Frugalware is a general purpose linux distribution, designed for intermediate users (who are not afraid of text mode).

We try to make Frugalware as simple as possible while not forgetting to keep it comfortable for the user. We try to ship fresh and stable software, as close to the original source as possible, because in our opinion most software is the best as is, and doesn’t need patching.

Frugalware Newsletter Issue 48

Translations: FR, ES
The newsletter’s aim is to keep you up to date with what’s happened recently in the world of Frugalware. Features of this issue include: New developer - Exceed Frugalware Linux 1.1pre2 released We have an GSOC entrant Getting To Know You - Exam results You can read it here. We hope you like it!

Frugalware Newsletter Issue 47

Translations: FR, ES
The newsletter’s aim is to keep you up to date with what’s happened recently in the world of Frugalware. Features of this issue include: Welcome back Crazy! Gfpm upgrade Elentir’s fwife is now more beautiful Test your Frugalware knowledge Focus On Package(s) - Fotoxx and Picpuz You can read it here. We hope you like it!
Frugalware 1.1pre2 (Getorin) released

Frugalware 1.1pre2 (Getorin) released

Translations: FR, ES
The Frugalware Developer Team is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Frugalware 1.1pre2, the second technical preview of the upcoming 1.1 stable release. A short and incomplete list of changes since 1.1pre1: Improvements: An x86_64 flash plugin is now part of the default installation. Just a FYI in case you are using the ext3 filesystem, which is our current default: though we ship the latest stable kernel, we did not switch the default value of the ‘data’ option to ‘writeback’, the feature which still makes ext3 seem more robust than ext4 at the time of writing.

Frugalware Newsletter Issue 46

Translations: FR, ES
The newsletter’s aim is to keep you up to date with what’s happened recently in the world of Frugalware. Features of this issue include: X.org 7.4 and kernel 2.6.30 upgrades Xfce 4.6.1 is available in current Priyank’s got a new baby! Frugalware’s developers are people too - Cedynamix Getting To Know You - pacman-g2’s “–ask” parameter You can read it here. We hope you like it!

Frugalware Newsletter Issue 45

Translations: FR, ES
The newsletter’s aim is to keep you up to date with what’s happened recently in the world of Frugalware. Features of this issue include: New Frugalware user bars We have a new developer! Frugalware’s developers are people too - TranzeManiaC Tips and tricks - Picture your diff You can read it here. We hope you like it!

Frugalware Newsletter Issue 44

Translations: FR, ES
The newsletter’s aim is to keep you up to date with what’s happened recently in the world of Frugalware. Features of this issue include: Frugalware 1.1pre1 was released Frugalware 1.1 is coming - let’s party! Frugalware’s artists are people too - leo Focus On Package(s) - chm2pdf and Open ClipArt Library You can read it here. We hope you like it!
Frugalware 1.1pre1 (Getorin) released

Frugalware 1.1pre1 (Getorin) released

Translations: FR, ES
The Frugalware Developer Team is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Frugalware 1.1pre1, the first technical preview of the upcoming 1.1 stable release. A short and incomplete list of changes since 1.0: Improvements: The installer is built with debug support by default for the prereleases to help bugreporters. Major review in the documention: numerous grammatical fixes and various extensions. Package updates: Linux kernel 2.6.29.2 + fixes GNOME 2.26 Mono 2.

Frugalware Newsletter Issue 43

Translations: FR, ES
The newsletter’s aim is to keep you up to date with what’s happened recently in the world of Frugalware. Features of this issue include: Look out! He’s a maniac! Exceed (AKA Cédric) Frugalware’s artists are people too - Centuri0 Getting To Know You - newsletter Focus On Package(s) - Smokin’ Guns You can read it here. We hope you like it!

Frugalware Newsletter Issue 42

Translations: FR, ES
The newsletter’s aim is to keep you up to date with what’s happened recently in the world of Frugalware. Features of this issue include: To infinity…and beyond Will the real Cedric(k) please stand up? Frugalware’s developers are people too - VMiklos Tips and tricks - Unlucky in love? Focus On Package(s) - lsof You can read it here. We hope you like it!
Solaria: End of life

Solaria: End of life

Translations: FR, ES
With the release of Anacreon, the support for Solaria is discontinued. It is highly recommended to upgrade to our new stable release, as there will be no more security and bug fixes for Solaria. We have released FSA526 to FSA588 for Solaria. That means 63 security problems were issued in half a year. If you update to Anacreon, it will also fix the following vulnerability: #3179 - nasm