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    Elive Linux ?

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by theZoid, Aug 9, 2008.

  1. theZoid

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  2. Thomas

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    Not really, it uses enlightment, based off Debian or Ubuntu I believe.
     
    Thomas, Aug 9, 2008
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  3. v1k1ng1001

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    it's still in development I think
     
    v1k1ng1001, Aug 9, 2008
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  4. theZoid

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    It definitely looks nice....I just tried out the unstable liveCD....very innovative...I'm trying to get a download code for the stable version
     
    theZoid, Aug 9, 2008
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    Enlightenment is a window manager, so we should compare it to Metacity, not to GNOME.
     
    archer7, Aug 9, 2008
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    Elive is a nice debian based distro designed to be lightweight while still providing lots of nice eye candy. Its one of the fastest pre-assembled distros I've used and run really nicely on almost any hardware.
     
    TwilightVampire, Aug 10, 2008
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  7. theZoid

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    If anyone wants a download code for the stable LiveCD, pm me...I only have two left..... :D
     
    theZoid, Aug 11, 2008
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    the livecd doesnt seem to work

    after settings up all the options, it just takes you to some sort of terminal.
    looking at their forums, it seems like thats a common problem.
     
    Lakjin, Aug 11, 2008
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    the liveCD for the unstable CD worked fine...I'm trying the stable version now
     
    theZoid, Aug 11, 2008
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    lemme know how it goes.
     
    Lakjin, Aug 11, 2008
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    They want donations to download and try? That isn't good.
     
    Tailic, Aug 12, 2008
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  12. Lakjin

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    livecd doesnt even work =O
    and im not the only one. lots of people in their forums are experiencing the same thing.
     
    Lakjin, Aug 12, 2008
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    They'll give you the codes if you just tell them you'll spread the word.....

    @lajkin....I'm checking it out now....the unstable liveCD worked fine....I'll post back
     
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    Its probably your ATI video card. If you try changing drivers for something more recent, you'll probably be fine.
     
    TwilightVampire, Aug 12, 2008
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    Yeah, probably...I have an nvidia card and it works fine
     
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    o_o

    i tried both the radeon and the fglrx ones. both didnt load up the livecd. there was a third option i cant remember what it was tho. ill try that later.

    I must say tho...ATI and Nvidia, both GREAT card makers. ATI drivers suck ****, even on windows, and Nvidia cant seem to manufactor cards that are not dfective :D
     
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    Use the genaric vesa drivers until you can get into a desktop. Then you can use Synaptic to get something that works.
     
    TwilightVampire, Aug 12, 2008
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    I can't get the stable version up even with the opensource nv driver....the 'unstable' cd comes right up...I'll try another driver.

    EDIT: The stable version came up just fine with the std vesa driver, however it didn't recognize I had a wireless card, whereas the unstable version did. That's a pretty old kernel in stable so I didn't think it would. It's pretty cool, but I wish these guys would work on these distros from a modern laptop....I don't even know anyone that uses a desktop anymore.... ;)
     
    theZoid, Aug 12, 2008
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  19. Amranu

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    People who game use desktops..
     
    Amranu, Aug 14, 2008
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    not all of us....try taking a desktop to a hotel room....LOL
     
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  21. Lakjin

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    people who game use windows ^_-
     
    Lakjin, Aug 14, 2008
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    Yeah, that too. People who game casually dual boot :D
     
    Amranu, Aug 14, 2008
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    ....dual boot on laptops in NBR.com.....aren't we back where we started? ah, sheeshhh ;)
     
    theZoid, Aug 14, 2008
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