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Religion is a major force in society. Linux lends itself to niche markets. It was inevitable that the two find a place in which they can merge together.
What makes an operating system distribution "religiously oriented"? Can one legitimately talk about a (substitute religious group here) distribution of Microsoft Windows?
Does installing OTO Tools[1], gematria software, The complete works of Aleister Crowley, wallpaper with pentagrams, MagiCalc [2],and Cal-93[3] on a Windows computer constitute creating Microsoft Windows (Thelemic Edition)?
Does selling web filtering software, a Bible Study program, wallpaper with angels, and Christian clipart along with Windows constitute Microsoft Windows (Christian Edition)?
This distribution was announced in late September 1999. [4].It used the Christian Software Public License. This is a variant of the four clause BSD license. [5]
It suggested renaming "kill", and "daemon" to something that was less evocative of sin. It also wondered if it was appropriate for Christians to use software developed by homosexuals.
This distribution was later revealed to be a hoax.
The Dalai Lama today announced the official release of Yellow Hat GNU/Linux is how the official announcement on 1 April 2003 began. This was a carefully thought out hoax by Richard Stallman [6], bringing together elements from both Tibetan Buddhism and Linux.
This project was announced on 23 July 2004.[7] A screenshot was posted 17 December 2004. [8]
It was based upon Damn_Small_Linux
The first criticism of it emerged the day after it was announced. [9].
Despite not being publicly released, five bugs were reported for it.[10]
OS family | Linux |
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Working state | Ubuntu Metapackage |
Source model | FOSS |
Latest release | 3.10 <<Everlasting Joy>> / October 2006 |
Platforms | i386 |
Kernel type | Monolithic kernel, Linux |
License | GNU GPL /GNU LGPL |
Official website | www.ichthux.com https://launchpad.net/ichthux |
This was the first religiously orientated distribution to be widely released. The first two versions were based on Koppix. Subsequent versions are based upon Kubuntu[11].
The name is based upon the Greek acronym ΙΧΘΥΣ:
I is the first letter of the word Jesus in Greek: Ιησους
CH are the first letters of the word Christ (Χριστος)
TH are the first letters of the word THeou (Θεου), Greek for God
Y is the first letter for Uios (Υιος), Greek for son.
S is the first letter for Soter (Σωτηρ), Greek for saviour.
The X in the end of the name Ichthux is a common termination in the *nix world.[11]
Version | Release date | Code name | Comment |
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0.4.3 | 03 April 2005 | First public release of Ichthux as a Knoppix live CD | |
0.5 | 05 May 2005 | Valenciana | Second release of the Ichthux, based on Knoppix |
6.09 | 12 September 2006[12] | Amazing Grace | First Ubuntu-based release |
6.10 | 26 October 2006[13] | Everlasting Joy | First release embedded in Ubuntu |
In 2007, this distro became a full fledged metapackage within ubuntu https://launchpad.net/ichthux
It has been reviewed in:
The main website does not appear to have been updated since late 2006.
The Wikipedia article was deleted 12 August 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Ichthux.
It was also proposed for merger with:
Spanish article was AfD July 2005 http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Consultas_de_borrado/Ichthux
OS family | Linux |
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Working state | Current (?) |
Source model | FOSS |
Latest release | 0.1 (beta release) / 20 May 2005 |
Platforms | i386 |
Kernel type | Monolithic kernel, Linux |
License | FLOSS |
Official website | http://cristux.tamarapatino.org/ |
This project was created with the following aims:
This project was started in early 2005.
Version | Release date | Based On | Notes |
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0.1 | 22 May2005 | Ubuntu | Beta Release [14] |
The last message to the mailing list was sent in September 2006.
