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- Colonel Panic
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I've just installed Simplicity 147 Desktop, which is based on Puppy Precise 5.7.1. It's mostly good (and comes complete with the secure Tor browser and Dropbox), except that so far I've been unable to get sound working on it.
(Update, 26th August; I have now got the sound working.)
(Update, 26th August; I have now got the sound working.)
Last edited by Colonel Panic on Tue 26 Aug 2014, 17:20, edited 1 time in total.
Gigabyte M68MT-52P motherboard, AMD Athlon II X4 630, 5.8 GB of DDR3 RAM and a 250 GB Hitachi hard drive running Ubuntu 16.04.6, MX-19.2, Peppermint 10, PCLinuxOS 20.02, LXLE 18.04.3, Pardus 19.2, exGENT 200119, Bionic Pup 8.0 and Xenial CE 7.5 XL.
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I downloaded the Knoppix 7.4 dvd a week or so ago, I had it install to
a 16gb flash drive.
The flash drive has the OS plus a ten gb space to save any session
changes.
I used synaptic to update the system (708 files), took a long time to
download and install but everything is up to date now.
I used synaptic to install Cairo-dock as well.
It's working well from the flash drive so far.
Edit:I added arandr to setup for 2 monitors.
a 16gb flash drive.
The flash drive has the OS plus a ten gb space to save any session
changes.
I used synaptic to update the system (708 files), took a long time to
download and install but everything is up to date now.
I used synaptic to install Cairo-dock as well.
It's working well from the flash drive so far.
Edit:I added arandr to setup for 2 monitors.
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Just installed Ubuntu MATE 14.10......
https://ubuntu-mate.org/
https://ubuntu-mate.org/
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james@james-GeForce7050M-M:~$ uname -a
Linux james-GeForce7050M-M 3.16.0-11-generic #16-Ubuntu SMP Mon Aug 25 20:07:26 UTC 2014 i686 athlon i686 GNU/Linux
james@james-GeForce7050M-M:~$
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Still running Ubuntu Mate 14.10........ pretty solid for a beta.....
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james@james-GeForce7050M-M:~$ inxi -F
Resuming in non X mode: glxinfo not found. For package install advice run: inxi --recommends
System: Host: james-GeForce7050M-M Kernel: 3.16.0-11-generic i686 (32 bit)
Desktop: MATE 1.8.1 Distro: Ubuntu 14.10 utopic
Machine: Mobo: ECS model: GeForce7050M-M v: 1.0
Bios: American Megatrends v: 080014 date: 05/30/2008
CPU: Dual core AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ (-MCP-) cache: 1024 KB
Clock Speeds: 1: 2000 MHz 2: 2000 MHz
Graphics: Card: NVIDIA C68 [GeForce 7050 PV / nForce 630a]
Display Server: X.org 1.15.1 drivers: nvidia (unloaded: fbdev,vesa,nouveau)
Resolution: 80x24
Audio: Card NVIDIA MCP67 High Definition Audio driver: snd_hda_intel
Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture v: k3.16.0-11-generic
Network: Card: NVIDIA MCP67 Ethernet driver: forcedeth
IF: eth0 state: up speed: 100 Mbps duplex: full
mac: 00:1e:90:fe:92:50
Drives: HDD Total Size: 330.1GB (3.1% used)
ID-1: /dev/sda model: ST3250318AS size: 250.1GB
ID-2: /dev/sdb model: ST380811AS size: 80.0GB
Partition: ID-1: / size: 16G used: 3.9G (27%) fs: ext4 dev: /dev/sda9
ID-2: swap-1 size: 6.40GB used: 0.00GB (0%) fs: swap dev: /dev/sda5
RAID: No RAID devices: /proc/mdstat, md_mod kernel module present
Sensors: None detected - is lm-sensors installed and configured?
