Thursday, December 4, 2025

කුලියට කහින චමුදිතට

කුලියට කහින චමුදිතටත් කෙලෙවෙන දවසක් ඇත. 

එදිනට ඔහුට කිසිම කෙනෙක් නැතිවනු ඇත.

කටේ සහ කැටේ සැරට කවුරුත් ඔහු සමග ගැටෙන්නේ නැත.
 
ජපියේ මේවලාමත් කටේ හයිය පමණයි.
ජාඩියට මුඩිය වැනිය.
 
මම අකමැතිම නිවේදකයාය ඔහුය.
මම ඔහු දුටු විගස, TV එක වසා දමනවා.
අනිකුත් අයත් එලස කරනු මැන. 
උදේට මුහුණට  මුඩිච්ජ වෙන්න නුසුදුසු මනුස්සයෙක්.

Thank YOU - BlueStar Linux

The distribution that installs fastest is MX Linux 25 version.
It installs under 10 minutes.
Its has its own installer.
It is based on antiX and I am waiting for AntiX to come with its latest version.

By the way, MANJARO goes into panic mode when its Boot USB sees Debian GNOME is in the /root file.
It cannot count more than 10 GPT (GNOME) Partitions and I have 30. Most of its developers I believe are in Israeli and many companies in Israel use MANJARO.
If may be that Israelites do not want to see guys outside of Israel use MANJARO.
It is somewhat similar to Gnoppix guys in Singspore do not want others outside use Gnoppix.
Look at the list at www.distrowatch.com which gives a probable country specific distributions.
Ceylon is known for not using Linux.
We had few smart guys and they were bought up by Fortune companies. 

Octopi is an excellent Package Manager.
It lets me install MATE, Gnome and Cinnamon on top of the most beautiful KDE Desktop.
DeepIn is incompatible.
However Window Managers of GNOME like Enlightenment, Qtile and XMonad are incompatible. 
However, IceWM is OK and intact.
 
These are, X11 derivatives and KDE is moving away from X11.
 
So, if you want keep using them use GNOME. This is the very reason I do not like Gnome moving towards Wayland.
There is a solution.
Use two Isos.
One X11based and the other Wayland.
KDE cannot accomplish that feat.
That is the reason, I am not using KDE.
 
I would be batting with Debian Forky come New Year and Next Year.
There are no more updates from now onward.
I am in holiday mode and mood.

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Gnoppix Linux-Update

Gnoppix Linux-Update

It comes in Xfce and KDE desktops and is around 3GB

Gnoppix is a Linux distribution based on Arch Linux available in for amd64 and ARM architectures.

Gnoppix is a great choice for users who want a lightweight and easy-to-use with security in mind. Gnoppix was first announced in June 2003.

Currently we're working on a Gnoppix version for WSL, Mobile devices like smartphones and tablets as well.
  
Installation attempt failed. 
 
Update
Let me revise my opinion on Gnoppix.
www.distowatch.com has made some adverse comments. I do not go by this author's advice.
When I started using Linux there were only 34 guys globally using Linux on a 32 bit Desktop Computers. I was one among the 34. 
 
Then, www.distrowatch.com was not in existence.
 
There was a site called Linux Freedom from where I used to get old Iso images.
 
I started with Mepis and moved to SuSe and Debian.
 
When I went to Singapore collect a paid version of SuSe, Singaporean did not know what was Linux.
Then there was a distribution called Linupus, Redhat based distribution that came probably from Hon Kong.
 
I was into Redhat by then. 
 
Gnoppix comes from Singapore.
 
Today, I am using Free Version and I did have to give my email address like for ELive. 
Paid version one can download from SouceForge but they are blocked by a log in in password.
No password works any one of them. 
 
I could not configure the WiFi when I used it in the past.
 
There were no passwords in the past and  I have not mentioned about password blockage in any of my blog pieces here. 
 
I used KDE desktop.
 
I do not like them using /root level desktop commission.
No User Level.
 
That is why I do not use Gnoppix. 

If YOU are trying to Test Drive and install Gnoppix do not activate the INTERNET.
In mid installation, guys from Singapore blocks your attempt to install, so they can ask for the Subscription.
It is not a fully fledged KDE.
For example it has Gparted.
Gparted without a password in Live Session can be destructive to the Hard Disk. 
It does want to own hard disk just like Microsoft Windows and it won't coexist with Debian.
I won't recommend it to any "Soul".
I can very well judge Chinese guys.
I never tried DeepIn.
 
I did not know they have a paid version.
I did not try a paid version. 
I have never used a paid version all my life except Windows 7.
 
I am no longer a Windows user
 

Why Gnoppix Linux?

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Why Gnoppix Linux?

Gnoppix is an open-source project, not a company. We’re a lifestyle where everyone’s welcome to join and share ideas.

Gnoppix provides you with a secure, anti-forensic, and anonymous operating system. It includes all the features a privacy-conscious person needs. Effortless Privacy & Security

Using Gnoppix is incredibly simple: just boot it from a USB drive on your PC. You’ll have a fully running operating system with an established VPN connection, Tor connection, and DNScrypt service – all running automatically. No complex setup or prior Linux knowledge is required; it’s secure by default.

The entire OS functions from your temporary RAM. Once you shut it down, no trace is left behind – all your activities are completely wiped. Built on a Solid Foundation, Designed for the Future

Gnoppix was first publicly announced in June 2003.

It’s primarily based on Debian, offering robust stability and long-term support, which is especially beneficial in business environments. Additionally, its core desktop is based on Arch Linux, allowing users to test software with the very latest kernel, which solves compatibility issues sometimes found with newer programs on older systems. Both come complete with a set of additional software repositories, providing the latest 64-bit versions of the newest desktop environments, frameworks, and toolkits.

