PCLinuxOS

For 2007, PCLinuxOS used a one-time source code snapshot from Mandriva to produce a new independent code base (no longer a fork of Mandriva). This implied a shift to a more modern code, which required a complete reinstallation to this version. The new version featured a new look and built-in 3D effects. A new logo was also designed for the new version, and was incorporated into the boot screen. A new login screen was designed, entitled "Dark". The final/official PCLinuxOS 2007 version was released on May 21, 2007.

The last version of the 2009 Live CD, PCLinuxOS 2009.2, was released on June 30, 2009.[4] Improvements included bug fixes, new backgrounds, sounds, and start-up screen, as well as quicker start-up times. It was the last PCLinuxOS live CD to ship with K Desktop Environment 3, and the last of the PCLinuxOS 2007 backward compatible series.[5][6]

Remasters of PCLinuxOS, featuring the Xfce (Phoenix), LXDE (PCLinuxOS-LXDE), and Gnome (PCLinuxOS-Gnome) desktops were also made available.

The 2010 version of the Live CD was released on April 19, 2010.[7] It includes the new KDE SC 4.4.2, a new graphical theme and a new version of the Linux Kernel (Kernel 2.6.32.11). It is also the first PCLinuxOS Live CD to include the ext4 file system support. This version required a complete reinstall of the operating system.[8][9][10][11]

While a version of PCLinuxOS that features the GNOME desktop environment was introduced in 2008, the 2010 version is the first one to not only offer the KDE Plasma and GNOME versions, but also versions with Xfce, LXDE, Enlightenment, and Openbox.

Version 2010.1 was released on May 5, 2010. Changes made since last version:

• [The] Kernel has been updated to version 2.6.32.12-bfs.
• KDE Plasma Desktop has been upgraded to version 4.4.3.
• Support has been added for Realtek RTL8191SE/RTL8192SE WiFi cards and Microdia webcams.
• Vim console text editor and udftools has been added.
• Fixed CD-ROM ejection when using the Copy to RAM feature.
• Fixed KDE new widget download. Updated nVIDIA (195.36.24) and ATi fglrx (8.723) drivers.
• Updated all supporting applications and libraries from the software repository which include security updates and bug fixes.[12]

PCLinuxOS 2011.6 version was released on June 27, 2011.

PCLinuxOS 2012.02 version was released on February 22, 2012.[13][14][15] Later another maintenance release was made on August 22, 2012. Major changes compared to 2011 release are:

• Kernel has been updated to version 3.2
• KDE version 4.8.2
• nVIDIA and ATi fglrx driver support.

PCLinuxOS 2013 64-bit first version was released on April 10, 2013.[16][17][18]

It featured:

• Kernel 3.2.18-pclos2.bfs for maximum desktop performance.
• Full KDE 4.10.1 Desktop.
• nVIDIA and ATi fglrx driver support.
• Multimedia playback support for many popular formats.
• Wireless support for many network devices.
• Printer support for many local and networked printer devices.
• Addlocale: allows you to translate PCLinuxOS into over 60 languages.
• LibreOffice preinstalled.
• LibreOffice Manager can install LibreOffice supporting over 100 languages.
• MyLiveCD allows you to take a snapshot of your installation and burn it to a LiveCD/DVD.
• PCLinuxOS-liveusb – allows you to install PCLinuxOS on a USB key disk.

The new version was released on July 7, 2014.[19]

Features:

• kernel 3.15.4 for maximum desktop performance.
• Full KDE 4.12.3 Desktop.
• Nvidia and ATI fglrx driver support.
• Multimedia playback support for many popular formats.
• Wireless support for many network devices.
• Printer support for many local and networked printer devices.
• Addlocale allows you to convert PCLinuxOS into over 60 languages.
• LibreOffice Manager can install LibreOffice supporting over 100 languages.
• MyLiveCD allows you to take a snapshot of your installation and burn it to a LiveCD/DVD.
• PCLinuxOS-liveusb – allows you to install PCLinuxOS on a USB key disk

On May 10, 2016 main developer Texstar announced[21] the end of support for 32bit versions of PCLinuxOS.[22][23] As a result, 32bit ISOs of the distribution, official 32bit package updates and forum support ceased availability. While this doesn't prevent unofficial support, following the announcement only 64bit ISO images and package updates are available through the official webpage and channels.

KDE FullMonty (Live & Install DVD) is a regular PCLinuxOS KDE installation, but is modified to include a special desktop layout and many additional applications and drives preinstalled. It is available as either a 32- or 64-bit edition.

FM applies a new concept: activity-focused virtual desktop layout, which is designed to address typical user-needs/tasks, make their life easy, and working on the computer straightforward and fun. It has 6 virtual desktops:

• 
  Internet
• 
  Office
• 
  Games
• 
  Multimedia
• 
  Graphics
• 
  System

The idea of the FM concept is to provide the best out-of-the-box experience in an intuitive, thematically organized desktop setup. FM is designed for Linux beginners and newcomers from other operating systems. The typical user is provided with a cream of the crop selection of activity-related applications available in PCLinuxOS. The most popular ones are easily accessible from the respective virtual desktop and many more applications can be accessed from the PCmenu. The variety of applications in FM serves several purposes: advertising those applications to users; stimulating the comparative usage of these applications in the forum, learning about and discussing specific application features, and finally helping deciding on and providing constructive feedback on finding the most popular application for a given task. FM should facilitate the entry into the Linux desktop experience and provide an intuitive and easy to use working environment.

The Trinity edition of PCLinuxOS comes in 2 flavours, a mini-me that is a minimalist iso for those that want to customize their desktop with only the programs they want.

The Other is Big Daddy, which includes all the codecs for multimedia, office tools and more out of the box programs. [24]

PCLOS community edition featuring XFCE desktop in a rolling release offers easy installation and setup, easy to update and works out of the box without systemd..a lot like MX-17 but non expiring. Bluetooth easiest working distro.

The newest edition of PCLinuxOS incorporates the MATE desktop environment, announced on the 3rd July 2013. PCLinuxOS Mate ISO is available in 64bit flavor only. These ISO is small enough to fit on a standard 700 mb CD or a small USB key. Features: Mate Desktop 1.6.x, Kernel 3.4.52, Pulse Audio enabled by default, Udisks2, Hal daemon turn off but still available as a service if needed. All of the Mate desktop applications plus Firefox, Thunderbird, Pidgin and Skype. Clementine and VLC multimedia players. PysolFC for recreation.

Because PCLinuxOS includes the mklivecd script, there have been several third-party distributions over the years based on PCLinuxOS, though they may only mention that connection if they follow strict guidelines. Currently PCLinuxOS Gnome Edition is the premier example.