tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post6785737756091446444..comments2024-03-26T17:37:35.499+00:00Comments on Linux notes from DarkDuck: Lightweight Giant Debian XFCEDarkDuck (m)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06273784224243667602noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-35424977172077987422013-11-27T09:16:42.390+00:002013-11-27T09:16:42.390+00:00I struggle to understand why you need to install X...I struggle to understand why you need to install Xfce in Debian separately, if there is a special ISO for Debian Xfce edition?DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-15890364367279034052013-11-27T04:12:53.942+00:002013-11-27T04:12:53.942+00:00Xfce is a lightweight desktop environment for UNIX...Xfce is a lightweight desktop environment for UNIX-like operating systems. It aims to be fast and low on system resources, while still being visually appealing and user friendly.<br /><br />To install Xfce on debian 7 wheezy<br /># apt-get install xorg xfce4 xfce4-goodies thunar-archive-plugin synaptic gdebi wicd<br /><br />To install extra XFCE packages<br /># apt-get install xdg-utils xfce4-power-manager xfce4-goodies htop bzip2 zip unzip unrar-free<br /><br />There are more gui to choose from http://namhuy.net/1085/install-gui-on-debian-7-wheezy.htmltychuothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16205354056839329167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-64316666470134166672012-04-21T23:16:59.971+01:002012-04-21T23:16:59.971+01:00I have just checked in my Debian Squeeze. Icewease...I have just checked in my Debian Squeeze. Iceweasel 3.5.16 is the latest version here.DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-10679617438765327362012-04-21T11:57:47.829+01:002012-04-21T11:57:47.829+01:00There are packages available for Iceweasel 12 on D...There are packages available for Iceweasel 12 on Debian 6.0. I installed that and it works very well. I am using Debian Testing/Experimental though.John Cartwrighthttp://www.securitronlinux.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-2336215736287592072012-03-20T21:20:00.268+00:002012-03-20T21:20:00.268+00:00Start from scratch, and did a base system install....Start from scratch, and did a base system install. then immediately installed Inkscape, and it worked.<br /><br />Anyway to install a full version Firefox? I tried to install it and got all kinds of errors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-67305983222898212652012-03-20T15:34:26.746+00:002012-03-20T15:34:26.746+00:00I would probably advise you to check on forums lik...I would probably advise you to check on forums like http://linuxquestions.orgDarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-74584698836287488902012-03-20T15:25:37.086+00:002012-03-20T15:25:37.086+00:00I installed Debian XFCE on AMD64 machine, but inst...I installed Debian XFCE on AMD64 machine, but installation of Inkscape is unsuccessful. It spits out an error message as following.<br /><br />Errors were encountered while processing:<br /> /var/cache/apt/archives/inkscape_0.47.0-2+b1_amd64.deb<br />E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1)<br /><br />I googled, but could not find an solution to this. Anybody has this happened?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-56355047749048642502012-03-11T23:41:23.364+00:002012-03-11T23:41:23.364+00:00Semplice Linux review is available now!<a href="http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/03/italian-simplicity-semplice-linux.html" rel="nofollow">Semplice Linux review</a> is available now!DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-5960595138795916132012-01-30T10:06:38.923+00:002012-01-30T10:06:38.923+00:00I've done a separate post about it now...
htt...I've done a separate post about it now...<br /><br /><a href="http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/01/how-to-install-ubuntu.html" rel="nofollow">http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/01/how-to-install-ubuntu.html</a>DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-89857735005437798162012-01-28T23:33:56.847+00:002012-01-28T23:33:56.847+00:00I am happy you enjoy Debian. It is really rock sol...I am happy you enjoy Debian. It is really rock solid distribution! And XFCE adds it more light.DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-3913657679102989612012-01-28T17:56:45.601+00:002012-01-28T17:56:45.601+00:00Sure..
