overall, BLAG is an impressive Linux distribution that offers a great alternative to Windows for those who want to use Free Software and take control of their technology through community action.
BLAG is always up-to-date with all Fedora errata fixes at the time of release, and it uses synaptic for easy upgrades. The name BLAG stands for Brixton Linux Action Group, an organization that works to spread Free Software and work against corporate control of information and technology through community action.
To replace a Windows installation with BLAG, all you need to do is download and burn it to a CD. This new release comes on a single CD (684 megs) and is easily installed and user-friendly. This version follows quickly on the heels of BLAG 90000, addressing some of the annoying issues from the previous version.
A number of packages have been added to the CD, including bittorrent, freej, gcc, gqview, gthumb, thunderbird, vnc-server, xchat, and more. This CD has 97 package updates, including a new kernel-libre-2.6.25.10-86.fc9.1, firefox 3.0.1, gnome/gtk2/nautilus packages, pidgin, xorg, and others.
There are known issues with this release, such as the need to use yum instead of apt or uncomment the GPG line in /etc/apt/apt.conf (or install those keys), the lack of automajick kickstart installs, and the need to hit ctrl-alt-f7 after firstboot when adding a user on some installations (this is only needed the first time).
Overall, BLAG is an impressive Linux distribution that offers a great alternative to Windows for those who want to use Free Software and take control of their technology through community action.
What's New
Version 90001: N/A