GenUX Opens the World to Gentoo Linux
GenUX Opens the World to Gentoo Linux
LOS ANGELES, CA - August 8, 2005 (INB) -- GenUX
(http://www.genux.org) is making it easier than ever for all
users to download and install one of the most popular Linux
distributions with the release of a free Gentoo Linux Installer
and a new Compiled Binary Packages Service for Gentoo Linux.
Historically, Gentoo Linux has been one of the most stable and
popular Linux distributions for power Linux users, due to its
unique nature: instead of installing applications in their
binary form, Gentoo Linux users compile the components of the
operating system from the original source code. The end result
was a Linux distribution perfectly matched to the machine's and
its user's needs. But, the trade-off was not what every
computer user would have the time and the technical expertise
to carry out such an installation.
GenUX is now offering two services to help lower the bar to
installing Gentoo Linux and make it easier for any user to
obtain the power and functionality of the community-based
distribution.
The GenUX Installer for Gentoo Linux is a downloadable software
package that allows Linux users to install Gentoo with no
experience necessary. The GenUX Installer is bundled on a
bootable CD that automatically installs Gentoo Linux on a
user's machine. Using the CD, users will have a graphical
installation interface walk them through installing Gentoo,
just like any other Linux distribution or Windows or OS X
operating system. Best of all, the GenUX Installer for Gentoo
Linux is free of charge.
Just answer a couple of non-technical questions, and GenUX
Installer will perform all the needed installation steps. For
more advanced users, additional options are available, so the
full range of Gentoo's customizations can be utilized. During
the actual installation, users may browse the Internet with the
bundled web browser or play a few games that come on the
Install CD.
In addition, GenUX is dedicated to providing new solutions for
Gentoo Linux users by allowing them to install packages in a
fraction of the time by utilizing its new Compiled Binary
Packages Service. This additional fee-based service will allow
pre-compiled binary packages to be built according to
customized or pre-defined profile settings. In essence, instead
of downloading source code and spending valuable time compiling
the source code on their computer, a Gentoo Linux user can use
GenUX's service to download pre-compiled binaries for their
system, just like any other Linux distribution.
Under the new Compiled Binary Packages service, full system
updates are accomplished in a matter of minutes instead of
hours or days. Users can choose predefined compilations of
software included in Gentoo Linux's Portage system with a
choice of pre-set platforms. Or they can go all out and
implement a customized combination of USE flags, architecture,
build environment, and CFLAGs for a Gentoo Linux system
perfectly designed for their needs. GenUX users also do not
need to compromise with generic pre-compiled binaries, as
binary packages from GenUX are frequently updated from the
Portage tree.
With this service and the free GenUX Installer CD for Gentoo
Linux, GenUX focuses on giving maximum flexibility, reliability,
and power to the Gentoo user, while making it easier to use and
maintain advanced computing systems. GenUX Installer and the
Compiled Binary Packages Service is a major step forward for
the Gentoo Community and users wishing to try Gentoo Linux.
GenUX will be debuting the GenUX installer at LWE (SF). As well
as showing demos of both the installer and the package system.
Screen shots of the installer can be found on GenUX's website.
About GenUX:
GenUX is a venture by CodeUX. GenUX is dedicated to providing
new solutions for Gentoo Linux (TM) users and others wishing to
experience these cutting edge options available only with
Gentoo Linux.
CONTACT:
Deedra Waters
GenUX Inc.
Phone: 541-908-1088
Email: mailto:dmwaters@gen-ux.com
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