topic title: antiX-13-beta1 available
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gordoon
Joined: 25 Feb 2013
#46
since you have grub (legacy) consider deleting grub-common as not required

consider looking at your /etc/apt/apt.conf.d/01autoremove
---appears to contain Ubuntu stuff?
anticapitalista
Posts: 5,955
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Joined: 11 Sep 2007
#47
That is the standard Debian /etc/apt/apt.conf.d/01autoremove
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megatotoro
Joined: 11 May 2011
#48
I am testing the 64 bit version on my Alto 4330 laptop. Everything works as far as I can tell. Thanks a lot for all the good work!
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drg
Joined: 22 Feb 2010
#49
anti said:
Request for testers to upgrade to the latest 3.7.8 kernal especially for those using old ati/nvidia drivers and see if you can install the drivers. I need to know if users with old drivers can still run the latest kernel ok. If so, then we will release with 3.7.8 (or later) kernel and not the 3.6.11 one.



Found an IBM Thinkpad T41 laptop, from a store that refurbishes/resells stuff, $65.00. Came with a fresh install of WinXP Pro plus lots of opensource software. So partitioned and installed antiX for a dual boot ('tho I'm not using the Win part). My main use is taking it to the public library or cafe for the free wireless.

Ya, it's not antix-13-beta1, but this antiX version is apt-get update/dist-upgrade to current date, and working well.
512MB is more than enough, even with wicd, Iceweasel with 4 tabs open, plus say LOwriter, roxterm and more being used, ram usage hasn't gone beyond 50%.

So far the newer kernels all work, ie 3.7.1-antix.2-486-smp, 3.7.1-antix.3-486-smp, 3.7.10-antix.1-486, and kernel 3.8.0-antix.1-486.
Including going directly to the slim menu with this ATI grapics card. Kernel 3.5.0-antix.2-486-smp does not do this, but dumps you into tty1 needing a manual startx or slim command to take you to the gui.

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$ inxi -xzF
System:    Host: antiX1 Kernel: 3.7.10-antix.1-486-smp i686 (32 bit, gcc: 4.7.2) 
           Desktop: IceWM 1.3.7 Distro: antiX-full-maintenance Edelweißpiraten 16 September 2012
Machine:   System: IBM product: 23747FU version: ThinkPad T41
           Mobo: IBM model: 23747FU Bios: IBM version: 1RET87WW (2.14 ) date: 01/26/2004
CPU:       Single core Intel Pentium M (-UP-) cache: 1024 KB flags: (sse sse2) bmips: 1198.96 clocked at 600.00 MHz 
Graphics:  Card: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] nee ATI RV200 [Mobility Radeon 7500] bus-ID: 01:00.0 
           X.Org: 1.12.4 drivers: ati,radeon (unloaded: fbdev,vesa) Resolution: 1024x768@60.0hz 
           GLX Renderer: N/A GLX Version: N/A Direct Rendering: N/A
Audio:     Card: Intel 82801DB/DBL/DBM (ICH4/ICH4-L/ICH4-M) AC'97 Audio Controller 
           driver: snd_intel8x0 ports: 1c00 18c0 bus-ID: 00:1f.5 
           Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture ver: k3.7.10-antix.1-486-smp
Network:   Card-1: Intel 82540EP Gigabit Ethernet Controller (Mobile) 
           driver: e1000 ver: 7.3.21-k8-NAPI port: 8000 bus-ID: 02:01.0
           IF: eth0 state: down mac: <filter>
           Card-2: Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter driver: ipw2100 ver: git-1.2.2 bus-ID: 02:02.0
           IF: eth1 state: up mac: <filter>
Drives:    HDD Total Size: 36.4GB (-) 1: id: /dev/sda model: HTS548040M9AT00 size: 36.4GB 
Partition: ID: / size: 19G used: 4.2G (24%) fs: ext4 ID: swap-1 size: 0.42GB used: 0.00GB (0%) fs: swap 
Sensors:   System Temperatures: cpu: 20.0C mobo: 16.0C 
           Fan Speeds (in rpm): cpu: N/A fan-1: 0 
Info:      Processes: 82 Uptime: 1 min Memory: 71.6/500.1MB Runlevel: 5 Gcc sys: 4.7.2 
           Client: Shell (bash 4.2.37) inxi: 1.8.32


and:---------------------------------

System: Host: antiX1 Kernel: 3.8.0-antix.1-486-smp i686 (32 bit, gcc: 4.7.2)
Desktop: IceWM 1.3.7 Distro: antiX-full-maintenance Edelweißpiraten 16 September 2012
etc, etc.
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drg
Joined: 22 Feb 2010
#50
Probably the wrong thread to post this, but it is a follow-up of the above.
So far, no problems with kernel 3.8.3, 32bit on T41 and this antiX version, update/dist-upgrade to current.