i will soon host this project somewhere wit...Sure..<br />i will soon host this project somewhere with screenshots and more information. Here is some for now.<br /><br />CONSUMPTION<br />===========<br />Without extra software installed<br />--------------------------------<br />KDE4-BASIC - On disk : 2.3GB MEM on boot : 300MB<br />MINT-MATE-BASIC - On disk : 2.0GB MEM on boot : 100MB<br />XUBUNTU-CUSTOM - On disk : 2.4GB MEM on boot : 100MB<br />FXCE-BASIC - On disk : 2.0GB MEM on boot : 70MB<br />LUBUNTU-CUSTOM - On disk : 1.9GB MEM on boot : 80MB<br />LXDE-BASIC - On disk : 1.7GB MEM on boot : 50MB<br />E17-BASIC - On disk : 1.6GB MEM on boot : 50MB<br /><br /><br />RECOMMENDATIONS<br />===============<br />Enabling Sound : Unmute and raise the levels of the "Master" and "PCM" channels in your system audio mixer.<br />Chromium Browser : In "Preferences" > "Personal Stuff", change the "Appearance" option to "Use GTK+ Theme" to match your desktop theme.<br /><br /><br />KNOWN ISSUES<br />============<br /><br />GENERAL ISSUES<br />--------------<br />* I can't hear any sound.<br />Unmute and raise the levels of "Master" and "PCM" channels in your system audio mixer<br /><br />* Some programs are icon-less.<br />This might happen in some naked core installations.Please install more icon themes from the package manager or internet.<br /><br />KDE4-BASIC<br />----------<br />* Gtk apps look ugly and not integrated to Kde theme.<br />You have to change the default gtk widget style to "oxygen-gtk" in > System settings > Application appearance > Gtk+ appearance.<br />* Gtk theme settings have no effect on gtk applications.<br />Kde uses .gtkrc-2.0-kde4 file to store the gtk settings but the applications are looking for .gtkrc-2.0 so you have to link .gtkrc-2.0-kde4 to .gtkrc-2.0 after the first login with this command : ln <br /><br />~/.gtkrc-2.0-kde4 ~/.gtkrc-2.0<br /><br /><br />XFCE-BASIC<br />----------<br />* Xfce panel Sound volume plugin.<br />You have to enter in the configuration at least once, in order to auto-set the alsa channel and work properly.<br /><br /><br />E17<br />---<br />E17-BASIC / E17-CORE<br />* LXDM login manager : <br />Problem : Annoying error message about wrong window manager.<br />Solution : You have to change the session to "Enlightenment" instead of "Default", at Lxdm login screen.<br /><br /><br />LUBUNTU-CUSTOM<br />--------------<br />* The Obconf extension for Lxappearance removed because does not show previews. You can always change your windows theme with the Openbox configuration manager.<br />* The gnome-alsamixer replaced with alsamixergui because of a lubuntu related bug that make it crash on start.(i know that alsamixergui is not "fit" to desktop theme, but its better than nothin' :) The other <br />alternatives are not working either).Psychoratnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-26363876658445508462012-01-28T13:39:50.113+00:002012-01-28T13:39:50.113+00:00I'm a recent convert to Debian XFCE Squeeze a...I'm a recent convert to Debian XFCE Squeeze and I was so taken <br />by its lightness that I ditched altogether my previous 6-months <br />old Linux distro, Peppermint 2 (LXDE, cloud-oriented, Ubuntu <br />11.04-based, quite light by itself but not lighter than Deb. <br />"Squeeze XFCE) Note that my PC is a geriatric 10-year old <br />P4 Northwood@2.4, w/1.5G RAM and twin 160G HDDs. <br />Of particular interest is the complete absence of any crash <br />for the 40 days since the installation despite the daily heavy <br />use (used to get about 1 complete freeze per week with my previous distro.)<br />Installing the NVIDIA proprietary driver for my VGA was simply <br />a matter of 5 minutes. I just installed it (along with <br />"nvidia-settings" and "nvidia-xconfig") from Synaptics, sudoed <br />nvidia-xconfig after the instal.,<br />edited the generated /etc/X11/xorg.conf to correct the horiz.<br />and vert. frequencies of my monitor, rebooted and all was well<br />and real-fast. I'd advise though any new Deb. user to upgrade<br />the browser (Iceweasel) to the latest - just visit the site<br />http://mozilla.debian.net/ and follow the simple instructions.<br />This will upgrade Iceweasel to version 10, which is unbelievably<br />fast (and very light on system-load compared to the latest <br />Chromium I was using in Peppermint 2, especially if one opens <br />many tabs simultaneously, as I habitually do.)<br />The fact that many components of Deb. Squeeze XFCE are quite <br />older versions is pretty immaterial to a common user like me, <br />I just need a light and reliable system that works.<br />I'd highly advise Deb. Squeeze XFCE to anyone that values peace<br />of mind.<br />Greetings from (the financially fuxxed-up but still sunny) Greece.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-13122847831409284772012-01-27T15:22:33.005+00:002012-01-27T15:22:33.005+00:00Should I make a separate post for this and ask peo...Should I make a separate post for this and ask people to comment/try/feedback?DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-23666665884612153782012-01-27T00:43:29.758+00:002012-01-27T00:43:29.758+00:00Hi there, i just uploaded my script. You can use i...Hi there, i just uploaded my script. You can use it by doing the following :<br /><br />1) Grab a mini.iso image from here > http://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/MinimalCD < and install a basic system without any extra packages. <br /><br />2) After the reboot you have to login and run these 3 commands at the terminal (if you cant see the login press CTRL-ALT-F1) :<br /><br />$ wget http://www.fileden.com/files/2012/1/23/3253730//rmc011.sh<br /><br />$ sudo chmod +x rmc011.sh<br /><br />$ ./rmc011.sh<br /><br /><br />Any suggestion/idea would be very helpfullPsychoratnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-6671267736574928792012-01-14T21:44:19.667+00:002012-01-14T21:44:19.667+00:00That's cool! I like it!
