Re: The Dark Side :Arch Linux
that works for me
I just search packages on their website
that works for me
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Re: The Dark Side :Arch Linux
That's too much of a waste of time, and IMO stupid windowsish way.I just search packages on their website
Prolly you need to add yourself to proper group? Probably network?
Re: The Dark Side :Arch Linux
I will use the -Qs way now Thanks to Voldy and Mehul
EDIT: oh yeah its a time waste
I will use the -Qs way now
Thanks to Voldy and Mehul
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Re: The Dark Side :Arch Linux
I believe Qs and Ss work . If you have one of the Front ends you can search in it as well. Further if you know how to use the CLI well you can grep for packages.
By the way :
Source : Arch news
For those KDEMod folks out there : Enjoy
In IRC I was thinking of this and would definitely like to put the idea out there just in case someone could make use it. People who use Arch must know that we don't exactly have a mirror which is in India itself but rather we use Servers which are half way around the globe. Most people do manage to get good speeds but the unlucky few get stuck with the short end of the stick. In other words you end up with download speeds of something from 5kbps - 30 kbps. What I'm proposing is to add your package lists that you have and state whether you can share them to anyone who could use it. This would definitely help anyone who don't have access to those high speed connections or for some reason just can't download them fast enough.
Common questions :
But ArchLinux updates like every other day?
Yes , it does and so does the majority of other Linux distro's but you aren't required to update them in any way. Not to mention it would be easy to update 1 gb of packages then download 1 gb and then update them.
Are these for free?
DVDs don't grow on Trees. So basically based on the persons constraints you might have to reimburse DVD and courier charges. Some might be evening willing to send you a copy for free though. If you live next door to me then no problem be free to come and get yourself a copy.
Has this or will this help anyone?
To be frank, I have no idea. But I've already sent a copy of my pkg contents to 2 people already.
I'm listing the people who have Arch installed and hence should have access to the packages. Ill start with my list.
Abhinand
Kalpik
FilledVoid - My Pacman -Qs file (Last Updated July 29th 2008 ) Arch 64 bit - I live in Kerala.
T159 - Detailed and Simple package List
Garbage
Gary4gar
MetalheadGautham
Pat
So if one of these folks live near you check with them and see if they could write you a copy.
(If anyone feels uncomfortable with their names in the above please let me know Ill remove them immediately.)
I believe Qs and Ss work . If you have one of the Front ends you can search in it as well. Further if you know how to use the CLI well you can grep for packages.
By the way :
Source : Arch news
For those KDEMod folks out there : Enjoy
In IRC I was thinking of this and would definitely like to put the idea out there just in case someone could make use it. People who use Arch must know that we don't exactly have a mirror which is in India itself but rather we use Servers which are half way around the globe. Most people do manage to get good speeds but the unlucky few get stuck with the short end of the stick. In other words you end up with download speeds of something from 5kbps - 30 kbps. What I'm proposing is to add your package lists that you have and state whether you can share them to anyone who could use it. This would definitely help anyone who don't have access to those high speed connections or for some reason just can't download them fast enough.
Common questions :
But ArchLinux updates like every other day?
Yes , it does and so does the majority of other Linux distro's but you aren't required to update them in any way. Not to mention it would be easy to update 1 gb of packages then download 1 gb and then update them.
Are these for free?
DVDs don't grow on Trees. So basically based on the persons constraints you might have to reimburse DVD and courier charges. Some might be evening willing to send you a copy for free though. If you live next door to me then no problem be free to come and get yourself a copy
. Has this or will this help anyone?
To be frank, I have no idea. But I've already sent a copy of my pkg contents to 2 people already.
I'm listing the people who have Arch installed and hence should have access to the packages. Ill start with my list.
Abhinand
Kalpik
FilledVoid - My Pacman -Qs file (Last Updated July 29th 2008 ) Arch 64 bit - I live in Kerala.
T159 - Detailed and Simple package List
Garbage
Gary4gar
MetalheadGautham
Pat
So if one of these folks live near you check with them and see if they could write you a copy
. (If anyone feels uncomfortable with their names in the above please let me know Ill remove them immediately.)
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MetalheadGautham
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Re: The Dark Side :Arch Linux
^^ Is it advisable to stick with what I currently have, i.e, KDE3.5 mod ?
Because it was pointed out by many here that KDE4.1 needs me to up my ram to 1GB from 256...
^^ Is it advisable to stick with what I currently have, i.e, KDE3.5 mod ?
Because it was pointed out by many here that KDE4.1 needs me to up my ram to 1GB from 256...
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Re: The Dark Side :Arch Linux
^ROFLMAO .
^ROFLMAO .
Don't upgrade .
MetalheadGautham
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Re: The Dark Side :Arch Linux
and what if I get a gig of ram ? I am free this sunday and I am thinking of giving good old SP Road a visit...
will it atleast be OK for unitasking ?
and what if I get a gig of ram ? I am free this sunday and I am thinking of giving good old SP Road a visit...
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Re: The Dark Side :Arch Linux
Trying it out shouldn't be bad but I don't have the time to test it out at the moment. ! GB RAM should be more than enough. Even in Gnome with Firefox ( 6 tabs) , Azureus, MPD, Sonata, Evolution, Xchat, Compiz and the other small thingies Im at 600 MB.
Trying it out shouldn't be bad but I don't have the time to test it out at the moment. ! GB RAM should be more than enough. Even in Gnome with Firefox ( 6 tabs) , Azureus, MPD, Sonata, Evolution, Xchat, Compiz and the other small thingies Im at 600 MB.
MetalheadGautham
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Re: The Dark Side :Arch Linux
Is GMA900 GPU enough to run KWin-Composite ?
Then what about CPU and GPU ? Can Pentium 4 2.66GHz handle KDE4.1 ?
Is GMA900 GPU enough to run KWin-Composite ?
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FilledVoid
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Re: The Dark Side :Arch Linux
Sure I don't see why it wouldn't be.
abhinandh
Proud to be Linux
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Re: The Dark Side :Arch Linux
Woops sorry about that
Woops sorry about that
MetalheadGautham
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Re: The Dark Side :Arch Linux
try moving to vactican city. the only distro used there will be Ubuntu Christian Editionthere no other Arch linux user in Jaipur, apart from me
MetalheadGautham
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Re: The Dark Side :Arch Linux
^^Amarok is THE best audio player available. It pwns iTunes, Rhythembox, Banshee, and every other audio player out there.
^^Amarok is THE best audio player available. It pwns iTunes, Rhythembox, Banshee, and every other audio player out there.
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Re: The Dark Side :Arch Linux
Its one huge piece of software too.