[linux-audio-user] AGNULA/DEMUDI 1.2.0-rc1 IS OUT

[The AGNULA Team]

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     [Sorry for cross-posting.  Feel free to forward around]

Florence, 29 July 2004

+++ AGNULA/DEMUDI 1.2.0-rc1 IS OUT

AGNULA/DeMuDi 1.2.0-rc1, the Debian-based GNU/Linux distribution for
audio/video, has been released.

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AGNULA/DeMuDi 1.2.0-rc1, the Debian-based GNU/Linux distribution for
audio/video, has been released.

This version  is  the first release  candidate  for the  1.2.0 , which
sports  tighter  integration   with Debian,  using   the  Sarge Debian
Installer and the CDD (Custom Debian Distributions) framework.

It's almost completed and quite usable.

Instructions on how to download and install it can be found here:

http://www.agnula.org/download/demudi/demudi_1_2_0_iso

and a list of frequently asked questions here:

http://www.agnula.org/download/demudi/1.2.0-beta-FAQ/

The available packages along with their versions can be checked here:

http://apt.agnula.org/demudi/indices/Available

Highlights:

o Installer
        * new isolinux boot splash image
        * setting non-zero default volume
        * ejecting the cd after installation is completed
        * removed unnecessary applications from the base system
        * improved video card detection and configuration
        * fixed X11 keymap configuration, now matches the console one

o New/updated applications
        * alsa-tools 1.0.5
        * solfege 2.0.4
        * kernel-sources 2.4.25
        * mozplugger 1.5.1
        * ams 1.8.6

o Snapshot
	* pushed the sarge snapshot forward (2004/07/14)

o Menus
        * added entry for SuperCollider, QSynth        

o Configuration
        * easier network setup with etherconf
        * fixed timidity configuration file
        * added upgrade-demudi script for clean upgrades

Please report  all  bugs, requests,  criticisms using  our development
portal  [0].   Instructions on  how to  report  bugs  and requests are
available here:

http://www.agnula.org/development/agnula_bugs_requests/

We hope you enjoy AGNULA/DeMuDi!  For any information, do not hesitate
to contact us writing to:

<info at agnula.org>

And/or visiting our web site, http://www.agnula.org/.

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About AGNULA:   Agnula (acronym for   A  GNU/Linux Audio distribution,
pronounced with a strong  g) is  the name of   a project funded  until
April  2004  by    the   European  Commission   (number  of  contract:
IST-2001-34879; key action IV.3.3, Free Software: towards the critical
mass).  After the end of the funded period,  AGNULA is continuing as a
volunteer   based project,  aiming  to  spread Libre  Software in  the
professional audio/video arena.

Best regards,

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