A new version of Exton-Slack 14.0 is ready!

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BildExton-Slack current is a new remaster of Slackware 14.0/current 64bit. KDE 4.10.3 (released 130507) is used as Desktop Environment. I have compiled the kernel 3.8.7 in the same way that Slackware’s kernel huge is compiled. This means that there are a lot of native support for modern hardware in “my” kernel 3.8.7-exton. Even more than what is available in Slackware’s original kernel huge. This is my third Slackware system for 64bit computers. Furthermore I have installed Grub2, which can be used as boot loader after a hard drive install.

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A new version of ExLight Linux Live DVD – 32bit – is ready!

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ExLight 13.04 32bit Linux Live DVD is a remaster of Ubuntu 13.04 (alias Raring Ringtail, released 130425). The Desktop Environment is Enlightenment 17 STABLE (Beauty at your fingertips). Kernel 3.9.0-0-exton is used. Equivalent to Kernel.org’s latest kernel 3.9, released 130429. “My” kernel works better than the original Ubuntu kernel 3.8.0-19-generic. (That is; the system runs faster). Program content: AbiWord, Skype, Wicd, Thunderbird, Firefox, Gimp, Vlc and GParted. Also all necessary additions in order to install programs from source. Study the full program LIST. All programs have been updated to the latest available stable version as at May 9, 2013.

About kernel 3.9.0-0-exton
Read this of you just want to use “my” kernel in your Ubuntu/Debian system.

The system language in ExLight is English.

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Run your Ubuntu 32bit system better/faster with kernel 3.9!

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I have compiled yet another 32bit Ubuntu kernel. This time kernel 3.9.0-0-exton equivalent to Kernel.org’s latest kernel 3.9, released 130429.

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This kernel can be installed in all Ubuntu 32bit systems version 10.04 – 13.04 and Ubuntu derivatives such as Linux Mint 10 – 14 and ExLight. My self-compiled Ubuntu kernels can even be used in Debian Wheezy (Debian 7) and Debian Squeeze (Debian 6).

Feature OVERVIEW for the Linux 3.9 kernel

DOWNLOAD ubuntu-kernel-32bit-3.9.0-0-exton.zip

md5sum for the ZIP file, which is of 55,1 MB

Installation instructions
Open the zip-file with WinZip, WinRAR or 7-Zip. Go into the folder ubuntu-kernel-32bit-3.9.0-0-exton and run this command:

sudo dpkg -i linux-headers-3.9.0-0_3.9.0-0.4_all.deb \
linux-headers-3.9.0-0-exton_3.9.0-0.4_i386.deb \
linux-image-3.9.0-0-exton_3.9.0-0.4_i386.deb

Then: Run command sudo update-grub (if you use Grub 2)

A small clarification
“My” kernel 3.9.0-0-exton is compiled exactly the same way as all official Ubuntu kernels. That is, The Ubuntu Way. If not, the kernel would not function in an Debian/Ubuntu system.

Good luck!

exton /130507

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MeX 13.04 64bit Linux with KDE 4.10.2 and three other Desktop Environments

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MeX LinuxThe system is a remaster of Ubuntu 13.04 – codenamed “Raring Ringtail”, released on April 25, 2013. The original system includes the Desktop Environment Unity 7.0 (Ubuntu). I have added KDE 4.10.2, Gnome 3.8 and Gnome Fallback (Classic) 3.8, as alternatives, so that everyone on the spot (during live operation) can compare the different four Desktop Environments.

The system language is ENGLISH.

Used KERNEL
My special kernel 3.9.0-0-exton corresponding Kernel.org’s stable kernel 3.9. The original Ubuntu kernel is 3.8.0-19-generic.

Feature OVERVIEW for the Linux 3.9 kernel

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Install the latest kernel (3.9) for Ubuntu/Debian 64bit systems

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I have compiled yet another Ubuntu/Debian kernel for 64bit systems. This time kernel 3.9.0-0-exton, equivalent to Kernel.org’s latest kernel 3.9, released 130429.

Feature OVERVIEW for the Linux 3.9 kernel

Install kernel 3.9.0-0-exton in Ubuntu/Debian based distributions
My self-compiled Ubuntu kernels can be used in all types of modern Ubuntu systems, including Mint. They can even be used in Debian Wheezy (Debian 7) and Debian Squeeze (Debian 6). If you want to use my kernel 3.9.0-0-exton for 64bit systems, you can download it from HERE.

md5sum for ubuntu-kernel-64bit-3.9.0-0-exton.zip, which is of 55,4 MB

Installation instructions
Open the zip-file with WinZip, WinRAR or 7-Zip. Go into the folder ubuntu-kernel-64bit-3.9.0-0-exton and run this command:
sudo dpkg -i linux-headers-3.9.0-0_3.9.0-0.4_all.deb \
linux-headers-3.9.0-0-exton_3.9.0-0.4_amd64.deb \
linux-image-3.9.0-0-exton_3.9.0-0.4_amd64.deb

Then: Run command sudo update-grub (if you use Grub2).

A small clarification
“My” kernel 3.9.0-0-exton is compiled exactly the same way as all official Ubuntu kernels. That is, The Ubuntu Way. If not, the kernel would not function in an Debian/Ubuntu system.

Good luck!

exton  /130506

A new version of ExTiX 13 is ready!

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ExTiXNEWS 130507
Version 13 (130507) of ExTiX 64bit Linux Live DVD is based on Ubuntu 13.04, released on April 25, 2013. The original system includes the Desktop Environment Unity (Ubuntu). In ExTiX 13 I have removed Unity and installed Gnome 3.6.3 with Cairo-Dock 3.2.1 instead. Used kernel: 3.9.0-0-exton. The system language is English.

