sidux发行是一份面向桌面的操作系统，它是基于Debian GNU/Linux的unstable分支的自启动运行光盘。除了与Debian完全兼容外，该发行还提供一份定制的内核以支持各种时新的硬件设备，缺省桌面环境KDE，滚动更新式的升级发布，并符合Debian的自由软件指南。

        Stefan Lippers-Hollmann has announced the release of sidux 2008-04, a desktop distribution with KDE 3.5 or Xfce based on Debian's unstable branch: "After fixing the problem with multiple optical disc drives, which occurred in our first preview, and quite some infrastructural changes, we now have the pleasure to announce the immediate availability of sidux 2008-04 'Pontos'. Pontos concentrates on integrating the changes caused by kernel 2.6.27, init optimisations accomplished by insserv and, in particular, overhauling the installer. Features: based on Debian 'sid' as of 2008-12-22; Linux kernel 2.6.27.10 (SMP, hard pre-emption); X.Org 7.3; KDE 3.5.10; new SVG-based, art theme; offline manual for English and German directly on the disc, online manuals for more languages online; support for Intel P4x, G4x and Q4x chipsets...." Read the detailed release notes for further information and a list of supported hardware. Download: sidux-2008-04-kde-i386-amd64.iso (1,950MB, MD5), sidux-2008-04-xfce-i386.iso (385MB, MD5), sidux-2008-04-xfce-amd64.iso (390MB, MD5).（责任编辑：A6）