The final Bodhi 4.0.0 release will include 32bit and non-PAE releases still
Bodhi Linux is an elegant and lightweight Ubuntu-based distribution featuring Moksha, an Enlightenment-17-based desktop environment. The project takes a decidedly minimalist approach by offering modularity, high levels of customisation, and choice of themes. In addition to basic 32- and 64-bit systems, Bodhi maintains designated ISO images for Chromebooks and legacy machines. By default Bodhi has only five pre-installed applications: Midori, Terminology, PCManFM, ePhoto, and ePad. Additional software is available via AppCenter, a web-based software installation tool.
Not only is our first 4.0.0 alpha release here – but it is here relatively on schedule. If all goes according to plan we will have something stamped as stable before September hits. I would just like to be clear that this is far from a polished / finished product. I would encourage anyone wanting to write a review to wait to do so until our stable release. If you are not someone who is interested in helping find issues please wait as well.
To get right down to it – this release has the following known issues:
- No Bootsplash
- The Installer brings up a password prompt – just click OK to continue
- Some extra menu entries are present. Feel free to manually remove them.
- Many others I have yet to find
This release is also only coming in 64bit flavoring. The final Bodhi 4.0.0 release will include 32bit and non-PAE releases still. Hopefully with the beta release early next month I will have these other variations put together, but for now just 64bit is included with this alpha release. You can download the ISO image from source forge here. Please take the time to verify the MD5sum (232158de7a47ea28f5f651c36d7a589b) matches before reporting any issues. The primary purpose of this release is to start testing the Moksha desktop on the new Ubuntu 16.04 base to ensure there are not any unforeseen issues with this.
