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[Draft 4]

*ToriOS 1.0*

   - ToriOS is a GNU/Linux Operating System built for very old computers
   (NON PAE) and for those who are interested and brave enough to build their
   own system the way they like from a fully working base with GUI and minimal
   installed packages by default.
   - For more information, please visit: http://torios.top/


*Technical Specifications*

   - ToriOS 1.0 is based on the stable release of Debian 8 (Jessie) -
   https://wiki.debian.org/DebianJessie
   <https://wiki.debian.org/DebianJessie>.
   - Supported until 2020 - https://wiki.debian.org/LTS.
   - Has two different kernels: Non-PAE and PAE kernel.
   - 256 MB of RAM is the minimum to install ToriOS 1.0 but you will need
   more RAM if you wish to use the Internet.
   - Minimum CPU is Intel Celeron, ATOM, Pentium M or P4.
   - 4GB disk space is more than enough.
   - Either a CD/DVD drive or an USB port for the installer media.


*Features*

   - Linux Kernel 3.16
   - JWM is the default Windows Manager.
   - JWM setting manager version 1.1 is the control panel of ToriOS.
   - PCManFM version 1.2.3 is the default File Manager.
   - Numix theme.
   - Terminal and Synaptic are both available to install whatever package
   you wish.
   - Common Tasks is a post-installation menu which will pop up on the
   first run (after installing ToriOS) to perform certain tasks.

*Known Issues*

   - Plymouth is broken, you can see 3 dots but no logo.
   - Some packages will not be installed from the Common Tasks menu.
   - Clicking on the time and date will do nothing.
   - Some features from the setting manager might not work.
   - ToriOS manual will not open.
   - .....................
   - ......................

*Download ToriOS 1.0*

   - Please make sure to read the release notes before anything else,
   specially the known bugs and the workarounds.
   - Make sure to backup your important files. Don't blame the OS for any
   fault if you failed to backup what you care about.
   - http://torios.top/download/



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Ali/amjjawad <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad>

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