Distro Astro
{{Short description|Astronomy themed Linux distribution}}
{{Infobox OS
| name = Distro Astro
| screenshot = Distro Astro 3.0.2 Start.png
| caption = Distro Astro 3.0.2
| family = Linux
| released = {{Start date and age|2013|01|01}}
| working state = Discontinued
| kernel_type = Linux kernel
| ui = MATE
| source model = Open Source
| website = {{URL|distroastro.org}}
}}
Distro Astro is a discontinued Linux based operating system targeted towards astronomers and astronomy enthusiasts.{{cite web |last1=Bernard |first1=Joey |title=Linux for Astronomers |url=https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/linux-astronomers |website=Linux Journal |accessdate=18 May 2020}} The project was started by Bamm Gabriana with contributions from other astronomy enthusiasts.
Features
File:Distro Astro 3.0.2 Software.png
Distro Astro is based upon the MATE desktop, bearing resemblance to the user interface of Windows based operating systems. It is bundled with some mainstream desktop such as Mozilla Firefox and LibreOffice, as well as astronomy related software including Cartes du Ciel and KStars.{{cite web |last1=Germain |first1=Jack |title=Distro Astro Is a Stunning Star Voyager |url=https://linuxinsider.com/story/distro-astro-is-a-stunning-star-voyager-79972.html |website=Linux Insider |accessdate=18 May 2020}}
History
File:Distro Astro 3.0.2 Install.gif
The first version of Distro Astro was released on 1 January 2013. The OS had two minor updates in April and August, primarily addressing software upgrades and tweaks.{{cite web |title=CHANGE LOG - Distro Astro |url=http://www.distroastro.org/changelog/ |website=distroastro.org |publisher=Distro Astro |accessdate=18 May 2020}}
In November 2013, the OS had its first major upgrade as Distro Astro 2.0, nicknamed Pallas.{{cite web |last1=Gabriana |first1=Bamm |title=5 Coolest Features of Distro Astro, Linux for Astronomers |url=https://astronomerswithoutborders.org/321-awb-blog/dark/gam-2014-blog/2152-5-coolest-features-of-distro-astro-linux-for-astronomers.html |website=Astronomers Without Borders |accessdate=18 May 2020}} It included new features such as dual-boot support and touch screen capability, as well as new software bundled.
Distro Astro 3.0 was released a year later in November 2014.{{cite web |last1=Allis |first1=Damian |title=Distro Astro 3.0 Is Out – Just In Time For CNY’s Hibernating Observers |url=http://www.cnyo.org/2014/11/17/distro-astro-3-0-is-out-just-in-time-for-cnys-hibernating-observers/ |website=CNY Observers & Observing |date=17 November 2014 |accessdate=18 May 2020}}
| class="wikitable"
|+ Release history | |||
| Version | Codename | Kernel | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0.2 | 3.13.0-24 | 2015 | |
| 3.0 | Juno | November 9, 2014 | |
| 2.0 | Pallas | 3.8.0-33 | November 20, 2013{{cite web |title=RELEASES |url=http://distroastro.org/releases/ |website=distroastro.org |publisher=Distro Astro |accessdate=21 January 2021}} |
| 1.0.2 | Ceres | 3.2.0-49 | August 9, 2013 |
| 1.0.1 | 3.2.0-40 | April 25, 2013 | |
| 1.0 | 3.2.0-35 | January 1, 2013 |
See also
References
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External links
- {{Official website|distroastro.org|}}
- [https://www.facebook.com/DistroAstro Facebook]