Parsix
{{Infobox OS
| name = Parsix GNU/Linux
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| developer = Alan Baghumian
| source_model = Mixed
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2005|02|01}}
| latest_release_date = {{release date and age|2017|01|25}}
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| working state =
| kernel_type = Monolithic (Linux)
| ui = GNOME
| language = English
| supported platforms = I386, AMD64
| license = Various
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Parsix GNU/Linux was a live-CD Linux distribution based on Debian. The Parsix project's goal was to provide a ready-to-use, easy-to-install, desktop and laptop-optimized operating system based on Debian's testing branch and the latest stable release of GNOME.{{cite web|title=Parsix GNU/Linux|url=http://www.parsix.org/wiki/WikiStart|website=Parsix GNU/Linux Project|access-date=2016-05-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160510014553/http://www.parsix.org/wiki/WikiStart|archive-date=2016-05-10|url-status=dead}} It was possible to install extra software packages from the project's own APT repositories.{{Cite web |url=http://www.parsix.org/wiki/Apt |title=Parsix Apt Repositories |access-date=2011-04-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903073628/http://www.parsix.org/wiki/Apt |archive-date=2017-09-03 |url-status=dead }}
In 2017, the official website announced the shutdown of the project, and suggested users switch to Debian Stretch.{{Cite web |url=http://www.parsix.org/wiki/News |title=News – Parsix GNU/Linux - Desktop Linux Operating System |access-date=2017-09-16 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170903125016/http://www.parsix.org/wiki/News |archive-date=2017-09-03 |url-status=dead }}
Logo
The Parsix logo is inspired by stone flower carvings found in Persepolis.{{Cite web |url=http://www.parsix.org/wiki/logo |title=Parsix Logo Page |access-date=2011-04-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010115232/http://www.parsix.org/wiki/logo |archive-date=2016-10-10 |url-status=dead }}
Usage
Parsix Linux was designed to be used as a Live CD, Live USB, or installed operating system on a hard disk drive. Live mode is useful for operations such as data recovery or hard drive partitioning.{{citation needed|date=May 2016}}
Versions
=History=
The first version of Parsix GNU/Linux was announced in February 2005 by Alan Baghumian.[http://distrowatch.com/?newsid=02319 Distribution Release: Parsix GNU/Linux 0.45] Seeking a more stable platform, the project started using Debian testing branch as of version 0.85.{{Cite web |url=http://static.parsix.org/misc/debian_testing.asc |title=0.85-Test-3 Announcement |access-date=2011-04-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616181027/http://static.parsix.org/misc/debian_testing.asc |archive-date=2016-06-16 |url-status=dead }} Starting with version 0.90, Parsix uses characters from the movie Happy Feet to name their releases.{{Cite web |url=http://static.parsix.org/misc/happy_feet_announcement.asc |title=Happy Feet Announcement |access-date=2011-04-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616175958/http://static.parsix.org/misc/happy_feet_announcement.asc |archive-date=2016-06-16 |url-status=dead }} The project's own APT repositories were launched in February 2008.{{Cite web |url=http://lists.parsix.org/pipermail/parsix-users/2008-February/000097.html |title=Continent and Official Repositories Announcement |access-date=2011-04-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616174610/http://lists.parsix.org/pipermail/parsix-users/2008-February/000097.html |archive-date=2016-06-16 |url-status=dead }} The multimedia repository, Wonderland, was launched in September 2010.{{cite web|last1=Baghumian|first1=Alan|title=[Parsix-Users] Parsix GNU/Linux 3.6r0 aka Vinnie is out!|url=http://lists.parsix.org/pipermail/parsix-users/2010-September/000394.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322114956/http://lists.parsix.org/pipermail/parsix-users/2010-September/000394.html|archivedate=March 22, 2012|date=September 6, 2010}} The Parsix project started to offer security updates for their stable and testing branches as of December 2010.[http://lists.parsix.org/pipermail/parsix-users/2010-December/000397.html Vinnie r1 Release Announcement] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110820034650/http://lists.parsix.org/pipermail/parsix-users/2010-December/000397.html |date=2011-08-20 }}
