NepaLinux

NepaLinux is a Debian and Morphix based Linux distribution focused on desktop usage in Nepali language computing.

NepaLinux
DeveloperMadan Puraskar Pustakalaya (http://www.mpp.org.np)
OS familyGNU/Linux
Working stateCurrent
Source modelOpen source
Initial release2005 (age 18–19)
Latest release3.0 / May 25, 2008 (2008-05-25)
Repository
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Update methodAPT
Package managerdpkg
Platformsi386
Kernel typeMonolithic (Linux)
Default
user interface
GNOME
LicenseFree software licenses
(mainly GPL)
Official websitewww.nepalinux.org

It contains applications for desktop users like OpenOffice.org, Nepali GNOME and KDE desktops, and a way for people to type Nepali text. The development and distribution of NepaLinux is done by Madan Puraskar Pustakalaya. Version 1.0 was produced as part of the PAN Localization Project, with the support of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada. NepaLinux is an effort of promoting Free and Open Source Software in Nepal.

In October 2007, NepaLinux was the joint recipient of the Association for Progressive Communications' annual APC FOSS prize.[1]

References

  1. "NepaLinux and Free Geek jointly awarded APC Chris Nicol FOSS Prize 2007". Archived from the original on 2012-02-07. Retrieved 2008-06-16.

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