HandyLinux is a French distribution designed for novice Linux users. It is based on the latest stable version of Debian GNU/Linux and it uses the Xfce desktop environment. The main feature of the distribution is a custom start menu with applications and Internet bookmarks grouped in tabs. HandyLinux integrates the latest versions of the Chromium web browser, LibreOffice office suite, Skype conferencing and messaging client, VLC video player and other popular applications with the stable Debian base.
The developers of HandyLinux have released a new version of their beginner-friendly, French language distribution. The new release of HandyLinux, version 2.3, is based on Debian "Jessie" and features a number of updates and improvements. The Handy menu will now provide users with a list of recently accessed documents. The distribution ships with HandySoft, a simplified package manager that replaces GNOMEs default software manager. Handylinux 2.3 also offers users an assistant program that helps users in finding solutions to problems along with tutorials for common tasks. This release ships with Iceweasel 43, a re-branded version of the Firefox web browser. This release carries the code name "Ian" in memory of Debians founder, Ian Murdock. Additional information and screen shots of the new utilities can be found in the projects release announcement for HandyLinux 2.3. Downloads (MD5): handylinux-2.3-ian-amd64.iso (1,243MB, torrent, pkglist).
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HandyLinux is a French distribution designed for novice Linux users. It is based on the latest stable version of Debian GNU/Linux and it uses the Xfce desktop environment. The main feature of the distribution is a custom start menu with applications and Internet bookmarks grouped in tabs. HandyLinux integrates the latest versions of the Chromium web browser, LibreOffice office suite, Skype conferencing and messaging client, VLC video player and other popular applications with the stable Debian base.
