About:
VectorLinux is a fast, bloat-free, Slackware-based Linux distribution. It includes an Xorg based GUI desktop, a full development environment, networking utilities, laptop support, and a full range of desktop and console applications. Although intended as a desktop system, it can be configured for console use. "Light" is suitable for Pentium-3 class computers. "Standard" remains fast while providing the full XFCE desktop environment. Also available is a LiveCD preview of the premium SOHO Edition.

Release focus: N/A

Changes:
This release features a total rewrite of the install program with international keyboard support, laptop PCMCIA support, updated programs and libraries including kernel 2.2.17, many improvements to the X GUI, and a new look and feel for the console.

Author:
vec7 [contact developer]

Rating:	reset 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
8.35/10.00 (8 votes)

Homepage:
http://www.vectorlinux.com
Tar/GZ:
http://vectorlinux.osuosl.org/veclinux-5.9/iso-release/

Trove categories: [change]

[Environment]		Console (Text Based), X11 Applications
[Intended Audience]		End Users/Desktop
[License]		OSI Approved :: GNU General Public License (GPL), OSI Approved :: GNU General Public License v2
[Topic]		System :: Operating System

Dependencies: [change]
No dependencies filed

 Branches

Branch	Version	Last release	License	URLs
Default	5.8	20-Dec-2006	GNU General Public License (GPL)
Light An extra lightweight version aimed at lower powered computers.	5.9	23-Jul-2008	GNU General Public License v2
SOHO The small office/home office edition.	5.8	23-May-2007	GNU General Public License (GPL)

 Releases

Version	Focus	Date
5.8	Major feature enhancements	20-Dec-2006 14:54
4.3	Major feature enhancements	21-Sep-2004 19:27
4.0	Major feature enhancements	09-Oct-2003 11:07
3.2	Minor feature enhancements	06-Feb-2003 01:34
3.0	Major feature enhancements	22-Oct-2002 23:20
2.5	N/A	02-Apr-2002 23:11
2.0	Major feature enhancements	20-Jun-2001 10:26
1.8	N/A	06-Dec-2000 01:38
1.5	N/A	14-Sep-2000 07:45
1.0	N/A	28-Jun-2000 21:27