Granular Linux Distro Preview is Worth a Look

Courtesy Slashdot: Linux  Sat, 04/05/2008 - 00:36

Linux.com has an interesting look at Granular Linux, a desktop-oriented distribution that's primary goal is to be easy to use.

"With a single CD's worth of included programs, Granular Linux manages to cover a significant portion of normal end user needs, and those applications not already installed can be easily added through Synaptic.

The slight problem with video and more serious problem with sound of my machine suggest that Granular is not without its issues, especially when most other distributions...

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