[brlug-general] new Distro

[Patrick P]

 I agree, let us all work on this one ;)
Seriously, the others are targeted at 486 and this one is geared more toward PII and PIII, plus it is a custom Debian derivative so all of the Debian software along with security updates are available. In addition we want to address some issues of missing pieces of software in Debian which we want to get into the main Debian distribution.


----------------------------------------> Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 21:04:38 -0500> From: jfruchey at gmail.com> To: general at brlug.net> Subject: Re: [brlug-general] new Distro>> It sounds great.>> I have to ask, though, as the devil's advocate that I am... Aren't> there enough lightweight distros available already?>> I'm really not trying to be antagonistic, I'm just of the mindset that> if more people were working on a single distro, it could be better> than any number of separate ones.>> Joe>> On 8/29/07, Patrick P  wrote:>>>> I am working on a project to create a lightweight Linux workstation distro for older hardware, mainly PII and PIII machines. The goal is a functional desktop with easy installation and configuration. This is not a LiveCD like damn small linux but a complete installation distro which uses IceWM for the window manager. All of the applications from Debian stable are available post install for those who need additional software. We could use a little help with testing and a few details if anyone has time or wants to.>> Deb-Ice is a customized Debian distribution uses apt for package management and the 2.6 kernel. Deb-Ice simplifys the process of installing Debian on an older machine. Currently we just have an installer which uses the Debian repositories. Once we get to version 1.0 we will release an iso for offline installation. The IceWM window manager is installed along with a selection of applications for everyday use, most of which are selected for low memory usage, although familar applications such as a Mozilla browser suite are also included for those who would rather use them. We are working on getting together the needed graphical configuration utilities as well. It is a desktop workstation distribution to simple functionality and performance on older hardware.>> Basically everything is together but we need to make sure nothing important is missing or see if anyone can think of some other applications that need to be added. Things we need help with include:>> * testing sound, printing>> * Getting together some information (documentation and HowTos) about getting these things working for the distribution.>> * There are a few broken pieces of software lying around that we would like to get included if anyone that can program in C++ or C would like to work on. These are basically just configuration utilities which are missing. debian packaging expertise would also be helpful here.>> * We could use some prople who are good with graphics to create icons for the menu items, which are not completed yet.>>>> Website is still under construction but can be found at http://icelinux.net If you would like to help out Just send me an email if you want to help out and then download the iso>> https://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=203391>> _________________________________________________________________>> Invite your mail contacts to join your friends list with Windows Live Spaces. It's easy!>> http://spaces.live.com/spacesapi.aspx?wx_action=create&wx_url=/friends.aspx&mkt=en-us>> _______________________________________________>> General mailing list>> General at brlug.net>> http://mail.brlug.net/mailman/listinfo/general_brlug.net>>>> _______________________________________________> General mailing list> General at brlug.net> http://mail.brlug.net/mailman/listinfo/general_brlug.net

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