| 64-bit beta of SimplyMEPIS Linux arrives |
Jan. 02, 2007
 MEPIS LLC released Beta 1 of its SimplyMEPIS-64 Version 6.0-4 last week, a mere seven days after the project team released its 32-bit version of the same system. The release features a security-patched 2.6.15 kernel and the KDE 3.5.3 desktop.
"We have tried to make the 64-bit edition of SimplyMEPIS look, feel and function the same as the 32-bit edition," said distro founder and chief maintainer Warren Woodford. "There are only a few differences; for example, 32-bit users can choose to download some extra multimedia codecs that are not yet available in 64-bit versions."
The 64-bit version of SimplyMEPIS offer the same advanced hardware autodetection, multimedia integration, and easy-to-use installer that is included with the 32-bit edition.
According to Woodford, this 64-bit release includes:- Firefox 2.0.0.1 browser
- Flashplayer 9
- OpenOffice 2.0.2 office suite
- The 3.5.3 build of KDE desktop
- Support for the newest sound chips and Apple hardware
SimplyMEPIS is described by Woodford as a complete and safe desktop computing environment designed to meet the needs of everyday computer users and software professionals alike.
The ISO image is available for download in the "testing" subdirectory at the MEPIS Subscriber's Site and at MEPIS's public mirrors. The project encourages satisfied users to make a contribution or make a purchase at the MEPIS store. "Your support helps offset the costs of producing SimplyMEPIS 6.0 and funds further development of MEPIS Linux," according to the project's website.
The current development cycle at MEPIS is on a fast-track schedule with a targeted release date of approximately Jan. 10, 2007, the project team said.
"Happy New Year! Finally SimplyMEPIS 64 bit is in the pipeline...," Woodford added.
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