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Beyond the newsletter GoblinX also will maintain this page to inform you.
Every news about the distribution, releases, screenshot tours, reviews, articles, and also some about development process, website, repository and more is going to be published here and not only on our newsletter. Sometimes, as the newsletter are published only at Sundays, you will find here more fresh news about GoblinX and opinions around the world.
The news are upgraded after a while and old news are removed from this page forever, only news of the GoblinX are included. For packages upgrades and additions visit our repository and read the Changelog.txt file.

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Released GoblinX 2.7 Beta01 (Standard)
May, 04 2008

The GoblinX 2.7 beta1 is released.

The GoblinX Standard is the original edition which first ISO was released in the end of October 2004. It includes five Windows Managers: KDE, Fluxbox, Xfce, Enlightenment and WindowMaker.

Main upgrades since last edition:
Upgraded Kernel (2.6.24.3), AuFS, SquashFS and Linuxlive. Upgraded all Gnome libraries and applications. Upgraded several more libraries and packages. Upgraded KDE (3.5.9). Upgraded Magic Center and Media Manager. Added gosfiles to be read by our interfaces. Added webmount features allowing anyone to use modules without download them. Changes are restored/saved by default if the device allows rewrite. Changes can be saved to a FAT32 filesystem. Upgraded Isolinux menu and added options help text. Corrected some bugs and errors. Uselivemod is remaned to activate. Added GoblinX Firefox first page. Added some more packages. Corrected mode and owner issues with Konqueror. Added KDM Themes. Upgraded KDE, Xfce and Fluxbox default settings.

Please test and report any bugs or errors found. It's a beta edition full of new features.

Download GoblinX Standard beta01
GoblinX Standard beta01 for USB is distributed as a ZIP archive. Simply unzip it to your USB device and run bootinst.bat (for Windows users) or bootinst.sh (for Linux users) to make it bootable. If you prefer use a cdrom/dvd/cd-rw, download the ISO file.

Mirrors:
Unicamp: ZIP: ftp.unicamp.com.br ISO: ftp.unicamp.com.br
CVut: ZIP: ftp.sh.cvut.cz ISO: ftp.sh.cvut.cz
Uoc: ZIP: ftp.cc.uoc.gr ISO: ftp.cc.uoc.gr
Lkams: ZIP: lkams.kernel.org ISO: lkams.kernel.org
Torrent: linuxtracker.org

Released GoblinX Micro 2.7 Beta01
April, 17 2008

The GoblinX Micro 2.7 beta 01 is released.

Main upgrades since last edition:
Upgraded Kernel (2.6.24.3), AuFS, SquashFS and Linuxlive. Upgraded all Gnome libraries and applications. Upgraded several more libraries and packages. Upgraded Magic Center and Media Manager. Added gosfiles to be read by our interfaces. Added webmount features allowing anyone to use modules without download them. Changes are restored/saved by default if the device allows rewrite. Changes can be saved to a FAT32 filesystem. Upgraded Isolinux menu and added options help text. Corrected some bugs and errors. Uselivemod is remaned to activate. Added GoblinX Firefox first page.

Please test and report any bugs or errors found. It's a beta edition full of new features.

Download GoblinX Micro 2.7 beta01
GoblinX Micro 2.7 beta01 for USB is distributed as a ZIP archive. Simply unzip it to your USB device and run bootinst.bat (for Windows users) or bootinst.sh (for Linux users) to make it bootable. If you prefer use a cdrom/dvd/cd-rw, download the ISO file.

Mirrors:
Unicamp: ZIP: ftp.unicamp.com.br ISO: ftp.unicamp.com.br
Uoc: ZIP: ftp.cc.uoc.gr ISO: ftp.cc.uoc.gr
CVut: ZIP: ftp.sh.cvut.cz ISO: ftp.sh.cvut.cz

Know more about micro edition: http://www.goblinx.com.br/en/index_micro.htm

Released GoblinX Mini 2.7 Beta01
April, 02 2008

The GoblinX Mini 2.7 beta 01 is released.

The GoblinX Mini Edition is the son of GoblinX and contains only XFCE as windows manager and GTK/GTK2 based applications.

