This project is not about creating an additional distribution, rather, a CD that will help newer users with installing a Debian proper system along with common plug-ins (DVD, Flash, Java, and Mplayer). The CD includes options to install either the Gnome or Kde desktops.

What version of Debian is GenieOS based on?
GenieOS uses packages from the stable branch (Sarge) with the plug-ins coming from unofficial sources.

Is it possible to upgrade to the Testing or Unstable branch of Debian?
Yes. You will need to edit your /etc/apt/sources.list file. Change anywhere it says "stable" to "testing" or "unstable". If you are upgraded to unstable, remove the line which points to security updates also. Now open a root terminal and issue apt-get update followed by apt-get remove hotplug and finally apt-get dist-upgrade.