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.
ExLight 64bit UEFI, Build 221130, based on Debian “Sid” (unstable/development) with Enlightenment 0.25.4 (latest) as DE, Refracta Snapshot and Calamares InstallerNEWS 221130 ABOUT ExLightI’ve made a new version of ExLight with the Enlightenment 0.25.4 Desktop environment, Refracta Snapshot (create your own Debian Sid System) and Calamares 3.2.61-1 Installer Framework. The very nice Enlightenment theme e25 Neonz is used.NEW SOURCES 221130This new version of ExLight is based on Debian Sid (unstable/development). Build 221130 is a total rebuild of ExLight. The ISO file size is of only 1850 MB, which means that you’ll need about 3GB RAM to run ExLight even faster from RAM. I.e. load to RAM. You can remove the DVD or USB stick when ExLight has booted.KERNELExLight Build 221130 uses kernel 6.0.10-amd64-exton-rt14 built from Debian kernel sources with Debian patches.THE REAL McCoyExLight is a pure Debian system. I.e. no traces of Ubuntu, Kubuntu etc. New releases of Ubuntu are always based on Debian Sid. So is ExLight.KNOWN ISSUEYou can’t login to the Enlightenment 0.25.4 Desktop unless you use a “fairly new” computer. Not older that about eight years according to my experience. Read more about the problem: exlight.exton.net/SCREENSHOTSThe Desktop for root: exlight.exton.net/exlight-root-e-desktop-221130.jpgThe Desktop for the ordinary user user: exlight.exton.net/exlight-networkmanager-conf-220726.jpgREAD MORE: exlight.exton.net/... See MoreSee Less
RaspArch Rpi4 Build 221127 :: Run Arch Linux on your new Raspberry Pi 4 computer :: Install it using Rufus 3.20, Win32 Disk Imager or Etcher in Windows! NEWS 221202I have uploaded a new version of RaspArch after I've discovered a better way to configure the system. I.e. I've replaced /boot/config.txt with this file: raspex.exton.se/config.txtThe new configuration makes the system automatically choose the best possible resolution for your monitor. Watch this screenshot when I'm using a 3440x1440 (Ultrawide) monitor: raspex.exton.se/rasparch-4k-screenshot-221202.jpgNOTE: If you already have installed RaspArch Build 221127 you don't have to reinstall. Just replace /boot/config.txt with the one I've provided - see above. Then reboot. You will probably notice a big difference.RaspArch Build 221127 especially for the "new" Raspberry Pi 4 released in May 2020This version (221127) is especially made for the “new” Raspberry Pi 4, but it can of course also be used on a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+, Raspberry Pi 3 Model B and Raspberry Pi 2 Model B.RaspArch is a “remaster” of Arch Linux ARM. The original compressed system is of about 230 MB. After I have added the LXDE Desktop environment, PulseAudio, Firefox, Yay, Gimp and NetworkManager the system has increased a lot. RaspArch is a “ready-to-go” ARM system. It must be installed on a Raspberry Pi 4, Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+, Raspberry Pi 3 Model B or Raspberry Pi 2 Model B computer.MORE ABOUT RaspArchWhen you have installed RaspArch to your Micro SD Card you can use the system like any other Arch Linux system. I.e. install new programs etc. Arch motto is KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid). RaspArch uses kernel 5.15.79-2-rpi-ARCH and the LXDE Desktop environment.WHO SHOULD RUN Arch Linux/RaspArch?My answer: The system fits the “advanced” Linux user/enthusiast, who would be willing to run an occasional command from time to time.SCREENSHOTSScreenshot 1 of RaspArch’s Desktop – logged in as archpi: raspex.exton.se/rasparch-archpi-desktop-221127.jpgScreenshot 2 of RaspArch’s Desktop – logged in as root: raspex.exton.se/rasparch-pikiss-221127.jpgScreenshot 3 – Using Yay (while installing SMPlayer): raspex.exton.se/rasparch/rasparch-using-yay.jpgScreenshot 4 – Samba connection to a Windows computer: raspex.exton.se/rasparch-samba-connection.jpgScreenshot 5 – showing that you can watch 4K videos using Firefox: raspex.exton.se/rasparch-4k-screenshot-221202.jpgREAD MORE: raspex.exton.se/rasparch-rpi4-build-221127-run-arch-linux-on-your-new-raspberry-pi-4-computer-ins...... See MoreSee Less
DebEX KDE Plasma, Build 221115, based on Debian Sid/Bookworm with kernel 6.0.6-amd64-exton and Refracta SnapshotNEWS 221115 ABOUT DebEX KDE Plasma - a Refracta BuildI have made a new extra version of DebEX KDE Plasma Live DVD - uefi. It's a pure Debian 12 (Sid/upcoming Bookworm) system. (unstable). I.e.: There are no Ubuntu or Kubuntu elements involved. DebEX KDE Plasma Sid uses the KDE Plasma Desktop 5.26.3 - latest version, released 221108 - as Desktop environment. Kernel 6.0.6-amd64-exton-rt14 is used. All included packages have been updated to the latest version as of 221115. DebEX KDE Build 221115 works in the same way as DebEX KDE Build 220926 - see debex.exton.net. I have kept Build 220926 since it is based on Debian 11 (stable). In Build 221115 I have added LURE (Linux User REpository). "LURE is intended to bring the AUR to all distros. It is currently in an alpha state and may not be stable. It can download a repository, build packages in it using a bash script similar to PKGBUILD, and then install them using your system package manager". Read about how to use LURE: github.com/Arsen6331/lure/blob/master/docs/usage.mdVirtualBox Guest Additions and VMware Tools are pre-installed, which mean that you can run DebEX KDE in full screen – see the screenshots below.SCREENSHOTS1. Using LURE to install Thunar: debex.exton.net/debex-kde-running-lure-221115.jpg2. The Desktop for the ordinary user user: debex.exton.net/debex-kde-sid-user-desktop-221115.jpg3. The Desktop for root: debex.exton.net/debex-kde-sid-root-desktop-221115.jpg4. Running in full screen in VirtualBox: debex.exton.net/debex-kde-sid-virtualbox-fullscreen-221115.jpg5. Running in full screen in VMware: debex.exton.net/debex-kde-sid-vmware-fullscreen-221115.jpgTHE REAL McCoyDebEX is a pure Debian system. I.e. no traces of Ubuntu, Kubuntu etc. New releases of Ubuntu are always based on Debian (sid/unstable). So is DebEX.READ MORE: debex.exton.net... See MoreSee Less
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