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Run your Slackware 64bit system even better with the latest kernel!

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SlackwareI have compiled a very useful (as I think) 64bit kernel for Slackware 12.0 – 14.0 and/or all Slackware derivatives. For example Slax, Zenwalk , SlackEX, Exton|Defender and Exton-Slack. The kernel is compiled exactly the same way as Slackware’s latest kernel 3.2.29 huge. “My” kernel 3.8.7-x86_64-exton has even more support for new hardware, etc. Kernel 3.8.7 is the latest stable kernel available from Kernel.org. Released 20130412.

Feature OVERVIEW for the Linux 3.8 kernel

If you want to install my kernel in your Slackware 64bit system, do this:

1. Download  slackware-kernel-3.8.7-x86_64-exton.zip
2. Unpack it with unzip slackware-kernel-3.8.7-x86_64-exton.zip
3. Install it with the command installpkg slackware-kernel-3.8.7-x86_64-exton.txz
(The kernel is packed just like Slackware’s original kernels so that everything ends up in the right place)
3. If necessary, change your Grub configuration
4. If you have an Nvidia graphics card in your computer, you may need to look over your files in /etc/modprobe.d before restarting the computer. That is remove the “blacklisting” of Nouveau’s kernel module in the appropriate files blacklist.conf and nvidia-installer-disable-nouveau.conf. With “my” kernel functions the Nouveau “free” driver works just fine.

Restart your computer and enjoy!

Yet another new version of exGENT (Gentoo) with LXDE

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GentooI’ve made a new version (130415) of exGENT, which is based on Gentoo. The old version of exGENT is from 130318. My new exGENT Linux live system uses LXDE as Desktop Environment and “my special” genkernel 3.7.10-gentoo-exton. LXDE is used because of its speed. Quite new is that I’ve found a suitable installation program, in which a Grub installation (Grub Legacy) is included. I’ve also added even more support för Atheros and Broadcom wireless cards in version 130415.

Study the full package LIST.

UPGRADE the System
The exGENT System (version 130415) is in very good shape, since I, without problems, have been able to update the whole system with the following commands:

# emerge –update –deep –newuse world
# emerge –depclean
# revdep-rebuild

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Run your Ubuntu 32bit system better/faster with the latest kernel!

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I have compiled yet another 32bit Ubuntu kernel. This time kernel 3.8.0-17-exton equivalent to Kernel.org’s latest kernel 3.8.6, released 130405.

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This kernel can be installed in all Ubuntu 32bit systems version 10.04 – 13.04 and Ubuntu derivatives such as Linux Mint 10 – 14, ExTiX 9 – 11, MeX and LFA. My self-compiled Ubuntu kernels can even be used in Debian Wheezy (upcoming Debian 7) and Debian Squeeze (Debian 6).

What’s new in Linux 3.8?

DOWNLOAD ubuntukernel-32bit-3.8.0-17-exton.zip

Installation instructions
Open the zip-file with WinZip, WinRAR or 7-Zip. Go into the folder ubuntukernel-32bit-3.8.0-17-exton and run this command:

sudo dpkg -i linux-headers-3.8.0-17_3.8.0-17.27_all.deb \
linux-headers-3.8.0-17-exton_3.8.0-17.27_i386.deb \
linux-image-3.8.0-17-exton_3.8.0-17.27_i386.deb

Then: Run command sudo update-grub (if you use Grub 2)

A small clarification
“My” kernel 3.8.0-17-exton is compiled exactly the same way as all official Ubuntu kernels. That is, The Ubuntu Way. If not, the kernel would not function in an Debian/Ubuntu system.

Good luck!

exton /130409

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A new version of DebEX Barebone is ready!

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DebianAbout DebEX Barebone
The system is a based on Debian Wheezy (upcoming Debian 7). There is also certain elements of Debian Sid (unstable). LXDE is used as Desktop environment. “The Lightweight X11 Desktop Environment (LXDE) is an extremely fast-performing and energy-saving desktop environment“. I have replaced the original Debian kernel 3.2 with “my special” kernel 3.8.0-15-exton (Kernel.org’s 3.8.4, stable). The system language is English.

NEWS 130402
I’ve replaced Fluxbox with LXDE and added the applications GParted (partition editor) and AlsaPlayer. I’ve also compiled a new kernel: 3.8.0-15-exton (3.8.4).

Why has the kernel been replaced?
There has been added a lot of different kinds of hardware support etc. in kernel 3.8.4. So if you have acquired new hardware, which is not supported in your Linux systems based on Debian/Ubuntu it might be worth testing DebEX Barebone. There is, among other things, support for brand new USB devices, like printers and cameras, etc. And better sound support. If you just want to switch to a newer Debian/Ubuntu kernel, you can read HERE – 64bit.

Program content etc
As the name suggests, DebEX Barebone has only a minimum of software installed in advance. Among them LXTerminal, PCManFM, Leafpad, Wicd, Iceweasel (Firefox), GParted, AlsaPlayer and Synaptic. All programs have been updated to the latest available version as of April 2, 2013. See a complete LIST of all installed packages. I will give you the pleasure of installing all extra packages YOU need after a hard disk installation of DebEX Barebone. Use Synaptic for that. You can of course also install new packages while running the system live (from CD/USB stick), but nothing will be saved after a reboot. If you have plenty of RAM you can even install big programs (such as LibreOffice) while running the system live.

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