Parsix


Parsix GNU/Linux is a live and installation DVD based on Debian. The Parsix project's goal is to provide a ready to use, easy to install, desktop and laptop optimized operating system based on Debian's testing branch and the latest stable release of GNOME desktop environment. It is possible to install extra software packages from the projects's own APT repositories.
In 2017, the official website announce the shutdown of the project in the year, and suggest users to go to Debian stretch.

Logo

The Parsix logo is inspired by stone flower carvings found in Persepolis.

Usage

Parsix GNU/Linux is designed to be used as a Live CD, Live USB, or installed operating system on a hard disk drive. Live mode is useful for operations such as data recovery or hard drive partitioning.

Versions

History

The first version of Parsix GNU/Linux was announced on February 2005 by Alan Baghumian. Seeking a more stable platform, the project started using Debian testing branch as of version 0.85. Starting with version 0.90, Parsix uses characters from the movie Happy Feet to name their releases. The project's own APT repositories were launched on February 2008. The multimedia repository, Wonderland, was launched on September 2010. The Parsix project started to offer security updates for their stable and testing branches as of December 2010.

Receptions

DistroWatch Weekly reviewed Parsix 1.5r1 in 2008:
LinuxBSDos wrote the review of Parsix 3.0r2:
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