SPBLinux

SPBLinux is a modular mini distribution that runs completely in RAM.
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  • GPL
  • Price:
  • FREE
  • Publisher Name:
  • Christian Ostheimer
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SPBLinux Description

SPBLinux is a modular mini distribution that runs completely in RAM. SPBLinux is a modular mini distribution that runs completely in RAM.SPBLinux can be booted from USB, based on Busybox and Midnight Commander, optional with DirectFB and (since version 2.1) Mozilla; it is possible to create/modify own modules inside SPBLinux.Here are some key features of "SPBLinux":· loads from USB storage or other boot devices· runs in RAM; after bootup no access to boot device required· modular: · basic system fits on two 1.4 MB floppy disks (Linux 2.6 with midnight commander)· all other components are added as addons: bz2 (and sqf) files in subfolders of folder spblinux on the boot device· choice which addon subfolders are loaded is at boot time (grub menu and/or grub edit); command loadaddon allows to load addons manually when SPBLinux is running.· SPBLinux can be built and modified inside SPBLinux· the command changebz2 your_addon.bz2 opens the addon with midnight commander· if the gentoo chroot environment is installed, programs can be emerged and compiled· more information is in the SPBLinux Wiki· targeted users:· users who want to create their own customized system· support and documentation:· installation on fat formatted USB devices· run SPBLinux and use the scrip makebootableWhat's New in This Release:· SPBLinux runs smoothly and fast inside coLinux:· standard disclaimer: coLinux and the X server XMing are beta software and might crash your pc· Scribus 1.23 compiled for Linux runs as as window of Windows XP (screenshot)· (the package scribus-spb2-colinux-xp.zip contains all required components)· english (default) and german user interface preconfigured· access from SPBLinux to Windows by a shared folder· user who want to make their own customized version of SPBLinux/coLinux can start with minimal-spb2-colinux-xp.zip· SPBLinux, only textmode (if graphical programs are wanted the scribus package should be used as starting point)· ssh daemon running (default root password is root)· optional, access from SPBLinux to Windows by a shared folder


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