SimplyMEPIS 6.0-1 Linux Bootable DVD Available On-Line and at Newstands
Morgantown, WV, September 9, 2006 -- MEPIS has announced the release of SimplyMEPIS 6.0-1 DVD Edition; an update of SimplyMEPIS 6.0, MEPIS' first Ubuntu based edition released earlier this summer. The SimplyMEPIS 6.0-1 bootable DVD not only includes hundreds of bug and security fixes, but the 1,900 packages of the three SimplyMEPIS Extras CDs, as well.
SimplyMEPIS 6.0-1 DVD edition has been cover-mounted on the October 2006 issue of Linux Magazine from Linux New Media AG. The issue went on sale September 8 in the UK will be available at thousands of bookstores and newstands worldwide including Borders, Barnes & Noble, Fry's, Micro Center, Chapters, WHSmith and Eason.
Warren Woodford of MEPIS said "We enjoyed working with Linux Magazine to produce this coordinated release. The cover-mounted DVD is convenient for those who do not have the opportunity or inclination to download ISO files and burn their own CDs or DVD. By featuring our new DVD, Linux Magazine will enable thousands of dissatisfied Windows users to try and, hopefully, switch to SimplyMEPIS."
The ISO image is available for download in the 'release' subdirectory at the MEPIS Subscriber's Site and at MEPIS public mirrors. Current users of SimplyMEPIS 6.0 do not need to install 6.0-1 but can update, as usual, through the Ubuntu and MEPIS package pools.
SimplyMEPIS is a full featured desktop solution that integrates the Linux OS with hundreds of popular application packages including KDE, OpenOffice, Amarok, Firefox and Thunderbird. Satisfied users are encouraged to help offset the costs of development by making a contribution or a purchase at the MEPIS store at http://www.mepis.org/store
About MEPIS
MEPIS LLC was founded in 2003 by computer industry veteran Warren Woodford, to realize his personal vision for a version of Linux that was complete and secure, while also being easy to try, easy to install, and easy to use. Today MEPIS offers acclaimed Linux solutions for home and small business users. MEPIS products are offered free of charge to not-for-profits, K-12 schools, and open source fund raising activities.
About Linux Magazine
Linux Magazine is a monthly, English-language magazine serving readers in over 50 countries. Founded in 2000, the magazine has grown rapidly from a local UK publication to an internationally-active leader in the Linux Community. Linux Magazine is very active in supporting events and organizations related to Linux and Open Source. For more information surf to: http://www.linux-magazine.com
