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DEBEX GNOME LIVE SYSTEM WITH GNOME DE 46, REFRACTA SNAPSHOT, CALAMARES AND KERNEL 6.9.0-RC5-AMD64-EXTON :: BUILD 240426![]()
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ABOUT DebEX Gnome BUILD 240426![]()
I have made a new extra version of DebEX, which I call DebEX Gnome Live System. It’s a pure Debian system using the testing (Trixie) and unstable (Sid) repositories. Gnome 46 is used as Desktop Environment. I have removed the Mate Desktop, since Gnome now can be used on all kind of computers. Also when running DebEX Gnome in VirtualBox and VMware. No need for Nvidia’s proprietary graphics drivers when running this new version of DebEX. You can of course install such drivers if you want to. Furthermore I have replaced Google Chrome with Firefox ESR. It is now possible to watch Netflix movies using Firefox ESR in Linux. I have also replaced Refracta Installer with Calamares Installer, which makes it possible to install DebEX Gnome in any language. You can even use Calamares in VirtualBox and VMware – i.e. non-efi computers. All installed packages have been updated to the latest versions as of 240426.![]()
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DebEX Gnome uses kernel 6.9.0-rc5-amd64-exton.![]()
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NOTE1: Refracta Installer is not really “replaced” by Calamares. You should use Refracta Installer in VirtualBox/VMware. If you do you don’t have to chroot to be able to install Grub.![]()
NOTE2: VirtualBox Guest Additions are pre-installed, which means that you can run DebEX Gnome in full screen in VirtualBox. Watch this screenshot: debex.exton.se/debex-gnome/debex-gnome-root-desktop-vbox-240426.jpg![]()
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1. Calamares Installer is running: debex.exton.se/debex-gnome/debex-gnome-refractainstaller-240426.jpg![]()
2. Chroot in VirtualBox (to install Grub): debex.exton.se/debex-gnome/debex-gnome-chroot-grub-vbox-240426.jpg![]()
3. Refracta Snapshot is running: debex.exton.se/debex-gnome/debex-gnome-root-refractasnapshot-240426.jpg![]()
4. The Desktop for root: debex.exton.se/debex-gnome/debex-gnome-root-desktop-vbox-240426.jpg![]()
5. The Desktop for the ordinary user user: debex.exton.se/debex-gnome/debex-gnome-user-desktop-240426.jpg![]()
6. Netflix is running in Firefox: debex.exton.se/debex-gnome/debex-gnome-running-netflix-240426.jpg![]()
7. Showing a WiFi connection: debex.exton.se/debex-gnome/debex-gnome-wifi-conn-240426.jpg![]()
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DEBEX BAREBONE 32 BIT – BUILD 240423 – BASED ON DEBIAN SID/TRIXIE (UPCOMING DEBIAN 13) WITH LXQT 1.4 AND REFRACTA SNAPSHOT![]()
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NEWS 240423 ABOUT DebEX LXQt 32 bit BUILD 240423![]()
I’ve made a new DebEX system for older computers. It uses LXQt 1.4 as Desktop environment. "LXQt is a lightweight Qt desktop environment. It will not get in your way. It will not hang or slow down your system. It is focused on being a classic desktop with a modern look and feel". Only a minimum of packages are installed. The ISO file is of only 1610 MB! Refracta Snapshot is pre-installed also in this version of DebEX, which means that you can make your own Debian 32 bit (Intel x86 32-bit architecture) live installable system in a very simple way. I mean change everything to your liking and then create a new ISO.![]()
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This version of DebEX is mainly made for older computers. I could run and install DebEX LXQt without problems on my oldest computer. An Acer Aspire 5102WLMi from the year 2006. So now you too can bring back life to your (very) old computer!![]()
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Study all installed packages in Build 240423: debex.exton.se/debex-32bit/debex-barebone-lxqt-installed-packages-240423.txt![]()
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NOTE1: This version of DebEX is based on Debian sid/trixie. Trixie (Debian 13) will replace Bookworm (Debian 12).![]()
NOTE2: VirtualBox Guest Additions are pre-installed, which means that you can run DebEX LXQt in full screen in VirtualBox. ![]()
NOTE3: You can’t watch Netflix in this version of DebEX: That’s because Google no longer support Widevine on 32 bit systems.![]()
NOTE4: I’ve arranged so that you can run DebEX LXQt also on UEFI computers. I.e. you can boot the System both in UEFI and Legacy mode.![]()
