tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post7228405709324008891..comments2024-03-26T17:37:35.499+00:00Comments on Linux notes from DarkDuck: Did Alexandre Dumas Use Linux?DarkDuck (m)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06273784224243667602noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-38299721779687070572012-06-15T16:43:27.256+01:002012-06-15T16:43:27.256+01:00Anyway, I was accused in link-baiting here! ;)Anyway, I was accused in link-baiting <a href="http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2011/03/did-alexandre-dumas-use-linux.html?showComment=1299549765112#c8551926722318330310" rel="nofollow">here</a>! ;)DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-24115330046394518752012-06-15T16:04:43.820+01:002012-06-15T16:04:43.820+01:00a great distribution review...you gave the readers...a great distribution review...you gave the readers what they wanted in the end...so I wouldn't really call it link-baiting. The title was more of a gimich to get the reader to pay attention to what they want. While on the flip side of link-baiting Zdnet has called Linux obsolete for the desktop(pulled no punches)...great articles...for sharing them w/ me and my twitter followers I will 1>retweet 2>re-share on my favorite social NT.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10356371212126124567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-65784896245872522152011-06-27T09:19:28.561+01:002011-06-27T09:19:28.561+01:00@tinypliny:
That's a pity that RTL8191 is not ...@tinypliny:<br />That's a pity that RTL8191 is not supported, I have it on one of my laptops.<br />Though, that is not the laptop I mostly use.<br />Do you want to write your own review of Porteus 1.0 as guest post here?DarkDuck (m)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06273784224243667602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-79588999732518881362011-06-27T00:22:02.370+01:002011-06-27T00:22:02.370+01:00I tried out the live version of the latest release...I tried out the live version of the latest release and unfortunately, Porteus does not recognize the Realtek RTL8191SEvB Wireless LAN Controller (rev 10) wireless inbuilt modem. I suspect it is because the driver is not included in the kernel.tinyplinyhttp://tinypliny.estrip.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-75656033753535083432011-06-24T23:58:23.344+01:002011-06-24T23:58:23.344+01:00@tinypliny:
I have not tried new release yet. Will...@tinypliny:<br />I have not tried new release yet. Will do in near future. Stay tuned!DarkDuck (m)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06273784224243667602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-25882738801090819012011-06-24T16:13:01.142+01:002011-06-24T16:13:01.142+01:00Hi,
Thanks for your review! What do you think of ...Hi,<br /><br />Thanks for your review! What do you think of the latest release?tinyplinyhttp://tinypliny.estrip.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-83893213189628707322011-03-09T23:13:06.083+00:002011-03-09T23:13:06.083+00:00@Anonymous,
Thanks, I will try to remember next ti...@Anonymous,<br />Thanks, I will try to remember next time...DarkDuck (m)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06273784224243667602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-15621811037963527462011-03-09T23:12:30.381+00:002011-03-09T23:12:30.381+00:00@Ahau
I tried "Always fresh" option. It ...@Ahau<br />I tried "Always fresh" option. It definitely works better than usual KDE option. I am in Proteus KDE right now! WOW!DarkDuck (m)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06273784224243667602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-33570193738057251312011-03-09T20:25:46.520+00:002011-03-09T20:25:46.520+00:00you don't need chmod just "bash whatever....you don't need chmod just "bash whatever.sh"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-62264733360175617612011-03-09T18:45:05.759+00:002011-03-09T18:45:05.759+00:00DarkDuck,
It sounds like you're using 32-bit, ...DarkDuck,<br />It sounds like you're using 32-bit, version 09. We had someone else complain about speed issues, and the problem is related to saving changes to a FAT or NTFS filesystem with the most recent version of aufs (a known bug for Porteus version 09). Try selecting "Always Fresh" in the boot menu. That will boot into KDE without persistent changes. If your speed improves, that's your problem. You can still save changes, but you'll need to create a 'save.dat' container to hold them. This process will be automated in version 1.0, for any users writing to FAT/NTFS devices.Ahaunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-67218470466095399752011-03-09T17:22:04.289+00:002011-03-09T17:22:04.289+00:00Br0kenman, I would definitely help you, but I need...Br0kenman, I would definitely help you, but I need your help... Tell me what I should do to get you debugging/log info, I'll send it.DarkDuck (m)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06273784224243667602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-43676558782061400812011-03-09T03:20:18.843+00:002011-03-09T03:20:18.843+00:00I should add that the v1.0 alpha release (32bit) c...I should add that the v1.0 alpha release (32bit) converts sq3 on the fly. Thanks for the debugging offer, we have plenty of testers but you can email any info you have.<br /><br />"but thats stupid, why not use the name everyone knows" <br />Because then you could get lost in a sea of google results. <br /><br />No biggy ont he name ... An x by any other name would smell as sweet.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15805148374684513117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-24645273234484311252011-03-08T11:19:56.046+00:002011-03-08T11:19:56.046+00:00Hi Anonimous,