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$ inxi -Fxz
System:    Host: antiX1 Kernel: 3.8.3-antix.1-486-smp i686 (32 bit, gcc: 4.7.2) 
           Desktop: IceWM 1.3.7 Distro: antiX-full-maintenance Edelweißpiraten 16 September 2012
Machine:   System: IBM product: 23747FU version: ThinkPad T41
           Mobo: IBM model: 23747FU Bios: IBM version: 1RET87WW (2.14 ) date: 01/26/2004
CPU:       Single core Intel Pentium M (-UP-) cache: 1024 KB flags: (sse sse2) bmips: 1199 clocked at 600.00 MHz 
Graphics:  Card: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] nee ATI RV200 [Mobility Radeon 7500] bus-ID: 01:00.0 
           X.Org: 1.12.4 drivers: ati,radeon (unloaded: fbdev,vesa) Resolution: 1024x768@60.0hz 
           GLX Renderer: N/A GLX Version: N/A Direct Rendering: N/A
Audio:     Card: Intel 82801DB/DBL/DBM (ICH4/ICH4-L/ICH4-M) AC'97 Audio Controller 
           driver: snd_intel8x0 ports: 1c00 18c0 bus-ID: 00:1f.5 
           Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture ver: k3.8.3-antix.1-486-smp
Network:   Card-1: Intel 82540EP Gigabit Ethernet Controller (Mobile) 
           driver: e1000 ver: 7.3.21-k8-NAPI port: 8000 bus-ID: 02:01.0
           IF: eth0 state: down mac: <filter>
           Card-2: Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter driver: ipw2100 ver: git-1.2.2 bus-ID: 02:02.0
           IF: eth1 state: up mac: <filter>
Drives:    HDD Total Size: 36.4GB (-) 1: id: /dev/sda model: HTS548040M9AT00 size: 36.4GB 
Partition: ID: / size: 19G used: 4.2G (24%) fs: ext4 ID: swap-1 size: 0.42GB used: 0.00GB (0%) fs: swap 
Sensors:   System Temperatures: cpu: 40.0C mobo: 36.0C 
           Fan Speeds (in rpm): cpu: N/A fan-1: 0 
Info:      Processes: 83 Uptime: 2 min Memory: 77.3/500.1MB Runlevel: 5 Gcc sys: 4.7.2 
           Client: Shell (bash 4.2.37) inxi: 1.8.32
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masinick
Joined: 26 Apr 2008
#51
My goodness, drg, the T41 is one rugged (but OLD) box! I had an IBM Thinkpad T42 from 2005-2007 when I worked at a financial services firm. Then from 2007-2009 I switched organizations, so (lucky me) I got new hardware, an IBM Thinkpad T60. Actually, that was around the time that Lenovo stepped into the game; it may have been a dual-labeled device. Both were great, but the T60 had much better performance.

Both are now incredibly old boxes; I know that the T60 would probably still work well, especially with antiX. I trust that a T41 will still do relatively well, though it is not a race horse any more, but a solid tank, close to indestructible.
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drg
Joined: 22 Feb 2010
#52
Hey masinick. I find the T41 does more than 'relatively' well, it does really well. And for $65.00, in Canadian currency and economy, that's really cheap. For me, this is a perfect find for my uses (free WiFi), and a perfect candidate for antiX.
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masinick
Joined: 26 Apr 2008
#53
drg wrote:Hey masinick. I find the T41 does more than 'relatively' well, it does really well. And for $65.00, in Canadian currency and economy, that's really cheap. For me, this is a perfect find for my uses (free WiFi), and a perfect candidate for antiX.
In that case, I am absolutely delighted to hear this! I really like the Thinkpad line. They are not the lightest laptop in the world, but they are reasonable to carry around in with a decent laptop case. They don't have the longest battery life, but it's plenty for going into a conference room, though most conference rooms have power these days. The wireless cards that I've had on my Thinkpad models in the past always work with Linux distros, and really well with antiX, in particular. But the thing that I like most about the Thinkpad, (other than reasonable price used) is the keyboard; hands down, the best keyboard, as good as some of the best stand alone keyboards.
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dark-D
Joined: 02 Jun 2008
#54
you don't need more than a dual core for a laptop, and linux especially antix is not windows.
in terms of performance there is not much different between core2duo and the latest ivy bridge.
the multiple core benefit is a complete lie, there is no software optimised for multicore usage.
i will get a new thinkpad x1 carbon when they release the haswell architecture similar to the specs of my current laptop.
the longer that we keep the old thinkpads alive the better. masinick i also have a dual branded thinkpad. ibm/lenovo.

