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Linux Distribution: CRUX
Url: http://www.crux.nu
CRUX is a lightweight, i686-optimized Linux distribution targeted at experienced Linux users.
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| Linux Release Details: |
| CRUX 2.4 has been released |
| Toolchain updates: includes glibc 2.6.1, GCC 4.2.2 and Binutils 2.18; X.Org 7.3, note that Xprint isn't supported any more; a new ISO image with an initial RAM file system (initramfs) that allows for some convenient features: the boot sequence now tries to automatically detect the CD-ROM drive, the CD can be unmounted, install can be completed remotely. |
Toolchain updates
CRUX 2.4 includes glibc 2.6.1, gcc 4.2.2 and binutils 2.18.
Xorg 7.3
CRUX 2.4 ships with Xorg 7.3. Note that Xprint isn't supported anymore.
New ISO image
CRUX 2.4 uses a new ISO image with an initial RAM filesystem (initramfs) that allows for some convenient features:
- The boot sequence now tries to automatically detect the CDROM drive, no need to specify root=/dev/XXX anymore
- The CD can be unmounted (to make way for a CD with alternative packages, for example)
- Install can be completed remotely: boot the CD, set a root password, configure the network (dhcpcd included), start sshd
Known issues
CRUX 2.4 uses a new ISO image with an initial RAM filesystem (initramfs) that allows for some convenient features:
- The boot sequence now tries to automatically detect the CDROM drive, no need to specify root=/dev/XXX anymore
- The CD can be unmounted (to make way for a CD with alternative packages, for example)
- Install can be completed remotely: boot the CD, set a root password, configure the network (dhcpcd included), start sshd
For Download
Click here to dowload: http://crux.nu/Main/Download
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