New beta features

LBA-Linux R2 Beta offers many new and exciting features:

• LBA Office pre-installed for instant productivity.
• Manual disk partitioning option for those who like to take a hands-on approach.
• Encrypted filesystem for extra privacy and security.
• Now available on DVD.
• GNOME 2.6 and gtk2 2.4.
• Rescue function - use the installation disk to repair a broken LBA-Linux system.
• Even more usability improvements and visual enhancements.

System requirements

LBA-Linux R2 Beta should only be installed on systems meeting the following requirements:

• Processor: 400 MHz Pentium II or better
• RAM: 192MB
• Hard drive: 1.5GB

Multiple Media

CD-ROM

LBA-Linux R2 Beta is distributed as a single Foundation CD (containing the LBA-Linux Installer) and two optional bonus software CDs. The distribution is also available in DVD format.

• The first LBA-Linux CD (the Foundation CD) is essential to installing LBA-Linux R2 Beta as a functional desktop system. Just boot from the Foundation CD to run LBA-Linux's unique "5-click" installation program.

Additional software can be downloaded directly, using the Updater tool, or installed from one of the LBA-Linux bonus software CDs:

• The second CD contains the KDE desktop, a variety of multimedia applications, and several network services.
• The third CD includes a wealth of development software for programmers and developers.

DVD

LBA-Linux R2 Beta is also available on DVD. The DVD version of LBA-Linux R2 Beta contains the software from all three CDs, making it a complete, all-in-one package.

Continuous updates

LBA-Linux R2 Beta is under constant development, and updates are available daily. Use LBA-Linux Updater to download and install the latest LBA-Linux R2 Beta fixes, and to obtain new updates as they become available. Updater's autoupdate tool will alert you when new updates are released.

Disclaimer

Note: LBA-Linux R2 Beta is trial software. It is not intended for use in mission-critical applications or in production systems. LBA-Linux R2 Beta is being made available for the purpose of gathering feedback about LBA-Linux software and features as part of the LBA-Linux product development cycle. The Linux Business Alliance cannot guarantee that LBA-Linux R2 Beta is fit for any particular purpose. Use at your own risk.

Learn more

You can learn more about LBA-Linux by participating in the LBA-Linux forums and reading the online guides available at the LBA-Linux community website.

LBA-Linux community
LBA-Linux forums

Installation guide