forums.xandros.com

TekMate · Xendrosian Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 1092 Location: MA

Not sure if others would be interested or not but here is how I have been setting up the latest OCE on my systems.

Custom install take over disk no isdn, chinese fonts, or crossover
First boot go through wizard launch control center
display > theme > fonts: general 12, fixed 12, menu 11, desktop 11 bold
network > network connection > administrator: create > local area network - wireless: set up my network and name it Home Wireless Network.
Windows networks > administrator: make changes switch user to share
laptop battery > scroll to ACPI Config > setup helper application: enable hibernation, enable performance profiles
Boot manager > Administrator: auto start to 3 seconds

I then go into Xandros networks and install all the applications I want from the new applications section as no matter what I do I always hose Xandros networks on 4.5.

I install the converted programs I got from Geekydude's website
alphacube_0.3-3_i386.deb
amsn-0.96_0.96-3_i386.deb
artwiz-cursor_1.3-4_all.deb
chameleon-cursor-theme_0.5-3_all.deb
crossover-xandros_6.2.0-3_i386.deb
crystalcursors_1.1.1-10_all.deb
cursor-themes_0.0.5-5_all.deb
dssi-0.9.1_0.9.1-3_i386.deb
dvd+rw-tools_7.0-6_i386.deb
eboard_1.0.3-4_i386.deb
faad2-cvs_20051104.02_X3-3_i386.deb
flowerattack-0.3_0.3-3_i386.deb
galaxy-1.0.2_1.0.2-3_i386.deb
industrial-cursor-theme_0.6.1.3-3_all.deb
k3b-1.0_1.0-3_i386.deb
k9copy-1.0.4-2_2-3_i386.deb
kanjisaver-0.9.10_0.9.10-3_i386.deb
kannasaver-1.0_kannasaver_1.0-3_i386.deb
kbfx-0.4.9.2rc4_0.4.9.2rc4-3_i386.deb
kbiof-0.2_0.2-3_i386.deb
kcad-2.0_kcad_2.0-3_i386.deb
kcometen3-1.1_1.1-3_i386.deb
kde-icons-crystalclear_0.0.20050623.dfsg.1-4_all.deb
kde-icons-noia_1.0-4_all.deb
kde-icons-nuovext_1.6.dfsg.1-4_all.deb
kfieldlines-0.1_0.1-3_i386.deb
kflocks-0.1_0.1-3_i386.deb
kglwatersaver-0.6_0.6-3_i386.deb
kmatrix3d_kmatrix3d-3_i386.deb
kmplayer_0.9.3a-3_i386.deb
kmplayer-common_0.9.3a-3_i386.deb
kmplayer-plugin_0.9.3a-3_i386.deb
kmymoney2_0.8.6-3_i386.deb
kogs-1.1.0_1.1.0-3_i386.deb
kphotobook_0.0.6-3_i386.deb
krecipes_1.0_beta1-3_i386.deb
ksudoku_0.3-4_i386.deb
kwin-baghira_0.8-3_i386.deb
kwin-decor-knifty_0.4.2-3_i386.deb
kwin-decor-opusos_0.1-3_i386.deb
kwin-decor-pureline_0.1-3_i386.deb
kwin-style-crystal_1.0.2-3_i386.deb
kwin-style-lipstik_2.1-3_i386.deb
kwin-style-powder_0.6-4_i386.deb
kwin-style-serenity_1.4-3_i386.deb
kwin-style-suse2_0.3.2-3_i386.deb
lbreakout2_2.5.2-4_i386.deb
libdivxdecore0_5.0.1-3_i386.deb
libdivxencore0_5.0.1-3_i386.deb
libdvdcss2_1.2.9-2_i386.deb
libdvdread3_0.9.7-2_i386.deb
libgstreamer-plugins-base0.10-0_0.10.4-3_i386.deb
libmp4v2-0_1.5.0.1-2_i386.deb
libxine1_1.1.3-3_i386.deb
los-linspireclear-style_1.11-2_i386.deb
mozilla-mplayer_3.31+main-3_i386.deb
mplayer_1.0~rc1-14_i386.deb
mplayer-skins_1.7-4_all.deb
openarena_0.6.0-4_i386.deb
openarena-data_0.6.0-3_all.deb
openarena-server_0.6.0-4_i386.deb
qinx_1.0-3_i386.deb
qstars-0.4_0.4-3_i386.deb
really-slick-screensavers-0.3_0.3-3_i386.deb
reinhardtstyle_0.8.2-3_i386.deb
rosegarden-1.5.0_1.5.0-3_i386.deb
stella_2.3.5-4_i386.deb
streamtuner_0.99.99-5_i386.deb
tuxsaver-1.0_1.0-3_i386.deb
w32codecs_20061022-2_i386.deb
xsane_0.994-3_i386.deb

Plus these I got elsewhere
crossover-xandros_6.2.0-3_i386.deb
lindvd_1.2.5-4_i386.deb
superkaramba_3.5.5-5_i386.deb
xandros-sun-jre1.6_1.6.0+update03-3_i386.deb
Java update 10 is available but for what I use it for update 3 works fine so I haven't bothered to upgrade.

