Any good distros?
- Lobster
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I did not try pentoo - so can not comment.
I look at other distros for ideas, software etc. For example Chat being set up to go straight to Puppy IRC came after I started the Puppy IRC channel, seeing it well implemented in Kanotix and DSL was an idea I promoted.
However it takes Barry and the developers to implement an idea.
I look at other distros for ideas, software etc. For example Chat being set up to go straight to Puppy IRC came after I started the Puppy IRC channel, seeing it well implemented in Kanotix and DSL was an idea I promoted.
However it takes Barry and the developers to implement an idea.
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The Linux you have when not running Linux
The dreaded West Australians have struck again. A crowd called go.pc (http://www.gopc.com.au/) have an offering that looks to be an Ulteo pre-cursor.
Their server gives you access to a function-limited SUSE from within Windows. They use NoMachine NX to compress screen image data for transmission. You can just put the code to access the server onto a USB stick and cart it to the local internet cafe or wherever. You get a basic version for free or pay to have access to more storage and function.
I quite like the idea of someone else doing all the hard work of maintenance, installation, backup, virus/spyware prevention etc.. As a value proposition, it could be a great alternative for folks contemplating buying a new machine to run Vista.
But then running Puppy on old machines is much more fun than either.
BTW I don't have any association with go.pc apart from using their service sometimes.
Their server gives you access to a function-limited SUSE from within Windows. They use NoMachine NX to compress screen image data for transmission. You can just put the code to access the server onto a USB stick and cart it to the local internet cafe or wherever. You get a basic version for free or pay to have access to more storage and function.
I quite like the idea of someone else doing all the hard work of maintenance, installation, backup, virus/spyware prevention etc.. As a value proposition, it could be a great alternative for folks contemplating buying a new machine to run Vista.
But then running Puppy on old machines is much more fun than either.
BTW I don't have any association with go.pc apart from using their service sometimes.
For all us dabblers in Linux that want a multimedia based distro that just works,
try MINT linux it's a spin off of Ubuntu, and thay are also coming out with a KDE version that's in testing right now..
BTW Puppy multimedia is faster to boot, but I would like to have a better "newbee"
friendly screen with Icons to the most commonly used Multimedia apps..
Bob
try MINT linux it's a spin off of Ubuntu, and thay are also coming out with a KDE version that's in testing right now..
BTW Puppy multimedia is faster to boot, but I would like to have a better "newbee"
friendly screen with Icons to the most commonly used Multimedia apps..
Bob
Lob is right. If you just cannot manage Puppy, go for Austrumi or TrueBSD. In either case it will be absolutely vital to read the instructions and carry them out to the letter. Neither has serious options like Puppy, so you get what you get, but what you do get is rock solid and fairly universal. Laptop users kindly leave the stage....
- Lobster
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Game Puppy?
eh like a game Puppy?
try here (there is also a second disk of games . . .)
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... 7865#44015
try here (there is also a second disk of games . . .)
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... 7865#44015
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games u say??????
http://www.puppylinux.org/user/downloads.php?cat_id=3
has the 108 game cd. i downloaded it a long time ago and it has some good games on it. plus
john biles cd has a couple games on it like zaxxon....
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... 70&t=15956
also try
http://puppyfiles.org/dotpupsde/dotpups/
for dotpup addons to puppy
http://www.puppylinux.org/user/downloads.php?cat_id=3
has the 108 game cd. i downloaded it a long time ago and it has some good games on it. plus
john biles cd has a couple games on it like zaxxon....
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... 70&t=15956
also try
http://puppyfiles.org/dotpupsde/dotpups/
for dotpup addons to puppy
Penguin, the OTHER white meat.
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setecio : you need to install LinEx from the Extramadura region of Spain. Gamers paradise. Everything you ever wanted, including the flight simulator.
Are you in the UK? I could copy my DVD for you as reports suggest that there are rather a lot of tunes to play on the general release, including language selection. Mine was a cover disc from Linux Magazine.
Are you in the UK? I could copy my DVD for you as reports suggest that there are rather a lot of tunes to play on the general release, including language selection. Mine was a cover disc from Linux Magazine.
Thanks, I'll try the Puppy games, they'll probably do, thanks sage but I'll try the LinEx isos here http://www.linex.org/
http://www.linex.org/novedades.html
in perfect google-translate english
http://www.linex.org/novedades.html
in perfect google-translate english
BabelDisc - anyone tried it out?
http://www.babeldisk.com/
Its supposed to be really simple for newbies, but looks fairly awkward actually.
Based on Ubuntu so pretty large, you pay a fee to save your data to an online repository (even though you can buy usb sticks with the os on) and if you don't register and pay, 'it is possible you may not be able to connect to the internet'.
Maybe i'm being harsh? seems as locked in as windows.
http://www.babeldisk.com/
Its supposed to be really simple for newbies, but looks fairly awkward actually.
Based on Ubuntu so pretty large, you pay a fee to save your data to an online repository (even though you can buy usb sticks with the os on) and if you don't register and pay, 'it is possible you may not be able to connect to the internet'.
