On 07/01/2020 05:44 AM, Richard Owlett wrote:
On 06/30/2020 08:09 AM, Richard Owlett wrote:
On 06/30/2020 12:47 AM, Nat Taylor wrote:
antiX is a small footprint live CD based on Debian. I know it has an
installer, but think it kind of keeps running a static filesystem on
your
hard drive then and runs like a live cd that has been installed. Not
sure
if there is a regular installer. They merged with Mepis to make MX
Linux,
which isn't that small.
Both antiX and MX Linux target a different audience, at least nominally.
But how they handle persistence may get me around my major objections
to Debian installer's results.
I'll experiment with MX Linux as it actively offers MATE and takes a
more measured stance about systemd {I'm not a fan of systemd, but I
"read handwriting on wall ;}.
The disk &/or memory footprint is not a major issue. Debian actively
imposing packages which clash my preferences is the problem. Combining
[https://wiki.debian.org/ReduceDebian] with how it handles persistence
may be a solution.
Thanks
I've downloaded and did a brief trial run of latest MX Linux.
It demonstrated clearly why I much prefer a customized MATE desktop ;}
My primary machine is a laptop whose screen is too small to comfortably
read. I use ARandR to display on a full size monitor. MX Linux uses
something similar but its default viewport is not suitable for my needs.
I see lots of coffee consumed reading the documentation so I set it up
for my personal needs. I appears to meet expectations of its target
audience.
More later.
I've installed it to the hard drive of a machine dedicated to
experiments - i.e. no data can be lost if/when <grin> disaster happens.
I installed the MATE desktop to have a familiar environment.
It seems to work as claimed and be a good match for those new to Linux
which I believe is its primary intended audience. The current manual is
available only as pdf and the support is via web based fora. Two things
I personally find annoying and inconvenient and annoying.
Further reading suggests some Debian tools I've not encountered before
will give an adequate workaround to problems I have with the installer.
If nothing else they will be an aid to documenting problems in a manner
which would support a wishlist bug.
I'll keep MX Linux around, but don't expect to actively pursue using it.
Thanks for the reference.
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