Feather Linux facts for kids
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| OS family | Unix-like |
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| Working state | Dormant |
| Source model | Open source |
| Latest stable release | 0.7.5 / 2005-07-04 |
| License | Free software licenses (mainly GPL) |
| Official website | featherlinux.berlios.de |
Feather Linux was a special computer operating system. It was created by Robert Sullivan. This system was based on another one called Knoppix. Feather Linux was very small, designed to fit on tiny storage devices.
Older versions could fit on just 64 MB of space. Newer ones used less than 128 MB. You could start Feather Linux directly from a CD or a USB stick. It would then show you a simple desktop screen called Fluxbox.
What Made Feather Linux Special?
Feather Linux came with many useful programs. These included tools for your desktop and for fixing computer problems. You could run the whole system directly from your computer's RAM. This meant it ran very fast without needing to be installed.
You could also choose to install it onto your computer's hard drive. Feather Linux had many programs built using something called GTK+. Some examples were AbiWord, which is like a word processor, and Pidgin, a chat program. The goal was to include software that people would use often.
Why is Feather Linux Not Used Anymore?
The last version of Feather Linux was released on July 4, 2005. After that, no new updates or versions were made. This means the project is no longer being worked on. Another small operating system, Damn Small Linux, partly inspired Feather Linux.
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