MEPIS 7.0 rc2: More Final Touches

Morgantown, WV, Dec 5, 2007 -- Warren has released rc2 of SimplyMEPIS 7.0. The
isos and deltas for the 32 and 64 versions are in the testing directory at
the MEPIS subscriber site and public mirrors.

The 7.0 rc2 master image contains package updates from Debian as well as a bug
fix and security update of the kernel to version 2.6.22.14.  The mepis-config
is updated to include a fix for the predefined group memberships for new
users, a new kdm theme, and a change to the default package pools to include
debian-volatile updates.  The mepis-manual, written by community members, is
also updated.

By user request, fglrx driver 8.43.2-1 and gtk2-engines 2.12.2-1 are now in
the MEPIS 7.0 pool.

When asked about the release schedule, Warren said "As I've said before, there
have been delays due to my limited availability the past two months.  But now
I'm glad to announce that everything is on track for a final release no later
than Dec 19."

Continuing, Warren expressed his thanks to MEPIS supporters "I'm grateful to
the community support teams, beta testers, and financial contributors who
continue to make MEPIS Linux possible."

ISO images are in the 'testing' subdirectory at the MEPIS Subscriber's Site
and at the MEPIS public mirrors. To support the ongoing development of MEPIS,
please go to the MEPIS store and become a MEPIS subscriber.

About SimplyMEPIS
MEPIS is a ready to go desktop operating system for PCs and Apple computers
that have Intel or AMD 32 or 64 bit processors.  It is easier than Vista and
intuitive for XP and Win98 users.  MEPIS includes all of the applications
that most users need and want.  SimplyMEPIS is designed to replace or work
side by side with Vista or XP on PCs and OSX on Apple computers.

About MEPIS LLC
MEPIS LLC was founded in 2002 by computer industry veteran Warren Woodford to
realize his personal vision for a version of Linux that was complete and
secure, while also being easy to try, easy to install, and easy to use.
MEPIS also provides software companies and large corporations with senior
architecture, business and systems analysis; and cross-platform software
development assistance.