What's New in 6.5
SimplyMEPIS Version 6.5 includes the following changes and updates:
- Now available in 32-bit or 64-bit
- 3D Ready with Beryl
- Updated packages & drivers include:
- Firefox 2.0
- KDE 3.5.3 base package
- Xorg 7.1
- NVidia driver 1.0.9746
- fglrx driver 8.31.5
- madwifi-ng 0.92
- Updated lan drivers for E1000, forcedeth, and tg3
- Support for Jmicron on Asus motherboards with a provided boot option
- Sun Java 6 is included
- 2.6.15 kernel
- Security updates
- Support for new sound chips
- Support for new Apple hardware
- MEPIS System Center has been broken down into four "assistants" that can be found under K - System - System Configuration (Settings) or under K - System - MEPIS
- MEPIS Network Assistant is found under Internet & Network
- Useful for configuring network interfaces
- MEPIS X-Windows Assistant is found under Peripherals
- A simple X manager allows you to easily install fglrx and nvidia drivers
- MEPIS User Assistant is found under Security & Privacy
- Manage user accounts and add users with this tool
- MEPIS System Assistant found under System Administration
- Tools for managing your MEPIS system and utilities
- An updated look featuring:
- Original artwork by Ruud Kuin
- New grub boot screen
- New "splashy" screen
- New wallpaper, and additional wallpaper found under "configure desktop"
- New icons derived from the Nuvola icon set