Thanks Roy! I will continue to use this new version, mainly because the one I have is so far ahead of the rest due to the tech who upgraded the old one. I believe he did not use Mandriva as a basis for this 2009 version, and although I don't quite fully understand what it is I have, apparently this version is the one which will be installed in most new computers very soon, that's all I've been told. This technician is the busiest mobile tech in Nth Queensland, and is in the loop with the big boys of Linux and Mac OS, so he designed this new version using BOTH formats, and it's incredible. I will now only use Windows in the Virtual Box to read windows files and that's all.
2009/4/5 Roy <[email protected]> > My only problem with PCLOS (besides it being an RPM distro [?]) is that as > a small distro it is not kept current. It is now because a new version was > just released, but that took two years! However, if you download it a year > from now you will have to endure a year of updates just to catch up and even > then you will still be running an old version of KDE. > > There is no way that small distros such as PCLOS can keep up with the > aggressive upgrades of the main players. But even the PCLOS faithful were > giving up and raging about the delays last year. It was painful to watch. > > PCLOS is based on Mandriva. If you like PCLOS and are worried about > obsalescence then look into Mandriva. However, if you do not mind falling > behind and are happy with what you have then stick with it an support a > small but excellent distro. I used it for awhile, but it does not have all > that I need or use. I still recommend it though. > > Roy > > Linux: Fast, friendly, flexible and ... free! > Support open Source > <,*)}}+< > Only dead fish go with the flow. > > > > 2009/4/4 elliott-brennan <[email protected]> > >> >> Hi Sathish, >> >> Try here: >> >> http://www.linlap.com/wiki/Dell+Inspiron+8600 >> >> They suggest using the madwifi module - a link is >> provided. >> >> If you're not used to Linux, it may seem rather >> complex. I'd suggest closely following what they >> suggest and see how you go. >> >> Regards, >> >> Patrick >> >> Sathish wrote: >> > Hi, >> > >> > I downloaded and installed on a dell inspiron 8600 the latest gOS >> > version available, everything is nice except the wifi connection. It >> > sees the hardware, but wont list any ssid or even accept manual >> > configuration. I have tried with netgear, belkin and syntax usb 400. >> > no luck. >> > >> > Can someone throw some light on this please? >> > >> > On Mar 24, 11:03 am, npannequin <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Got it working usinghttp://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=902860. >> >> works great and worked the first time >> >> >> >> On Mar 23, 6:40 pm, wirechief <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>> Well it might help too in reporting your problem to include the kernel >> >>> that you are currently >> >>> using. uname -a will provide you the details. >> >>> also you can check out this bug report on a atheros chiphttps:// >> bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/224498 >> >>> On Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 11:13 AM, Roy <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>>> Since gOs is based on Ubuntu, you could look at their help section >> at: >> >>>> https://help.ubuntu.com/8.04/internet/C/troubleshooting.html >> >>>> The trouble with using a distro like gOs is that it has fewer >> experienced >> >>>> users since it is aimed at newbies and netbook users. >> >>>> Roy >> >>>> Linux: Fast, friendly, flexible and ... free! >> >>>> Support open Source >> >>>> <,*)}}+< >> >>>> Only dead fish go with the flow. >> >>>> 2009/3/22 npannequin <[email protected]> >> >>>>> I installed gOS a couple of days ago and I love it. So far its the >> >>>>> best Linux ive tried. I cant get my wireless card to work though Ive >> >>>>> tried everything and still no go. Its on an acer 5315 with an >> atheros >> >>>>> card in it. any ideas? >> >>> -- >> >>> Reach out and share life, care for others,- Hide quoted text - >> >> - Show quoted text - >> > > >> > >> >> -- >> Registered GNU/Linux User 368634 >> >> >> > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "gOS Linux" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/goslinux?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
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