VectorLinux 7.1 "Light" 发布

Vector Linux是一份小巧快捷的、基于Intel处理器的PC机Linux操作系统。Vector Linux的创建者们有一则简单的信条：简单、小巧，并让最终用户决定他们的操作系统成为什么样子。由此观念发展而来的恐怕是世界上小型Linux操作系统中的最优者。对那些普通的计算机用户而言，他们得到的是一份快捷的桌面，有很多图形化的程序可供处理日常中的各种事物，从上网冲浪、收发电子邮件到用 ICQ或者IRC聊天，以及架设一台ftp服务器。高级用户们将会感到满意，因为有全套的工具可以编译他们自己的应用程序，从而把系统设置成服务器，要么是家庭或办公室计算机网络的网关。系统管理员们将同样得到满足，因为这份操作系统所要求的磁盘和内存空间是那样的小，以至可以部署在那些恐怕早已被遗忘的旧式机器上。


Vector Linux Light 7.1 is released and available for download. A big "Thank You!" goes out to all the contributors and testers who helped make this possible.

The "lightness" of this version is relative to our Standard version, and is achieved by using the lightweight IceWM window manager in place of the XFCE desktop environment. You may also choose barebone X-windows with just TWM. Otherwise, the base system and installation experience is the same as Standard.

IceWM is old school. It uses a manual approach, much like a stick shift instead of an automatic transmission. It doesn't change unless you tell it to. Configuration is managed by editing plain text files. To make things easier and get you started, some of the most common tweaks are also scripted and controllable by a GUI app.

Target audience consists of those who like and prefer IceWM, owners of older computers, and users who want a minimal, yet functional, starting point for their own creation.

Minimum recommended hardware: an Intel Core class CPU, 1 GB of  RAM, and 10 GB of drive space.
Minimum required hardware: a pae-compatible CPU, 256 MB of RAM and 4 GB of hard drive space.

Download your copy here:
32-bit:
http://vectorlinux.osuosl.org/veclinux-7.1/iso-release/VL-7.1-LIGHT.iso
md5sum: ee5eb9ba422d8e12f30fdc5d9e725160
64-bit:
http://vectorlinux.osuosl.org/VL64-7.1/iso-release/VL64-7.1-LIGHT.iso
md5sum:  9f42ce494358bee20ab11d606b6f7850

Feedback is encouraged. Please voice your comments here:
http://forum.vectorlinux.com/index.php?topic=18675.0