It has been reviewed in:
Developer | Jereme |
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OS family | Linux |
Working state | Current |
Source model | FLOSS |
Latest release | 4.0 |
Platforms | i386 |
Kernel type | Monolithic kernel, Linux |
License | Mixed |
Official website | www.christianubuntu.com |
[[2]]
Version | Release date | Based On | What is new |
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1.0 | 23 July 2006 | 6.06 | GnomeSword |
1.1 | 14 August 2006 | 6.06 | Dansguardian, Some standard Ubuntu Packages removed. |
1.2 | 03 September 2006 | 6.06 | GnuCash, Daily Bible Verse |
1.3 | 04 October 2006 | 6.06 | Cross Wallpaper |
1.4 | 04 October 2006 | 6.06 | Christian Theme for Firefox |
1.5 | 10 November 2006 | 6.06 | Ichthux Installer |
1.5.1 | 28 November 2006 | 6.06 | Better technical theme integratin |
1.5.2 | 07 February 2007 | 6.06 | Dansguardian enhancements |
1.5.3 | 15 March 2007 | 6.06 | Dansguardian enhancements |
2.0 | 28 November 2006 | 6.10 | gVerse used as a replacement for Daily Bible Verse |
2.1 | 07 February 2007 | 6.10 | Virtual Rosary, Bible Memorizer |
2.2 | 15 March 2007 | 6.10 | e-Sword Installer, e-Sword resource installer |
3.0 | 02 May 2007 | 7.04 | The Word Installer, Christian Firefox Extensions |
3.1 | 18 May 2007 | 7.04 | Bugs fixed |
3.2 | 29 May 2007 | 7.04 | Ubuntu CE Installer removed |
3.3 | 29 July 2007 | 7.04 | WhatWouldJesusDownload Toolbar |
5.0 (32 bit) | 19 October 2009 | 9.04 | |
5.0 (64 bit) | 19 October 2009 | 9.04 | |
5.0 (server bit) | 19 October 2009 | 9.04 | |
6.0 (32 bit) | 1 December 2009 | 9.10 | |
6.0 (64 bit) | 1 December 2009 | 9.10 | |
6.0 (Server) | 1 December 2009 | 9.10 | |
Ubuntu CE 9.10 UNR | 8 February 2010 | 9.10 | Netbook Remix |
It has been reviewed in:
The Wikipedia article Ubuntu Christian Edition was submitted for Deletion on three occasions.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Automatix_%28software%29 27 June 2007: Result: No Consensus.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Ubuntu_Christian_Edition 4 August 2007: Result: Keep.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Ubuntu_Christian_Edition_%282nd_nomination%29 5 October 2007: Result: Merge/Redirect.
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikip%C3%A9dia:Pages_%C3%A0_supprimer/Ubuntu_Christian_Edition 2 October 2007" Result: Merge.
It was also proposed for merger with:
Since its announcement in July of 2006[18], Ubuntu CE has been and still is under criticism from members of the Ubuntu community. Many have voiced their opinions about the Christian Edition in the official Ubuntu forums. Some of the main problems certain users see with Ubuntu Christian Edition are listed below:
These are not the only issues that Ubuntu members are finding with CE. For a full read, the Ubuntu forums have some threads[19] dedicated to this issue
Jereme, the creator of the CE project, has responded to the above by saying that:
“ | It is simply a pre-configured and customized version of Ubuntu for a specific group of people (Christians). The idea is to bring Linux to a community of people who in my opinion are until now are an untapped market for Linux.
This project is not about bringing Christianity to Linux users. It is just the opposite. It is an excellent example of how we can use the power of Open Source software to really provide groups with a product that will truly meet their needs. I really wish those who are opposed to the Christian faith could take their guards down for a moment and look at the bigger picture of what I am trying to accomplish. |
” |
Other Ubuntu community members consider the Christian Edition to be a joke of sorts, and have begun creating pundit sites and blogs[20] that poke fun at the project. For example, coming up with facts that toy with the idea a Christian themed operating system, such as "With Ubuntu Christian Edition, you don't need to surf the web. You can walk on it." Others have also decided to make an offshoot of the Christian Edition and create Ubuntu Satanic Edition.[21]
All in all, the discussion over these issues have been conducted in a general civility and politeness, with people from both camps sharing their opinions on the Official Ubuntu forums.
