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.

Offical Forum

Translations: FR, ES
Hi all! So, at last we made it! Our new forum can be reached here: forums.frugalware.org! Any problems can be reported at: shrift@frugalware.org or at the “About the forum” topic. Shrift
Pacman-g2 upgrade

Pacman-g2 upgrade

system
Translations: FR, ES
Pacman-g2 was upgraded to version 3.8.3 bringing some nice features. Frugalware current users must do pacman -Sy pacman-g2 before upgrading their system (pacman -Syu). As you can see, the frugalware-current database must be synchronized again after pacman-g2 upgrade.
The Seldon Plan #2

The Seldon Plan #2

newsletter
Translations: FR, ES
The Seldon Plan issue 2 out now! In this issue : News FlightGear 2.6 0.A.D Alpha 9 Crosswords :) And more! Download (english version PDF)
Upgrade to the new type of nvidia package

Upgrade to the new type of nvidia package

bug
Translations: FR, ES
It was a trouble for several users to upgrade the old nvidia package (locally-compiled at install) to the new, binary one. Here is the solution (provided that the database and the other packages are up-to-date): pacman -Sfd nvidia --noconfirm (No, it does not mean that we dislike the Software Freedom Day…)