Main upgrades since last edition:
Upgraded Kernel (2.6.24.3), AuFS, SquashFS and Linuxlive. Upgraded all Gnome libraries and applications. Upgraded several more libraries and packages. Upgraded Magic Center and Media Manager. Added gosfiles to be read by our interfaces. Added webmount features allowing anyone to use modules without download them. Changes are restored/save by default if the device allows rewrite. Changes can be saved to a FAT32 filesystem. Added script to directly install the livecd to usb media. Added portuguese translation and possibility to prepare others to some guis. Added goblix user as default and also as Ivman manager. Upgraded Isolinux menu and added options help text. Upgraded default themes and background. Corrected some bugs and errors. Uselivemod is remaned to activate. Added new firmwares from Slackware.

Please test and report any bugs or errors found. It's a beta edition full of new features.

Download GoblinX Mini 2.7 beta01
GoblinX Mini 2.7 beta01 for USB is distributed as a ZIP archive. Simply unzip it to your USB device and run bootinst.bat (for Windows users) or bootinst.sh (for Linux users) to make it bootable. If you prefer use a cdrom/dvd/cd-rw, download the ISO file.

Mirrors:
Unicamp: ZIP: ftp.unicamp.com.br ISO: ftp.unicamp.com.br
Uoc: ZIP: ftp.cc.uoc.gr ISO: ftp.cc.uoc.gr
CVut: ZIP: ftp.sh.cvut.cz ISO: ftp.sh.cvut.cz

Know more about mini edition: http://www.goblinx.com.br/en/index_mini.htm
Know more about the new features: http://www.goblinx.com.br/en/index_applications.htm

Maxraven.info 'Algumas impressões sobre o GoblinX'
March, 24 2008

Maxraven.info published a review written by MaxRaven of the GoblinX 2.6. The review is written in portuguese.

"A distribuição cumpre o que promete, é um sistema estável, flexível, um live-cd fantástico. Pode ser usada muito bem como desktop padrão do usuário..."

GoblinX cdroms at On-disk.com With Promotion Prices
March, 21 2008

Some old editions of the GoblinX are being sold by On-disk.com with promotional prices including GoblinX Premium 2007.1.

More Here: http://on-disk.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=17

Linux.com 'GoblinX packs a lot into compact Slackware-based'
March, 21 2008

Linux.com published a review written by Susan Liston of the GoblinX 2.6.

"GoblinX, an installable live CD based on the solid foundation of Slackware Linux, released Standard edition version 2.6 last month. It comes with lots of handy applications and five desktop managers: KDE, Fluxbox, Xfce, Enlightenment, and WindowMaker. I was impressed with the amount of software included as well as the stability and performance of GoblinX 2.6."

Reviews of GoblinX 2.6
March, 03 2008

During the last week several reviews of the GoblinX 2.6 were published. Thanks for them.

The News.softpedia.com published an interesting review written by Marius Nestor (Linux Editor) with several screenshots of the GoblinX 2.6.

"... In conclusion, you should give GoblinX a chance, but not because it's so small (300 MB) or because it so good looking and fast, and not because it has so many window managers, but because all the beautiful wallpapers and the magical applications I've mentioned in this review are created by a single person, Flavio de Oliveira! Thank you Flavio for such a glamorous distro (and for those amazing wallpapers)!"

The Distrotest.wordpress.com published a review of GoblinX Standard 2.6 for spanish readers.

"...como distro Live es perfecta, incluye muchísimo software y una gran colección de entornos de escritorio para ofrecer una gran experiencia linuxera, e incluye una buena relación de facilidad de uso y posibilidades de configuración."

The Youtube.com published a small video of the GoblinX 2.6.

View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7yMdScTfMk

The Junauza.blogspot.com published a review (battle) of GoblinX Mini against Zenwalk.

"...GoblinX won the entire "Aesthetics" category because of its unique and artistic appeal. Zenwalk was just too plain and simple. Though for me, simplicity in design is not a disadvantage, I just thought that GoblinX has that X-factor in terms of looks."

Released GoblinX Premium 2008.1
February, 25 2008

The GoblinX Premium 2008.1 is released.
The special edition created to be the main operating system of the goblin fan, our O.S. Replacement, starts the second generation of the distribution, full of news, special features and upgrades.

Main upgrades of this edition: Corrected bug with dvd devices. Corrected support of SATA harddisks. Upgraded all packages. Upgraded Kernel (2.6.21.3), AuFS, Linux live and Squashfs. Rebuilt Magic Center to add new features and to use with different windows managers. Rebuilt GoblinX harddisk installer to make it simple. Rebuilt the media manager. Added more graphical interfaces. Corrected and upgraded some scripts. Compiz and Mesa are included in a separeted module. Added Slax(Tomas) firewall. Added more options to Isolinux menu . Rebuilt Gtkdialog interfaces to not allow resize action. Corrected few errors and bugs. Corrected Kill button in media manager interfaces. Corrected some Sudo issues. Removed Xorg default resolution.

