CrunchBang Linux
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 CrunchBang 9.04.1 | |
| OS family | Unix-like |
|---|---|
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Open source |
| Latest release | 9.04.01 / 8 July 2009 [1] |
| Update method | APT |
| Package manager | dpkg, with several front-ends |
| Kernel type | Linux |
| Default user interface | Openbox or Xfce |
| Official website | crunchbanglinux.org |
CrunchBang Linux (often referred to simply as "#!" because "#" is pronounced "crunch", and "!" is pronounced "bang" in unix speak) is a lightweight Debian based Linux distribution created by Philip Newborough, designed to offer a good balance of speed and functionality.
Features
CrunchBang uses either the Openbox or the Xfce window manager with GTK+ applications[3] and is especially suitable for low-end hardware with limited resources[4] (e.g. the ASUS Eee PC).[5]
It is provided as an installable Live CD.[4]
Editions
CrunchBang Linux currently only provides an Openbox and Xfce version for i686, i486 and amd64. Previously there was a Lite version with a limited number of installed applications, and a special version known as "CrunchEee" optimised for the ASUS Eee PC. The CrunchEee edition was discontinued as the Lite version eventually included support for EeePCs. Due to the removal of version 9.04 (the last to be based on Ubuntu) from the website, the Lite edition is no longer available.
Comparison with Ubuntu
CrunchBang has been reported to boot faster than Ubuntu[6] while still including a larger number of applications by default than a standard Ubuntu installation.
It operates better under low resources than Ubuntu and is faster than a normal GNOME-based Ubuntu distribution.[4] By default it comes with a minimal panel and system information pane on the right side of the screen and nothing more.[7]
CrunchBang Linux has been developed completely from Ubuntu sources with the exception of a few packages.[4]
Unlike Ubuntu, CrunchBang includes several non-free or patent encumbered applications and libraries such as out-of-the-box support for several multimedia formats including MP3, Adobe Flash as well as DVD playback. CrunchBang also replaces some applications that are included with default Ubuntu, such as:[4]
- Openbox Window Manager instead of the GNOME Desktop Environment
- ROX-Filer and Thunar (replaced by PCMan File Manager in CrunchBang 8.10.02)[8] are used as file managers instead of Nautilus
- AbiWord and other GNOME Office components instead of OpenOffice.org
- Skype VoIP client instead of Ekiga
- CrunchBang also uses a different GTK theme, icon set and default wallpapers.
Move to Debian
The developer has announced that, as of Crunchbang 10 ("Statler"), the distribution will be based directly on Debian and no longer on Ubuntu.[9] As of December 5, 2010 the final Crunchbang 10 is available for live CD download on i686, i486, or amd64.
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