Beyond the popular Gnoppix Desktop, we’re also developing a Docker version of Gnoppix. Plus, we’re actively working on a Gnoppix version for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets.

You can use Gnoppix Linux in two ways: live boot from a DVD/USB for temporary, trace-free sessions, or install it on a desktop, laptop, or microdevice for a permanent setup. A Thriving, Friendly Community

The heart of Gnoppix is its ever-growing community. Without our dedicated members, Gnoppix wouldn’t be where it is today. The community actively assists each other, sharing tips and tricks for a better Linux experience.

Join us! Connect with fellow Gnoppix users and contribute to our journey:

Manjari Linux UPDATED

I could not Install Majaro Linux.
It could no read the non serial complicated Partition Table of 35 partitions.
I had a catastrophe where BDS formated my Hard Disk of 320GB Toshiba Hard Disk. I did a complete revamp of the hard disk with 26 partitions and I left 42GB space for any future addition of new and innovative dustribution.
It takes the record of fastest installation in 11 minutes.
Incidentally, image was written on a SD card mointed on a USB mounter.

Revisting REBORN OS

I have had a catastrophe.
BSD erased my 320MB Toshiba Hard disk and left me wothout a running distribution.
This is the first time it happened to me in all my Linux Desktop Ventire.
No GRUB to boot and BIOS was defunct and no Hard Disk.
BSD file type was not detectable and NUC was configured to detect only Linux and no Windows.
Did not go to panic mode but installed Debian Forky. 
I have kept several Bootable USB sticks including MX Linux for a such an eventuality.
Now REBORN OS has become the RESCUE USB. It is easy and installation is quick.
But beware of the rest of the ARCH Images.
I am back to normal by 7AM and time to go to sleep.
I do all these things in the night.
Partition Table was awkward and up to 35 partitions not in serial order.
I have got it upto 25 with 4 distributions.
2 of Debian GNOME, CachyOS and Reborn OS. I kept 4 partitions for Gnoppix and have 41GB space without partition, so that any new good distribution that comes in 2026 would be tested on that space.
In future any distribution above 4GB would not be tolerated that include UBUNTU, SuSe and Redhat.
Thank YOU REBORN OS.
You have become my Go To Distribution.
Debian Trixie for while in the back seat but Forky is going to my favourite for TESTING new fearures.
I begin to like Rolling Distributions of ARCH.

Messed Up with CachyOS

Yes, I messed up with CachyOS.
I deliberately used NFFS for the / home folder.
It did not detect the mistake while installing.
It did not detect it at booting.
It could not detect my user name probably stored not in /root but in the / home folder.
It gave the first ntital of my name as the User. Both Gnome and KDE mounted OK.
I tried to open /home folder and then only it realized it is a NTFS Folder.
What it means is it is not checking the partitions at Boot Up.
Besides, It did not recognize the two Debian GNOME editions already installed.
On these grounds I am going to demote CachyOS im my list of priorities and I decided give minimum storage capacity and I won't store any valuable data in /home folder of CachyOS.
By the way, Debian Trixie still does not believe in Forky and it did not write an entry in the GRUB folder.
GRUB EFI folder I formatted since BSD destroyed my entire disk by making the entire Hard Disk as an external device.
I installed BSD on a 32GB USB.
It did not boot.
Boot file was not written on the USB.
My only loss is the last copy of my book "Linux Essentials".
I have plenty of copies in USB storage.
This is the first time I have lost a file in my entire life with Linux.
By the way, CachyOS took 25 minutes for its insatallation 3 mintes longer than the aversge 22 minutes. I am Reinstalling CachyOS but it is not going to be my Dailey Driver.
It is going to be Forky from now onwards.
By the way, it could not mount the icons on the Task Bar with home folder being not accessible. Icons are also probably SAVED on the Home Folder.
What a MESS? 

This is why I say, DO NOT listen to these YouTube Gurus.
Do not pay them money.
CachyOS finished installing and it took little longer than 25 mintes.

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

I am going to ditch Trixie for Forky of Debian

Forky now owns 100GG with 10 Partitions.

Yes, I have ditched Trixie with all the redundant data except copies of 6 books.
Trixie is going to be my secondary distribution.
I have tested almost all distribution including BSD15 which I am not going to recommend.
File system is different.
It cannot be installed into a 32GB USB.
Its EFI iteration is wrong.
It cannot configure WiFi.
It does not have a reliable repository in Australia.

I  not sure which ARCH Distributions out of 6 I am goomg to use.
Reborn is one of them.
For the first time in my entire Linux migration I have used all 10 partion types and I gave 100GB for Forky.
I will give minimum for Trixie.
May be 25GB in total. 
Image is 6.12.

I am trying to Install BSD on a USB Stick

It could not configure the WiFi after 3 attempts.
Australia has 2 BSD sites.
Which part of the country unknown.
Not Queensland.
That  is the reason for failure to configure the WIFi.

I decided to install ofline.
It is stll trying to reach the repository line by line.
Says could not initialize the scan.
It is line, 77 now.
Looking for src 15.
It completed 100% and going through an endless loop.
I am going to kill it.

It does not detect its own written USB.
This may be the reason I gave up with BSD.
However, there was no root restrictions.
No user log in.
That probably follow installation going by my memory of the past which was in 2020 Coronavirus pandemic. 
Before that 2018. 
It destroyed my EFI partition.
I am going have a clean sleet. 
More room for Forky and Trixie delegated to second fiddle. It gets only 35GB out of which 12.5 for /home partition.
I am not going to use any Linux Distribution above 4GB.
MANJARO out on first count.
BlueStar the most beautiful Desktop is also out. It is KDE Desktop and adding Gnome on top is bit iof a pain without my favourite gdm.
Endeavor OS is out and it has no AbiWord.
Gentoo and Bodhi out on first count.
ROSA and Astra of Russia is out.
Guruda is out.

