Vector is a must try
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| number6x Jun 26, 2008 10:15 AM EDT |
The SOHO edition is packed with goodness. I'm a bigger fan of their light and standard edition, preferring lighter desktops like XFCE, fluxbox or JWM, but Vector SOHO is sweet. Like the old Libranet debian based distro, SOHO is a commercial product that vector sells. But they have free versions (that to me are even better for their lightness). I urge everyone with the time or space to give a vector a spin. If you have wanted t try a slack based distro, but have hesitated, try a free version of Vector. http://vector2.ecosq.com/downloads If you run a business, this could be the distro you've been looking for |
| jdixon Jun 26, 2008 1:25 PM EDT |
> Vector is a must try And, unlike certain Slackware derivatives we could mention (but won't), the source code seems to readily available: http://vectorlinux.osuosl.org/veclinux-5.9/source/ |
| rijelkentaurus Jun 26, 2008 1:36 PM EDT |
Zenwalk (had to mention it) is supposed to be putting out the source code now. From here: http://support.zenwalk.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=16850 Quoting: Source repository : many faithful users asked us to provide an online source repository rather than sending source Dvds on-demand. So we have been working on a mechanism to allow the development team to instantly publish source tarballs for any new package we release. This source repository is now 100% ready for ISO packages, and the contributed packages (aka "extra") source repository is being populated actively. True? You decide. |
| jdixon Jun 26, 2008 2:05 PM EDT |
> (had to mention it) See. I try to be nice, and someone else spoils it. :) > True? You decide. I'll give them the benefit of a doubt as to their intent, but I'll also believe the results when I see them. |
| moopst Jun 26, 2008 2:32 PM EDT |
I've got Slackware on my main PC and Zen 5.1 on my old P III 550 MHz machine (that I'm typing on right now) and on my laptop that's semi-permanently on loan to my sister. She's a Mac fan and she likes Zenwalk's Mac like style and ease of use. But I won't upgrade to 5.2 unless the source becomes available. Now the question is, what machine to try Vector on? |
| jdixon Jun 26, 2008 2:46 PM EDT |
> Now the question is, what machine to try Vector on? Set up a virtual machine (either with VirtualBox or VMware Server, both free downloads) on your main PC and install Vector on it. Virtual machines are great for testing out distros. |
| thenixedreport Jun 26, 2008 10:15 PM EDT |
Quoting:But I won't upgrade to 5.2 unless the source becomes available. Have you looked here? http://download.zenwalk.org/source/ |
| jdixon Jun 27, 2008 5:54 AM EDT |
> Have you looked here? Hmm. Seems to be reasonably complete and current. There appear to be two version, an i486 version and a regular version. It looks like my scepticism may have been unwarranted. I don't believe it was there during our last discussion, so somebody's been hard at work. Good for them. I suppose their discussions with the FSF must have convinced them. |
| rijelkentaurus Jun 27, 2008 7:00 AM EDT |
Your skepticism was warranted, don't worry. It's quite nice to see them releasing the source, Zenwalk is a fabulous distro. |
| jdixon Jun 27, 2008 9:05 AM EDT |
> Zenwalk is a fabulous distro. Well, it starts from a good base. :) |
| rijelkentaurus Jun 27, 2008 9:10 AM EDT |
LOL, yes it does, I will give the credit to Slackware. |
| thenixedreport Jun 27, 2008 12:44 PM EDT |
@jdixon Yeah, it came after somebody complained (wonder who that was?????). Anyway, the lead developer came to this forum and was quite level-headed about it all despite the sharp opinions going back and forth. I have been looking at the GPL faqs on the FSF website more myself. I'll start reading the actual license soon enough. |
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