Igelle is a Linux-based operating system distribution that is designed to run on various different devices, including desktop/laptop computers, cellular phones, mobile internet devices and other small or large computers.

Igelle v0.3.0 marks the first publicly available release of the operating system; as the version number suggests, this is an early development release, and not suitable for general end-users yet. Similarly, this announcement marks the opening of the igelle.net website.

In this version, a prebuilt ISO installer is made available for x86 PCs. In addition, the source package is released, from which other experimental images could be built. The x86 installer produces a fully functioning Linux desktop, although with a number of usable features still unimplemented. The installer does come with full networking support and Firefox 3, and works wonderfully on, for example, the Asus EEE laptop as a replacement for the built-in software.

Some highlights of the software included:

• Linux 2.6.24.2
• Glibc 2.7
• Xorg 7.3
• Barpanel 0.2.0
• PCManFM 0.3.6.2
• Openbox 3.4.6.1
• Wicd 1.4.2
• Firefox 3 beta 5

For screenshot, click here.

To download and install Igelle, proceed to the Igelle project page.

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