hi robert,
thanks for the url. i hadn't seen peanut linux before. it does look like a really
small distribution, i like it.
peanut linux does use kde1.1.2, which is significantly faster in terms of startup time
[from login to desktop appearing]. since we are using kde2, which isn't finished yet,
the gui startup times will be increased. it will decrease somewhat as kde2 is
finalized, but not to the point of being as fast as kde1.
if you do find that redmond linux is slower than other distro's with kde2 loaded, i
would like to hear about it.
btw, are you using startx? kdm should be up and running so that you can login from the
gui. is it working correctly?
Robert Eidt wrote:
> Joseph,
>
> I havn't actually timed it but the "Peanut" linux distribution at
> "http://metalab.unc.edu/peanut" or "www.ibibilo.com/peanut" is really quick
> and uses "kde" same as your distribution. I don't know what he's done but
> it's by far the fastest I've seen and I think Redmond may be about the
> slowest. Don't quote me on that.
>
> I think you'll find the slowness is more in the time from "startx" till you get
> the desktop.
>
> > hi robert,
> >
> > how long does it take from bootup til you get the login prompt? which distribution
> > do you use that boots up quickly?
> >
> > Robert Eidt wrote:
> >
> > > Hello all,
> > >
> > > I like the overall concept of Redmond Linux. I have long thought that the hate
> > > that many Linux developers have for Microsoft has stood in the way of
> > > recognizing the good of it. When a user can install Linux, install programs
> > > and hardware, drag icons around and uninstall as gracefully as the Windows
> > > environment, Linux will emerge as the "stable" desktop standard. As a Novell
> > > network administrator I am faced daily with the task of dealing with computer
> > > illiterates and I constantly say "No... Linux is not for you... not yet... but
> > > someday".
> > >
> > > I have one issue with Redmond Linux... Speed. I tested it on my P100 and
> > > then removed it to fall back the distribution I was using perviously because it
> > > took probably 3-4 times longer to boot. I usually start my unit at night to do
> > > one or two quick tasks and then shut it down and I found it frustrating. I've
> > > tried several distributions and they all vary somewhat. Many are slow and the
> > > one I am currently using is exceptionally fast (but I have other issues with it).
> > > I don't understand why or how they could vary so much but I think it's an
> > > issue worth looking into.
> > >
> > > I haven't given up though. I intend to install the first release in November and
> > > stick with it because I believe in the Redmond Linux ideals and they have a
> > > team working behind it. I hope to see some support stuff on the WEB page
> > > once the initial release comes out (FAQs, Manuals, Installation instructions
> > > (remember we don't all have bootable CDRoms), etc.) Keep up the good work
> > > and don't ever forget about our Mothers.
> > >
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> > thanks!
> >
> > joe
> >
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> > Joseph Cheek, Sr Linux Consultant, Linuxcare | http://www.linuxcare.com/
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> >
> >
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> Robert Eidt
> Information Systems
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> ADI Group Inc.
> 1133 Regent St., Suite 300
> Fredericton N.B.
> E3B 3Z2
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> http://www.adi.ca
> Ph. (506) 452-9000
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thanks!
joe
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Linuxcare. Support for the Revolution. | [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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