[Bio-linux-dev] New Beta 2 release of Bio-Linux 6 - ARB package is now available

[Tiwari, Bela]

Dear testers,

A second Beta version of the Bio-Linux ISO is now available at the same
location as before:

http://nebc.nerc.ac.uk/downloads/bl_beta_release/

The version number is 6.0.17.  If you already installed the 6.0.13
version then there is no reason to get this release.  Most fixes will
become available through package updates, and when the final Bio-Linux 6
release is made next month I'll prepare a summary of things that
beta-testers should do to get any new features and tweaks that have been
added since Beta 1.

Changes between Beta 1 (6.0.13) and Beta 2 (6.0.17):

      * ARB package is now installed by default
      * Base system is Ubuntu 10.04 final (as opposed to RC)
      * Some new branding
      * Fixed umask for root (added umask 022 to /root/.bashrc)
      * The USB-maker script has been tested and should be able to clone
        a running live DVD or USB stick
      * APT is configured to run nightly updates for security patches
        and Bio-Linux packages
      * Various other fixes and small enhancements
      * All latest bioinformatics packages included

Known issues with this release:

Something is up with the graphics on the bootup and shutdown screens.
Sometimes you see an Ubuntu logo, sometimes a Bio-Linux logo, sometimes
a load of text.  This should not affect the operation of the system.

The link to the UserGuide still points at a file for the Bio-Linux 5.0 Userguide. You may also be requested for a password when you open the guide (you can cancel the message box and still see the document). This file will be updated for the final release.

No YAMAP package on this release.

Cheers,

TIM

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Tim Booth <tbooth at ceh.ac.uk>
NERC Environmental Bioinformatics Centre
at CEH Wallingford
+44 1491 69 2705


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