CachyOS has a place.

Linux is a powerhouse

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The current Linux desktop usage is about 5% and gradually growing and my current mission here is to make it grow to 10%, the minimum penetration before my demise.

It seems that Linux has substantial contribution in server domain. Ubuntu (34%) seems to top the server domain and closely followed by Redhat (33%),Debian (16%) and the rest of 17% by other operating systems. I do not think Microsoft has any big share in the rest of the 17%, and its main interest is in the Desktop Arena where its penetration is nearly 75%.

I do not think, I can convert Apple (Apple in any case is Unix based) users to Linux but, if I can convert 10% of Window’s guys (I have no interest in converting girls by design) to dual boot Linux, my target of 10% could be achieved without much toil and effort. 

I think this will eventually happen due to enormous amount of cost saving.

The money saved can be used to buy new hardware

In fact, new hardware is already flooding the market in the name of small-form-factor design of Mini Computers.

By the way, Intel NUC is my base but Intel has decided to leave the market, a surprise move but ASUS is taking over the niche market, in style.

Linux is largely bug free, unlike the Windows which is an operating systems that include Closed Code proprietary software that is infested with many bugs.

Linux Mint may fall to this tragedy due to its inclusion of proprietary code.

47% of professional developers use Linux based operating systems. (Statista)

Linux powers 39.2% of websites whose operating system is known. (W3Techs)

Linux powers 85% of smartphones (Hayden James)

Linux, the third most popular desktop OS, has a market share of 2.09% (Statista)

The Linux market size worldwide will reach $15.64 billion by 2027 (Fortune Business Insights)

The world’s top 500 fastest supercomputers all run on Linux (Blackdown)

96.3% of the top one million web servers are running Linux (ZDNet)

Today, there are over 600 active Linux distributions. (Tecmint)

It is time to “Move Over” from Windows and macOS, because Linux is currently, storming the technology world.

With over 70% of web servers, 100% of the worlds top 500 supercomputers, Android dominating mobile devices and a staggering presence in cloud infrastructure, data centres, embedded systems and the stock market, its clear that Linux is not just,                  an operating system.

It is a powerhouse.

By the way, NASA is using Linux.

Embraced by developers, technological giants, and even Gamers, the Linux influence spans industries and continues to grow, proving that when it comes to innovation and adaptability, the Open Source OS reigns supreme.

Welcome to the world of Linux, where the possibilities are endless and the Code is the King of innovation.

Tussle between X11 and Wayland

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Tussle between  X11 and Wayland 
 

Gnome and KDE are planning to drop the legacy X11 display server in favor of the Wayland to improve supposed to be security issues

The real issue is that new hardware, not providing source code to X11 for performance improvement based on X11 implementation which are based on strict protocols.       

NVidea and Geforce who are profit oriented companies that can handle HDR and high DPI displays want to dominate the market.  

These devices improve gaming performance and the Linux entry into gaming arena is a significant factor in market economy. 

Wayland compositor layer allows developers to focus on new features and optimization without being held back by X11 protocols which remains to this day. 

Gnome and KDE moving to Wayland is to enhance this slow killing of the master of protocols of X11.
 

Wayland cannot handle screen capturing, screen sharing, magnifications and virtual keyboards which X11, supports and is pretty good at. 

However, Wayland in not universal or global protocol but a compositor.  Wayland does not work on old machines which are functional to this day. It does not work on certain old distributions.

Ubuntu created this saga and left the scene and that is why I do not use Ubuntu
 

However, X11 is the standard for all Window Managers

It was Ubuntu upsetting the apple cart.         

It was a crime

There are so many compositors that do not work on old computers. 

I do not mind KDE moving only to Wayland. 

I am ambiguous about Gnome becoming only Wayland. 

It is the total abandonment of Linux Philosophy

GNOME and KDE distributions send (alarm bells), electric shock through my spine. I would not bat on for ever on Linux, but  only until  I am 80 and thereafter I would retire

It is the responsibility of the young and the enthusiasts to drive Linux Philosophy forward.
 

For users, most applications will continue to work via compatibility layers like Xwayland while many distributions are defaulting to Wayland. Most applications based on X11 will continue to function on Wayland through the Xwayland compatibility layer.
 

This is like throwing the bath water with the baby

Guys and who did not make any contribution to Linux code is making decisions to undermine the very nature of Linux at its core.

Yes, it is a crime which is not punishable. 

I won’t live long to see how the future hold for mankind.

Andrea Borman, Lady who uses Linux in UK

Andrea Borman is a Linux Chatter Box in English, Terminology.

There are several common things about her and me.

1. I hate Microsoft Windows and she does too, due to different reasons. I left Windows XP and never went back.

2. She despises FEDORA.
I despise Redhat and Fedora.

3. I use Debian and she uses Debian for the same reason. 
I love Synaptic Package Manager.

4. I hate Wayland and she cannot use Wayland in in her old 32 bit laptops. 
I have an old Laptop (2009) which has Endless OS. 
Microsoft has blocked its boot Menu and only BSD used to boot on it through Ethernet.  
It is a new laptop
Over the years I managed to find Endless OS as a replacement. 
It boots very slow.

5. I use Mini PCs. 
I have two.
They are very cheap and one can buy 10 Mini PCs for the price of one new Laptop.

I suppose she buys a Mini PC
No laptop battery problem for me.

