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Author Topic: VectorLinux 6.0-alpha2 is ready to test!  (Read 34651 times)

caitlyn

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Re: VectorLinux 6.0-alpha2 is ready to test!
« Reply #15 on: September 06, 2008, 10:42:17 pm »
The site looks fine here too.  I'm testing a new hv3 package and it looks good in this browser as well.
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Re: VectorLinux 6.0-alpha2 is ready to test!
« Reply #16 on: September 07, 2008, 05:54:08 pm »
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Re: VectorLinux 6.0-alpha2 is ready to test!
« Reply #17 on: September 07, 2008, 11:27:22 pm »
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.
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Re: VectorLinux 6.0-alpha2 is ready to test!
« Reply #18 on: September 07, 2008, 11:30:54 pm »
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
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lagagnon

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Re: VectorLinux 6.0-alpha2 is ready to test!
« Reply #19 on: September 08, 2008, 07:59:49 am »
Quote from: mike99 on September 07, 2008, 11:30:54 pm
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.
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Re: VectorLinux 6.0-alpha2 is ready to test!
« Reply #20 on: September 08, 2008, 10:59:10 pm »
Quote from: lagagnon on September 08, 2008, 07:59:49 am
Quote from: mike99 on September 07, 2008, 11:30:54 pm
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?
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Re: VectorLinux 6.0-alpha2 is ready to test!
« Reply #21 on: September 09, 2008, 06:16:39 am »
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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.
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waynev

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Re: VectorLinux 6.0-alpha2 is ready to test!
« Reply #22 on: September 09, 2008, 10:32:57 am »
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?
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lagagnon

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Re: VectorLinux 6.0-alpha2 is ready to test!
« Reply #23 on: September 09, 2008, 11:48:39 am »
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.
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Re: VectorLinux 6.0-alpha2 is ready to test!
« Reply #24 on: September 09, 2008, 12:36:04 pm »
Quote from: lagagnon on September 09, 2008, 11:48:39 am
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 ]] 
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Re: VectorLinux 6.0-alpha2 is ready to test!
« Reply #25 on: September 09, 2008, 12:36:54 pm »
Quote from: waynev on September 09, 2008, 10:32:57 am
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 ;)
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Re: VectorLinux 6.0-alpha2 is ready to test!
« Reply #26 on: October 07, 2008, 06:34:55 pm »
prefers xfec than gnome or kde

thankn's in advancce
« Last Edit: October 07, 2008, 06:41:27 pm by Raphael Burquet »
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Re: VectorLinux 6.0-alpha2 is ready to test!
« Reply #27 on: October 07, 2008, 07:37:26 pm »
Quote from: never_stop_learning on September 07, 2008, 11:27:22 pm
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  :D :D   .. J/K

Let us know how your test results turn out  :)
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