Dreamlinux
Dreamlinux was a Linux distribution, a collection of computer programs that is designed for the use of the Linux operating system on a computer. The Dreamlinux distribution was made in Brazil, and is based on Debian, another commonly-used Linux distribution. Dreamlinux can be used in Portuguese.
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 Dreamlinux 5.0 | |
| OS family | Unix-like |
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| Working state | Discontinued |
| Latest release | 5.0 / January 1, 2012 |
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| Available in | English and Portuguese |
| Platforms | IA-32 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic |
| License | Mainly the GNU GPL / various others |
| Official website | http://www.dreamlinux.info |
Methods of booting
There are several ways to use Dreamlinux to run the Linux operating system on a computer.
- Using a compact disc called a live CD, the computer user can start up (or boot) the operating system straight from the disc without installing anything on the computer.
- The user can boot Dreamlinux in the same way from an external flash drive containing the programs, connected to the computer through a USB port.
- The user can install the programs in Dreamlinux on a computer's internal hard drive and run them from there.
Graphical User Interface
Most operating systems have a graphical user interface, or GUI, which allows the user to interact with the programs using a graphical display. The GUI which Dreamlinux uses looks similar to the one used by Apple's Mac OS X operating system, with a toolbar in the center. The user can also download the "Engage" theme, which gives the toolbar some animated aspects.
Related pages
Other websites
- Official Dreamlinux site Archived 2012-02-13 at the Wayback Machine. Additional archives: 2008-10-29.
- Official English forum