6. She is old but I am 15 years older than her and I have been using Linux for over 25 years, non stop.

7. I used to work in England as a doctor in 1980s. 
I hate English weather and I live in warmer Australia.

8. I may be the only doctor using Linux and majority of doctors use macOS.

9. I promote Linux.

10. Majority of women do not know, how to use a computer and they prefer a smart phone for chattering.

11. I use ARCH Linux and Reborn OS is the easiest of all. I
 have two Instance of Reborn OS in my NUC which is a Rolling Release.
 
I have two Instances of Linux one is Trixie and the other is Forky.
 
In addition, I have BlueStar Linux and CahyOS 





හන්දියේ පෙට්ටි කඩයක් වත් කරලා නෑ

හන්දියේ පෙට්ටි කඩයක්වත් කරලා නැති නඩයකට රටක්‌ බාර දීපුවම මෙවැනි විනාසයකට මුහුණ දෙන්න බැරි බව චන්දය දීපූ මෝඩයන්ට දැන්වත් තේරුනොත් ඇති.

මේ පණ්ඩිත කෙප්ප රැල පලවා හැර, පරිපාලන යන්ත්‍රය නැවත ගොඩ නැගිය යුතුයි.

විශ්‍රාම හැරිය පල පුරුදු යුද, නාවික සහ ගුවන් හමුදා නිල දාරින්ගේ වටිනාකම දැන් තමයි තේරෙන්නේ.

දැන් ඉන්න නිලධාරීන් ආදුනිකයි වගේ.

ARCH Linux

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ARCH Linux new Iso is out.
It is 1.3GB.
No Graphical Installer.
 
One has to work on a terminal.
Installation instruction has to be obtained from the Arch WiKipedia.
 
One line at a line of instruction at a time.
WiFi compatible. 

Monday, December 1, 2025

Sugar Desktop Program for Children

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Sugar is an open-source, constructionist learning desktop environment for Linux, designed to be an alternative to traditional interfaces like Windows or macOS. 
It was originally developed for the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) project and focuses on simplicity, collaboration, and reflection. 
Sugar is available through Linux distributions like Debian and Fedora, or as a Live USB called "Sugar on a Stick," allowing it to be run without modifying the host system. 
 
In Debian SUGAR it is designed according to the age from preschool child to adult.
Prom simple writing skill to piping to advanced Haskell Coding to Latex is there in SUGAR.
 
Fedora's Sugar On a Stick does not mount on my NUC.  
What is installed does not center on my NUC to work on. 
 
These problems are iron out in Forky but exits in Trixie

Window Managers under Gnome 9 out of 12 works.

 Yes, I am back after recovering the GRUB. This is under Debian "Forky".

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Warning

One has to be mindful of the logging manager

GDM is for Gnome

SDDM for KDE which I HATE. It is placed in the most inconvenient place.

By the AV Linux uses Enlightenment Desktop (upgraded from a window manger to a fully functional desktop) which is the heaviest Window manger of over 450MB.

I am posting this under IceWM which I love which is installed under AV Linux.

AV Linux now has Plasma and Gnome as well.

This is what I love in Linux.

These things one cannot do in Windows and AppleMac which I do not use at all. One is stuck with one desktop. They do not have light weight Window managers and they consume heavy RAM at boot up.   

All these window mangers including Enlightenment can be used in old computers and laptops.

This is the time to invest on Linux. 

WDM for Window Maker

When installing these light weight window mangers under Gnome one should keep the Terminal (portion) of the Synaptic package Manager Open. 

It will prompt for the user pick a logging manager and if wdm is used for gdm one may not be able to mount Gnome at boot up.

There no instructions when installing.

On should know what one is doing.

I have done this many times in the past.

Making cardinal mistakes made me to be more prudent over time. 

 

Window Managers

Do not work

1. I3

2. Spectrum

3. Stumpwm

 

Working Window Manager.

They consume less resources but mount AbiWord and K LibreOffice and Firefox. browser 

By the way, Compiz Box worked firat time under gnome. 

I do not miss Blufish since Comiz has most of the code cruncher utilities which I may try once I finish my books.

Compz where i want to sped some time.

Thank you to the Developer boys and girls. 

1. Awesome

2. IceWm my favorite

3. Qtile

5.  Blackbox

6. Flwm

7. Open Box

8. Window Maker, very flashy now

9.  Sugar both independent and installed under Gnome.

This was based on SUGAR, that started with one laptop for every child.

10. Fluxbox was missing under Synaptic Package Manager. 

It is there in Synaptic. 

I need to check. 
 

Flushbox and Blackbox used go hand in hand.

Lynx Browser 

It is available under Gnome in Synaptic Package Manger.

It is available with Fluxbox Window Manager. 

Pisi Linux pissed me off

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I am Installing PiSi Linux on a single partition.

It looks like it is developed by a Community.
It has no similarly to Pardus at all.
Installer could not initialize my Partition Table and could not count above 10.
One big partition was initialized as ESP and it did not recognize the EFI boot partition. 
No warning.
GRUB failed as I expected.
I won't recommended it to a newbie.
Its has am elaborate graphic installer which is not Calamares.
I am happy it did not do major damage to my hard disk and I do not have a spare hard disk. I left them in CEYLON.

Window Managers on Reborn OS

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I am getting confident with Reborn OS amd decided to try Window Managers including i3. i3 wants to mount the software manager and wants me to configure the Bluetooth which My NUC does not possess. Unlike in my Gnome I cannot log out and have to use Killer Keyboard Trick. It is basically problem with i3 and not with my NUC.

Xmomd did not boot.
Compiz did not mount unlike Debian, GNOME of Forky.
 
