Re: EuLinux
Greg Phillips wrote:
> Does anyone have a response to this? I need to know if my efforts are going
> to waste...
>
> Regards,
> Greg Phillips
>
> Greg Phillips wrote:
>
> > Please give me your feedback on this.
> >
> > --What is EuLinux?--
> > EuLinux is a linux distribution aimed towards Euphoria users. It is
> > currently under development, and can be downloaded freely. A cd will
> > also be made available for purchase.
> >
> > --What does EuLinux include?--
> > The EuLinux system includes (tentatively):
> > -the latest Linux kernel
> > -A full featured linux system with software gleaned from many
> > distros
> > -Euphoria for Linux
> > -XFree86
> > -A selection of desktop environments (KDE, gnome, fvwm)
> > -GCC
> > -PPP support
> > -email/internet/irc/ftp software
> > -other software standard in most linux distros
> >
> > The distro will be made available as a whole, which will probably total
> > 60 mb, or in parts. The base system without any of the extras should be
> > ~10mb. Other parts such as X or GCC can be downloaded separately at a
> > later time.
> >
> > --What does the CD include?--
> > The EuLinux CD includes everything the downloadable version does, but
> > also includes all the User Contributions, the latest public domain
> > Euphoria, and probably all the linux how-to's, mini how-to's, FAQs, and
> > docs I can find, for those new users.
> >
> > --What makes it so special?--
> > It's made special because of a few defining features:
> > It doesn't require repartitioning.
> > It's Euphoria related.
> > It's free.
> > It's easy to get changes made; just ask me.
> > It's easy to install and easy to use.
> >
> > --How is it any different from DosLinux?--
> > Well, it uses the same principle. But other than that, it's more or
> > less built from scratch, keeping Euphoria in mind. Of course, it's
> > probably going to end up looking like an updated version of DosLinux
> > with a couple new things installed, but after a certain point, all Linux
> > distros look the same =)
> >
> > --Why a new distro? Why not adapt DosLinux?--
> > Because I'm a computer masochist and need to do things as painfully as
> > possible to get any satisfaction. And besides that, DosLinux's
> > structure doesn't really allow for too much adaptation, and Kent Robotti
> > won't respond to any email I send him. Making my own distribution
> > allows people on the list to discuss things they'd like to see in the
> > next release, and actually see them. It gives the community a lot more
> > flexibility to make changes.
> >
> > --Where can I get it?--
> > Basically, you can't.
> > Not yet, anyways. I'll keep you posted. Contact me if you want to be
> > notified when it is released in some form or another.
> >
> > --What if I want something put into EuLinux?--
> > Please, discuss it with everyone, see how other people feel about it. I
> > don't mind doing the dirty work, at least, until it gets overwhelming,
> > but I would love to see this turn into a community effort, where ideas,
> > contributions, etc. all add up to create a neat Euphoria-related
> > product.
> >
> > --Are there any problems?--
> > I don't know. Probably.
> > I should have a pre-alpha release out before too long, and I'd love for
> > some brave souls to test it. Contact me if you'd like to help in
> > testing, or if you think you can help in any way.
> >
> > --What version number is it at?--
> > Assuming 0.0.0 is nothing, 0.1.0 is the first alpha, 0.5.0 is beta, and
> > 1.0.0 is the first stable, fully tested release, I'd have to say
> > 0.0.0.1.
> >
> > Currently, I have all the key things working, and everything else should
> > (in theory) fall into place. If you want the details, I've got the
> > initial setup ramdisk working okay. This ramdisk is just a barebones
> > (and I mean, bare) linux system that allows you to create an empty file
> > of a specified size, mount it as a loop device, and copy the EuLinux
> > system into it. As it is, I can create the ramdisk, and manually create
> > the loopback device, and copy files to it.
> >
> > Tell me what you think,
> > Greg Phillips
>
> --
> The Euphoria CD Project:
> "Only $9.95, and comes with this juicer absolutely fre
Hang in there Greg. I am interested.
Ken Rhodes
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