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Could you please review Linux Mint Debian (201012) ?
Hey Jim, how about a Linux review for super-duper OLD computers. Connochaet, formerly DeLi Linux, is now based on Arch. It used IceWM as the default, so its pretty user friendly. I have used it on my VMware to experiment with it a little, and I found it pretty cool; well, for what it is. It isn’t a “blow your socks off” kind of distro. Connochaet is the basics for what one would need to operate a computer. I think it would be good for a Linux user (no, not for a newbie — it is based on Arch after all) who knows someone that could use that old desktop in the closet floor. Once its set up, its ready to go!
Anyway, take it easy Jim. I enjoy your reviews a lot.
–Josh
BTW, the URL is http://www.connochaetos.org/wiki/
That would probably help, huh?! ;)
Oh, and have you ever reviewed Legacy OS (formerly TeenPup)? That would be another good one for older computers. Works well in VMware.
http://pupweb.org/wikka/TeenPup
…and yet another suggestion: Madbox!!
http://madbox.tuxfamily.org/
As you can probably tell, I like Linux OS’s that run on old machines! A lot of my client base in my computer repair side job thingy have old computers that I install various Linux OS’s on, and they are amazed at how fast their computer is suddenly running now that XP SP3 is off the computer! :D
–Josh
Unity and Tiny Me are a couple Mandriva-based little OS’s I like a lot.
http://unity-linux.org/
http://tinymelinux.com/
I’ve started a review site myself to cover some distros people don’t get around to often, if anyone wants a review of Chakra or Lunar Linux check out my site.
http://dudewheresmybash.com/
I don’t have anywhere NEAR the number of reviews DLR has yet, but they’re for different, usually more obscure, OSes. Though I would love to see DLRs take on Chakra.
There’s a pretty interesting-looking distro called paldo (Pure Adaptable Linux DistrO). It’s source-based, but its installation uses binary packages, and there are also binaries available in the repository. There’s a stable, testing, and unstable branch, just like Debian. I’d love to read what you have to say about it (Be warned, though–there’s no graphical package manager!)
Thanks,
Ezra
Doubtles you saw the Distrowatch mention of SalineOS. I have the 64 bit version running Jim, and it is a darned nice effort. You might want to check it for a possible review. Advice: The installer is a bit clunky I think, though it works well enough.
In any event this is a new distro with some clever bits. Might be fun.
Dear Lynch,
We’ve enjoyed your Pardus 2009 review and looking forward to hear your thoughts on recently released Pardus 2011 as well…
Best,
Löker
Hey Jim take a look at Sn0wL1nuX, http://sn0wl1nux.forumdoandroid.com , It is a Debian/Ubuntu based distribution; it come with all the codecs and media players need for a good multimedia experience. It is capable of playing flash out of the box, latest kernel, sweet animation, clean look, dock, simple to use. if you want something better than what you have right now, then you’ve got to try Sn0wL1nuX.
Hello
I would like to see a review of the new Pardus 2011:
http://www.pardus.org.tr/eng/
I would love to see a review of midnightbsd.
There’s a new distro that might be of interest. It’s called iGolaware Linux 2.0 and is an Ubuntu 10.10 derivative. The thought behind this distro is similar to Pinguy however the emphasis is for ease of use for the beginner, no extra downloads for codecs / plugins, and a variety of apps aimed to satisfy the average home user. The download page is
http://www.igolaware.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=18&Itemid=77&lang=en
Check it out
Debian 6.0 is FINALLY out! Would appreciate it if you could review it.