As previous stated on my posting before, I still recommended Vector Linux with newer version 5.9.1 SOHO Edition. From Vector Linux website release notes, they mentioned this :
"We have released SOHO-5.9.1-DELUXE! To complement it we have released a standard version, free for download!!
The 5.9.1 release is a maintenance bug fix release for the previous SOHO 5.9 and includes 52 updates to the core system. You will also find Firefox-3.0.1, opera-9.52, pidgin-2.5.1, sane-1.0.19 and a host of others. The kernel has been upgraded to 2.6.25.7 for better driver support in both sound and wifi.
After long consideration we determined that this was just to darned good and we wanted everyone to see just how good this is. We are confident that after trying the free version you will want to come back and purchase the DELUXE version. In addition to an expanded first disk, the deluxe version comes with a second multimedia CD which contains loads of extras, including more applications, functionality and original artwork.
The default desktop is KDE 3.5.9. More than just amazing eye candy, KDE's extensive collection of graphical tools makes it easy to use for non-technical users. Still, the speedy Fluxbox is available for power users. The included office suite, image manipulation and desktop publishing software will quickly put Small Office/Home Office users to work. Since regular breaks have been shown to increase productivity, you will also find a nice collection of games. For the server role, samba, apache, mysql and php are included.
For those who have purchased the previous 5.9 SOHO release, we are offering the updated 5.9.1 release as a free download from our high speed host SQI. All you need to do is reply to the original email you received with the purchase and request download instructions. Any other requests concerning the purchase of 5.9 and the 5.9.1 update can be directed to support@vectorlinux.com"
From my own point of view, Vector Linux has given us great distro, even if we have just had its CD without any software supplement. They have given us SAMBA server, Secure Shell (SSH) server, CUPS, The latest Open Office version, and nice modified and boosted KDE desktop environment.
We need SAMBA server so desktop which has printers attached can print from SAP. It will collaborate with Windows based SAP Print Server (contact me if you want to get paid support). Also, we need SSH server on linux client to support end user without bothering while they are working. Of course we need CUPS since it is default printer daemon on Linux. Open Office has become default office application on Linux and even on several countries has decided to use OpenOffice type for their default document processor. Nice looking GUI would help user to migrate from Windows.
Vector Linux also, by default, has included SUN JRE so you don't have to download them separately. All you need is install this distro and run it.
So personally, I still highly recommended Vector Linux based on its stability, light, fast, and compact size. Hey...It's only one CD and you'll get everything.
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