Rest of the Window Managers including IceWM were OK.
 
One should install one item at a time.
 
But Debian's Synaptic Package Manager one can install n- number of applications if they are available and there is enough space in the hard disk.
 
There is no way I leave Debian for a Single ARCH derivative.

Lynx Browser

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Lynx Browser 

It is available under Gnome in Synaptic Package Manger.

It is available with Fluxbox Window Manager. 

 
Lynx
This is probably the oldest one.
Download size: 1.38 MB
Installed size: 5.15 MB
Package filename: lynx-2.8.7-7.fc16.x86_64.rpm
Source package: lynx-2.8.7-7.fc16.src.rpm
 

Lynx is a text-based web browser for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. 

It allows users to browse the World Wide Web directly from a terminal or console, without the need for a graphical user interface.
Key characteristics of Lynx:

    Text-only display
    Lynx renders web pages as plain text, displaying the content and links, but omitting images, videos, and other multimedia elements.
    Keyboard navigation:
    Users navigate through web pages and interact with links using only the keyboard, making it efficient for command-line environments and users who prefer keyboard-centric workflows.
    Accessibility:
    Its text-based nature makes it particularly useful for visually impaired users who rely on screen readers or for environments where graphical browsers are not available or practical, such as remote servers accessed via SSH.
    Lightweight and resource-efficient:
    As a text-based browser, Lynx consumes minimal system resources compared to modern graphical browsers, making it suitable for older hardware or resource-constrained environments.
    Support for various protocols:
    Lynx supports common web protocols like HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and Gopher, enabling access to a wide range of online resources. 

While less commonly used for general web browsing today compared to graphical browsers, Lynx remains a valuable tool for specific use cases in Linux, such as troubleshooting, accessing documentation on remote servers, or in situations where a lightweight, text-only browser is required.

Sunday, November 30, 2025

CachyOS Installation

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You may wonder how I find time during Night.
I sleep during hot day time which I can afford in my retirement.
 House is fully air conditioned and I sleep well.

1. Deleting partitions = 8 minutes
 
2. Installing partitions = 10 minuted
 
3. Installation =23 minutes
 
Total =41 minutes
 
No time wasted on GRUB since it destroyed the GRUB.
 
Basically no different from Endeavor OS.
It looks bland on the Desktop unlike Endeavor which is flashy but it is very elegant in its functionality.
It is on top of the www.distrowatch.com ranking.
 
SystemD Init
 
This was done well past midnight when everybody is in sleep in Australia.
The repository is fast it is the bulk of the files that is over 1550 which takes over 5000GB of the hard disk that takes time in the installation process. Yes it took 5GB of the /root file.
 
Altogether 52 major processes during installation.
Application installation including Blender was pretty fast.
 
Yes, it destroyed the GRUB but I have a ready made solution.

Endeavor OS

 Pendrive Linux Tux Penguin + bootable USB flash drive 

 I had mishap with Reborn OS. When I installed Brave browser using SNAP (sand boxed), it filled up my /var partition. I could not remove or uninstall Brave so I decided to Install Endeavor OS in real time.

I am testing Gparted and it  has already prepared the 5 partition, rather formatted partition with Reborn. Reborn os could not figure out the final GRUB File and went into frozen stage.

My NUC won't boot.

I used AVL MXE 23.2 to quickly get back the GRUB file.

Its installation was brisk. I already have the latest 25 version in my NUC.

I am going to install Endeavor OS and time it. 

Gnome Desktop. 

Started at 10:58AM.

Finished at 

Formatting took 4 minutes.

Boot Entry or Grub file less than two minutes.

I am sure none of my Installed instances were recognized. 

It did not. I am going to ERASE it using Reborn OS.

Yes, I got Reborn OS back and I won't use SNAP and Brave Browesr.

No snaps but bug process 829MB for download.

836MB download. 

Endeavor OS has come out of Slumber and has come out with Ganymede, I thing is a distant planet.

It is ARCH based KDE desktop. 
It did not boot on Box Utility.
WiFi is brisk.
Installer is Calamares.
It has an elaborate introduction panel right in the middle of the Desktop.
It has MPV media player and Haruna which I have never used.
It has no AbiWord and on that ground I won't use it.
As usual wallpaper breeze is Beautiful but it has only 3 options.
It has ample amount of applications, this time round and I have no hesitation of recommending it to a newbie to try.
Its Desktop is attractive.

Saturday, November 29, 2025

Why I hate Wayland

 Pendrive Linux Tux Penguin + bootable USB flash drive

Wayland cannot handle screen capturing, screen sharing, magnifications and virtual keyboards which X11 (NATIVELY) supports and is pretty good at. 

YouTube guys who depend on these features are held high and dry by KDE and Gnome who want to desert X11, their original base.

Wayland in not universal or global protocol but a compositor.

Wayland does not work on old machines which are functional machines to this day. Wayland does not work on certain old but useful distributions.

UBUNTU created this saga and left the scene and that is why I do not use UBUNTU to this day. 

However, X11 is the standard for all Window Managers.

It was Ubuntu upsetting the apple cart.

It was a crime.

There are so many compositors that do not work on old computers.
I do not mind KDE moving only to Wayland.
I am ambiguous about GNOME becoming only Wayland. 
It is the total abandonment of Linux Philosophy.
GNOME and KDE distributions send (alarm bells) electric shock through my spine.
I would not bat on Linux for ever but only until, I am 80 and thereafter I would retire.
It is the responsibility of the Young and the Enthusiasts to drive Linux Philosophy forward.
 

This is like throwing the bath water with the baby. 

