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    MEPIS 8.0 Beta4 is OUT

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by theZoid, Oct 28, 2008.

  1. theZoid

    theZoid Notebook Savant

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    and it supports the latest wifi, uses latest kernel ala Kubuntu...debian based...I've been waiting on this one....NICE (of course it's KDE, but some users install Gnome) :D
     
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    I'm using this now....it's pretty sweet...wireless and BT are fine....installed Flock 2.0 from getdeb.net. For vitualbox...should I download the Debian file? ah, MEPIS 8 is Debian Lenny, that's that ticket ! :D
     
    theZoid, Oct 29, 2008
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    Thomas McLovin

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    In my experience......
    MEPIS=Fail.
    But I guess I'll try...
     
    Thomas, Oct 29, 2008
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    MEPIS 7.0 failed for me also...because they emphasize stability, they were using an old kernel which was was problematic for my wireless. New kernel this time around, and I do like the general way it's put together also with manual, etc. I'll see if I can find quibbles later when I get more time....try to sync my blackberry, VB, etc....
     
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    Thomas McLovin

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    Also they charge for source code......lol
     
    Thomas, Oct 29, 2008
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