Copied in whole from the Ubuntu Christian Edition article, then extensively edited.
OS family | Linux |
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Working state | Current |
Source model | FOSS |
Platforms | i386 |
Kernel type | Monolithic kernel, Linux |
This is a set of themes, rather than a distribution, per se.
This was created in reaction to Ubuntu Christian Edition. As such, a name that is diametrically opposed to Christian was selected.
Kubuntu Satanic Edition follows the Ubuntu convention of using "Kubuntu" to indicate a KDE desktop, instead of the Gnome desktop.
The focus is upon the "Darker Side".[22] of Ubuntu.
Version | Number | Release date | For | What is New |
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Evil Edgy | 13 December 2006 | 6.10 | First set of desktop themes | |
Evil Edgy | 17 December 2006 | 6.10 | Wallpaper | |
Evil Edgy | 18 December 2006 | 6.10 | Gnome splash screen | |
Evil Edgy | 20 December 2006 | 6.10 | Screensaver | |
Evil Edgy | 12 January 2007 | 6.10 | First set of KDE themese[23] | |
18 January 2007 | Any | Gnome Desktop theme | ||
18 January 2007 | Any | KDE Desktop theme | ||
Fiery Spawn | 23 April 2007 | 7.04 | New "Bat" Logo, New Baphomet artwork, Both Gnome and KDE desktops are supported | |
4 May 2007 | AMD 64 | Rewrite for AMD-64 architecture | ||
Fiery Spawn | 8 June 2007 | Gnome | Beryl Theme | |
18 July 2007 | Power PC | Rewrite for Power PC architecture | ||
Eternity | 24 July 2007 | Rewrite for Eternity screensaver | ||
Lucifer’s Legion | 666.8 | 18 May 2010 | Any | Update for Ubuntu 10.04 |
The Wikipedia article was deleted
OS family | Linux |
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Working state | Current |
Source model | FOSS |
Platforms | i386 |
Kernel type | Monolithic kernel, Linux |
Version | Release date | Based On | What is new |
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1.0 | 23 July 2006 | 6.06 | |
15 August 2007 | 7.04 | DVD release |
The wikipedia article UbuntuME was redirected to List_of_Ubuntu-based_distributions in October 2007, without any discussion.
French AfD Discussion is at http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikip%C3%A9dia:Pages_%C3%A0_supprimer/Ubuntu_Muslim_Edition
The quote: It is useless since it doesn't bring anything new to normal distribution. You can be more useful by investing your skills in other projects that can make new technologies reach the Muslim community. For example, even if you do not speak Arabic, you can help support Arabic-script languages that are the main languages of the Muslim world and culture... Moreover, this is a silly imitation of the already criticized Christian Edition of Ubuntu.[24] sums up the opposition to this distribution in the Muslim world.