Guys and who did not make any contribution to Linux code is making decisions to undermine the very nature of Linux at its core.

Yes, it is a crime which is not punishable. 

I won’t like long to see how the future hold for the mankind.

MagOS Linux

Pendrive Linux Tux Penguin + bootable USB flash drive 
It has lot of free audio players but no AVL due to the fact it is KDE based.
 
MagOS Linux      
 
OS Type: Linux
    
Based on: ROSA
    
Origin: Russia
    
Architecture: x86_64
    
Desktop: KDE Plasma, LXQt
    
Category: Desktop, Live Medium
    
Status: Active
    
Popularity: 67 (209 hits per day) 

MagOS Linux is a Russian desktop-oriented distribution based on ROSA, a distribution that was forked from Mandriva Linux in 2011. It uses the RPM package management. MagOS Linux comes with KDE Plasma desktop by default, but it also ships the lightweight LXQt desktop for older and low-specification computers. Besides the standard upstream packages from ROSA, the project also provides its own RPM package repository (with various network and NVIDIA display drivers), as well as separate modules (in XZM format) with extra hardware drivers, server tools, MATE desktop, Wine emulator, Java software and additional web browsers, including Chromium and Yandex. 

Jayarathna Pathiraarchchi

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Jayarathna Pathiraarchchi 

Over 700 years from Muslim to Portuguese to Dutch to British distorted our True History.


Time for Course Correction was long overdue.

Just in time an ORACLE has come.
 
He is Jayarathna Pathiraarchchi.

He has collected all the Stone Edits.

Additionally, in the past  our monks have kept the records of historical events in Deepavaliya and Poojavaliya.

Mahavansa is a cooked up story of Indian monks.

Mahavansa by Mahanama is a colossal distortion by Indians with vested interests.

Never believe an Indian is my cardinal principle

It worked alright to this day.

For some unknown reason, he is waiting till 2035. 
 
I think, he probably wants the guys who are taking center-stage to gradually fade away from the scene.

May be he is allowing NPP/JVP and Indian COMBO to succumb in due course. 

Both India and NPP are a big obstacle on our way to Course Correction.

He is a prudent guy.
He does not want to jump the gun.
 
He has some uncanny ability to predict the future, in a scientific way.

My guess is, he was a Buddhist monk in a previous birth and he has gathered, all the facts over many births. 
 
Problem with previous birth recollection, in my own study is that, they do not flow in a sequential manner. 

The recollections are random and erratic.

My belief is that previous birth events are voluntarily suppressed during our long human childhood

However, Buddhist Devas (not Indian) have the ability to remember, a few to many past births.

Buddhas can remember a lot but they are also suppressed for good reason. 

Only if and when they were relevant to a particular individual, they were retold. 

If they were not relevant to the path dishing them out is redundant.

Jarhaka Kathas are cock and bull stories and should be passed as veritable Buddhist literature with no relevance to path entry.

1. Sirisangabo is such a classic story.

2. Just like Sinhabahu and Sinhala origin.

3. Vijaya and Kuveni is such a story.

The above stories should be removed from children books. 

They give a wrong connotation to children. 
 
I have no problems adults monks and layman using them for their own amusement.

RAVANA history is much relevance to Buddhas. 

I love them, since I had some interest in Prehistoric Man of Ceylon which extend up to 150,000 years into the past not 5000 years as stated in Western literature.

Italian- Danny Rojo

 Pendrive Linux Tux Penguin + bootable USB flash drive

Reproduction

Musician, Singer, Composer

 I have collected over 20 Linux Audio and video players and installed them in Debian, even though my NUC does not have audio capabilities. What I do is jack in a USB Media player and listen to music with ear phones. No Speakers which I avoid since I was a doctor who did not want to damage my ears "Hair cells" that are necessary to fine notes with my Stethoscope.

I am going to install most of them in AVL MXE -25.

However version 23.2-2024-04-05 is the best with

1. Ardour

2. Audacity my favorite

3. Aivdemux

4. Blender I had a problem with getting Blender in Reborn OS but finally got it. 

5. Cinelerra 

6. Harrison Mixbus 32C

7. KdenLive 

8. Musescore4 

9. Openshot

10. Reaper & Linux 

 Hair cells are microscopic sensory cells in the inner ear's cochlea that are essential for hearing. They have hair-like structures called stereocilia that bend in response to sound vibrations, converting this mechanical energy into electrical signals that are sent to the brain via the auditory nerve. 

There are two types: inner hair cells, which are the primary sensory receptors for transmitting sound to the brain, and outer hair cells, which are responsible for amplifying and tuning sounds

Besides being one of the more popular romantic salsa vocalists, Danny Rojo is also a multi-instrumentalist who gained respect from the top rank of Cuban musicians before turning to ballads.

Many reporters and people specializing in the Latin music genre, have agreed, the Mr. Rojo is one most complete artist in the Latin music field. He is multi-talented. He sings, dances, composes, arranges and plays a variety of instruments. 

For these reasons is why he is known as “La Maquina de la Salsa”. (THE SALSA MACHINE)

Danny was born in Cuba, to a family of musicians, taking his first lessons at the age of 6 with his mother. At the Age of 14 he changes instruments at the conservatory and begins learning bass, where his passion for popular Cuban music, jazz and rock are discovered. Turning 16 he is accepted at the Ignacio Cervantes conservatory of music in Havana. Here he begins to study bass with Cubans masters Silvio Vergara and Carlos del Puerto.

While continuing his studies at the conservatory, he turns professional at the age of 17, playing  at the Jazz plaza festival, El Salon Rojo  de Capri, El Nacional del Prado and El Cabaret del Hotel Internacional de Varadero.

