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
NEWS 180920 - Exton forks it for you...
I've discovered a YouTube video about my Raspberry Pi Debian Pixel Build 170425. The video is called "Debian Pixel..Exton forks it for you..": www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pmll9j8wVnk
This video is of course also valid for my latest Debian Pixel build from 180316. By watching the video you can learn a lot about Debian Pixel's features.
READ MORE about my build of Debian Pixel: www.exton.se/?p=1813
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exton, Exton Linux distributions, LINUX, Raspberry systems Run Raspberry Pi’s PIXEL Desktop on a PC or Mac – an Exton modified Build 180316 with Refracta Tools March 15, 2018 exton 3 Comments NEWS 180316 about Raspberry Pi Debian Pixel – 32bit – an Exton BuildMy second Debian Pixel Build fro...Softpedia 180919: You can now run Android 8.1 Oreo on your PC with Microsoft/Windows 10 Launchers
"Developer Arne Exton released today a new version of his Android-x86 fork AndEX that lets you run Google's Android 8.1 Oreo mobile operating system on your personal computer.
The biggest changes of the AndEX Oreo 8.1 build 180918 release is that it now includes not one, not two, but three pre-installed launchers to make your Android experience more fun on your PC. These include Microsoft Launcher, Windows 10 Launcher, and OO Launcher, an enhanced Android Oreo-style launcher with lots of useful features."
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AndEX Oreo 8.1 (Android-x86_64) – Build 180918 – with Google Play Store (and everything else) working very well
NEWS 180918 about AndEX Oreo 8.1
My first build of AndEX Oreo 8.1 is from 180103. My second build is from 180202. My third build is from 180614. My new build of Android x86_64 – andex_x86_64-oreo-8.1-gapps-windows-launchers-1050mb-180918.iso can be installed to hard drive using the installation program or manually. 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 8.1 in compatibility mode (VESA) though. NOTE: You can run AndEX Oreo Build 180918 on newer laptops and Desktop computers. The sound and the video performance is generally very very good.
MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES IN BUILD 180918
Google Play Store now works as intended. As an alternative you can use Aptoide App Manager, which also is pre-installed. Three nice special window launchers are pre-installed: Microsoft Launcher, Win 10 Launcher and OO Launcher. ("OO Launcher is an enhanced Android™ O Oreo™ style launcher, with many useful enhanced launcher features"). I’ve discovered a new way to manually install AndEX Oreo to hard drive. Very simple! Read more on the INFO site. You can now open up a terminal and become root with the command su root (which you couldn’t in previous versions of AndEX Oreo). Build 180918 uses kernel 4.9.109 with more support for various hardware. Most important: The install function works in this new version of AndEX Oreo. You can also install AndEX Oreo to a virtual hard drive while using VirtualBox. That is for some unknown reason not possible in VMware. You can run AndEX Oreo very well live in both VMware and VirtualBox though.
SCREENSHOT – AndEX Build 180918 – the Desktop with Win 10 Launcher for Android 8.1 Oreo – with several extra apps (games) – Koi Video Live Wallpaper, Air Fighters, Popcorn Time, Wild Hunt, Racing In Car 2, Drift Clash and Fishing Club 3D – not pre-installed: andex.exton.net/andex-oreo-desktop-new-games.jpg
SCREENSHOTS
Screenshot 1 – AndEX Oreo 8.1 Desktop with Microsoft Launcher: andex.exton.net/andex-oreo-180918-screenshots/andex-oreo-desktop-2.jpg
Screenshot 2 – AndEX Oreo 8.1 Desktop with Microsoft Launcher – all apps: andex.exton.net/andex-oreo-180918-screenshots/andex-oreo-all-apps.jpg
Screenshot 3 – AndEX Oreo 8.1 running live in VMware: andex.exton.net/andex-oreo-180918-screenshots/andex-oreo-vmware-live.jpg
Screenshot 4 – AndEX Oreo 8.1 running from hard drive in VirtualBox: andex.exton.net/andex-oreo-180918-screenshots/andex-oreo-virtualbox-harddrive.jpg
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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