Release notes for Ehad Linux 2006 - classic1 (updated: 25/Mar 2006)

codename: N/A

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About Ehad Linux
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'Ehad' (the Hebrew word for the numeral '1') is an Israeli project offering a repackaging of standard Mandriva Linux binary packages, in order to provide a single localized installation CD for Mandriva users in Israel. 'Ehad' charter is:

* To provide a useful assortment of applications in a single CD, including ones that are specifically crafted for Hebrew-speakers
* To be copatible with Mandriva Linux, thus allowing use of it's software repositories, and grtaphical configuration tools

'Ehad' has built in support for Hebrew and English out-of-the-box. Some software and configuration options may be applicable for Hebrew speakers only.

Minimum requirements are an x86-32 compatible cpu or better (including x86-64), 128 MB memory (256 MB or more recommended) and 4GB hard disk space (8GB or more recommended)
 
Current stable release is Ehad 2006 - classic1.
Current development release is N/A. 

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Main features in Ehad 2006-test2
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For a detailed log of changes, please review the change_log file.

Features for English and Hebrew speakers:

- Based on Mandriva 2006.0 packages (mainly 'main' source, some from 'contrib)
- Includes all official updates, released until 25-Mar-2006
- OpenOffice 2.0 (Hebrew version, from official project, not including base, with hspell and Culmus)
- Removed koffice
- The full range of the desktop applications are now installed as default 
- Ehad desktop/boot/lilo theme: "Experience the GNU"
- Slightly modified desktop configuration (Plastic theme, Kicker color, original KDE startup chime)
- Replaced fonts-ttf-west_european with fonts-ttf-freefont (utf-8 with Hebrew glyphs)

Features for Hebrew speakers:

- The intsallation slideshow (Hebrew only) matches 2006 release
- Local packages: ehad-media (define software repositories with ease) , ehad-guide (a guide for Israeli Internet Connectivity), ehad-radio (Hebrew Internet Radio launcher), hocr (Hebrew OCR), hdate (Hebrew calendar), Anka (new type-1 font from "culmus fancy" series)

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Errata
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For a detailed errata list, please review the known_issues file.

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#About Ehad Test relases & release-specific disclaimers
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#Test releases are development snapshots intended for testing.
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#While these releases are based on Mandriva software, un-documented issues may exist, due to #packaging errors, additional packages that are not provided by Mandriva, or other bugs.
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#While every effort was made to ensure this specific release is as robust as possible, please be #advised to be cautious.