topic title: AntiX base .iso w/KDE
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Hello AntiX. I re-did my AntiX base w/Gnome, replaced it with KDE. I tried just the kdebase, but it was way to scarce of programs so I installed the rest of KDE. I like it.
Gnome was neat, but quickly got.... well I guess I just like KDE.
I liked the base Fluxbox and also Xfce. but small issue I know, I really like the ability to just click on stuff, and gui's.
Hello AntiX. I re-did my AntiX base w/Gnome, replaced it with KDE. I tried just the kdebase, but it was way to scarce of programs so I installed the rest of KDE. I like it.
Gnome was neat, but quickly got.... well I guess I just like KDE.
I liked the base Fluxbox and also Xfce. but small issue I know, I really like the ability to just click on stuff, and gui's.
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anticapitalista
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#2
Nice screenshot xToeCutter
How come PCLOS gets its face in?
How does antiX plus KDE compare with Mepis 7 rc1/2?
How come PCLOS gets its face in?
How does antiX plus KDE compare with Mepis 7 rc1/2?
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#3
I hope that picture isn't to risque' , but I found it using the more wallpapers function under background setup. Its from kde-look I think it looks great, but my wife & daughter think I am crazy. __{{emoticon}}__
PCLOS:
The SuperKaramba theme I picked is made by a fan of PCLOS. I am working on changing the logos and text on it. Plus its for a dual core and I have only single core. Comment one out if I can figure out how to edit the file.
Mepis 7
Compared to M7... not quite the same, but close, since its mostly Debian. I may re-install Gnome (but useonly KDE) to get more flavor in the desktop apps.
A few questions:
Since you have the Mepis repo commented out; Should I leave it commented out, or update only when Mepis updates the kernel?
Sid:
What is the default distro repos we are using? Etch & Lenny? What benefit
would be had to dist-updating to Sid?
Screenshot:anticapitalista wrote:Nice screenshot xToeCutter
How come PCLOS gets its face in?
How does antiX plus KDE compare with Mepis 7 rc1/2?
I hope that picture isn't to risque' , but I found it using the more wallpapers function under background setup. Its from kde-look I think it looks great, but my wife & daughter think I am crazy. __{{emoticon}}__
PCLOS:
The SuperKaramba theme I picked is made by a fan of PCLOS. I am working on changing the logos and text on it. Plus its for a dual core and I have only single core. Comment one out if I can figure out how to edit the file.
Mepis 7
Compared to M7... not quite the same, but close, since its mostly Debian. I may re-install Gnome (but useonly KDE) to get more flavor in the desktop apps.
A few questions:
Since you have the Mepis repo commented out; Should I leave it commented out, or update only when Mepis updates the kernel?
Sid:
What is the default distro repos we are using? Etch & Lenny? What benefit
would be had to dist-updating to Sid?
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anticapitalista
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#4
Aarrgghh Gnome __{{emoticon}}__
antiX-base uses Etch and Lenny. Upgrading to Sid repos seems to be faster on my box. You get bleeding edge, in some ways it is easier to manage than Etch/Lenny, but apps may break temporarily.
If you do switch to sid, you may lose your nvidia (if you use it) and have to install from the nvidia site.
I don't mind at all.xToeCutter wrote: Screenshot:
I hope that picture isn't to risque' , but I found it using the more wallpapers function under background setup. Its from kde-look I think it looks great, but my wife & daughter think I am crazy. __{{emoticon}}__
I have never used SuperKaramba. Seems like a memory hog to me, though the eye candy is nice.xToeCutter wrote: PCLOS:
The SuperKaramba theme I picked is made by a fan of PCLOS. I am working on changing the logos and text on it. Plus its for a dual core and I have only single core. Comment one out if I can figure out how to edit the file.
I think you could have installed the Mepis kde if you had enabled the Mepis repos. And once installed, disable them.xToeCutter wrote: Mepis 7
Compared to M7... not quite the same, but close, since its mostly Debian. I may re-install Gnome (but useonly KDE) to get more flavor in the desktop apps.
Aarrgghh Gnome __{{emoticon}}__
Yes, keep it commented out and enable when Mepis makes changes. Check defaults though ie don't accept Mepis changing the apt/sources.listxToeCutter wrote: A few questions:
Since you have the Mepis repo commented out; Should I leave it commented out, or update only when Mepis updates the kernel?
xToeCutter wrote: Sid:
What is the default distro repos we are using? Etch & Lenny? What benefit
would be had to dist-updating to Sid?
antiX-base uses Etch and Lenny. Upgrading to Sid repos seems to be faster on my box. You get bleeding edge, in some ways it is easier to manage than Etch/Lenny, but apps may break temporarily.
If you do switch to sid, you may lose your nvidia (if you use it) and have to install from the nvidia site.
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#5
Anti, with the release of the newest antiX base, I reinstalled.
I had problems this time installing KDE. It would not install completely until I removed mepis-config. Will this be a problem?
I don't seem to have any ill effects without the mepis-config.
I have also installed Gnome, fvwm-crystal and xfce4 (it removed libfam0?) for a little variety, and cleaned up my icons. __{{emoticon}}__
Plus I was able to run conky by removing the desktop icons and placing them in the panels only.
I had problems this time installing KDE. It would not install completely until I removed mepis-config. Will this be a problem?
I don't seem to have any ill effects without the mepis-config.
I have also installed Gnome, fvwm-crystal and xfce4 (it removed libfam0?) for a little variety, and cleaned up my icons. __{{emoticon}}__
Plus I was able to run conky by removing the desktop icons and placing them in the panels only.
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#6
xToeCutter,
How is it going with your antiX / KDE machine?
I have pretty much the same setup on a P3, 1Ghz, 1024 MB laptop and have experienced few problems other than occasional dependency issues.
I also have another (nearly identical) laptop on which I use Fluxbox on a Mepis7 installation.
Both systems work very well and, although I haven't actually run any speed tests, no appreciable differences have risen to the surface as of yet.
How is it going with your antiX / KDE machine?
I have pretty much the same setup on a P3, 1Ghz, 1024 MB laptop and have experienced few problems other than occasional dependency issues.
I also have another (nearly identical) laptop on which I use Fluxbox on a Mepis7 installation.
Both systems work very well and, although I haven't actually run any speed tests, no appreciable differences have risen to the surface as of yet.
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#7
Moron, it runs great. I like it, it feels like I made it, sort of. My only problem this go around was the issue with mepis-config not letting me install kde. I hated to remove it (mepis-config) to install kde, but it was my only option. But gnome, xfce, and fvwm work great. I think this base .iso should be released with various custom themes. I know Anti and others love their fluxbox, and its cool, but I like the point and click of gnome & kde, and even xfce ( I made my current KDE desktop sorta look like it) is growing on me. The fvwn-crystal looks so cool, too. I installed enlightenment, but haven't figured out exactly what it does, yet. Yes, I have a totally bloated install now, but cpu power, memory, vga, and space are not issues with my rigs. I just like to customize.
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#8
Versatility is one of the (many) great things about antiX. Here are a couple of sites that may be of interest to you:
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I, for one, would appreciate an update on your system from time to time. Thanks.
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I, for one, would appreciate an update on your system from time to time. Thanks.
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#9
I would be interested in seeing some Enlightenment. I have never tried it. Maybe Ill try it on an old box here.
eriefisher
eriefisher
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Heres a package list for Debian Lenny
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