AMA Desktop Linux is a Linux distro specifically designed for AMA Computer University, serving as an operating system for its desktop computers with pre-installed useful software.
With the release of AMA Desktop 2007, users can now enjoy a host of exclusive applications and patches that have been designed to make everything work seamlessly. This is truly a designer's Linux, with a focus on making everything easy to use, attractive, innovative, powerful, and simple.
This Linux distribution comes packed with a range of fantastic applications. For example, the Welcome Center is designed to provide a brief introduction to the basics of AMA Desktop 2007, while the Personal Proxy Wizard enables users to set-up squid for personal proxy server, making internet surfing faster. Furthermore, the Windows Compatibility Tool lets you configure Wine and everything Windows related, like NTFS and msttcorefonts.
AMA Desktop also includes a number of applications called Consolidators, which aim to simplify menus. These consolidators include: File Sharing, Network Browsers and Tools, Encryption, and Mobile Devices. In addition, the File System Preferences tool makes it easy to navigate the root file system. It offers an option to hide all other directories in the root and provide symbolic links for them.
Other great tools included in the AMA Desktop Linux distribution are: Desktop-Init, which provides the users with the default directories for AMA Desktop 2007; Resource Manager, a tool that detects system memory and disables some services via gconf if the memory is not met; Live Chat Support, an interface to create an account in Freenode and communicate with other AMA Desktop 2007 users; the Local Network Messenger, which helps the user to create Bonjour IM service and provides an option to load them automatically upon boot; Draw Anywhere, an interface for gromit that provides annotation capabilities even without Compiz, making it ideal for presentations; and the Multicast Filesharing interface for udpcast, which sends files to a multitude of computers within the network.
All in all, the AMA Desktop Linux distribution is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a user-friendly Linux experience. The wide range of exclusive applications and patches is sure to impress, and the simple and attractive interface is perfect for both experienced and new Linux users.
Version 1.07 RC3: N/A