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exton, Exton Linux distributions

ExTiX Deepin 26.7 Live based on Deepin 25.2.0 STABLE (latest) with Refracta Snapshot and kernel 7.1.2-amd64-exton :: Build 260710

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NEWS 260710 ABOUT ExTiX with Deepin 25.2.0 STABLE (released 260708)
I’ve released a new version of ExTiX Deepin today (260710). The previous ExTiX Deepin version with Deepin 25.1 STABLE is from 260501. This ExTiX Build is based on Deepin 25.2.0 STABLE (latest version) released by Deepin Technology on July 8, 2026. Please read the Release Notes. ExTiX 26.7 uses kernel 7.1.2-amd64-exton. ExTiX 26.7 works in the same way as all other ExTiX versions. I.e. you can install it to hard drive while running the system live. Use Refracta Installer for that. Deepin Installer doesn’t work in ExTiX. You can also create your own live installable Deepin 25.2 system with Refracta Snapshot. (Using ExTiX 26.7 as a “base system/template”). So easy that a ten year old child can do it!

Study all installed packages in ExTiX Deepin 26.7.

PERFORMANCE
Even though the system is BIG it runs quite fast. Especially if you run ExTiX from RAM.

UNIQUE?
Previous versions of ExTiX Deepin (for example ExTiX Deepin 23 STABLE) were unique since the original Deepin System wasn’t a LIVE System. As regards Deepin 25.2.0 STABLE you can also test run the System Live before installing to hard drive. You can, however, not make your own Deepin 25.2.0 System from the original using Refracta Snapshot. That’s because it is impossible to install Refracta Snapshot (and Refracta Installer) according to my experience. Even if you manage to install those apps you can’t use them properly, since the original Deepin 25.2.0 System is Read-Only. I.e System directories are mounted as read-only (and you can’t change that). This means (among other things) that you can’t create the necessary links /initrd.img and /vmlinuz. Read this article about it.

SCREENSHOTS
1. ExTiX 26.7 running in VirtualBox
2. Showing a Samba connection
3. Installing Grub in VirtualBox
4. Refracta Installer is ready
5. The Desktop for the ordinary user user

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Read about my Android-x86 Systems – 11, 10 and Pie at andex.exton.se – latest is AndEX 11 (with GAPPS)
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about my Android 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, Pie, Oreo, Nougat, Marshmallow and Lollipop versions for Raspberry Pi 5, Pi 4 and  Pi 3/2 at raspex.exton.se – latest is RaspAnd 16 (with GAPPS), RaspAnd 15 (also with GAPPS), RaspAnd 14 (also with GAPPS), 13 and 12 (without GAPPS), RaspAnd 11 (with GAPPS) and RaspAnd Oreo 8.1 (also with GAPPS)
exton, Exton Linux distributions

EXTON OpSuS Tumbleweed KDE Plasma, 64 bit UEFI, Linux Live System with Calamares Installer and Refracta Snapshot :: Build 260705

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EXTON OpSuS Tumbleweed KDE is based on openSUSE Tumbleweed, which is a rolling distribution. I.e. no need for new installations. Just run the command sudo zypper dup and you will always get the latest packages/kernels. The ISO file is of 3440 MB. The system will thus run very fast from a DVD or a USB stick. Even in VirtualBox/VMware directly from the ISO file.

ABOUT EXTON OpSuS KDE for PC’s – Build 260705
EXTON OpSuS Tumbleweed with KDE Plasma 6.7.1 Desktop Environment uses kernel 7.1.2-amd64-exton. Installed programs: Among many other programs, Firefox, NetworkManager, Calamares, GParted and a lot of special KDE packages. You’ll run the system as the normal user user or as root. The password for user is live. Root’s password is root. EXTON OpSuS can easily be installed to hard drive (of those who so desire). For that you shall use Calamares or Refracta Installer. All packages have been updated to the latest available version as of July 5, 2026.

ABOUT Refracta Snapshot
Use Refracta Snapshot to build your very own version of EXTON OpSuS/openSUSE. I.e. you can change everything to you liking and quickly create a new ISO file. Your own.

UNIQUE?
There is not other openSUSE System/remaster with Refracta Snapshot (as far as i know).

SCREENSHOTS
1. Calamares Installer running
2. Calamares started
3. Refracta Snapshot started
4. Chroot – Grub installation
5. Running Pavucontrol for sound
6. Showing the Live bootscreen

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Read about my Android-x86 Systems – 11, 10 and Pie at andex.exton.se – latest is AndEX 11 (with GAPPS)
and
about my Android 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, Pie, Oreo, Nougat, Marshmallow and Lollipop versions for Raspberry Pi 5, Pi 4 and  Pi 3/2 at raspex.exton.se – latest is RaspAnd 16 (with GAPPS), RaspAnd 15 (also with GAPPS), RaspAnd 14 (also with GAPPS), 13 and 12 (without GAPPS), RaspAnd 11 (with GAPPS) and RaspAnd Oreo 8.1 (also with GAPPS)