Maybe i'm being harsh? seems as locked in as windows.
Download a better Computer :)
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- Lobster
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cl33n
Here is a new one - I think you pronounce it clean. They must be l33t (meaning elite) - ahem . . . Also comes from Oz - only gives you an auto connecting browser - for many that is sufficient.
http://cl33n.com/index.html
However do be aware that online services will be pay based eventually, if MS have their way with Softgrid. Many on line sevices are backed by venture capitlists, who are interested in their interest not your interests. At the moment Web2 is still in the honeymoon period. However there are some great free services provided for free, for now
OK let us know how you get on with Cleen
http://cl33n.com/index.html
However do be aware that online services will be pay based eventually, if MS have their way with Softgrid. Many on line sevices are backed by venture capitlists, who are interested in their interest not your interests. At the moment Web2 is still in the honeymoon period. However there are some great free services provided for free, for now
OK let us know how you get on with Cleen
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Re: cl33n
Thanks muchly Lobster for checking out cl33n. Yes, that's the pronunciation...maybe it needs an mp3/ogg on the site ?Lobster wrote:Here is a new one - I think you pronounce it clean.
They must be l33t (meaning elite) - ahem . . . Also comes from Oz - only gives you an auto connecting browser - for many that is sufficient.
http://cl33n.com/index.html
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OK let us know how you get on with Cleen
I'd love to hear how you go with it. cl33n's goal is to provide the simplest possible browsing experience so that more people can enjoy the Linux happiness. I'm working on the next release now.
Matt
cl33n: burn, boot, browse. http://cl33n.com/
" matt_n
They must be l33t (meaning elite) - ahem . . . Also comes from Oz - only gives you an auto connecting browser - for many that is sufficient.
http://cl33n.com/index.html
OK let us know how you get on with Cleen
Thanks muchly Lobster for checking out cl33n. Yes, that's the pronunciation...maybe it needs an mp3/ogg on the site :) ? "
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I tried this, slower than Puppy but for schools, Internet cafes etc it would probably be a Goer. Don't tell me all the internet cafes have an MS licence. A perfect low cost propositon for many.
And a defence against inspections by MS.
I wish you would use Scroogle as the homepage though, for privacy reasons.
http://scroogle.org/
I already gave one away to someone who lost Internet connection in XP
and wanted something simple for his mother to get online here in Sydney.
Cheers ...Chris
They must be l33t (meaning elite) - ahem . . . Also comes from Oz - only gives you an auto connecting browser - for many that is sufficient.
http://cl33n.com/index.html
OK let us know how you get on with Cleen
Thanks muchly Lobster for checking out cl33n. Yes, that's the pronunciation...maybe it needs an mp3/ogg on the site :) ? "
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I tried this, slower than Puppy but for schools, Internet cafes etc it would probably be a Goer. Don't tell me all the internet cafes have an MS licence. A perfect low cost propositon for many.
And a defence against inspections by MS.
I wish you would use Scroogle as the homepage though, for privacy reasons.
http://scroogle.org/
I already gave one away to someone who lost Internet connection in XP
and wanted something simple for his mother to get online here in Sydney.
Cheers ...Chris
Thanks cthisbear for dowloading & trying cl33n and even better, for giving it away. I hope it was useful for your friend's mother.
Re speed: thanks for that info, Puppy really sets an impressive benchmark in speed & size IMHO. I am looking into cl33n's ISO size and boot speed now.
Re scroogle: that's a super-interesting idea. I've received some other suggestions about privacy too. I'm keen to keep using as many familiar "brands" as possible (google and firefox) to help reduce the fear and confusion factor for occaisional computer users. But I also agree that more privacy is better. Perhaps I need to produce a few different cl33n versions...some versions could have familiar brands & features and others could have more privacy.
Thanks again!
Re speed: thanks for that info, Puppy really sets an impressive benchmark in speed & size IMHO. I am looking into cl33n's ISO size and boot speed now.
Re scroogle: that's a super-interesting idea. I've received some other suggestions about privacy too. I'm keen to keep using as many familiar "brands" as possible (google and firefox) to help reduce the fear and confusion factor for occaisional computer users. But I also agree that more privacy is better. Perhaps I need to produce a few different cl33n versions...some versions could have familiar brands & features and others could have more privacy.
Thanks again!
Wolvix released it new live cd (240mb)
http://wolvix.org/node/373
IMHO its the best slax's based distro,its awesome specially wolvix control panel which puppy has and lots more and its way smaller than what they claim to be
don't you guys notice that most if not all distros trying to attrack windows users and turning linux into a click&go OS(everything GUI)
I wonder what Linus feels about that ?!
http://wolvix.org/node/373
IMHO its the best slax's based distro,its awesome specially wolvix control panel which puppy has and lots more and its way smaller than what they claim to be
but for slax's fan its great work.Cub is a small(ish) version of Wolvix
don't you guys notice that most if not all distros trying to attrack windows users and turning linux into a click&go OS(everything GUI)
I wonder what Linus feels about that ?!