ArchBang 2.00 RC1

anonymous_user · 2010-01-28 21:18:02

I don't know which version of the CD it is but:

willxtreme · 2010-01-28 21:39:42

oh I see Dreamweaver that was actually a screenshot of my personal laptop but version 1.00 had a look similar to that lol
version 1.02 currently looks like

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toad · 2010-01-28 22:00:06

Just to state my interest in this project:

I got an ancient laptop with ubuntu. It was SLOW. Found crunchbang and it was faster Tried it for at least five minutes and liked it. I've been on arch for I don't know, one or two years now? Not long and I'm just a translator, no computer background whatsoever (read = dumb). Anyway, arch it had to be on the ancient laptop but I was completely ignorant as to what constitutes openbox.

The live CD obviously tries to emulate crunchbang and its sane settings. On the other hand a few things have already been established as being misanthropically stupid (read MS). The mono dependency, Christ on a bike!

Sooo, Archers being openbox top notch geeks it would be nice to get a decent mix of usability and geekness stuffed into (with time installable) CD. So far nobody has complained about the choice of panel although there appears to be a plentitude of them out there. I don't know about the default media player but it worked. Ideally one wants a minimum of dependencies with a maximum of usability.

Pidgin seems a great idea.

As Mr. Green said:

If you are only loading those packages and deps... 700mb for Arch + Openbox does seem a lot....

Ah, enough dribble, where is the folk in the know?

lilsirecho · 2010-01-29 00:21:06

willextreme;

Indeed your middle name must be Wiki because your performance is quick!

I am bugged with the display on -102!

Kudos for a nice USB Arch system and long and loud may it bang!!!!

willxtreme · 2010-01-29 00:33:55

1.03 is out!

====================1.03===================
-xpad        CHECK
-bluefish    CHECK
-xvidcap    CHECK
-audacity    CHECK
-xchat        CHECK
-replace emesene with pidgin CHECK
-vlc instead of mplayer/gnome-mplayer combo    CHECK
-obkey CHECK
-packer CHECK
-You could add an item to edit system settings files (rc.conf, xorg.conf...) in your "System" menu. CHECK

Plans for the next version:
=======================1.04==================
-Slim (once there's an installer for now autologin is nice for a live CD)
-An installer
==================Long Term====================
-64 bit version eventually even though my system is 32 bit lol...& I'm currently broke

Help & Suggestions are welcome

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MikeT · 2010-01-29 08:53:26

willxtreme wrote:

1.03 is out!
==================Long Term====================
-64 bit version eventually even though my system is 32 bit lol...& I'm currently broke

I have 64bit and would be happy to help out where I can. Drop me a message if there is anything I can do to assist.

Mike

Digit · 2010-01-30 12:50:07

oh, so this is where the rest of the fun has been happening.

"come to think of it surely you can load irc via a browser hmm"

yeah, so long as we're keeping it lightweight (and being lazy), just stick a link in the browser bookmarks toolbar, or in ob's menu.

http://webchat.freenode.net/

Mr Green · 2010-01-30 14:28:55

willxtreme can you add a link to this thread in your sig please...

If required can clean up thread, after three or pages things get lost and information gets more difficult to find

MrG

JohannesSM64 · 2010-01-30 15:01:43

Digit wrote:

oh, so this is where the rest of the fun has been happening.
"come to think of it surely you can load irc via a browser hmm"
yeah, so long as we're keeping it lightweight (and being lazy), just stick a link in the browser bookmarks toolbar, or in ob's menu.
http://webchat.freenode.net/

That thing only supports Freenode.

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sHyLoCk · 2010-01-30 15:12:40

.:Mr Green:. wrote:

willxtreme can you add a link to this thread in your sig please...
If required can clean up thread, after three or pages things get lost and information gets more difficult to find
MrG

Also keep the updated version info on the first post. Is the wiki entry already created?

Mr Green · 2010-01-30 15:19:45

Running Archbang under Virtualbox now nice!

