Ultima Linux 8.3
Ultima Linux 8.3 is who even knows which release we’re up to now, and our first new one of 2008. More importantly, it will also be the first release developed by the Ultima user community. Since we’re on a roll listing new things we hope it will be the first of, it will also feature a LiveDVD in addition to the standard LiveCD, which will include every package in Ultima Linux, ready to go “out of the box”.
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Changelog
Added packages
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| ap/foomatic-filters | Foomatic PostScript filters, version 3.0_20070919; required for gutenprint, hplip |
| ap/gutenprint | Gutenprint 5.0.1 drivers for CUPS (replaces gimp-print) |
| ap/hplip | HP Linux Imaging and Printing 2.7.10 for CUPS (replaces hpijs) |
| l/libdvdnav | libdvdnav 0.1.10, library for video DVD playback |
Upgraded packages
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| a/aaa_base | Upgraded for Ultima Linux 8.3. |
| a/aaa_elflibs | Upgraded to Ultima Linux 8.3 libraries. |
| a/acl | Rebuilt acl 2.2.34, re-added missing symlinks |
| a/acpid | Rebuilt acpid 1.0.4, added laptop suspend script |
| a/attr | Rebuilt attr 2.4.28, re-added missing symlinks |
| a/e2fsprogs | Rebuilt e2fsprogs 1.39 |
| a/ntfsprogs | Rebuilt ntfsprogs 1.13.1 |
| a/openssl-solibs | Rebuilt for OpenSSL 0.9.8g |
| a/reiserfsprogs | Rebuilt reiserfsprogs 3.6.19 |
| a/parted | Rebuilt parted 1.7.1 |
| a/udev | Rebuilt udev 097. It’s an old version, but it’s stable... |
| ap/dvd+rw-tools | Upgraded to dvd+rw-tools 7.0 |
| ap/mysql | Upgraded to MySQL 5.0.51 |
| ap/sudo | Upgraded to sudo 1.6.9p8, updated default permissions |
| ap/vim | Upgraded to vim 7.1.175 |
| c/kdelibs32 | Upgraded to KDE 3.5.8 libraries (*AMD64 only*) |
| kde/amarok | Upgraded to Amarok 1.4.8 |
| kde/kde* | Upgraded to KDE 3.5.8 |
| kde/ultima-artwork | Updated for Ultima Linux 8.3. Added lots of new wallpapers. |
| l/arts | Upgraded to aRts 1.5.8 |
| l/atk | Rebuilt atk 1.18.0 |
| l/cairo | Rebuilt cairo 1.4.6 |
| l/dbus | Rebuilt D-Bus 1.0.2 |
| l/gnome-icon-theme | Rebuilt gnome-icon-theme 2.14.2 |
| l/hal | Rebuilt HAL 0.5.7 to fix mounting filesystems as root |
| l/fuse | Rebuilt without kernel module, moved to L series |
| l/libgpod | Upgraded to libgpod 0.6.0 |
| l/qt | Rebuilt Qt 3.3.8, restored missing /usr/lib{,64} symlinks
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| lin26/* | Upgraded to kernel 2.6.23.12, with SquashFS + UnionFS patches. Some tweaks to SCSI kernel; see below. |
| n/bind | Upgraded to BIND 9.4.2 |
| n/curl | Upgraded to curl 7.17.1 |
| n/httpd | Upgraded to httpd (Apache) 2.2.6 |
| n/lftp | Upgraded to lftp-3.6.1 |
| n/mutt | Upgraded to mutt 1.4.2.3 |
| n/openssh | Upgraded to OpenSSH 4.7p1 |
| n/openssl | Upgraded to OpenSSL 0.9.8g |
| n/php | Upgraded to PHP 5.2.5 |
| n/samba | Upgraded to Samba 3.0.28, fixed accidental missing package on x86 |
| n/sendmail | Upgraded to Sendmail 8.14.2 |
| n/sendmail-cf | Updated for Sendmail 8.14.2 |
| ooo/* | Upgraded to OpenOffice.org 2.3.1. This package is now built from source rather than converted RPM binaries; see below. |
| xap/firefox | Upgraded to Firefox 2.0.0.1 |
| xap/firefox-plugins | Upgraded to Firefox 2.0.0.11 plug-ins, some AMD64 compatibility tweaks |
| xap/gimp | Upgraded to GIMP 2.4.2 |
| xap/gkrellm | Rebuilt gkrellm 2.2.10 |
| xap/imagemagick | Upgraded to ImageMagick 6.3.7_4 |
| xap/mplayer | Upgraded to MPlayer 1.0rc2 |
| xap/pidgin | Upgraded to Pidgin 2.3.1 |
| xap/qtparted | Rebuilt QtParted 0.4.5 |
| xap/thunderbird | Upgraded to Thunderbird 2.0.0.9 |
| xap/wcp | Rebuilt Wolvix Control Panel; minor tweaks to Ultima patches, some tweaks for LiveDVD |
Removed packages
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| ap/gimp-print | Replaced by gutenprint |
| ap/hpijs | Replaced by hplip |
| x/fglrx | Buggy package, multiple incompatible versions |
| x/nvidia | Buggy package, multiple incompatible versions |
| xap/gtkpod | Unnecessary and unacceptable GNOME dependency |
Special notes
Dual-edition LiveDVD
- See Ultima Linux 8.2/LiveDVD for complete details.
In addition to the standard LiveCD’s, 8.3 introduces a new LiveDVD containing both x86 and AMD64 editions of the distribution. At the start-up prompt, use one of the following “cheatcodes” to select which (press [F2] on the DVD to display the complete list):
| linux | Start Ultima Linux x86 Edition. This is the default choice. |
|---|---|
| scsi | Same as above, but with SCSI support. |
| linux64 | Start Ultima Linux AMD64 Edition. |
| scsi64 | Same as above, but with SCSI support. |
A known bug in the 8.2b DVD’s Wolvix Control Panel installer has been fixed in this DVD release; the installer should now report estimated installation size and progress correctly when installing to disk.
OpenOffice.org
The OpenOffice.org package in Ultima Linux 8.3 is now built from source, rather than using converted RPM binaries as in previous versions. This has several advantages, including a smaller package size and native 64-bit packages on AMD64 systems. The new packages, however, do not include Java, among other features, and may lack certain functionality of the official packages. Users requiring Java support may download the “official” binaries from www.openoffice.org, or a Slackware-formatted package here.
Proprietary video drivers
Due to various technical problems, the ATI and NVIDIA proprietary video drivers are no longer available pre-installed in the X series. However, recent copies of both companies’ drivers are now included on the LiveDVD (look in /mnt/cdrom/drivers) for manual installation. 'Note that there is no official support for these drivers from ATI, NVIDIA, or the Ultima Linux developers.
SCSI kernel
Several known issues with the SCSI kernel have been corrected: The SCSI debug driver is now correctly built as a module rather than integrated into the kernel, and LSI Logic devices with “Fusion” chipsets should work properly now as well. (At least the virtual devices simulated by VMware – due to lack of hardware this has not been tested on a physical machine.)
The SCSI kernel must still be installed manually by copying the /mnt/cdrom/isolinux/scsi (scsi64 for AMD64 hosts, on the LiveDVD) to the new installation’s /boot directory. Integration of SCSI support in the Wolvix Control Panel is planned for a future release; if anyone currently using Ultima Linux on SCSI hardware would like this feature, we will be happy to implement this for a nominal fee. Contact Martin Ultima for more information.
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