Release of Ditana GNU/Linux 0.9-Beta
We are excited to announce the release of Ditana GNU/Linux 0.9-Beta - a distribution aimed at bridging the gap between user-friendliness and advanced customization, while prioritizing security and system performance.
What is Ditana GNU/Linux?
Ditana is an Arch-based Linux distribution targeting educated enthusiasts interested in optimizing their workflows, exploring Linux itself, and maintaining a secure computing environment. With a single ISO image, Ditana offers the choice between desktop and headless installations.
Key Features:
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Flexible Installer: A series of dialogs guides you through the installation process, considering complex dependencies based on your hardware and preferences.
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Extensive Customization: From selecting kernel parameters to configuring the desktop environment - Ditana gives you control over your system.
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XFCE Desktop Environment: For desktop installations, Ditana provides an optimized XFCE environment with pre-installed enhancements like the “Docklike Taskbar”.
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Modular Structure: Many aspects of Ditana have been separated into individual Arch packages, allowing for easy maintenance and customization.
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Comprehensive Documentation: Each step is explained through detailed help pages, enabling you to make informed decisions.
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Hardware Optimization: Ditana automatically detects your hardware and adapts accordingly, including support for NVIDIA graphics cards and automatic font DPI settings.
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Enhanced Security: Ditana comes with pre-configured security features such as a firewall, system partition encryption options, and kernel settings that prioritize security without compromising performance.
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Performance Tuning: Intelligent system optimizations like SSD TRIM scheduling, smart RAM usage, and fastest mirror selection ensure your system runs at peak performance.
Why Ditana?
Ditana fills the gap between user-friendly distributions and highly customizable systems. It offers you the opportunity to dive deep into your system’s configuration without dealing with the complexities of a fully manual installation. With Ditana, you get:
- A system optimized for performance out of the box
- Advanced security features with clear explanations
- The flexibility to customize every aspect of your system
- Transparent decision-making processes during installation
Getting Started
- Download the ISO image from our official website.
- Create a bootable USB drive with the image.
- Boot your computer from the USB drive and follow the installation assistant.
Community and Support
Ditana is an open-source project, and we warmly invite you to get involved! Visit our GitHub repository to contribute to the project or report issues.
For support and discussions, join our Discord server.
We look forward to seeing how you use and customize Ditana GNU/Linux. Enjoy discovering, optimizing, and securing your new Linux system!