WHAT IS ArchEX?
ArchEX 64 bit is a new (170327) Linux live DVD based on Arch Linux. Arch motto is KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid). ArchEX uses kernel 4.10.5-1-ARCH and the LXQt 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.
What’s new in ArchEX Build 170327?
I’ve installed Calamares, which is a distribution-independent system installer, with an advanced partitioning feature for both manual and automated partitioning operations. It is the first installer with an automated “Replace Partition” option, which makes it easy to reuse a partition over and over for distribution testing. Calamares works almost perfect in ArchEX. Read more about it. I’ve also added Yaourt – a Pacman frontend. If you want to install certain special packages for example Google Chrome and Spotify you must use Yaourt. Note: Spotify is pre-installed in ArchEX Build 170327.
INSTALLED SOFTWARE
Among many other programs, Firefox, Gimp, GCC, Wicd and GParted – study this package LIST.
INSTALLATION to hard drive
ArchEX can easily be installed to hard drive of those who so desire. Use ArchEX Installer (Calamares). I.e. while running ArchEX live from a DVD or USB stick. Read this INSTRUCTION and watch the slideshow below.
WHO should run Arch Linux?
My answer: The system fits the “advanced” Linux user/enthusiast, who would be willing to run an occasional command from time to time.
Screenshots
ArchEX LXQt Desktop
ArchEX starting up live
ArchEX starting up from hard drive (VirtualBox)
ArchEX Installer (Calamares) running
ArchEX (old) Installer running
ArchEX (Arch Linux) with LXQt, kernel 4.11.6-3-ARCH, Firefox 54.0, Yaourt and Calamares installer – Build 170626
NEWS 170627 about Calamares Installer
I’ve finally managed to make Calamares ("The universal installer framework") work without problems/issues. Yesterdays version of ArchEX has therefore been replaced today. Now you can use Calamares to install ArchEX in any language. The boot loader Grub2 (which can be installed during the installation of ArchEX) will also work without problems.
WHAT IS ArchEX?
ArchEX 64 bit is a new (170626) Linux live DVD based on Arch Linux. Arch motto is KISS ("Keep It Simple Stupid"). ArchEX uses kernel 4.11.6-3-ARCH and the LXQt 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."
INSTALLED SOFTWARE
Among many other programs, Firefox 54.0 (for Netflix), Gimp, GCC, Wicd and GParted.
WHO should run Arch Linux?
My answer: The system fits the “advanced” Linux user/enthusiast, who would be willing to run an occasional command from time to time.
BENEFITS of ArchEX/Arch Linux
“Cutting Edge”-software and speed. You will for example always run the latest kernel if you upgrade ArchEX/Arch (for example) every month.
SCREENSHOTS
ArchEX LXQt Desktop: archex.exton.net/archex-desktop.jpg
ArchEX starting up live: archex.exton.net/archex-boot.jpg
ArchEX starting up from hard drive (VirtualBox): archex.exton.net/archex-boot-from-harddrive.jpg
ArchEX Installer (Calamares) running: archex.exton.net/archex-calamares-6-user.jpg
READ MORE: archex.exton.net/?p=55
Softpedia 170620: Android-x86 Fork Lets Users Install and Run Android 7.1.2 Nougat on Their PCs
"After informing us last week about the release of a new build of his RaspAnd operating system for Raspberry Pi 3 and Raspberry Pi 2 single-board computers, developer Arne Exton today announced a new version of his Android-x86 fork.
Based on the popular Android-x86 project that brings Google's Android mobile operating system to the x86 platform, Arne Exton's fork is now based on the latest Android 7.1.2 Nougat release and ships pre-loaded with GAPPS, a package that lets users access most of Google's services, such as Google Play Services and Google Play Store."