Could you use Archsetup as an installer... ???? GUI is fine and dandy but its not the Arch way

Just a thought

MrG

.:B:. · 2010-01-30 15:21:27

willxtreme wrote:

1.03 is out!
====================1.03===================
-xpad        CHECK
-bluefish    CHECK
-xvidcap    CHECK
-audacity    CHECK
-xchat        CHECK
-replace emesene with pidgin CHECK
-vlc instead of mplayer/gnome-mplayer combo    CHECK
-obkey CHECK
-packer CHECK
-You could add an item to edit system settings files (rc.conf, xorg.conf...) in your "System" menu. CHECK
Plans for the next version:
=======================1.04==================
-Slim (once there's an installer for now autologin is nice for a live CD)
-An installer
==================Long Term====================
-64 bit version eventually even though my system is 32 bit lol...& I'm currently broke
Help & Suggestions are welcome

May I suggest a nice looking XDM instead of SLiM? More lightweight and visually as appealing. There might be problems with non-standard resolutions though, if I understand correctly. But SLiM appears to be unmaintained.

Mr Green · 2010-01-30 15:44:46

I would not go with Slim either, do you need a login if your running a livecd anyway??

Thought I was running #! when it first came up awesome work...

MrG

sHyLoCk · 2010-01-30 16:43:03

I agree about xdm as well. Even though it is your own project, Archers love the idea of KISS and " The Arch Way" so we would appreciate it. Just a thought, end decision is yours.

lilsirecho · 2010-01-30 17:03:55

Need advice on how to enable USB audio.

F6 is provided in the 103 version but audio does not perform in either of two modes.

Also did not get USB audio in 102 version.

Perhaps a daemon?

ga01f4733 · 2010-01-30 17:36:21

Hi,

did download v1.03 , dd to an USB , and when I restarted got this message "Unknown keyword in configuration file: fëç "

had tried in several boxes, and also in deifferent usb pen, always the same message

anyone knows what is this related to?

thx in advance

lilsirecho · 2010-01-30 17:44:57

Sounds like a corrupt download.

BTW my dd to USB took 17 secs!

ga01f4733 · 2010-01-30 18:01:02

you are right lilsirecho, corrupt downlaod, thanks for the advice

Blazing fast!!!!!

Mr Green · 2010-01-30 18:19:12

Man used dd to get image onto stick and its amazing!!!!

MrG

willxtreme · 2010-01-30 22:47:36

Allright noted well I think as well that we don't need a login manager for a LIVE CD lol. I don't even use one for my personal computer since I'm the only user & I like the inittab tweak. For when an installer will be available though, if I do include a login manager it'll be xdm rather than slim (I said slim by default but I don't even use slim lol)

willxtreme · 2010-01-30 22:50:43

sHyLoCk wrote:

Is the wiki entry already created?

For the wiki should I edit archiso page or create a whole new page for ArchBang

lilsirecho · 2010-01-30 23:29:42

I vote ArchBang separate.....!

willxtreme · 2010-01-30 23:46:18

gotcha
Allright here's everything that's going on in my head related to "ArchBang" only because there's so many lol:
-http://rudd-o.com/en/linux-and-free-software/a-better-way-to-create-a-customized-ubuntu-live-usb-drive (might be handy for people wanting to install it already)
-build scripts on git or svn (well I'll try to make a wiki page that explains everything I've done)
-wiki (it's coming pretty soon)
-squashfs+lzma for better ISO compression (must see how to do it)
-xdm instead of slim (if we add a login manager)
-64 bit version vs kernel with pae
-torrent for ArchBang (Vicophine)
-a darker default wallpaper preferred (it makes the battery lasts longer)
-catfish (very handy!)
-rtorrent instead of deluge
-more CLI apps (we'll see if it fits)
-addons for firefox (the most handy ones)
-including nvidia proprietary drivers now that I know how to detect if the PC has a nvidia card installed thanks to sHyLoCk
-check archsetup as an installer

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anonymous_user · 2010-01-31 02:26:26

willxtreme wrote:

-more CLI apps (we'll see if it fits)

You can always remove the equivalent GUI apps to make room

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sHyLoCk · 2010-01-31 02:45:48

anonymous_user wrote:

willxtreme wrote:
-more CLI apps (we'll see if it fits)
You can always remove the equivalent GUI apps to make room

aye! In fact when you create an installer it's gonna need a bit more room to fit. We can always install what we like later on. Create shortcuts to xterm -e "cli apps" to shade off weight:P

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