Sabayon Linux
Sabayon Linux is a Linux distribution developed in Italy that can be run as a live system from a DVD. Sabayon Linux is based on Gentoo distribution, and places special emphasis on hardware detection and graphical effects.
History
Originated the distribution in October 2004 under the name " RR4 " or later additional " RR64 " for the 64 bit version as a finished Gentoo system. In August 2006, it was renamed in Sabayon Linux 3.0.
Since Sabayon Sabayon 6 appears as a rolling release.
Scope
Unlike most live distros are at Sabayon is a DVD with about 2 GB content. Sabayon tries to provide an appealing multimedia environment out-of -the-box. For most drivers are included on the DVD.
Sabayon supports KDE and GNOME on an equal footing as the standard, they are offered on separate live DVDs. In addition, live DVDs with Xfce, Mate, LXDE and a live CD available with Enlightenment, but these are in an experimental status. In addition, there are the versions Server Base and Spin Base (both without X Window System). Another special feature is the use of proprietary software, which is in no way separated from free software in Sabayon. Thus, the non-free drivers from ATI and Nvidia are installed automatically. Google Earth is one such legally controversial libdvdcss the standard scope.
Technology
Sabayon Linux can be installed directly from the Live-DVD/CD, which is still possible to perform an update of the installer prior to installation. As a package management system Sabayon Linux equo used with mainly precompiled software by commands in the command line can be managed. Parallel operation of equo and the famous Gentoo Linux Portage ago is possible and intended for advanced users.