Info: Processes: 143 Uptime: 8 min Memory: 527.1/3794.9MB
Init: Upstart runlevel: 2 Client: Shell (bash) inxi: 2.1.28
james@james-GeForce7050M-M:~$
Latest Knoppix 7.4.1 dvd........ 4 gb download.
http://knopper.net/knoppix/index-en.html
Has a lot of software on the dvd.
http://knopper.net/knoppix/index-en.html
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noppix@Microknoppix:~$ uname -a
Linux Microknoppix 3.16.2-64 #6 SMP PREEMPT Tue Sep 9 16:12:33 CEST 2014 x86_64 GNU/Linux
knoppix@Microknoppix:~$
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Fresh install..... Salix 14.1 MATE. Based on Slackware.
http://www.salixos.org/
http://www.salixos.org/
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james[~]$ uname -a
Linux darkstar 3.10.17-smp #2 SMP Wed Oct 23 17:13:14 CDT 2013 i686 Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz GenuineIntel GNU/Linux
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james[~]$ free
total used free shared buffers cached
Mem: 2055908 1898296 157612 0 47260 1476440
-/+ buffers/cache: 374596 1681312
Swap: 2150396 0 2150396
james[~]$
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I thought I would try Linux Mint 17. A big mistake that was. It came bundled on a magazine disk with three other distros. I booted it up on my laptop in the DVD drive. All worked quite well although it did take a long time to load. I've been spoiled with Fatdog.
What I didn't realise until later that night the bloody thing had stolen almost 2G of my mobile data. What a piece of crap. I will stick with Puppy in the future.
Anyone else seen this behavior before?
What I didn't realise until later that night the bloody thing had stolen almost 2G of my mobile data. What a piece of crap. I will stick with Puppy in the future.
Anyone else seen this behavior before?
For those who tried it, how did you pick the desktop environment of Salix 14.1? (KDE, Ratpoison, Xfce, Openbox, Fluxbox) Please give details, and feel free to compare the different DEs. Did you notice that, at least for Xfce, the devs changed root access from "su" to "sudo"? Am I correct that I have to install Salix because it doesn't run as a liveCD? [Edit: I just checked the Salix website, and read that one dev is in charge of liveCD architecture.] Generally, does each DE/WM have the same apps, or do apps substantially differ between DE/WMs?
I chose MATE because I prefer it. KDE is usually fairly bloated while Openbox and Fluxbox are usually lacking in bells and whistles. For me personally, XFCE is a close second to MATE it's just a matter of personal preference.nubc wrote:For those who tried it, how did you pick the desktop environment of Salix 14.1? (KDE, Ratpoison, Xfce, Openbox, Fluxbox) Please give details, and feel free to compare the different DEs. Did you notice that, at least for Xfce, the devs changed root access from "su" to "sudo"? Am I correct that I have to install Salix because it doesn't run as a liveCD? [Edit: I just checked the Salix website, and read that one dev is in charge of liveCD architecture.] Generally, does each DE/WM have the same apps, or do apps substantially differ between DE/WMs?
Salix live releases are generally a bit behind the install discs but I see they have both KDE and XFCE 14.1 live Beta's available now.I've tried enough of the live discs that I know what to expect so I generally just go straight to an install.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/salix/f ... o/download
http://sourceforge.net/projects/salix/f ... o/download
http://sourceforge.net/projects/salix/f ... o/download
http://sourceforge.net/projects/salix/f ... o/download
Lots of the older versions are available live at
http://sourceforge.net/projects/salix/f ... rce=navbar
The different versions usually share some of the same apps but have different file managers,burning apps, etc. Don't keep up with all the different versions so can't go into specific detail.
HTH.
Another new install...... Korora 20 MATE. Based on Fedora 20.
https://kororaproject.org/
https://kororaproject.org/download
[quote]Korora was born out of a desire to make Linux easier for new users, while still being useful for experts.
Originally based on Gentoo Linux in 2005, Korora was re-born in 2010 as a Fedora Remix1 with tweaks and extras to make the system “just work
https://kororaproject.org/
https://kororaproject.org/download
[quote]Korora was born out of a desire to make Linux easier for new users, while still being useful for experts.
Originally based on Gentoo Linux in 2005, Korora was re-born in 2010 as a Fedora Remix1 with tweaks and extras to make the system “just work
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New Vsido release.....
http://vsido.org/index.php?topic=12.msg16#msg16
http://vsido.org/index.php?topic=12.msg16#msg16
VSIDO is a front line Debian Sid installation built with the goal of providing both basic and advanced users the toolset needed to be productive, protected yet flexible enough to enjoy
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vsido@vsido:~$ uname -a
Linux vsido 3.16-2-amd64 #1 SMP Debian 3.16.3-2 (2014-09-20) x86_64 GNU/Linux
vsido@vsido:~$
I decided to go very,very cutting edge....... I just installed Arch Linux.
https://www.archlinux.org/
There is a choice of about 15 WM/DE..... I installed MATE because I like MATE.
