tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post2338421999266558911..comments2024-03-26T17:37:35.499+00:00Comments on Linux notes from DarkDuck: GhostBSD: not "just another BSD"DarkDuck (m)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06273784224243667602noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-34005477934474341002011-12-10T13:47:09.634+00:002011-12-10T13:47:09.634+00:00@faysal76:
Please look here.@faysal76:<br />Please look <a href="http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2011/06/why-do-i-do-live-system-reviews.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>.DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-7084861614633996172011-12-10T02:40:23.419+00:002011-12-10T02:40:23.419+00:00Hi folks,
every unix-like operating system running...Hi folks,<br />every unix-like operating system running from live cd use uni-processor kernel.You can get maximum performance by installing it on hard drive.Live cds are often for demonstration not for full performance.DragonFlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02525014504583845189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-11351160006539192122011-10-03T10:56:14.723+01:002011-10-03T10:56:14.723+01:00@Anonymous:
Thanks for so long comment! Appreciate...@Anonymous:<br />Thanks for so long comment! Appreciate it!<br />Would you mind to transform it into guest post on this blog some time?DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-29895262839053362772011-10-03T05:46:17.317+01:002011-10-03T05:46:17.317+01:00I downloaded the 64-bit edition CD version of the ...I downloaded the 64-bit edition CD version of the latest Ghost BSD 2.5 Live CD. I ran it on an Athlon 64 3800+ X2 on an appropriate Gigabyte AM2 platform motherboard with 4 gigs of PC2-6400 DDR2 RAM. The OS was able, without error to bring me to the GNOME desktop. Then I noticed that things weren't flying. So I went to the "task manager" and saw one core at 100% usage. Activating the show all tasks button reveals that Xorg is taking a processor, doing what I don't know. I was looking for a reason, but I know not of one, nor was there something on the forum about it. I did look for it on the web but I am not sure if it applied to GhostBSD. There might be a legitimate reason but I am merely a Linux novice at this point, having normal experiences with Ubuntu, Fedora, Mepis, Puppy, Zorin, Crunchbang, Tinycore, and a few others. I still consider myself a novice, because each of those Linux distros make Linux easy to use and usable for people that know how to use a computer. At any rate, this would be unacceptable performance for anyone, and without a solution, this distro may be rendered useless. My first impression was nice because of the desktop, but what would make it nicer is a lot of help, and a lot of tools/apps to get under the hood. Perhaps thing would change if I installed it, but at this point, I don't know if there are updates to install after installation, how do I get apps, that wasn't clear, and even what it takes to get the Ethernet to work with DHCP. Also, when I clicked on different SCSI disks, that happen to be NTFS partitions, there was an error without a reason why. I realize this was a beta release, so perhaps these things will be hammered out, but this is my first try with GhostBSD, and I have attempted OpenBSD once, and that was indeed different with the X window interface that was absolutely bare, it felt like 1991. All I had was a clock and a terminal. I had no clue what I was able to do with OpenBSD. I know that with any of the BSD's you have security, so if someone wanted security and ease of use with a pretty desktop environment, I believe GhostBSD would be a great doorway to that world, and it would be great to give people the option to use BSD and what it has to offer while having the GNOME desktop and what it brings to the ease of use of a graphical user interface aka a way to use the computer. I've read that the GhostBSD people do not speak English, so I think a lot of patience is required, but their website is starting to fill out and get friendly, so I think things are looking up. Until there is a "here's why this is happening and how to fix it if you encounter it" for newbies like me, GhostBSD in not quite ready for daily usage. I would like to offer a distro to people that are paranoid that surf the web and where security are job one of the O/S. Ease of use and automation and low or no hassles would be perfect. Isn't that the perfect O/S anyway? Thanks for reading. -A guy who tries operating systems.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-87665173915421129562011-08-30T23:06:14.412+01:002011-08-30T23:06:14.412+01:00@Prof.Yeow:
Thanks for the comment "from the ...@Prof.Yeow:<br />Thanks for the comment "from the heart of the team". Wish you all the best in further development of the system. Hope you liked this review. It is impartial and honest. If you wish, you can let me know when next version is out, I'll do another review then.DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-57117855040582387002011-08-30T23:03:24.647+01:002011-08-30T23:03:24.647+01:00@Anonymous:
Thanks for the clue! Pencilled!@Anonymous:<br />Thanks for the clue! Pencilled!DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-81910912246097150522011-08-30T17:36:39.475+01:002011-08-30T17:36:39.475+01:00We really appreciate your review.
We know there a...We really appreciate your review.<br /><br />We know there are many things to improve but gradually we will overcome.<br />The next version includes improved installer, better support for WiFi and also other important details.<br /><br />Thanks for writing about GhostBSD. All the reviews (good or bad) are always appreciated.<br />We are at the disposal of anyone with any questions.<br /><br />Sanchez, Nahuel.<br />GhostBSD Team.Profesor Yeowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17940975432801226957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-63582651721680359352011-08-30T17:28:39.770+01:002011-08-30T17:28:39.770+01:00There is an openbsd liveusb project on sourceforge...There is an openbsd liveusb project on sourceforge. They have multiple usb images. You can also build your own liveusb using qemu and the iso.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-33112549222911862732011-08-30T16:05:37.103+01:002011-08-30T16:05:37.103+01:00@peter-ljung:
I tried to find OpenBSD with Live ve...@peter-ljung:<br />I tried to find OpenBSD with Live version, but failed so far. Otherwise would be very pleased to get my hands on it...DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-65596835994437088732011-08-30T15:12:02.654+01:002011-08-30T15:12:02.654+01:00I have been using OpenBSD on my lenovo x201 laptop...I have been using OpenBSD on my lenovo x201 laptop for a while. There is a few manual steps and tricks to get the desktop up and running but after that it runs flawlessy. OpenBSD has got very good wireless support (I think drivers ofter are ported from Open to Free). X is normally configured automatically.<br />Compared with Ghost and PCBsd Open has no special desktop version, so the basic install is very small. But dont be fooled, with a few selected pkgadd commands you soon have a rock solid OpenBSD desktop. Highly recommended!peter-ljunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06505254058373972032noreply@blogger.com