Complete and Safe Desktop Computing

SimplyMEPIS 8.5.x is a complete and safe desktop environment designed to meet the needs of everyday computer users. It is easier than Vista and intuitive for XP and Win98 users. MEPIS includes all of the applications that most users need and want. SimplyMEPIS is designed to replace or work side by side with Vista or XP on PCs. SimplyMEPIS offers advanced hardware autodetection, multimedia integration, and an easy to use installer.

SimplyMEPIS 8.5.x utilizes a Debian Lenny stable foundation enhanced with a Long Term Support kernel, key package upgrades, and the MEPIS Assistant applications to create an up-to-date, ready to use desktop computer system.

In addition to Linux kernel 2.6.32, MEPIS 8.5.x includes many desktop applications for example KDE 4.3.4, OpenOffice 3.1.1, and Firefox 3.5.6. To support US Gov deployment of DNSsec and IPv6, MEPIS 8.5.x includes Bind 0.9.1P1 and IPv6 is enabled out-of-the-box.Google Gadgets 0.11.0, Alsa 1.0.20 and Knetworkmanager 0.7.

32bit version available. Please see lists.

Mepis Extra's CD's now available. The Extras CDs are offered as a convenience for MEPIS users who can't rely on having a continuous fast internet connection for accessing the online pools. The CDs contain packages that MEPIS users are most likely to want to add to their MEPIS installation.