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Android-x86 Fork Lets Users Install and Run Android 7.1.2 Nougat on Their PCs
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It ships with GAPPS and Linux 4.9.31 LTS kernel
Android-x86_64 Nougat 7.1.2 – Build 170619 – with GAPPS and kernel 4.9.31-exton-android-x86_64
NEWS 170621 about AndEX 7.1.2
Yesterday I said that AndEX 7.1.2 couldn’t run in VirtualBox and VMware. Actually it can! It just takes about 10 min for the Desktop to show up when running AndEX live. (I mean directly from the ISO file). Watch this screenshot: andex.exton.net/andex-7.1.2-virtualbox.jpg - VirtualBox and this: andex.exton.net/andex-7.1.2-vmware.jpg - VMware
Just give AndEX enough RAM. I gave AndEX 3GB. You can (of course) also install AndEX to a virtual hard drive in VirtualBox and VMware. The system will be very responsive then.
NEWS 170619 about AndEX Nougat 7.1.2
My new build of Android x86_64 – android_x86_64-7.1.2-nougat-gapps-kernel-4.9.31-exton-990mb-170619.iso can run live and be installed to hard drive or on a USB stick. You can also run the system live. I.e. from a DVD or a USB stick. On some computers you’ll have to start up AndEX 7.1.2 in compatibility mode (VESA) though. GAPPS and all other apps mentioned below are installed. NOTE: You can run AndEX Nougat Build 170619 on newer laptops and Desktop computers. Sound won’t work on ALL though. The video performance is generally very very good.
Screenshot – AndEX Build 170619 – the Desktop - andex.exton.net/andex-7.1.2-screenshots/andex-desktop.jpg
Android Nougat 7.1.2 was released 170403.
INSTALLED APPS
My new build of Android-x86_64 Nougat 7.1.2 have GAPPS pre-installed. I.e. Google Play Services, Google Play Store , Aptoide App Manager, Google Play Games (needed for Clash of Clans to run), Gmail and YouTube. Also many other apps. For example: Spotify, Clash of Clans, File Manager, HD Camera Ultra (works very well), Google Maps, SnapTube, Firefox 54.0 (latest version) and Rotation Control Pro.
PREREQUISITE
The system can be installed manually to hard drive. To be able to do that you must have at least one Linux system installed on your hard drive. You must also use Grub as boot loader. You can also (or alternatively) install AndEX 7.1.2 while running the system from a DVD or from a USB stick. Use preferable Rufus to create a bootable USB stick. Or burn the ISO file (android_x86_64-7.1.2-nougat-gapps-kernel-4.9.31-exton-990mb-170619.iso) to a DVD and run the system from it.
SCREENSHOTS
Screenshot 1 – Nougat boot animation (which you must see during the boot. If not, the installation was unsuccessful): andex.exton.net/andex-7.1.2-screenshots/nougat-bootanimation.gif
Screenshot 2 – AndEX Nougat 7.1.2 Desktop: andex.exton.net/andex-7.1.2-screenshots/andex-desktop.jpg
Screenshot 3 – AndEX Nougat 7.1.2 – Google Play Store running: andex.exton.net/andex-7.1.2-screenshots/google-play-store-running.jpg
Screenshot 4 – AndEX Nougat 7.1.2 – Aptoide App Manager running: andex.exton.net/andex-7.1.2-screenshots/aptoide-running.jpg
Screenshot 5 – AndEX Nougat 7.1.2 – Spotify running: andex.exton.net/andex-7.1.2-screenshots/spotify-running.jpg
Screenshot 6 – AndEX Nougat 7.1.2 – Showing all installed apps: andex.exton.net/andex-7.1.2-screenshots/all-apps.jpg
READ MORE: andex.exton.net/?p=603
Softpedia 170327: Arch Linux-Based ArchEX Has Linux Kernel 4.10.5, Yaourt, and Calamares Installer
“Also new in the ArchEX Build 170327 release, there’s the Calamares universal installer framework, which makes it possible for users to install the Arch Linux-based operating system on their personal computers in less than 10 minutes.
Other than that, there’s the popular, third-party Yaourt package manager, which is pre-installed in ArchEX Build 170327 to allow users to install community maintained packages from AUR (Arch User Repository).”
READ MORE: http://news.softpedia.com/news/arch-linux-based-archex-has-linux-kernel-4-10-5-yaourt-and-calamares-installer-514317.shtml