His first tour outside of the country was playing with the Afrocuban jazz group “Alafin”. They are invited to play at the Montreal jazz festival in 1992. During this tour is where he makes a life changing decision by defecting from Cuba

Migrating to Miami, he begins playing bass and singing with bands the likes of Israel Cantor, Orquesta Sensacion, Hansel y Raul, Willie Chirino, and the hit show “Sabado Gigante” of the Univision network..

In 1994 he heads north to the big apple, landing gigs with Tito Puente,  Celia Cruz, Ismael Miranda and “El Maestro” Jose Fajardo  where he begins his career as a lead singer. 

He lands his first recording contract in 1996, with the record label “Mas Music”.  The CD Titled “Regalame Tu Amor”, was played on many major radio stations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The hit songs “Triangulo Amoroso and Regalame  Tu  Amor” reach the top 20 Charts on billboard and radio musica. The CD claims the award “Premio Ace” for best new salsa artist of the year. Also performing on television shows, Latin music festivals such as “Gozamba”116th street music festival and the Madison Square Garden salsa festival

In 1998 he changes record labels and signs with Universal Music. His second production titled “Al Rojo Vivo” was directed and produced by Mr. Rojo. 

Al Rojo Vivo” opens the doors to other Countries and allows him to become known internationally. Countries in Latin America such as Mexico, Venezuela, Peru, Dominican Republic, Panama and Puerto Rico where he receives the award “Farandula”, as best  Salsa artist of the year for 1998. In that same year he is nominated for the award “Radio Musica Magazine” as best album of the year.

That following year he is called to Puerto Rico to head the musical production and direction for the television station “Televicentro”, where he also acts in several comedic and dramatic skits. During his career he has written music for Gilberto Santa Rosa, El Gran Combo, Fania All Stars as well as cinema scores.

In the year 2000 he records and produces his 3rd album with Universal Music titled “En Talla”. 

In this project Mr. Rojo decides to incorporate more of a Cuban feel, by introducing Cuban popular vocabulary. At the same time rediscovering the roots of traditional Cuban music, with songs like “El Wanikiki” which hits #1 on many radio stations and billboard top 10.  He has performed for the international carnival at “Calle 8″ in Miami, “Festival de la Bahia” and “Heiniken Jazz Festival” in Puerto Rico.

In 2001 he begins his first European tour. Playing in countries like France, Italy, Spain and Germany. In 2002 he ventures into “Latin Jazz” touring the U.S. and Europe. 2010 he starts his new music adventure, his  first Rock´n Roll music production with his old known Cuban mates living in Europe.

2010 – Starts his Rock Production with his old mates from Fuego Adentro Javier Masvidal and Alfredo Hernández, living with both of them in Europe. 

Recordings starting in the beginning of October, 2010. 

Rock at its best American flavor. 

Hugs. Danny


Dynebolic

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Dynebolic
Dynebolic was a member of the Debian family which was intended to serve the needs of media activists, artists and creative individuals, a practical tool for multimedia production. The project has been dormant for about ten years, but has become active once more. The project has published a development snapshot (based on Devuan) for the upcoming 4.0.0 release. The new release is a live image only, without the ability to install it on an internal disk and without any package management tools. "Ten years have passed and today we are back with a brand new Dynebolic 4.0 based on Devuan 5 'Daedalus', live-boot and the Linux kernel 6.8 series. We introduce a new user experience organized as different journeys into creativity, that we call workflows. Our desktop adopts KDE 5 Plasma and its Activities to provide pre-sets for five specific workflows: streaming, audio, video, graphics, publishing. Each activity is easily reached from the desktop panel or via keyboard shortcuts and offers everything needed for each workflow, while excluding the noise of other workflows, without compromising on access. If you are working, for example, in the Graphic workflow, nothing is stooping you from starting an app that pertains to, say, the Video workflow. Activities are easily customizable by the user in the system settings." Additional details can be found in the release announcement. Download: dynebolic-4.0.0-beta.iso (1,516MB, SHA512, signature)
Denis Rojo 

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 වැස්සත් එක්ක 
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What is a Bootable USB Flash Drive?

 Pendrive Linux Tux Penguin + bootable USB flash drive

What is a Bootable USB Flash Drive?

A bootable USB flash drive (often called a memory stick) is a portable storage device that contains a complete operating system or diagnostic tools that can be run directly from the USB without needing to install anything on the computer's internal hard drive. This allows you to start up (boot) a computer using the USB drive instead of its usual system.

Tools like YUMI and Universal USB Installer make it easy to create bootable USB flash drives by copying ISO files of operating systems or utilities onto the device. This gives you a fully portable and versatile environment to install, repair, or run various operating systems, all from a convenient portable UFD you can carry anywhere.

What is a Multiboot USB

A multiboot USB, also known as a multi-ISO bootable USB flash drive, is a memory stick configured to boot multiple ISO files from a single device. This feature allows users to switch between operating systems without needing multiple USB drives. Multiboot USBs are particularly useful for IT professionals, system administrators, and others who need to work with multiple operating systems regularly. They can also be used to reboot or repair an operating system, install something new, or run a live system.

Multibooting from a multi operating system bootable USB enables you to store and run various Linux operating systems, Windows installers, Windows To Go, Windows PE, system diagnostic utilities, antivirus scanners, penetration testing tools, cloning tools, backup tools, and more, all from the same removable device. This results in a custom, personalized bootable diagnostic toolkit that you can carry on a keychain or in your pocket.

