Here is the first release candidate for Damn Small Linux (DSL) 4.11. The changes in this release are a step toward making DSL a friendly alternative for older hardware. I've fixed some bugs, updated some applications, and replaced others. Applications: updated JWM to 2.1.0 (now supports rounding); updated Dillo to 3.0.2 (much improves CSS support); added XChat 1.8.9; added sic 1.1 IRC client; added XCalc-color. Modified desktop functionality: it is now possible to switch between JWM and Fluxbox without shutting down X; added menu items to switch between DFM and xtdesk icon engines or use none at all....

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Distribution Release: Damn Small Linux 4.4 Robert Shingledecker has announced the release of Damn Small Linux 4.4, a Debian-based mini-distribution for the desktop. What's new? " New Lua/Fltk re-factored for enhanced performance; new Fltk library now available for C/C++ programs; new fldiff - a file diff GUI viewer; update to rsync 3.0.2; updated mydslBrowser - new feature 'Download Only'; modified 'X Window Snapshot' to save image file with date; added dfm association for easy display of 'X Window Snapshot' images; restored Firefox default search engines; new low resource background and theme; new font added, smoothansi, used in JWM menu; new .luafltkrc for Lua/Fltk theme and defaults; updated dmix; modified nfs-common to also start Portmap when needed; patched kbdconfig to properly select keymaps; modified .bash_profile to eliminate an extra login shell.... " See the full changelog for further details. Download: dsl-4.4.iso (49.7MB, MD5).

Development Release: Damn Small Linux 4.4 RC2 Robert Shingledecker has announced the second release candidate for Damn Small Linux 4.4: " The second release candidate of DSL v4.4 is now posted and ready for testing. Changelog: updated mydslBrowser - new feature 'Download Only'; modified 'X Window Snapshot' to save image file with date; added dfm association for easy display of 'X Window Snapshot' images; updated .torsmorc for more consistent 'used/free/total'; modified nfs-common to also start Portmap when needed; patched kbdconfig to properly select keymaps; restored fixed and Helvetica font for Aterm and Fluxbox; modified .bash_profile to eliminate an extra login shell; updated CGI example test.lua to call proper cgi.lua; updated dmix for better font support; removed stray line in Fluxbox menu; updated 'Getting Started' document with Wiki link and wireless info link. " Here is the complete release announcement. Download (MD5): dsl-4.4RC2.iso (49.7MB, MD5).

Development Release: Damn Small Linux 4.4 RC1 Robert Shingledecker has announced that the first release candidate for Damn Small Linux 4.4 is out and ready for testing: " Damn Small Linux 4.4RC1 is now available in the Release Candidate section. Changelog: New Lua/Fltk re-factored for enhanced performance; new Fltk library now available for C/C++ programs; update rsync to v3.0.2; restored Firefox default search engines; new low-resource background and theme; new default system font, smoothansi; new .luafltkrc for Lua/Fltk theme and defaults; updated dmix; updated man script, new -o -b options and site; fixed permissions on fusermount; updated all Lua and Lua/FLtk scripts to the new Lua/Fltk system. " Here is the release announcement with a brief changelog. Download: dsl-4.4RC1.iso (49.7MB, MD5).

Distribution Release: Damn Small Linux 4.3 Robert Shingledecker has announced the final release of Damn Small Linux 4.3. From the changelog: " Updated Firefox browser to version 2; updated murgaLua to 0.6.8; updated nano-tiny to 2.0.7; updated and consolidation of mydslBrowser with new mydslBrowser.lua; new picture puzzle added to Games collection; new calculator.lua replaces Calcoo; optimized minirt24.gz - much smaller; new background and theme for both JWM and Fluxbox; updated 'noicons' boot option to suppress icons in JWM; fixed removal of mydsl extensions on traditional hard drive installations; dropped SCSI modules for needed space - available in the modules section; fixed CD recording scanbus device error by adding scsi/sg.o module; updated editor.lua - menu issue resolved for new murgaLua version.... " Download: dsl-4.3.iso (49.6MB, MD5).

Development Release: Damn Small Linux 4.3 RC1 Robert Shingledecker has announced the availability of the first release candidate for Damn Small Linux 4.3. From the changelog: " Updated murgaLua to 0.6.6; updated nano-tiny to 2.0.7; updated and consolidation of mydslBrowser with new mydslBrowser.lua; new picture puzzle added to games collection; new calculator.lua replaces Calcoo; optimized minirt24.gz - much smaller; new background and theme for both JWM and Fluxbox; improved removal of mydsl extensions on traditional hard drive installations; dropped SCSI modules for needed space - available in the modules section. A thanks goes to many community members for ideas, suggestions and contributions that make this release possible. " Interested beta testers can download the CD image from here: dsl-4.3RC1.iso (47.2MB, MD5).

Distribution Release: Damn Small Linux 4.2 Robert Shingledecker has announced the final release of Damn Small Linux 4.2. From the changelog: " New mtpaint replaces xpaint; New black/blue theme with "Fractal Movements" background; New folder for better support of Visual Styles for JWM .jwmrc-theme and downloadable themes; New setTheme.lua, drag-n-drop or double click application style; New folder for better support of backgrounds, downloadable "DSL Classics"; New generic folder.xpm link for easier theme of folders; Updated wallpaper.lua, drag-n-drop or double click application style; Improved support for JWM keybindings with .jwmrc-keys; Improved support for battey names in torsmo, fetched from /proc... " Download: dsl-4.2.iso (48.2MB, MD5).

Development Release: Damn Small Linux 4.2 RC1 Robert Shingledecker has announced the first release candidate for Damn Small Linux 4.2. From the changelog: " New mtPaint replaces XPaint; new folder for better support of Visual Styles for JWM .jwmrc-theme and downloadable themes; new setTheme.lua, drag-n-drop or double click application style; new folder for better support of backgrounds, downloadable 'DSL Classics'; updated wallpaper.lua, drag-n-drop or double click application style; improved support for JWM key bindings with .jwmrc-keys; improved support for batter names in Torsmo, fetched from /proc; fixed '?' icon to open 'Getting Started'; updated iconViewer for mtPaint change; 21 icons have been changed, updated, or replaced; updated /opt/.dfmext with more associations; clean-up of unused files, modules, and directories (pnp & xfs). " Download: dsl-4.2RC1.iso (48.4MB, MD5).