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SCREENSHOTS![]()
1. Running in full screen in VirtualBox: debex.exton.se/debex-32bit/debex-32bit-install-vbox-240423.jpg![]()
2. Refracta Snapshot is running: debex.exton.se/debex-32bit/debex-32bit-refracta-snapshot-started-240423.jpg![]()
3. The new ISO is ready: debex.exton.se/debex-32bit/debex-32bit-refracta-snapshot-ready-240423.jpg![]()
4. The Desktop for the ordinary user user: debex.exton.se/debex-32bit/debex-32bit-user-desktop-240423.jpg![]()
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DSL-E BASED ON DSL (DAMN SMALL LINUX) 2024 RC3 – 32 BIT – WITH LXDE DE AND KERNEL 6.6.15-EXTON :: BUILD 240417![]()
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NEWS 240417 ABOUT DSL-e![]()
I’ve made a remaster of Damn Small Linux 2024 rc3 – 32 bit. My first remaster of DSL 2024 is from 240207. "The New DSL 2024 has been reborn as a compact Linux distribution tailored for low-spec x86 computers. It packs a lot of applications into a small package. All the applications are chosen for their functionality, small size, and low dependencies. DSL 2024 also has many text-based applications that make it handy to use in a term window or TTY".![]()
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The original DSL was of 50MB many years ago. DSL 2024 rc3 is of 700MB. The reason for that: "A 50MB distribution, was a lot of fun and one of the things I am most proud of as a personal accomplishment. However, as a concept, it was in the right place at the right time, and the computer industry has changed a lot since then. While it would be possible to make a bootable Xwindows 50MB distribution today, it would be missing many drivers and have only a handful of very rudimentary applications. People would find such a distribution a fun toy or something to build upon, but it would not be usable for the average computer user out of the gate".![]()
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My remaster of DSL 2024 rc3 is of 1100MB. The reason for that is that I’ve added some real useful packages:![]()
1. Firefox (a good Web Browser is a must I think)![]()
2. Changed Desktop DE from Fluxbox to LXDE, which is more useful![]()
3. GParted![]()
4. PulseAudio and Pavucontrol (for sound to work)![]()
5. Synaptic (a really useful package manager)![]()
6. VLC (a Multimedia Player)![]()
7. Changed kernel from 5.10.188-antix to 6.6.15-exton.![]()
8. VirtualBox Guest Additions are pre-installed so you can always run DSL-e in full screen in VirtualBox!![]()
9. Samba is installed so that you can reach your Windows computers in your home network![]()
10. I’ve arranged so that you can run DSL-e also on UEFI computers. I.e. you can boot DSL-e both in UEFI and Legacy mode.![]()
Note1: I could run and install DSL-e without problems on my oldest computer. An Acer Aspire 5102WLMi from the year 2006. So now you too can bring back life to your (very) old computer!![]()
NOTE2: VirtualBox Guest Additions are pre-installed, which means that you can run DSL-e in full screen in VirtualBox. Watch this screenshot…![]()
NOTE3: You can’t watch Netflix using Firefox in DSL-e: That’s because Google no longer support Widevine on 32 bit systems.![]()
NOTE4: To use Samba you shall run this command:![]()
sudo mount -t cifs //IP-number(for your Windows computer)/SHARED-FOLDER /mnt/samba -o user=username(in Windows)![]()
Example: sudo mount -t cifs //192.168.0.38/LINUX /mnt/samba -o user=arne![]()
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1. Running in VirtualBox in full screen: debex.exton.se/dsl/dsl-e-vbox-fullscreen-240417.jpg![]()
2. Running in VMware: debex.exton.se/dsl/dsl-e-running-vmware-240207.jpg![]()
3. Running in Qemu in Linux (the best way to run any Linux system virtually): debex.exton.se/dsl/dsl-e-desktop-qemu-240417.jpg![]()
4. The Slim Login Screen: debex.exton.se/dsl/dsl-e-slim-login-qemu-240207.jpg![]()
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Have not been able to get an internet connection (hard wire or wireless) on this release of raspberry pi 2 os after numerous attempts and installs. Everything else appears perfect but can not get to internet. All other operating systems with same hardware operate perfectly.
The first release was not a problem. Please advise
Which OS do you mean?
ubuntu-mate-15.10.1-desktop-armhf-raspberry-pi-2.img
Sorry got this mixed up with raspex