Probably not recommended for beginners.... if you feel the urge to try Arch I'd recommend reading over the Wiki....
https://wiki.archlinux.org/
The official Arch download page......
https://www.archlinux.org/download/
When installing you can choose between the stable LTS kernel or cutting edge.Latest and greatest for me.
https://www.archlinux.org/
There is a choice of about 15 WM/DE..... I installed MATE because I like MATE.
Probably not recommended for beginners.... if you feel the urge to try Arch I'd recommend reading over the Wiki....
https://wiki.archlinux.org/
The official Arch download page......
https://www.archlinux.org/download/
When installing you can choose between the stable LTS kernel or cutting edge.Latest and greatest for me.
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[james@evo ~]$ uname -a
Linux evo 3.16.4-1-ARCH #1 SMP PREEMPT Mon Oct 6 08:22:27 CEST 2014 x86_64 GNU/Linux
[james@evo ~]$
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[james@evo ~]$ free
total used free shared buffers cached
Mem: 3794184 1194852 2599332 9588 35380 599972
-/+ buffers/cache: 559500 3234684
Swap: 8294396 0 8294396
[james@evo ~]$
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Tiny Core 5.4.
http://www.tinycorelinux.net/
http://www.tinycorelinux.net/
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tc@box:~$ uname -a
Linux box 3.8.13-tinycore #2511 SMP Fri Oct 18 14:41:31 UTC 2013 i686 GNU/Linux
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tc@box:~$ free
total used free shared buffers
Mem: 2065552 638600 1426952 0 70268
-/+ buffers: 568332 1497220
Swap: 2660028 0 2660028
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Testing
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System: Host: biker Kernel: 3.15.2-antix.1-486 i686 (32 bit gcc: 4.9.0)
Desktop: IceWM 1.3.8
Distro: antiX-14-a3-RV_386-full Killah P 11 October 2014
- Iguleder
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I think this screenshot is simply beautiful - so clean! It inspired me enough to change the default look of RLSD:James C wrote:Tiny Core 5.4.
http://www.tinycorelinux.net/
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tc@box:~$ uname -a Linux box 3.8.13-tinycore #2511 SMP Fri Oct 18 14:41:31 UTC 2013 i686 GNU/Linux
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tc@box:~$ free total used free shared buffers Mem: 2065552 638600 1426952 0 70268 -/+ buffers: 568332 1497220 Swap: 2660028 0 2660028
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MY 2 cents. I run Fluxbox 14.1 just because I am comfy running and editing Fluxbox on the low powered Atom Netbook I have and I can read my Comic Books, Listen to and read Ebooks and PDFs, Watch Movies, Run MOC and INXI, Never strain the Atom 270,nubc wrote:For those who tried it, how did you pick the desktop environment of Salix 14.1? (KDE, Ratpoison, Xfce, Openbox, Fluxbox) Please give details, and feel free to compare the different DEs. Did you notice that, at least for Xfce, the devs changed root access from "su" to "sudo"? Am I correct that I have to install Salix because it doesn't run as a liveCD? [Edit: I just checked the Salix website, and read that one dev is in charge of liveCD architecture.] Generally, does each DE/WM have the same apps, or do apps substantially differ between DE/WMs?
Watch Youtube and Some other sites I know of without any video lagging.
So I guess a lot depends on your hardware, what you do, how you relax.
My little netbook runs smooth as silk on SaliX 14.1. It does everything
My dual core Acer C710 chromebook does and more (for my personal preferences, YMMV)
Hope that works for you. I can't comment on what apps SaliX XFCE, or any other
release comes with. I only run the one. If I need something. I figure out on my own
on how to install it. If the app is to demanding for the hardware I am on.
I switch over to my stronger hardware and run with that.
Porteus 3.1 rc1 LXQt variant
Porteus 3.1 rc1 is available
LXQt replaces LXDE as one of the variants
But - its version 0.7.0 which is a bit "raw" (version 0.8.0 has just been announced).
Compared to Puppy, the need to keep giving a root password is PITA
LXQt replaces LXDE as one of the variants
But - its version 0.7.0 which is a bit "raw" (version 0.8.0 has just been announced).
Compared to Puppy, the need to keep giving a root password is PITA
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LxPup = Puppy + LXDE
Main version used daily: LxPupSc; Assembler of UPups, ScPup & ScPup64, LxPup, LxPupSc & LxPupSc64
Main version used daily: LxPupSc; Assembler of UPups, ScPup & ScPup64, LxPup, LxPupSc & LxPupSc64