Get a burned cdrom: http://on-disk.com/php-shop
Note: Dvd devices and sata harddisk support problems are corrected.
Please, do NOT buy GoblinX cdroms in other places than On-disk.com. You are going to help the project only buying your cdrom at On-disk.com.

You can also rebuild another ISO file to add all modules from Premium edition, know more here: http://www.goblinx.com.br/en/index_premium.htm

Released GoblinX 2.6 (Standard)
February, 18 2008

The GoblinX 2.6 is released.

The GoblinX Standard is the original edition which first ISO was released in the end of October 2004. It includes five Windows Managers: KDE, Fluxbox, Xfce, Enlightenment and WindowMaker.

Main upgrades since release candidate rc01 edition:
Added Slax(Tomas) firewall as default. Added more options to Isolinux menu. Rebuilt Gtkdialog interfaces to not allow resize action. Corrected few errors and bugs. Corrected Kill button in media manager interfaces. Upgraded some libraries and packages including Xorg-server. Corrected some Sudo issues. Removed Xorg default resolution. Removed some libraries. Added more services to boot. Added more autostart options. Corrected Ivman issues with users.

Download GoblinX Standard 2.6
Md5 Checksum: ebfcda42e330a630fe95586f4ed30d8b
Mirror: codigolivre.com.br
Mirror: ftp.las.ic.unicamp.br
Mirror: ftp.sh.cvut.cz
Mirror: uoc.lkams.kernel.org
Mirror: ftp.cc.uoc.gr/mirrors
Torrent: linuxtracker.org/download.php

Get a burned cdrom from On-disk.com ($6,49): http://on-disk.com/php-shop
Please, do NOT buy GoblinX cdroms in other places than On-disk.com. You are going to help the project only buying your cdrom at On-disk.com.

Other Torrents here: http://linuxtracker.org/index.php?page=torrents&category=157

IMPORTANT BUG FOUND:
The gtkHDInstall has a print error.
You can download the corrected install here: http://www.goblinx.com.br/gtkHDInstall
Or you can edit the /usr/bin/gtkHDInstall and correct the line.

//------------------ FROM ---------------
z.Kde-?-i486-v*.lzm)
insert_module $DEST $MODULE /tmp 1>/dev/null 2>/dev/null
echo "87" && echo "Uncompressing $i..."
sleep 2 ; # Line with the error
//------------------- TO ----------------
z.Kde-?-i486-v*.lzm)
insert_module $DEST $MODULE /tmp 1>/dev/null 2>/dev/null
echo "87" && echo "Uncompressing $i..."
sleep 2 ;; # Line corrected
//------------------- DONE --------------

Help to Maintain GoblinX
February, 16 2008

The GoblinX Project added a paypal account to receive donations. GoblinX is distributed under GPL license and free to be used for everyone. On the other hand, the maintenance and development of the system cost money and time. Your donation is necessary to our existence. Please consider donate to our project the amount you can. Thank you for consideration.

Reviews of GoblinX Mini 2.6
February, 08 2008

The GoblinX Mini 2.6 was reviewed twice already.

The Linuxlove.org published a review of the GoblinX Mini 2.6.

"FINAL THOUGHTS: GoblinX is a distribution that dares to be different and unique. While mostly every time, unique doesn’t equals good, this is not one of these times. It might be a little difficult to get used to this distribution but it surely worths it. At least giving it a try. Enjoy!

The Junauza.blogspot.com published a review of the GoblinX Mini 2.6.
"Conclusion: GoblinX 2.6 “Mini” Edition is honestly worth the try. I would recommend it to both beginners as well as advanced users. It is very lightweight and fast, which would be good for low-end computers. It has great hardware detection and Slackware-like stability. Those who have higher end machines and want a more complete desktop should get the Standard Edition instead, I think. All things considered, I will without doubt give GoblinX a “thumbs up”... It can’t be that hard to fall in love with GoblinX, because it’s simply beautiful."

Released GoblinX Mini 2.6
February, 01 2008

The GoblinX Mini 2.6 is released.

The GoblinX Mini Edition is the son of GoblinX and contains only XFCE as windows manager and GTK/GTK2 based applications.