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{| class="wikitable" | ||
| bgcolor="#B3B7FF" | Version
! bgcolor="#B3B7FF" | Release Date ! bgcolor="#B3B7FF" | Codename | ||
|---|---|---|
| 8.15 | 2017-01-25 | {{N/A}} |
| 8.10 | 2016-07-31 | {{N/A}} |
| 8.5[https://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20160404#parsix DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 655, 4 April 2016] | 2016-02-14 | {{N/A}} |
| 8.0[https://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20151012#parsix DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 631, 12 October 2015] | 2015-09-14 | Mumble |
| 7.5 | 2015-05-17 | {{N/A}} |
| 7.0r1 | 2015-02-13 | rowspan="2" | Nestor |
| 7.0r0[https://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20141215#parsix DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 589, 15 December 2014] | 2014-11-08 | |
| 6.0r1 | 2014-06-25 | rowspan="2" | Trev |
| 6.0r0 | 2014-04-26 | |
| 5.0r1 | 2013-12-25 | rowspan="2" | Lombardo |
| 5.0r0{{Cite web |url=http://linuxbsdos.com/2013/08/19/parsix-5-0-lombardo-review/ |title=Parsix 5.0 "Lombardo" review {{!}} LinuxBSDos.com |access-date=2018-08-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180811131502/http://linuxbsdos.com/2013/08/19/parsix-5-0-lombardo-review/ |archive-date=2018-08-11 |url-status=dead }} | 2013-08-17 | |
| 4.0r3 | 2013-04-21 | rowspan="4" | Gloria |
| 4.0r2 | 2013-02-04 | |
| 4.0r1 | 2013-01-01 | |
| 4.0r0 | 2012-11-12 | |
| 3.7r2a | 2012-02-20 | rowspan="4" | Raul |
| 3.7r2 | 2012-02-11 | |
| 3.7r1 | 2011-10-09 | |
| 3.7r0{{Cite web |url=http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2011/08/18/parsix-3-7-review/ |title=Parsix 3.7 review {{!}} LinuxBSDos.com |access-date=2018-08-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180811101332/http://linuxbsdos.com/2011/08/18/parsix-3-7-review/ |archive-date=2018-08-11 |url-status=dead }}[https://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20110912#feature DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 422, 12 September 2011] | 2011-08-14 | |
| 3.6r2 | 2011-04-02 | rowspan="3" | Vinnie |
| 3.6r1 | 2010-12-15 | |
| 3.6r0 | 2010-09-06 | |
| 3.5r0 | 2010-05-31 | Frankie |
| 3.0r2 | 2010-02-07 | rowspan="3" | Kev |
| 3.0r1 | 2009-12-20 | |
| 3.0r0 | 2009-10-15 | |
| 2.0r0 | 2009-03-21 | Boss Skua |
| 1.5r2 | 2008-10-23 | rowspan="3" | Miss Viola |
| 1.5r1 | 2008-07-30 | |
| 1.5r0 | 2008-06-28 | |
| 1.0r1 | 2008-03-13 | rowspan="2" | Ramón |
| 1.0r0 | 2008-01-25 | |
| 0.90r2 | 2007-10-04 | rowspan="3" | Barry |
| 0.90r1 | 2007-08-16 | |
| 0.90r0 | 2007-06-17 | |
| 0.85.1 | 2007-03-01 | rowspan="6" | No. |
| 0.85 | 2006-12-01 | |
| 0.80.1 | 2006-06-19 | |
| 0.80 | 2006-06-05 | |
| 0.76 | 2006-02-07 | |
| 0.75 | 2006-01-17 | |
| 0.70 | 2005-11-13 | WSIS 2005 |
| 0.60 | 2005-06-29 | rowspan="4" | No. |
| 0.50 | 2005-05-02 | |
| 0.46 | 2005-03-15 | |
| 0.45 | 2005-02-01 |
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Receptions
DistroWatch Weekly reviewed Parsix 1.5r1 in 2008:[https://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20080804#feature DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 264, 04 Aug 2008]
{{blockquote|Parsix is a nice solid little distro, but I'm finding it difficult to list one hard compelling reason why someone should switch to it. If you prefer the Persian language and keyboard, then Parsix is definitely for you. If you'd like a nice Debian derivative with a pretty GNOME desktop that works good, comes in one CD, and uses APT/Synaptic, then perhaps give Parsix a try.}}
LinuxBSDos wrote the review of Parsix 3.0r2:{{Cite web |url=http://linuxbsdos.com/2010/02/12/parsix-3-0-r-2-review/ |title=Parsix 3.0r2 review {{!}} LinuxBSDos.com |access-date=2018-08-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180811095828/http://linuxbsdos.com/2010/02/12/parsix-3-0-r-2-review/ |archive-date=2018-08-11 |url-status=dead }}
{{blockquote|This is clearly a negative review, and at some level, I’m hoping that someone will prove to me that this review is completely off the mark. I’m waiting.}}
References
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External links
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- {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170326092601/https://www.parsix.org/wiki/WikiStart |title=Official Website |date=2017-03-26 |url2=https://web.archive.org/web/20110408083828/http://www.parsix.org/wiki/WikiStart |date2=2011-04-08 }}
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