Softpedia is once again proud to introduce a new Linux distribution based on the popular Ubuntu OS from Canonical, this time with a modernized GNOME 2 desktop environment.

Like its developer said on the official website of the project, Descent|OS is an operating system created and designed with simplicity in mind, for people new to computers, for those who want a decent and good-looking Linux distribution to feed their needs.

Even if it's based on Ubuntu 11.04 (Natty Narwhal), Descent|OS uses the GNOME 2.32 desktop environment, but prettified and modernized as much as humanly possible, providing a cool mix of old and new technologies.

The desktop of Descent|OS features a single customized panel situated at bottom, and the Docky dock-like app on the left side of the screen.

Apps added in Descent|OS:

· Pidgin 2.7.11 instant messenger; · Chromium 14.0 web browser; · Claws 3.7.8 e-mail vlient; · Dropbox 1.2.52 client; · Transmission 2.13 BitTorrent client; · Gwibber 3.0.0.1 social networks client; · LibreOffice 3.3.4 office suite (Writer, Calc, Impress, Base, Math); · Guake! 0.4.2 FPS games-like terminal tool; · Synaptic 0.70 package manager; · Ubuntu One client; · Docky 2.1.2 dock-like app; · Exaile 0.3.2.1 music player; · PiTiVi 0.13.5 video editor; · VLC 1.1.9 media player; · The GIMP 2.6.11 image editor; · Shotwell 0.9.3 photo manager.

At the moment, Brian Manderville, the developer of Descent|OS is working very hard on the next major release of the distribution, Descent|OS 3.0, which will be based off of the upcoming Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin) operating system.

Descent|OS 3.0 will be distributed as Xfce and MATE spins, alongside the existing GNOME version. Mozilla Firefox and a 64-bit edition will also be present.

We will keep you up-to-date with the development of Descent|OS in the near future. Until then, please take a look at our Descent|OS screenshot tour.

Download Descent|OS 2.1 right now from Softpedia. It is distributed only as a 32-bit ISO image!