The Operating System
Kubuntu 5.04, also known as “Hoary Hedgehog,” was a version of the Kubuntu operating system released on April 8, 2005. Kubuntu is an official flavor of the popular Ubuntu Linux distribution, which uses the KDE desktop environment instead of the default GNOME environment found in Ubuntu.
Kubuntu 5.04 was a significant release that introduced many new features and improvements. It included the KDE 3.4 desktop environment, which brought a host of enhancements such as improved font rendering, better support for internationalization and accessibility, and a new look-and-feel. The release also introduced new applications, such as Amarok for music playback, K3b for CD and DVD burning, and Kopete for instant messaging.
Kubuntu 5.04 was well-received by Linux enthusiasts and was praised for its stability, usability, and performance. It marked a significant milestone in the development of Kubuntu and cemented its position as a popular alternative to Ubuntu for users who prefer the KDE desktop environment.
The Web Browser
Mozilla Suite 1.7.6 was a free, open-source web browser suite developed by the Mozilla Foundation. It was first released in March 2005 and was designed to provide users with a complete internet suite, including a web browser, email client, and HTML editor.
The suite was based on the Gecko layout engine, which provided support for modern web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This allowed users to enjoy a rich browsing experience with features such as tabbed browsing, popup blocking, and password manager.
The email client included in the suite, Mozilla Thunderbird, provided users with a range of features, such as support for multiple accounts, message filtering, and spam detection. The HTML editor, Mozilla Composer, allowed users to create and edit web pages using a WYSIWYG interface.
Mozilla Suite 1.7.6 was a popular choice among users who valued a comprehensive internet suite that offered a range of features in one package. It was compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X and was available in several languages. Despite being succeeded by other Mozilla products such as Firefox and Thunderbird, Mozilla Suite remains a notable milestone in the development of the modern web browser.
Browser User Agent
When contacting a webserver Kubuntu 5.04 x86 with Mozilla Suite 1.7.6 will identify itself as Mozilla/5.0 (X11; U; Linux i686; en-US; rv:1.7.6) Gecko/20050405 Debian/1.7.6-1ubuntu2
Run Period
For Kubuntu 5.04 x86 with Mozilla Suite 1.7.6 Period Sites in Period Browsers is currently searching for pages archived between 2005-04-08 and 2006-04-08
Emulation Platform
Hardware emulation for this platform is currently provided by the QEMU Project.
Links
Both Kubuntu 5.04 and Mozilla Suite 1.7.6 can be found on the Kubuntu 5.04 installation media
Screenshot
Examples of Kubuntu 5.04 x86 with Mozilla Suite 1.7.6
- Apple.com on Kubuntu 5.04 x86 with Mozilla Suite 1.7.6
- The Yorkshire Post on Kubuntu 5.04 x86 with Mozilla Suite 1.7.6
- Think Secret on Kubuntu 5.04 x86 with Mozilla Suite 1.7.6
- The Financial Times on Kubuntu 5.04 x86 with Mozilla Suite 1.7.6
- BoingBoing.net on Kubuntu 5.04 x86 with Mozilla Suite 1.7.6
- Slashdot on Kubuntu 5.04 x86 with Mozilla Suite 1.7.6
- Pizza Express on Kubuntu 5.04 x86 with Mozilla Suite 1.7.6
- Oasis on Kubuntu 5.04 x86 with Mozilla Suite 1.7.6
- Tesco.net User Homepages on Kubuntu 5.04 x86 with Mozilla Suite 1.7.6
- Angelfire on Kubuntu 5.04 x86 with Mozilla Suite 1.7.6