Would you mind if I ma...That's cool! I like it!<br />Would you mind if I make it like a guest post with this video? Maybe I should wait until the script is finally released.DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-90637817902282592332012-01-14T13:04:32.924+00:002012-01-14T13:04:32.924+00:00i need to finish some things and i'll upload i...i need to finish some things and i'll upload it :)<br /><br />i can make it multilingual also with external language files but my first priority right now is to complete the applications set and maybe clear some bugs.Psychoratnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-57890192601822638792012-01-14T12:26:36.703+00:002012-01-14T12:26:36.703+00:00Looking good Psychorat!
Will your script be availa...Looking good Psychorat!<br />Will your script be available somewhere to download?<br /><br />One question: can language be chosen during setup?<br />Thanks.Bertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-45799101806199390502012-01-14T08:40:38.472+00:002012-01-14T08:40:38.472+00:00my script right now is like this
http://www.youtu...my script right now is like this<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=og4N011OaNYPsychoratnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-23712803457264216112012-01-06T21:27:32.962+00:002012-01-06T21:27:32.962+00:00My own freshly booted Debian Squeeze with GNOME2 i...My own freshly booted Debian Squeeze with GNOME2 is about 100 Mb. It varies from 98 to 103 Mb from boot to boot, but it is still much more than XFCE version.DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-28551173605123656822012-01-06T01:00:50.795+00:002012-01-06T01:00:50.795+00:00My netinstall of Debian testing + Xfce 4.8 64-bit ...My netinstall of Debian testing + Xfce 4.8 64-bit uses 74 MB at startup (with Xfce terminal and ps_mem) and it's known that 64-bit operating system uses more memory than than 32-bit.<br /><br />My netinstall of Debian stable + Xfce 4.6 32-bit uses 59 MB at startup with xfce terminal and ps_mem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-33417877424184416732012-01-05T21:43:18.597+00:002012-01-05T21:43:18.597+00:00@Anonymous:
Thanks for sharing your receipt of bes...@Anonymous:<br />Thanks for sharing your receipt of best distro!DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-61687268796111418342012-01-05T17:41:18.659+00:002012-01-05T17:41:18.659+00:00I used a Debian Xfce Live CD snapshot (squeeze), f...I used a Debian Xfce Live CD snapshot (squeeze), from a few months back, and installed it to my hard drive.<br /><br />I am still running that install now, having 'upgraded the hell out of it' with packages from Wheezy to Experimental.<br /><br />I take great delight in switching between the repo distributions using synaptic, and juggling between testing and the bleeding edge.<br />The occasional 'apt-get --purge autoremove' is great<br />for expelling redundant dependencies. ;-)<br /><br />When I'm good and ready, Remastersys is installed for custom spins.<br />Oh, and DKMS is a breeze for updating proprietary drivers (Nvidia etc).<br /><br />Overall, very impressed and pleased with this proper rolling release distribution.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-53399955050462696762012-01-04T16:34:05.815+00:002012-01-04T16:34:05.815+00:00@Markus Schimpf:
Yes, I know that Aptosid communit...@Markus Schimpf:<br />Yes, I know that Aptosid community is not the most welcome. I know it by my own <a href="http://aptosid.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&p=11033" rel="nofollow">experience</a>.<br />But community does not equal to distribution. It is still decent OS.DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-7220520914902866262012-01-04T13:11:25.420+00:002012-01-04T13:11:25.420+00:00I would not recommend aptosid even to my worst ene...I would not recommend aptosid even to my worst enemies for their lack of good manners and empathy. If you want a Debian Sid derivative and not the original Debian Sid, go for Semplice (with openbox) or siduction (KDE4, *XFCE* and LXDE available) Of course, you can always use the netinstall Debian CD and dist-upgrade it to Sid for the pure Debian experience.Markus Schimpfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325752164784924786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-65560599885357292892012-01-03T23:40:09.020+00:002012-01-03T23:40:09.020+00:00@Anonymous:
Debian XFCE uses version 4.6, not 4.8....@Anonymous:<br />Debian XFCE uses version 4.6, not 4.8.<br />I think I've mentioned this in the post.<br />8-)DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.com