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Benefits of Booting from USB Drives

Live USB booting offers many advantages:

  • OS Portability and Convenience: Flash drives are compact and easy to carry, making them ideal for booting operating systems or system tools on the go. Whether you're using it to make a Linux OS USB boot at a friend's house, at school, from your work PC, or while traveling, USB booting provides portable computing wherever you are.
  • Boot from USB with Multiple Operating Systems: A variety of operating systems, such as Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD, can be booted from a flash drive. This makes USB booting a practical solution for troubleshooting, testing, running specialized software, and installing new operating systems.
  • Windows Media Creation Tools: Tools like YUMI and UUI make it easy to set up Windows installation drives, enabling you to quickly create a bootable USB for Windows installation or recovery.
  • USB Boot for Privacy and Security: Booting from a USB device isolates your OS and files from the host computer's internal storage, offering enhanced security. This is especially useful when working on untrusted or public computers, or if you're concerned about potential malware or privacy risks.
  • OS Recovery from USB: If your computer's operating system is corrupted or experiencing issues, booting from a USB drive lets you access a recovery environment to troubleshoot or reinstall the OS.
  • Use Persistent Storage to Retain Data across Boots: For users who want to retain settings and data across reboots, persistent storage can be a valuable feature. Persistent storage allows data to be saved directly on the USB, making it possible to carry personal settings, documents, and software configurations across different systems.
  • Use a USB Recovery Drive for Disaster Recovery: Live Linux Bootable USB drives also play an essential role in disaster recovery scenarios, offering quick access to backup and recovery tools. These drives can be used to recover data from compromised or unresponsive systems, making them invaluable tools for IT professionals and home users alike.
  • Fast SSD Performance: For optimal speed, use a high performance SSD USB flash drive for faster boot times and smoother operation. In many cases, an SSD USB drive can even outperform a traditional hard drive, especially if the computer's internal drive is outdated or slow.
  • The Cool Factor of USB Booting: Carrying a portable operating system on a USB drive is both convenient and impressive. There's something exciting about plugging in and instantly booting your custom Live OS on any computer. Once others see how easy and useful it is, they'll want to try it too!

As you can see, USB booting isn't just convenient for everyday computing. Booting from USB also provides a flexible, secure way to work with different operating systems, recover data, and experiment with live Linux environments, all while protecting your privacy.

Top 5 Use Cases for a Bootable USB

  1. Operating System Installation: Quickly install Windows, Linux, or other OSes from a portable flash drive.
  2. System Recovery: Access recovery tools or live environments to troubleshoot, repair, or recover data from a broken OS.
  3. Portable Computing: Run a full Linux desktop or Windows To Go directly from a USB, on nearly any computer.
  4. Penetration Testing & Diagnostics: Boot into specialized toolkits like Kali Linux or system diagnostic utilities without installing anything.
  5. Data Privacy: Use persistent storage to browse or work from a self contained operating environment without leaving traces on the host machine.

How to Create a Bootable USB Drive

To create a USB drive that can boot from ISO files for Linux or Windows, you can use one of the following Pendrive Linux live USB utilities. Both tools provide a categorized list of example bootable distributions, information on where to download the ISO files, and links to each corresponding project page. If you are just getting started, we recommend using YUMI exFAT as it supports multibooting a USB stick from both BIOS and UEFI systems and is the most frequently updated. It can also be run from within most modern Linux environments using WINE.

Follow these simple steps to make a USB installer for Linux or Windows:

  1. Download a Tool: Get YUMI or UUI from Pendrive Linux.
  2. Download an ISO: Choose your Linux distribution or Windows version ISO.
  3. Insert a USB drive: Use at least 8 GB (or larger), it'll be dual formatted FAT32/exFAT.
  4. Run the Installer: Launch YUMI/UUI, select your ISO and USB drive.
  5. Enable Persistence (optional): If supported, setup a persistence file to save settings and data across reboots.
  6. Create the USB: Click "Create" and wait for the files to be written.
  7. Boot from USB: Reboot, enter BIOS/UEFI (press F2, F12, Esc, Del), and select the USB drive as your boot device.

Best Tools to Make a Bootable USB (Windows & Linux)

Here are two of our most popular USB boot creator tools, long regarded as some of the best software you can use to make USB bootable drives:

Why the Tux Linux Penguin Mascot?

 

Why the Tux Linux Penguin Mascot?

Pendrive Linux Tux Penguin + bootable USB flash drive The cartoon-like penguin known as Tux was once recognized as the official Linux mascot and remains a powerful symbol of Linux's flexibility, freedom, and open-source spirit. For Pendrive Linux, Tux also represents the portability and simplicity of running Linux directly from a USB drive.

Seen here carrying a bootable USB flash drive, our Tux mascot embodies the ease of taking Linux with you, ready to run live environments, recovery tools, or full operating systems anytime, anywhere.

The Pen Drive Linux Tux mascot has represented our brand for over 18 years, inspiring the community and standing for our mission: making Linux portable, USB bootable, and accessible. Whether you're creating a live USB Linux environment, a bootable Windows installer, or portable system tools, Tux continues to symbolize the freedom to boot from USB and carry your OS in your pocket.

On this site you'll find simplified tutorials, software, and media creation tools to help you easily make Live Linux bootable USB sticks from ISO images, install or create a USB boot drive for Windows 10 or 11, run antivirus programs, backup utilities and system diagnostic tools from a flash memory stick or SD card, perform virtual machine (VM) or kernel-based (KVM) emulation, cloud computing, etc.

Make Bootable USB Drives Boot from USB - Pendrive Linux Video

Additional information is also provided to help you learn how to enter BIOS and set a computer system to startup and boot from a USB flash drive. Several articles have been created to help you setup, configure, and customize Linux. Along with various tutorials providing Linux shell script commands and coding examples to assist you in making full use of the power of Linux.