I then add the following to /etc/apt/sources.list
deb http://www.debian-multimedia.org etch main
deb http://www.geekconnection.org/ xandros4 main
and do an apt-get update and then apt-get -f install to finish setting up my programs.

I then comment out Geeky's site by adding a # in front of it
# deb http://www.geekconnection.org/ xandros4 main
Then I do an aptget update and apt-get upgrade
If you leave Geeky's site uncommented it upgrades the boot splash and I prefer Xandros' myself but if you have a specific issue you can certainly try the newer one.
I then install synaptic
apt-get install synaptic
In order to use synaptic as an end user I open a konsole and type xhost + and then su to root and launch synaptic this way. When all the programs I want are installed I just type xhost - to reset the system.

I then rename /usr/lib/firefox to /usr/lib/firefox.old and unzip the latest 2 series Firefox into /usr/lib I am currently using 2.0.0.18 as it works best for me.
A couple of reasons that I like this method is it is 1 easy, 2 the system is already setup to look here so no extra work.
_________________

If you were offered the chance to learn the truth…would you take it?

Doctore · Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 1:53 am Post subject:

The "hosing" should be history with the improved
"XD 4.5 CD" version, at www.geekconnection.org
It also comes with NTFS write support, "Synaptic"
and desktop themes. Plus some other bug fixes.

Anyway, these tips and tricks are gold worth!
_________________
Linux User #432929
Visit our sites :
http://www.pcds.fi/
http://www.djn.fi/

TekMate · Xendrosian Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 1092 Location: MA

I'll try the new one and see if it helps thanks for the tip.
_________________

If you were offered the chance to learn the truth…would you take it?

SarahsDad · Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 10:04 pm Post subject:

Great tips Tek. Glad to see you again Doc. Have not seen you a lot on the forum latley. I thought maybe you had found another distro to play with. I have downloaded your 4.5 CD and I now have a spare rig to install it on. Think we will see a Xan 5 in 2009? Happy holidays!
_________________
Moving On Up....to Ubuntu 10.04

Doctore · Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 4:57 am Post subject:

Hi SarahsDad! No - havent switched to an/y
other distribution/s for either work, play, friends
or customers. That wasnt necessary after the
enhancing and making of "4.5 CD".

Have had very much work lately, so internet
isnt top priority. Anyway "XD 5.0" is supposed
to be released after "Debian Lenny" is out. So,
the waiting isnt still over...
_________________
Linux User #432929
Visit our sites :
http://www.pcds.fi/
http://www.djn.fi/

TekMate · Xendrosian Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 1092 Location: MA

While Xandros may not run on the absolute latest hardware I have it running here on dual core systems with sata drives with no problem. It would be nice to have a few updated programs but Xandros still stacks up against newer distros for me. I plan on sticking around and when released Xandros 5 should take us into the foreseeable future.
_________________

If you were offered the chance to learn the truth…would you take it?

SarahsDad · Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 8:43 pm Post subject:

Doctore · Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 2:31 am Post subject:

Thinks Harald is a busy student at the moment.
_________________
Linux User #432929
Visit our sites :
http://www.pcds.fi/
http://www.djn.fi/

SarahsDad · Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 9:24 pm Post subject:

TekMate · Xendrosian Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 1092 Location: MA

Did you install OO3 or the Xandros one? OO3 works great.
_________________

If you were offered the chance to learn the truth…would you take it?

SarahsDad · Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 8:39 pm Post subject:

Doctore · Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 3:41 am Post subject:

Uninstall the old "OpenOffice. Download "Linux DEB" package from
http://download.openoffice.org/other.html#en-US Unpack the "tar.gz".
Finally install all the "DEB" files within "Xandros Networks".
_________________
Linux User #432929
Visit our sites :
http://www.pcds.fi/
http://www.djn.fi/

SarahsDad · Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 10:52 pm Post subject:

Doctore · Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 3:56 am Post subject:

All the many small splitted packages of "OpenOffice" should normally be replaced.
But never take for granted that packages from other sources than "Debian/Xandros"
are correctly "Debianized". Therefor, use "Synaptic" for removing all parts of "OOo",
before installing new ones. Its better to be safe than sorry.
_________________
Linux User #432929
Visit our sites :
http://www.pcds.fi/
http://www.djn.fi/

TekMate · Xendrosian Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 1092 Location: MA