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What new OS? WattOS!
Original upload from mozpkim.
WattOS is the distro that is said to check out for those who want to go light. Old computer (refurbished ones included) should be able to function in the same way as common computers system should. You could even check out the variants of WattOS:
wattOS - it uses the GNOME desktop environment
mwattOS - it uses XFCE
(mu)wattOS - it uses minimal GUI and it’s said to be ideal for kiosks and old systes
substation - wattOS server
The live CD ISO could be downloaded here.
As the name implies the project wants to let users “tweak the power consumption and processor performance of their system in an easy point and click fashion.” This project is cool because they also want our feedback so that they could make sure that wattOS will be a distro that is relevant to our needs. This is probably going to […]
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My Linux related goals before the month ends
Try out wattOS.
Check out OpenSolaris on VirtualBox.
Find out how to play mkv files on Linux.
Read up on enabling Compiz even if I am on an extended desktop setup.
I lost the DVD of SymphonyOS that I burned and my sister already cleaned up the computer’s hard drive so I don’t have that anymore. But I could probably download a copy of wattOS while in the office, after hours.
I’ve been wanting to play around with OpenSolaris too. So that’s been on my to-do list. I should also install Windows XP for the days my mom and sister need to use my laptop, somehow.
As for mkv files… somebody gave me a video and it’s in mkv. I haven’t been able t view that yet. I still have other things to do, that’s why.
And Compiz - I am curious if I will be able to make it work, somehow.
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