Thanks for the long comment you made...Hi Anonimous,<br />Thanks for the long comment you made.<br />I definitely know where the name Porteus came from. It is clearly stated by project founder fanthom on the forum (https://www.porteus.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=117) and was mentioned by Br0kenman just above.<br />Of course everyone knows that Dumas could not use Linux or predict anything in Linux arena. But almost everyone who clicked the link on any web site have sense of humour to understand the virtual connection between the similar words Porthos and Porteus. My knowledge of French is not deep enough, but I can assume that difference is in one sound only. I am not linguist or native French speaker, but if you are, feel free to correct me.<br />Once again, thank you for your visit and hope to see you here again! Apologies if I touched any sacred strings of your soul.DarkDuck (m)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06273784224243667602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-85519267223183303102011-03-08T02:02:45.112+00:002011-03-08T02:02:45.112+00:00As someone who read Dumas pere et fils (and who wo...As someone who read Dumas pere et fils (and who wore Aramis eau de cologne as a youth), I appreciated cultured references but are you sure that Porteus is an homage to the drunkest of the 3 Musketeers?<br /><br />I googled the word Porteus and it doesnt exist so I presume that at best, Porteus is a foreign version of the name (but thats stupid, why not use the name everyone knows) or this is a great way to get hits to the blog. After all, THATS the only reason I clicked on this link as opposed to the dozens and dozens that techrights puts out every day.<br /><br />I checked out the Slax site and it says:<br /><br />'Porteus' is a merge of 2 words: 'Portablility' and 'Proteus'.<br />'Proteus' is a "Greeks god of the sea, capable of changing his form at will". I find this name as a kind of synonym of 'flexibility' adjective.<br /><br /><br />So no, its NOT Porthos.<br /><br />Which leaves us two options: you simply connected the dots and thought it made sense since the names are close.<br /><br />Or youre the worst kind of troll whore. The kind who fools you once but you make damn sure you not only never visit again but make damn sure others know how douchey they are.<br /><br />I get the weird feeling its somewhere in the middle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-4011861963639193452011-03-07T22:33:30.973+00:002011-03-07T22:33:30.973+00:00Hi Br0kenman,
That may be something with hardware ...Hi Br0kenman,<br />That may be something with hardware which stops my laptop (Compaq c300) from booting into KDE on Porteus. Although, SLAX worked here without any issues. If you want to get some debug info for fixing this issue, I am ready to help. Write me and we'll discuss further.<br />You say that 32-bit version should automatically convert Sq3 modules into sq4. It obviously did not happen with Chrome module mentioned in the post. It was downloaded and placed into Modules folder from WinXP, and simply ignored as corrupted during boot. Again, if you want me to give you any debug info... just write!<br />As for name... Everything is just a matter of perception. You think it is from Proteus, I thing - from Porthos. And again, would you notice the article if it was not linked to Dumas? ;) Nice title is always important, isn't it? Hope you'll forgive me. ;-)DarkDuck (m)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06273784224243667602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-74180626807896071972011-03-07T22:26:51.239+00:002011-03-07T22:26:51.239+00:00Hi Megatotoro,
MEPIS is in my "to-do" li...Hi Megatotoro,<br />MEPIS is in my "to-do" list. I hope I'll get to review it some time... Linux world is so overwhelming with different distros that sometimes I stuck in choice where to go next!<br />Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting it anyway! Hope you have subscribed for future updates!<br />DarkDuckDarkDuck (m)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06273784224243667602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-32181821262663095622011-03-07T07:50:46.951+00:002011-03-07T07:50:46.951+00:00"Porteus was extremely long booting in KDE&qu..."Porteus was extremely long booting in KDE"<br />This is unusual as most systems boot to KDE in under 30 seconds. We have LXDE botting in 15 seconds!<br /><br />"Are SLAX modules compatible with Porteus?"<br />The 32bit version will automatically convert the aging squash3 modules of slax into squash4. Support for squash3 will be dropped in the next release.<br /><br />Wicd will be included in next release (64bit out now)<br /><br />"there are not many modules available on Porteus web site."<br />Apologees for this but we are starting to add them now. We wanted to focus on getting the OS stable first, the modules will come now. Older sq3 modules (slax) can be converted to porteus modules using the modtools, or via konqueror service menu in 32bit.<br /><br />Thansk for testing Porteus<br /><br />BTW: Porteus does not come from Dumas, but from the Proteus god of the sea, who can change his form at will.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15805148374684513117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-87722305138806551952011-03-07T02:45:33.399+00:002011-03-07T02:45:33.399+00:00I use Mepis Linux 8 and 8.5 bootable USB keys beca...I use Mepis Linux 8 and 8.5 bootable USB keys because I may use them both as rescue tools and operating systems (especially for security reasons). They have already saved some of my colleagues. Why Mepis specifically? I am not very Linux-experienced and this distribution was the one that helped me migrate and learn about Linux without much "trauma" :P<br /><br />By the way, great post! You caught my eye by combining literature with computers and also got me interested in SLAX and Porteus ! :)Megatotorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02268018256762186695noreply@blogger.com