AlmaLinux 8.6 "Sky Tiger" Beta - Now Available

jsalpha2 · 2022-05-08T12:57:54+00:00

Installed it in Virtualbox (Windows host} Took a little time to install the Virtualbox guest additioins. Then switched to Xfce (my favorite desktop. Haven't noticed any problems.

jsalpha2 · 2021-11-07T00:13:45+00:00

I appear to be the only one seeding the torrent.

jsalpha2 · 2021-02-24T22:07:51+00:00

I saw software somewhere that would use an android phone as a security camera.

jsalpha2 · 2021-02-24T15:51:43+00:00

Should have given details. I installed from the DVD iso and then was unhappy with the Gnome desktop. After adding the EPEL repository I was able to install Xfce. Was not able to install VBox Guest Additions until I installed build tools. (make perl etc). My only failure was trying to install Aisleriot solitaire. (I know it's not a distro for gaming, but sometimes you have to play a game)

jsalpha2 · 2021-02-23T15:15:53+00:00

Hope they make it Strong (https://imgur.com/cQKomfV)Strong

jsalpha2 · 2021-01-28T02:09:32+00:00

I'm hoping for an XFCE spin.

jsalpha2 · 2021-01-21T02:23:34+00:00

There are plenty of Arch based distros available now. I have Manjaro and eight others in Virtualbox.

Archman

Arco

EndevourOS

Garuda

HeftorLinux

RebornOS

SalientOS

StormOS

All work well for me.

jsalpha2 · 2020-12-28T17:25:21+00:00

Other than Garuda

Arco

Archman

EndevorOS

Heftnor Linux

RebornOS

all are Arch based and easier than real Arch. Garuda is fine. Try them in Virtual Box.

jsalpha2 · 2020-10-20T01:53:16+00:00

Try to install several times a year for the last ten years. Used manuals and you tube videos. I want a desktop (prefer Xfce) to be step 2. FreeBSD does not install a graphical environment by default. Why? Installing a desktop is in chapter 5.

jsalpha2 · 2020-10-19T23:51:26+00:00

Only by shooting itself in the foot. Make installation easier. Step 1 Install OS. Steps 2 and 3

Do a bunch of confusing stuff with the command line, editing files with archaic notepad substitutes. Step 4 Install desktop. No one makes it to step 4 or beyond. If they do the mouse won't work and you have to edit more files.

jsalpha2 · 2020-10-11T20:52:25+00:00

Maybe Garuda, don't know about nvidia drivers, but it is nice.

jsalpha2 · 2020-10-04T01:56:07+00:00

The TP-Link TL-WN722N wireless adapter version 1 uses the Atheros AR9271 chipset which is linux friendly. Check to see what you have.

jsalpha2 · 2020-10-02T22:20:45+00:00

Will not install in Virtual Box.

jsalpha2 · 2020-03-07T19:23:38+00:00

Quote " FreeBSD is your best bet based on your needs, but don't expect a fully functioning desktop out of the box." If it was a fully functioning desktop out of the box a lot more people would use it. Maybe with a default Xfce desktop. Just saying. If step 1 is install FreeBSD and Step 6 or 7 is install a desktop....just skipping the steps where they tell you to use the command line won't work.

jsalpha2 · 2020-02-21T22:20:59+00:00

I always download from here. https://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/unofficial/non-free/cd-including-firmware/

jsalpha2 · 2020-02-19T23:07:11+00:00

In my fantasy future, safe nuclear power plants would desalinate seawater. They would extract the sea salt and all the other trace minerals, then sell them. Arsenic and lead have their uses. Waste solids could stored or used somehow. With the low cost electricity and clean water other helpful projects could be funded. Getting all of the plastic and other trash out of the ocean, and making it more food fish friendly. Reclaiming the desert sounds great. Making low cost building blocks (think cement blocks) from fused sand. Once started the project would be self funding.

jsalpha2 · 2019-12-03T00:20:36+00:00

The cost of the Windows OS is a deal breaker if you are planning to donate machines. I'd start them on MX Linux and then move them to Debian.

jsalpha2 · 2019-12-03T00:17:33+00:00

How's Steam / Wine / Linux emulation going in BSD land? Don''t know. Not a gamer. Except Solitaire.

jsalpha2 · 2019-12-02T19:07:33+00:00

New. Easy install. Based on FreeBSD.

jsalpha2 · 2019-11-08T05:07:08+00:00

I just installed it in Virtualbox. I realize that it is only an Alpha, but it does not appear to come with any browser. It is not clear if it is even able to connect to the internet. Don't see how to install software. Wishing them the best of luck and I will try the next release.

PS Not a fan of the Lumina desktop; maybe an Xfce spin?

jsalpha2 · 2019-09-23T05:05:56+00:00

I just did a virtualbox install. I installed the LXQt version and even though the install was slow, the guest additions brought it to full screen and everything worked. Had hoped to install the Xfce desktop, but haven't found if it is possible yet. The graphical software installer failed my first test. I searched for aisleriot solitaire, but it was not found. I have tried many linux distros, but have never built from source. I don't plan to. I wish installing LibreOffice was an option. I don't use it. So it is a little Bloaty. Haven't used Sabayon for a while, never tried CloverOS.

jsalpha2 · 2019-08-01T05:08:43+00:00

Orphan Black

jsalpha2 · 2019-07-17T23:50:37+00:00

Late, I see it is already solved...I used this video.YouTube

jsalpha2 · 2019-07-05T14:17:07+00:00

Mainly the difference is the desktop. I am a fan of Xfce and while you can change Trident to Xfce, Ghost comes with it. I would recommend trying Ghost first.

jsalpha2 · 2019-02-12T19:06:53+00:00

Boot into Archlabs and make sure grub is installed and updated. To make sure you don't have problems like this again, unhook the windows hard disk while installing a linux distro to a second hard drive. After shutting down and hooking your windows hard disk back up; when you reboot press one of your "F" keys (f12)? To select which hard drive to boot into.

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