OS family | Linux |
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Working state | Current |
Source model | FOSS |
Platforms | i386 |
Kernel type | Monolithic kernel, Linux |
Version | Release date | Based On | What is new |
---|---|---|---|
1.0 | 23 July 2006 | 6.06 |
OS family | Linux |
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Working state | Current |
Source model | FOSS |
Platforms | i386 |
Kernel type | Monolithic kernel, Linux |
Version | Release date | Based On | What is new |
---|---|---|---|
1.0 | 23 July 2006 | 6.06 |
OS family | Linux |
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Working state | Unknown |
Source model | FOSS |
Platforms | i386 |
Kernel type | Monolithic kernel, Linux |
Version | Release date | Based On | What is new |
---|---|---|---|
? | 0 January 20009 | Church Pup |
OS family | Linux |
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Working state | Unknown |
Source model | FOSS |
Platforms | i386 |
Kernel type | Monolithic kernel, Linux |
Version | Release date | Based On | What is new |
---|---|---|---|
? | 0 January 20009 | Church Pup |
OS family | Linux |
---|---|
Working state | Unknown |
Source model | FOSS |
Platforms | i386 |
Kernel type | Monolithic kernel, Linux |
Version | Release date | Based On | What is new |
---|---|---|---|
? | 0 January 20009 | Church Pup |
OS family | Linux |
---|---|
Working state | Unknown |
Source model | FOSS |
Platforms | i386 |
Kernel type | Monolithic kernel, Linux |
Version | Release date | Based On | What is new |
---|---|---|---|
? | 0 January 20009 | Church Pup |
OS family | Linux |
---|---|
Working state | Defunct |
Source model | FOSS |
Latest release | 7.10 |
Platforms | i386 |
Kernel type | Monolithic kernel, Linux |
The following programs were not included in this distro:
Version | Release date | Based On | What is new |
---|---|---|---|
7.10 | November 2007 | 7.10 |
OS family | Linux |
---|---|
Working state | Active |
Source model | FOSS |
Latest release | 08.31 / 2010-0803 |
Platforms | i386 |
Kernel type | Monolithic kernel, Linux |
Muslim edition of Slackware.
Version | Release date | Based On | What is new |
---|---|---|---|
08.31 | 3 August 2010 |
OS family | Linux |
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Source model | FOSS |
Platforms | i386 |
Kernel type | Monolithic kernel, Linux |
Ubuntu Christian Edition recompiled for Linux Mint.
Version | Release date | Based On | What is new |
---|---|---|---|
? | 0 January 2010 |
OS family | Linux |
---|---|
Working state | Active |
Source model | FOSS |
Platforms | i386 |
Kernel type | Monolithic kernel, Linux |
Version | Release date | Based On | What is new |
---|---|---|---|
Buddhist 1.4 v 1 | 0 May 2009 | Slax 6 [25] | |
Buddhist 1.4 v 2 | 24 June 2010 | Ubuntu 10.4 [26] |
This is a hoax edition of Ubuntu.[27] Special features include an insecurity tool, to increase one's feelings of guilt.
The major criticisms of Religiously Orientated Distributions are:
"Where will this path end?" The implication being that there will be a distribution for each denomination of each religion. [28]
This criticism assumes that Elmo Phillip's joke[29] is par for all denominations in all religions.
This criticism says that the software is available, and all that a user needs, is to use apt-get, or similar program to download an install it.
This criticism assumes:
ChrisTux focused their attention on Spanish Language Catholic Bibles, because there are none that are suitable in electronic format. (Most e-text Bibles either omit Deuterocanonical material, or are more than a century old.)
Ubuntu Christian Edition includes scripts to download and install programs for Windows. Without those scripts, installing those programs involves a steep learning curve. With those scripts, some users report problems in installing the programs that require WINE.
This is the approach that Ubuntu Satanic Edition and Ichthux take.
Depending on the software additions that are taken, this might be a more appropriate approach.
These distributions do not exist. They were mentioned in articles that were critical of either Ubuntu Christian Edition, Ubuntu Muslim Edition or another religiously orientated distribution.[30]
Several distributions have names which imply a religious theme, or orientated. That association is usually nothing more than an accident in the history of the distro.
This is designed for secure IT related applications.
Developer | Heiko Zürker, Friedrich Lobenstock, Bruce Smith |
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OS family | Linux |
Working state | Current |
Source model | FOSS |
Latest release | 1.2.13 / 1 March 2007 |
Platforms | i386 |
Kernel type | Monolithic kernel, Linux |
Official website | http://www.devil-linux.org/ |
Name came from the logos on the T-Shirt one of the developers was wearing.
Designed to boot from a CD-ROM which is read-only by nature. Configuration files are saved to either floppy disk or USB device.