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
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Article 200713 about RaspEX Kodi at 9to5Linux.com by Marius Nestor (previously at Softpedia.com)![]()
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"RaspEX Kodi Linux OS Now Supports the Latest Raspberry Pi 4 with 8GB RAM.![]()
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Based on the Debian GNU/Linux 10 “Buster” operating system and the official Raspberry Pi OS, the new RaspEX Kodi build is here mainly to add support for the recently launched Raspberry Pi 4 with 8GB RAM single-board computer.![]()
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Arne Exton tells me that the new RaspEX Kodi build runs very well, offering excellent video and sound performance, especially on the Raspberry Pi 4 with 4GB and 8GB RAM. The system is fast and responsive, and it’s better than other Raspberry Pi/Kodi systems, said the developer.![]()
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Under the hood, the latest RaspEX Kodi release ships with the lightweight LXDE desktop environment, Kodi 18.7 “Leia” media center with Amazon Video, Netflix, Plex and YouTube add-ons, VLC media player, NetworkManager for configuring your wireless network, as well as many other useful apps."![]()
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READ MORE: 9to5linux.com/raspex-kodi-linux-os-now-supports-the-latest-raspberry-pi-4-with-8gb-ram
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ExLight 64bit UEFI, Build 200703, based on Debian “Bullseye” (upcoming Debian 11) with Enlightenment 0.23.1, Refracta Snapshot, Calamares, Nvidia Graphics Driver and kernel 5.7.6-exton![]()
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NEWS 200703 ABOUT ExLight![]()
I’ve made a new version of ExLight with the Enlightenment 0.23.1 ("Beauty at your fingertips") Desktop environment, Refracta Snapshot (create your own Debian Bullseye System), Nvidia proprietary Graphics Driver 440.100 and Calamares 3.2.26-1 Installer Framework. The very nice Enlightenment theme NightBlue is used. It will be used also after a hard drive installation.![]()
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NEW SOURCES 200703![]()
This new version of ExLight is based on Debian testing 11 Bullseye. Build 200703 is a total rebuild of ExLight. The ISO file size is of only 1270 MB, which means that ExLight now can run even faster from RAM. I.e. load to RAM – exlight.exton.net/exlight-live-boot-screen.jpg![]()
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ExLight Build 200703 uses kernel 5.7.6-exton, corresponding Kernel.org‘s kernel 5.7.6.![]()
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THE REAL McCoy![]()
ExLight is a pure Debian system. I.e. no traces of Ubuntu, Kubuntu etc. New releases of Ubuntu are always based on Debian. So is ExLight.![]()
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1. The Enlightenment 0.23.1 Desktop for root: exlight.exton.net/exlight-root-desktop-200703.jpg ![]()
2. The Enlightenment 0.23.1 Desktop for the ordinary user user running Calamares: exlight.exton.net/exlight-user-desktop-calamares-200703.jpg![]()
3. Connection from ExLight to a Windows computer using Samba: exlight.exton.net/exlight-samba-running-200703.jpg![]()
4. Using ConnMan for WiFi connections: exlight.exton.net/exlight-connman-wifi-settings.jpg![]()
5. Using NetworkManager for WiFi connections: exlight.exton.net/exlight-using-networkmanager-200703.jpg![]()
6. ExLight Nvidia Settings: exlight.exton.net/exlight-nvidia-settings-200703.jpg![]()
7. ExLight running Refracta Snapshot in three steps: exlight.exton.net/exlight-refracta-snapshot-3steps-200703.jpg![]()
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READ MORE: exlight.exton.net/?p=216
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WHAT IS ArchEX? 
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