VectorLinux 6.0-alpha2 is ready to test!

[caitlyn]

The site looks fine here too.  I'm testing a new hv3 package and it looks good in this browser as well.

[andrewmin]

Submitted (http://www.reddit.com/r/xfce/comments/706qz/vector_linux_60_alpha_2_released_with_xfce_back/) to the xfce reddit (http://www.reddit.com/r/xfce/).

[never_stop_learning]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for keeping XFCE as the default for 6.0..... I don't have anything against Gnome or KDE but both do have significant overhead by comparison.....

Again.....Thank you.

[mike99]

Hello! Nice comprehensive installer. However, it errors out at 92% . "Unexpected error and must abort.(1) out of memory md/install/sys.?.0" message.  On 2 seperate downloads & burns, on an AMD Athlon900 512ram 4GB disk. Used Gparted in the installer. Part.1= 2.37gb as / .  2=996.22mb as /home . 3=596.16mb as swap. Install choice was Full, not custom. no other distros on this drive. I guess i could try Custom install and see if i fare better!? mike

[lagagnon]

Part.1= 2.37gb as / . 

I think that is too small for / , and hence the error. I believe it needs about 3GB minimum to install.

[waynev]

Part.1= 2.37gb as / . 

I think that is too small for / , and hence the error. I believe it needs about 3GB minimum to install.

OK!  I'll give it ago at 3G+/  I was going to pass on this Alpha until later, but if you believe 3G+/ gets it on the hard drive, I'll give it ago.  What chance is there it would duel boot with W2K-Pro?  Will LilO handel an already installed W2K or XP?

[wcs]

What chance is there it would duel boot with W2K-Pro?  Will LilO handel an already installed W2K or XP?

That shouldn't pose a problem. When you get to the lilo configuration screen, it should tell you if it found Windows or not.
In my experience, it has always worked.

[waynev]

I've a liitle problem with the 6.0 Alpha. 

Booted with the IDE/SATA Kernel. 

A blue screen notifying the installer was loading then black screen with dialog box which stated "out of range" it gave some Hz. Ctrl-Alt and tapped back space - blue screen back up and repeated the cycle. What do you suggest?

[lagagnon]

I don't recommend installing an Alpha, nor even a Beta, especially of you are new to it. I suggest VL5.9 Standard Gold. Lilo will pick up your Windows partition no problem. Allow at least 4GB for / , preferably more if you want to add more software at a later date.

[waynev]

I don't recommend installing an Alpha, nor even a Beta, especially of you are new to it. I suggest VL5.9 Standard Gold. Lilo will pick up your Windows partition no problem. Allow at least 4GB for / , preferably more if you want to add more software at a later date.

Down loaded and burned VL5.9-light Final [[ Installed on Compaq 192MB Ram and 6GB HD ]] Compaq is hardly ever booted up. VL5.9-light Final gave a smooth install and it looks great.  VL5.9-SOHO Preview Live and VL5.9 Beta Live will be run on hp 500MB Ram,14GB HD.  I'm trying to get a full featured Linux with turn key wireless, and I'm hoping VL is the one.  How about VL5.9 Standard Gold; Can VL Gold wireless outofthebox with USB ZyDas Adapter  [[ ZyDas 1211rw driver required ]] 

[M0E-lnx]

I've a liitle problem with the 6.0 Alpha. 

Booted with the IDE/SATA Kernel. 

A blue screen notifying the installer was loading then black screen with dialog box which stated "out of range" it gave some Hz. Ctrl-Alt and tapped back space - blue screen back up and repeated the cycle. What do you suggest?

HINT
Try hitting CTRL+ALT+Num+ and CTRL+ALT+Num-
This cycles through the resolutions defined in xorg.conf.
You may not be able to work at the highest resolution, but you may still be able to see something at a smaller resolution

Enjoy

[shkval]

prefers xfec than gnome or kde

thankn's in advancce

[Masta]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for keeping XFCE as the default for 6.0..... I don't have anything against Gnome or KDE but both do have significant overhead by comparison.....

Again.....Thank you.

Oh we were just putting that in to tease your taste buds , before we switch back to Gnome     .. J/K

Let us know how your test results turn out