It’s one of these special moments that doesn’t happen that often: The Debian project just released Debian 5.0, affectionately named “Lenny”. In times when most distros release at least twice a year, something like a new Debian version is a rare treat indeed. It always fills me with a sense of exitement and wonder what the new release will bring. As I am writing this, my download of the .iso image is nearly finished and I can’t wait to try it out.  Debian will always have a special place in my heart as the loving “mother of distributions” that you can always rely on in times of need. Although I do not use it for my day-to-day computing needs, I will always have a soft spot for it. Debian seems to get a harsh treatment by certain people from time to time, but I think it is very important to remember that Ubuntu, Mint and countless other distributions wouldn’t be possible without Debian’s strong back, invisibly propping them up in the background.

So, if you are excited about this like I am, head over to the Debian download page and grab a copy of Lenny. I really like installing from the small ‘net install CDs. If you have a good broadband connection, that is a very handy way to install your system, especially if you aren’t scared by the command line installer.

Congratulations to the Debian team to getting this release out the door and many, many thanks for all their hard work on it. Dan and I  recorded a short interview about Lenny with the Debian Project Leader, Steve McIntyre, a few days ago and as Dan mentioned before that will be part of Episode 77 to be released very soon. Stay tuned and in the meantime, enjoy Lenny!

Lenny Is Looming

Hey folks, just wanted to update you on what’s happening with the show and also give you a sneak peek at what you can expect in episode 77. We recorded the show tonight and it went really well I thought, it was packed, man was it packed. There was so much content cram in we had more stuffing than a Bernard Matthews turkey and we still managed it in about 80mins. So what can you expect to hear this week? Well for this I have to break out the bullet points so stand back everyone, nobody tries to be a hero and nobody gets hurt:

• We spare a thought for our brothers and sisters Down Under, we’re thinking of you
• All the usual releases, will there be another mention of SystemRescueCD? You’ll have to listen to find out
• More news than you can shake a stick at, no matter how big it is
• A full Microwatch section with some added gaming news
• An interview with Debian Project Leader Steve McIntyre about the release of Lenny
• Fab reviews Cruncheee on his eeePC and also the new revision of Crunchbang 8.10.02
• We discuss the future of linuxoutlaws.net and ask for your input
• We have a full mail bag as ever, will there be an Aussie accent? Again you’ll have to listen and see
• We play a great public domain song by a famous band you wouldn’t expect, trust me it’s a cracker

All this in 80mins or so, that’s not bad going. Hopefully the show will be out this Sunday,  it needs a fair bit of work and Fab has a big party on Saturday night so he’ll probably be wrecked but you didn’t hear that from me ok? Hope you all enjoy it and we’ll be back next week with even more new stuff, I’m not exactly sure what yet but as usual we keep rolling like Cypress Hill on a tour of Holland.

Take care everyone, see you soon

Dan

We started doing interviews with Bradley Kuhn on Episode 40 and have continued on our LugRadio Live 2008 show (which people really liked). Since then we’ve been fortunate enough to have many more really cool guests, namely Evan Prodromou, Becky Hogge, Steve McIntyre, Jono Bacon and most recently Dann Washko. Doing these interviews has proven to be a real success and Dan has been busy compiling a “hit list” of even more interesting people we’d like to talk to. I have to say he’s been amazing at organising these and he’s doing most of the work on that front. We will be aiming at roughly getting one guest a month going forward, but don’t count on it — as with everything LO, that’s subject to change if it needs to.