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    eeebuntu --> aurora

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by v1k1ng1001, Jul 16, 2010.

  1. v1k1ng1001

    v1k1ng1001 Notebook Deity

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    The acclaimed eeebuntu project just broadened itself into Aurora. It's basically a distro aimed aimed, not just at eeepcs, but netbooks and laptops more generally.

    You might like that they've moved from Ubuntu to a rolling release based on Debian which really speeds things up. The jupiter power management and throttling is nice too.

    The first release will be gnome-based unfortunately. I'd rather see xfce or lxde.

    It seems like an interesting option to keep an eye on. :cool:
     
    v1k1ng1001, Jul 16, 2010
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  2. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    Thanks for the info and keep us posted, Aurora looks promising. :)
     
    Rodster, Jul 16, 2010
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    Thomas McLovin

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    Yeah, I checked this out a while ago, it looks like it will be nice, however, unlike you, I'm quite glad they went the Gnome route, even though I consider KDE superior.
     
    Thomas, Jul 16, 2010
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    thanks....seems worth following
     
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    I forgot the dang link:

    Aurora - Welcome

    I wonder if they are going gnome so that they can piggy back off of the implementation of gnome in ubuntu netbook remix. I would think that there is a market for a lighter netbook implementation of xfce or lxde.
     
    v1k1ng1001, Jul 19, 2010
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