Main upgrades since release candidate rc01 edition:
Added Slax(Tomas) firewall as default. Added more options to Isolinux menu. Rebuilt Gtkdialog interfaces to not allow resize action. Corrected few errors and bugs. Corrected Kill button in media manager interfaces. Added Ghdcpd, Xrefresh, Gnome-utils and Bluez packages. Upgraded some libraries and packages including Xorg-server. Changed z.Goblix for z.Mini, a different GoblinX module for Mini edition. Corrected some Sudo issues. Removed Xorg default resolution. Removed some libraries. Added more services to boot.

Download GoblinX Mini 2.6
Mirror: codigolivre.com.br
Mirror: ftp.las.ic.unicamp.br
Mirror: http://ftp.cc.uoc.gr
Mirror: http://www.uoc.lkams.kernel.org
Mirror: http://ftp.sh.cvut.cz

Get a burned cdrom from On-disk.com ($4,25): http://on-disk.com/php-shop
Know more about mini edition: http://www.goblinx.com.br/en/index_mini.htm

Released GoblinX Micro 2.6
January, 23 2008

The GoblinX Micro 2.6 is released.

The GoblinX Micro Edition is the smallest version of our distribution and contains only Fluxbox as windows manager and GTK/GTK2 based applications. The edition is indicated for those users whose like to do fast tests, know more about Fluxbox and rebuild the livecd.
The Micro is created mostly to help us to develop better and small applications that can be used for all small windows managers such as Fluxbox, and also prepare the livecd without all less necessary files we can find. We also intend to use it to test Web2 and/or Ajax applications.

Main upgrades since release candidate rc01 edition:
Added Slax(Tomas) firewall. Added more options to Isolinux menu. Rebuilt Gtkdialog interfaces to not allow resize action. Corrected few errors and bugs. Corrected Kill button in media manager interfaces. Added Ghdcpd and Xrefresh. Upgraded some libraries and packages including Xorg-server. Changed z.Goblix for z.Micro, a different GoblinX module for Micro edition. Changed z.User for z.Muser, a different User settings module for Micro edition. Corrected some Sudo issues. Removed Xorg default resolution. Recompiled Fluxbox against Imlib2.

Download GoblinX Micro 2.6
Mirror #1: ftp.sh.cvut.cz
Mirror #2: ftp.las.ic.unicamp.br

Get a burned cdrom from On-disk.com ($3,99): http://on-disk.com/php-shop
Know more about micro edition: http://www.goblinx.com.br/en/index_micro.htm

GoblinX Interfaces (GUIs) Added to Gnomefiles.org
November, 04 2007

The GoblinX graphical interfaces built mostly by using gtkdialog are going to be included to the famous gnomefiles.org website. Every user of other distributions will be able to download and use our interfaces without restrictions.

Page: http://www.gnomefiles.org/author.php?author_id=2085

Grobsch's Deviantart Print/Gift Shop
October, 29 2007

Grobsch, the GoblinX developer and maintainer, started a deviantart.com print and gift shop for its works presented to GoblinX livecd, and other paintings and pictures.
The goblins now are able to acquire some posters or even gifts like mousepad.

Visit The Shop: http://grobsch.deviantart.com/store

Happy Third Anniversary GoblinX
October, 28 2007

The GoblinX Team is celebrating its third anniversary of life.
The very first edition was released at October, 28 2004.

Working as good as possible, working hard, at weekends, during holydays, with help from goblins around the world, and great love, we turned our distribution into a passion, a different kind of Linux where every user is reborn before become a goblin, just because we need to learn how-to use our eyes and hands, how basic is beautiful. We must celebrates and also to be thankful to every one who helped, who tested and carry our cdrom showing to friends, relatives and Linux users, and of course to every place, website, magazine and friends around the world.

At October, 28 2004, I was looking for a place to host our ISO and I've found The Linux Mirror Project (http://forums.tlm-project.org/showthread.php?t=79), our first friend.

GoblinX at Livecdforums

GoblinX is one of most voted livecds at livecdforums. Those polls are used for many sites like frozentech to display livecds and only registered users can vote there. GoblinX is included in several categories as one of the best. It shows how GoblinX is becoming more famous and known around the world.

See the list for livecdlist.com: http://www.livecdlist.com
Visit polls at livecdforums: http://www.livecdforums.com

Cdrom From On-disk.com

Now you can get a GoblinX CD-ROM already burned from ondisk.com. If you have difficulties to download more than three hundreds megabytes or just wish to help our project, consider acquire a GoblinX Cd-ROM.