Here’s another reason to change to Linux if you haven’t already. Kiwi Linux 8.12 will include many other appetizing treats besides OpenOffice 3.0.
The new version of Kiwi Linux 8.12 brings many updated packages, awesome new features, more languages and, it includes the OpenOffice.org 3.0 open source office suite. Kiwi Linux 8.12 is also packed with support for restricted multimedia formats (MP3 and DVD playback), the Speedtouch 330 USB ADSL modem and it is available in the following languages: English, Romanian, German, French and Hungarian. However, the German and French languages are only partially supported on the Live CD.
Highlights of Kiwi Linux 8.12:
- OpenOffice.org 3.0.0 (with Romanian translation)
- Compiz Fusion Configuration Panel
- Wubi, the Ubuntu installer for Microsoft Windows
- Support for Speedtouch 330 USB ADSL modem (Romtelecom)
- PPPoE Configuration Panel
- GRUB boot loader restore utility
- Adobe Flash Player 10
- Microsoft Fonts
- Archiving utilities (7z, rar)
- Multimedia codecs (MP3 and DVD playback)
- Includes all updates released as of December 15th, 2008.
Kiwi Linux 8.12 has built-in support for multimedia playback, powered by the Medibuntu software repositories, which also offer access to popular applications, such as Google Earth and Skype.
Kiwi is a Live CD Ubuntu-based Linux distribution for the x86 processor family. It features numerous tools such as Flash plugin for Firefox, audio/video codecs, support for encrypted DVDs, PPPoE GUI for an easier access to local ISPs, and Romanian and Hungarian localizations.
I am downloading this information as I would like very much to use it on my laptop before converting to my table top computer. I have heard this is the very best program available and works smoother and faster and safer than any other.
Another smart person has come out! WTG Jilli, I knew you had it in you!
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