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 inxi -b
System:    Host: hell Kernel: 3.8-4.towo-siduction-686 i686 (32 bit) Desktop: Fluxbox 1.3.5 Distro: antiX
Machine:   System: LENOVO product: 89329WU version: ThinkPad R61/R61i
           Mobo: LENOVO model: 89329WU Bios: LENOVO version: 7OETC3WW (2.23 ) date: 05/12/2009
CPU:       Dual core Intel Core2 Duo CPU T5250 (-MCP-) clocked at 1000.00 MHz 
Graphics:  Card: Intel Mobile GM965/GL960 Integrated Graphics Controller (primary) 
           X.Org: 1.12.4 driver: intel Resolution: 1280x800@60.0hz 
           GLX Renderer: Mesa DRI Intel 965GM x86/MMX/SSE2 GLX Version: 2.1 Mesa 8.0.5
Network:   Card-1: Broadcom NetLink BCM5787M Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express driver: tg3 
           Card-2: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG [Golan] Network Connection driver: iwl3945 
Drives:    HDD Total Size: 120.0GB (53.9% used)
Info:      Processes: 100 Uptime: 3:29 Memory: 324.5/1000.6MB Client: Shell (bash) inxi: 1.8.45
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masinick
Joined: 26 Apr 2008
#55
I don't own a Thinkpad right now, though I do own a consumer Lenovo 3000 series Y410 laptop. The keyboard on it is OK, but not even close to that of the Thinkpad line. I got it for the multimedia capability, but I wouldn't rush out to get another one. My Gateway 2000 Series 17" portable works better for home use, but a good Thinkpad outdoes either of them.
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masinick
Joined: 26 Apr 2008
#56
Here is what I am using now; it's a good, solid system:

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System:    Host: debian Kernel: 3.7.0-10.dmz.2-liquorix-686 i686 (32 bit, gcc: 4.7.2) 
           Desktop: Xfce 4.8.2 (Gtk 2.24.5) Distro: Debian GNU/Linux 7.0
Machine:   System: Gateway (portable) product: MX8738 version: 3408450R
           Mobo: Gateway model: N/A version: 72.15 Bios: Phoenix version: 72.15 date: 04/16/2007
CPU:       Dual core Intel CPU T2080 (-MCP-) cache: 1024 KB flags: (nx pae sse sse2 sse3) bmips: 6915.6 
           Clock Speeds: 1: 800.00 MHz 2: 800.00 MHz
Graphics:  Card: Intel Mobile 945GM/GMS 943/940GML Express Integrated Graphics Controller bus-ID: 00:02.0 
           X.org: 1.12.4 driver: intel tty size: 132x38 Advanced Data: N/A for root 
Audio:     Card: Intel NM10/ICH7 Family High Definition Audio Controller driver: snd_hda_intel bus-ID: 00:1b.0 
           Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture ver: k3.7.0-10.dmz.2-liquorix-686
Network:   Card-1: Intel PRO/100 VE Network Connection driver: e100 ver: 3.5.24-k2-NAPI port: 4000 bus-ID: 04:08.0
           IF: eth0 state: down mac: <filter>
           Card-2: Broadcom BCM4311 802.11b/g WLAN driver: b43-pci-bridge bus-ID: 03:00.0
           IF: wlan0 state: up mac: <filter>
Drives:    HDD Total Size: 160.0GB (-) 1: id: /dev/sda model: WDC_WD1600BEVS size: 160.0GB temp: 39C 
Partition: ID: / size: 19G used: 16G (86%) fs: ext3 ID: swap-1 size: 2.05GB used: 0.09GB (4%) fs: swap 
Sensors:   System Temperatures: cpu: 40.0C mobo: N/A 
           Fan Speeds (in rpm): cpu: N/A 
Info:      Processes: 128 Uptime: 3 days Memory: 421.4/2014.5MB Runlevel: 5 Gcc sys: 4.7.2 Client: Shell (sudo) inxi: 1.8.45
Right now, I am using Debian Sid. When I use antiX core, it uses a nearly identical setup - with Sid and a Liquorix kernel most of the time. I do test the antiX kernels when I run the Base or Full versions, which I also install and use.
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rokytnji
Joined: 20 Feb 2009
#57
Noticed something today burning cds. I use xfburn instead of Simple Burn (because simple burn wants a directory instead of single files)

Anyhows. To get xfburn to burn. I had to mount /dev/sr0 to /media/cdrom first via Slitaz mount box in antixcc in the Disks>Mount connected Devices.
Then I could burn OK. After a project finished. I could burn another without remounting. This is on 64bit base iso.

Edit: After shutting the dvdrw drawer. Laptop is a Acer Aspire 5534 by the way. I can't get the drawer to open again till after I do a reboot also.
This laptop has a top deck button at the top right hand side of the keyboard that you press to open the dvdrw. The problem might just be this
hardware model of laptop. I never tried any other linux and burning stuff on this rig yet. Just AntiX.
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rokytnji
Joined: 20 Feb 2009
#58
Yeah, looking the dvdrw over. It is opened electrically. Not mechanically. So I guess there is no input to the switch for it to work. Gotta think about this some more.
anticapitalista
Posts: 5,955
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Joined: 11 Sep 2007
#59
Type eject in a terminal as user not root.
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dolphin_oracle
Joined: 16 Dec 2007
#60
rokytnji, same issue with my laptop. you can also right-click in rox and there is an eject option.