Filled-Void already did that in another thread. I have been using KDEmod 4.1 since then. The only reason I am using arch.Why didn't you tell us ??? I am dying to try it since KDE4.1 has blown my mind in Ubuntu.
Should I migrate from Arch due to low repository speeds ?
- Status
shady_inc
Pee into the Wind...
In what way is it better than KDE 4.1.?offtopic: kdemod4 is sooooo damn fast and sexy
QwertyManiac
Commander in Chief
KControlCenter is now System Settings (systemsettings)
OP
MetalheadGautham
AFK
System Settings sucks. I wonder why they brought in that ugly app from Kubuntu.
I really miss KControlCenter.
And how can I switch to root mode for certain operations ?
I really miss KControlCenter.
And how can I switch to root mode for certain operations ?
aditya.shevade
Console Junkie
LOLOLOL... Use Pacific.au mirror.... It is fast.
OP
MetalheadGautham
AFK
I will find out the truth tonight.
Tonight is the night for some hectic downloading. I need to get CentOS 5.2 DVD ISO for testing purposes on my extra partition.
Along with that, I will download lots of software via pacman.
F
FilledVoid
Guest
Did any of you actually try Powerpill?
OP
MetalheadGautham
AFK
They compile their software using QT-Enhanced. This gives a fair bit of speed boost. And KDE4.1 recommends atleast 512MB RAM, but KDEmod runs like butter on my system.
KDEmod 4.1 on My rig with Pentium 4 2.66GHz CPU, 256MB DDR RAM runs FASTER than Ubuntu 8.04 on similar rig with Pentium D 3.06GHz with HT Technology and again 256MB DDR RAM.
So you get the idea of some speed difference ?
thanks metaaaaaaaaal
*farm3.static.flickr.com/2018/2107306750_134e5f27e5_o.png*farm3.static.flickr.com/2374/2106525027_ff8776f98d_o.png
OP
MetalheadGautham
AFK
I am trying out Powerpill now.
kalpik
In Pursuit of "Happyness"
Last edited:
OP
MetalheadGautham
AFK
Powerpill upped my 15kbps download speed to 53kbps. I guess this means I get to keep Arch.
@Kalpik: Its me who T159 targeted that comment against, not anyone else. I am sure he meant it in a light hearted way. Since today is Friendship Day, I don't want to see this thing happen. Kindly unban him and give him a second chance.
@Kalpik: Its me who T159 targeted that comment against, not anyone else. I am sure he meant it in a light hearted way. Since today is Friendship Day, I don't want to see this thing happen. Kindly unban him and give him a second chance.
F
FilledVoid
Guest
Powerpill should increase the speeds you get. Technically its not increasing the speeds if I recall right its just utilizing your connection better.
OP
MetalheadGautham
AFK
technically it just downloads from more than one mirror at a time. just the way I like it.
Metalink FTW!
OP
MetalheadGautham
AFK
Because Arch was always an i686 centric OS. x86_64 development is quite active, but the more active arch veteran developers are mostly i686 guys, atleast, thats what their forum indicates. (see user profile, wiki and joined date of most devels). As for i586, well, thats the most half hearted approach I have seen. And a BIG waste of time.
- Status