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    Scientific Linux x64 Alpha 2 (RHEL 6)

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by theZoid, Dec 12, 2010.

  1. theZoid

    theZoid Notebook Savant

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    Kernel: 2.6.32-71.7.1.el6.x86_64

    My intel 6300 wireless works OTB....if that works, I can make everything else work :)

    FYI for those interested in a CENTOS alternative. It's pretty darn stable so far.
     
    theZoid, Dec 12, 2010
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    helikaon Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah Zoid, RHEL 6 is blast and i cant wait on the Cent0S 6 ... but it will not be out untill i'd guess like end of january, maybe longer ...
    After almost 3 years, my ntb is gonna get new OS (centos 5.5 -> centos 6.0) :)
     
    helikaon, Dec 13, 2010
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    Trottel Notebook Virtuoso

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    Lol. If it is Linux it had better work OOB.
     
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    Heard that RHEL is based of Fed 13 and Fed 13 is great even better than Fed 14.
     
    weinter, Dec 13, 2010
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    It's a long step up from RHEL 5 that's for sure. Looks usable on modern laptops. I would have kept Sci LInux on my machine but couldn't get sound working right (same problem with PCLOS)...i.e. sound works, but very low volume and no userspace adjustments would change it. I'll check back with it. I put it on in between Sabayon KDE installs to check it. I'm hoping all is well with CentOS 6
     
    theZoid, Dec 13, 2010
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