Pardus是一份GNU/Linux发行，它由土耳其科学技术研究委员会创建开发。Pardus拥有一套独特的功能部件，例如Mudur，这是一份加速Pardus引导过程的启动框架，以及PiSi，这是一份高效包管理系统，它带有用户友好的图形界面。

Ekin Meroğlu has announced the availability of the second release candidate for Pardus Linux 2008: "We're happy to announce Pardus Linux 2008 RC2, hopefully the last release candidate for upcoming Pardus 2008. This release includes a whole bunch of bug fixes and enhancements, as well as new features of Pardus' own tools and underlying technologies. Many package updates are available too: some are in the install CD and some are in the repositories, just a few clicks away. We would like to remind you that this is not a final version, and should not be installed on production machines. We did our best to fix all bugs, however should you find one, do not hesitate to enter a report in our bug reporting system. Also, we would be happy to hear about your experiences in our pardus-users email list." Here is the brief release announcement. Download: Pardus_2008_RC2.iso (697MB, MD5).

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