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{{Infobox OS
{{Infobox OS
| name = Distro Astro
| name = Distro Astro
| screenshot = Distro Astro 3.0.2 Start.png
| caption = Distro Astro 3.0.2
| family = [[Linux]]
| family = [[Linux]]
| released = {{Start date and age|2013|01|01}}
| released = {{Start date and age|2013|01|01}}
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| ui = [[MATE (software)|MATE]]
| ui = [[MATE (software)|MATE]]
| source model = Open Source
| source model = Open Source
| website = {{URL|http://www.distroastro.org/}}
| website = {{URL|distroastro.org}}
}}
}}


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== Features ==
== Features ==
[[File:Distro Astro 3.0.2 Software.png|thumb|Software]]
Distro Astro is based upon the [[MATE (software)|MATE]] desktop, bearing resemblance to the user interface of Windows based operating systems. It is bundled with some mainstream desktop such as [[Mozilla Firefox]] and [[LibreOffice]], as well as astronomy related software including [[Cartes du Ciel]] and [[KStars]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Germain |first1=Jack |title=Distro Astro Is a Stunning Star Voyager |url=https://linuxinsider.com/story/distro-astro-is-a-stunning-star-voyager-79972.html |website=Linux Insider |accessdate=18 May 2020}}</ref>
Distro Astro is based upon the [[MATE (software)|MATE]] desktop, bearing resemblance to the user interface of Windows based operating systems. It is bundled with some mainstream desktop such as [[Mozilla Firefox]] and [[LibreOffice]], as well as astronomy related software including [[Cartes du Ciel]] and [[KStars]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Germain |first1=Jack |title=Distro Astro Is a Stunning Star Voyager |url=https://linuxinsider.com/story/distro-astro-is-a-stunning-star-voyager-79972.html |website=Linux Insider |accessdate=18 May 2020}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
[[File:Distro Astro 3.0.2 Install.gif|thumb|Installing Distro Astro]]
The first version of Distro Astro was released on 1 January 2013. The OS had two minor updates in April and August, primarily addressing software upgrades and tweaks.<ref>{{cite web |title=CHANGE LOG - Distro Astro |url=http://www.distroastro.org/changelog/ |website=www.distroastro.org |publisher=Distro Astro |accessdate=18 May 2020}}</ref>
The first version of Distro Astro was released on 1 January 2013. The OS had two minor updates in April and August, primarily addressing software upgrades and tweaks.<ref>{{cite web |title=CHANGE LOG - Distro Astro |url=http://www.distroastro.org/changelog/ |website=distroastro.org |publisher=Distro Astro |accessdate=18 May 2020}}</ref>


In November 2013, the OS had its first major upgrade as Distro Astro 2.0, nicknamed Pallas.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gabriana |first1=Bamm |title=5 Coolest Features of Distro Astro, Linux for Astronomers |url=https://astronomerswithoutborders.org/321-awb-blog/dark/gam-2014-blog/2152-5-coolest-features-of-distro-astro-linux-for-astronomers.html |website=Astronomers Without Borders |accessdate=18 May 2020}}</ref> It included new features such as dual-boot support and touch screen capability, as well as new software bundled.
In November 2013, the OS had its first major upgrade as Distro Astro 2.0, nicknamed Pallas.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gabriana |first1=Bamm |title=5 Coolest Features of Distro Astro, Linux for Astronomers |url=https://astronomerswithoutborders.org/321-awb-blog/dark/gam-2014-blog/2152-5-coolest-features-of-distro-astro-linux-for-astronomers.html |website=Astronomers Without Borders |accessdate=18 May 2020}}</ref> It included new features such as dual-boot support and touch screen capability, as well as new software bundled.


Distro Astro 3.0 was released a year later in November 2014.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Allas |first1=Damian |title=Distro Astro 3.0 Is Out – Just In Time For CNY’s Hibernating Observers |url=http://www.cnyo.org/2014/11/17/distro-astro-3-0-is-out-just-in-time-for-cnys-hibernating-observers/ |website=CNY Observers & Observing |accessdate=18 May 2020}}</ref>
Distro Astro 3.0 was released a year later in November 2014.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Allis |first1=Damian |title=Distro Astro 3.0 Is Out – Just In Time For CNY’s Hibernating Observers |url=http://www.cnyo.org/2014/11/17/distro-astro-3-0-is-out-just-in-time-for-cnys-hibernating-observers/ |website=CNY Observers & Observing |date=17 November 2014 |accessdate=18 May 2020}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Release history
|-
! Version !! Codename !! Kernel !! Release date
|-
| 3.0.2 || || 3.13.0-24 || 2015
|-
| 3.0 || Juno || || November 9, 2014
|-
| 2.0 || Pallas || 3.8.0-33 || November 20, 2013<ref>{{cite web |title=RELEASES |url=http://distroastro.org/releases/ |website=distroastro.org |publisher=Distro Astro |accessdate=21 January 2021}}</ref>
|-
| 1.0.2 || Ceres || 3.2.0-49 || August 9, 2013
|-
| 1.0.1 || || 3.2.0-40 || April 25, 2013
|-
| 1.0 || || 3.2.0-35 || January 1, 2013
|}


== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://distroastro.org/ Distro Astro Official Website]
* [https://www.facebook.com/DistroAstro Facebook]


[[Category:Linux_distributions]]
[[Category:Linux_distributions]]

Revision as of 15:12, 21 January 2021

Distro Astro
Distro Astro 3.0.2
OS familyLinux
Source modelOpen Source
Initial releaseJanuary 1, 2013; 11 years ago (2013-01-01)
Kernel typeLinux kernel
Default
user interface		MATE
Official websitedistroastro.org

Distro Astro is a Linux based operating system targeted towards astronomers and astronomy enthusiasts.[1]

Features

Software

Distro Astro is based upon the MATE desktop, bearing resemblance to the user interface of Windows based operating systems. It is bundled with some mainstream desktop such as Mozilla Firefox and LibreOffice, as well as astronomy related software including Cartes du Ciel and KStars.[2]

History

Installing Distro Astro

The first version of Distro Astro was released on 1 January 2013. The OS had two minor updates in April and August, primarily addressing software upgrades and tweaks.[3]

In November 2013, the OS had its first major upgrade as Distro Astro 2.0, nicknamed Pallas.[4] It included new features such as dual-boot support and touch screen capability, as well as new software bundled.

Distro Astro 3.0 was released a year later in November 2014.[5]

Release history
Version Codename Kernel Release date
3.0.2 3.13.0-24 2015
3.0 Juno November 9, 2014
2.0 Pallas 3.8.0-33 November 20, 2013[6]
1.0.2 Ceres 3.2.0-49 August 9, 2013
1.0.1 3.2.0-40 April 25, 2013
1.0 3.2.0-35 January 1, 2013

References

  1. ^ Bernard, Joey. "Linux for Astronomers". Linux Journal. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  2. ^ Germain, Jack. "Distro Astro Is a Stunning Star Voyager". Linux Insider. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  3. ^ "CHANGE LOG - Distro Astro". distroastro.org. Distro Astro. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  4. ^ Gabriana, Bamm. "5 Coolest Features of Distro Astro, Linux for Astronomers". Astronomers Without Borders. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  5. ^ Allis, Damian (17 November 2014). "Distro Astro 3.0 Is Out – Just In Time For CNY's Hibernating Observers". CNY Observers & Observing. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  6. ^ "RELEASES". distroastro.org. Distro Astro. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
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