BOSS Linux - Bharat Operating System Solutions

BOSS Linux - Bharat Operating System Solutions

BOSS (Bharat Operating System Solutions) GNU/Linux distribution developed by C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing) derived from Debian for enhancing the use of Free/ Open Source Software throughout India. BOSSGNU/Linux - a key deliverable of NRCFOSS has upgraded from Entry level server to advanced server. It supports Intel and AMD x86/x86-64 architecture. BOSS GNU/Linux advanced server has unique features such as Web server, proxy server, Database server, Mail server, Network server, File and Print server, SMS server, LDAP server. BOSS GNU/Linux advanced server is comprised with administration tool such as webmin which is a web based interface, Gadmin, PHP myadmin, PHP LDAP admin, PG admin.

The Beta Release of BOSS GNU/Linux Version 4.0 is coupled with GNOME Desktop Environment with wide Indian language support & packages, relevant for use in the Government domain. This release aims more at the security part and comes with an easy to use application to harden your Desktop. Currently BOSS GNU/Linux Desktop is available in all the Official Indian Languages such as Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Bodo, Urdu, Kashmiri, Maithili, Konkani, Manipuri which will enable the mainly non-English literate users in the country to be exposed to ICT and to use the computer more effectively.


The accessibility of BOSS Linux will have a constructive impact on the digital divide in India as more people can now have access to software in their local language to use the Internet and other information and communications technology (ICT) facilities. Community Information centers (CIC’s) and internet cafes will also benefit from BOSS GNU/Linux as this software can be utilized to power these outlets and is affordable and easy to install, use and support.


Downloads
Download BOSS (Size: 4.3 GB)
BOSS GNU/Linux distribution developed by C-DAC.BOSS GNU/Linux Version 3.0 is coupled with GNOME and KDE Desktop Environment with wide Indian language support & packages, relevant for use in the Government domain. Currently BOSS GNU/Linux Desktop is available in almost all the Indian Languages which will enable the mainly non-English literate users in the country to be exposed to ICT and to use the computer more effectively.


Download EduBOSS (Size: 3.6 GB)
EduBOSS, an educational variant of BOSS GNU/Linux distribution which provides a complete usable Operating System consisting of applications for routine tasks and additional utilities and content materials which are useful for teaching/learning in schools.EduBOSS, a variant of BOSS, was built primarily to cater to the needs of educational institutions.EduBOSS Live is a GNU/Linux distribution that boots and runs completely from DVD. 


Download BOSS Server (Size: 617 MB)
BOSS Advanced server supports Intel and AMD x86/x86-64 architecture.BOSS GNU/Linux advanced server has unique features such as Web server, proxy server, Database server, Mail server, Network server, File and Print server, SMS server, LDAP server. BOSS GNU/Linux advanced server is comprised with administration tool such as webmin,Gadmin,PHP myadmin,PHP LDAP admin,PG admin.
 
Download NetBOSS (Size: 948 MB)
NetBOSS is optimised to run on a new category of affordable Internet-centric devices called netbooks with the Intel Atom processor designed primarily for government organizations, entertainment industry and individuals.NetBOSS is a GNU/Linux distribution, developed by C-DAC, to provide a complete usable Operating System consisting of GUIs and console applications for routine tasks and additional utilities which are useful for one using netbook.