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.
Run Raspberry Pi’s PIXEL Desktop on a PC or Mac – an Exton modified Build 220505 with Refracta Snapshot (so you can create your own Raspberrypi Debian 11 Pixel system)NEWS 220505 ABOUT Raspberry Pi Debian 11 Pixel – 32bit – an Exton BuildMy previous Debian Pixel Build from is from 201108. I’ve added NetworkManager and also Wicd, which makes it easier to configure wireless connections. Choose the one which works for you.MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES in Build 220505This build replaces version 161223 , 170425, 180316, 180928, 190705, 191102 and 201108 . I’ve upgraded Raspbian/Debian from Buster to Bullseye – Debian 11. I’ve also upgraded the kernel from 4.19.0-12-686-pae to 5.10.0-13-686-pae. I’ve also included kernel 5.10.0-13-686, which shall be used on older computers. PAE (Physical Address Extension) "increases the physical memory addressable by the system from 4 GB to 64 GB". Firefox have been installed so you’ll have a browser when logged in as root. You can’t run Chromium as root. Another good thing about Firefox is that you can use it to watch Netflix movies. In Build 220505 I have removed Chromium. I saw no advantage in keeping it. You can run the system in full screen in VirtualBox. That’s because VirtualBox’s Guest Additions are pre-installed. Watch this screenshot: exton.se/debian-pixel-220505/debian-11-pixel-fullscreen-vbox-220505.jpgNOTEThis Debian PIXEL 32bit build is for non-efi computers.UNIQUE?As far as I know there is no official Raspberry Pi OS (Raspbian) image with Debian 11.SCREENSHOTSScreenshot 1 – Debian PIXEL running in VirtualBox in full screen: www.exton.se/debian-pixel-220505/debian-11-pixel-fullscreen-vbox-220505.jpgScreenshot 2 – Refracta Snapshot has started: www.exton.se/debian-pixel-220505/debian-11-pixel-install-220505.jpgScreenshot 3 – Refracta Installer has started: www.exton.se/debian-pixel-220505/debian-11-pixel-install-220505.jpgScreenshot 4 – The installation is ready: www.exton.se/debian-pixel-220505/debian-11-pixel-install-ready-220505.jpgREAD MORE: www.exton.se/?p=3422... See MoreSee Less
ExTiX Mini Build 220501 with LXQt and kernel 5.17.2 :: Run it super fast from RAM and/or create your own Linux system using Refracta Snapshot!NEWS 220501 ABOUT ExTiX LXQt Mini 22.5, Build 220501I’ve made a new updated “mini” version of ExTiX – The Ultimate Linux System. It is based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Jammy Jellyfish. The ISO file is of only 1340 MB, which is good if you want to run the system super fast from RAM. It should be enough with 2GB RAM. When the boot process is ready you can eject the DVD or USB stick. Use Boot alternative 2. The best thing with ExTiX 22.5 is that while running the system live (from DVD/USB) or from hard drive you can use Refracta Snapshot (pre-installed) to create your own live installable Ubuntu 22.04 system. So easy that a ten year child can do it! ExTiX 22.5 uses kernel 5.17.2-amd64-exton. Ubuntu 22.04 LTS will be supported until April 2027.Study all pre-installed packages in ExTiX 22.5: extix.se/extix-lxqt-mini-installed-packages-220501.txtMORE ABOUT ExTiX 22.5This ExTiX version uses LXQt as Desktop environment. "LXQt is the Qt port and the upcoming version of LXDE, the Lightweight Desktop Environment. It is the product of the merge between the LXDE-Qt and the Razor-qt projects: A lightweight, modular, blazing-fast and user-friendly desktop environment". NOTE: This ExTiX LXQt Build is for older UEFI-enabled computers and VirtualBox/VMware. When running ExTiX 22.5 in VirtualBox you can do it in full screen since VirtualBox Guest Additions are pre-installed. Watch this screenshot: www.extix.se/extix-22.5-fullscreen-vbox.jpgSCREENSHOTSExTiX version 220501 LXQt user Desktop: www.extix.se/extix-22.5-user-desktop.jpgExTiX LXQt running Refracta Installer – 1: extix.se/extix-22.5-install-grub-1.jpgExTiX LXQt running Refracta Installer – 2: extix.se/extix-22.5-install-grub-mbr.jpgExTiX LXQt running Refracta Snapshot: www.extix.se/extix-22.5-fullscreen-vbox.jpgREAD MORE: www.extix.se/?p=925... See MoreSee Less
WHAT IS ArchEX? 
