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SabayonLinux (formerly known as RR4 Linux/RR64 Linux) is a Gentoo based Linux distribution created by Fabio Erculiani.

Core


Sabayon differs from Gentoo in that instead of installing the entire operating system from source code, the initial install is made using pre-compiled binary packages. Sabayon, however, does include the source code. The distribution is currently available for x86 and x86-64 platforms.
Sabayon uses the Portage system from Gentoo for package management, meaning that all updates are inline with Gentoo's portage tree.

Install


Although the distribution is a Live-DVD (or in the case of the miniedition, a Live-CD), installation to hard disk can be initiated once the system is fully booted. Sabayon uses the Anaconda Installer. In previous releases, the Gentoo Linux Installer was used. The install process is designed to be simpler than a typical Gentoo install, which requires more extensive knowledge of the operating system.

Features


Sabayon Linux includes many up-to-date features for the demanding user. Currently AIGLX and Beryl are on the cd/dvd and can be turned on from the isolinux boot prompt. Please see the forum release announcements for more information.

Sabayon is available with KDE, GNOME, XFce, Enlightenment 16 and Fluxbox desktop environments.

Latest releases


* SabayonLinux x86/x86-64 3.25
* SabayonLinux x86/x86-64 3.25 miniedition
* SabayonLinux x86/x86-64 3.26
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