[Bio-Linux] NEBC Bio-Linux 5.0 released

[Martin Gollery]

I don't know much about cloud computing, but have you thought about
getting it set up as an AMI on the amazon EC2 service? That way people
could  run it with no install needed and pay only for the time that
they use.

best,
Marty

On Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 5:40 AM, Stewart Houten <shou at ceh.ac.uk> wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> The NEBC is pleased to announce the release of Bio-Linux 5.0.  This
> new version is based on the popular Ubuntu Linux distribution and
> provides a very user-friendly desktop while continuing to deliver
> access to a growing suite of bioinformatics applications.
>
> Bio-Linux 5.0 is available on USB memory stick or as an image to
> download and burn onto a DVD and is easy to install on a wide range of
> computer hardware. You can also run Bio-Linux 5 as a Live system from
> either the memory stick or DVD version. This is a simple way to try
> out Bio-Linux.  It can also provide a practical way to deliver
> teaching courses, give demonstrations or to work while away from the
> office.
>
> All PIs and CO-Is on NERC PGP grants will receive a Bio-Linux USB
> stick in the post shortly.  We welcome you to try it out and would
> love to hear your comments and feedback on the new release.
>
> To find out more please visit http://nebc.nox.ac.uk/bio-linux.html.
> Differences between Bio-Linux 4.0 and Bio-Linux 5.0 can be found at
> http://nebc.nox.ac.uk/envgen/software/archives/000590.html.
>
> Regards,
>
> The NEBC Team
>
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Martin Gollery
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