Easy OS-7.0 is Pretty Good

I am glad I did not publish my book on Linux Essentials, an account of Easy OS under Puppy Linux is essential.

Easy OS-7.0 is Pretty Good

I am currently working on it but cannot get AbiWord installed.

I got Opera, Vivaldi, Chromium and Firefox installed.

Hope they would remain on next boot up.

I cannot get Google to OK my email.

It is not a worry. 

I got AbiWord working.

This is the only Linux distribution which uses the entire USB on boot UP.

Others use only the distribution size.

If one uses a 32GB USB the rest of the USB of no use, hence I do not have bootable Linux USBs.

I have their images in a NTFS partition and use it only when I need to boot.

I am going to use Easy OS on a 32GB USB.

Big THANK YOU. 

 

It has three files integrated into one mega file.

 

1. initrd 

2. vmlinux 

3. kernel

 

All wrapped up in one single file called sfs file.

Each additional file is layered on top of the base sfs file and the new sfs file which is bigger is saved as a separate file.

One can start on the last file or can go back to the pristine base file.

It was bit of leaning curve if one makes a mistake one go back to base file build it up again, until one is fully satisfied with the final outcome.

 

Additionally this is the only Linux attribution which uses the entire USB Stick for the working session, so additional sfs files can be saves. Theoretically one has four sfs files in a 4GB USB, since it takes 1GB for single installation.

One can password protect or leave the system without a password. 

If there is no password do not take it away from your home. Then it is free for all. Because of this reason Google and Gmail cannot be used as a service. However, one can use to visit the Internet, if one has a Ethernet or Wireless connection.

 

I am back to my Puppy Linux days.

Currently Remastering the Working session into sfs file.

It is a bit of a relearning. 

 

In Puppy Linux, SFS files, which stand for Squash File System files, are essentially read-only packages that contain applications and sometimes parts of the operating system itself. 

They are used to easily install and manage software, particularly larger applications or those that are not frequently used, without cluttering the main system files or requiring a full system re-installation. 

Read-only file system 

SFS files are compressed and packaged into a read-only filesystem, meaning the content within them cannot be directly modified. 

Layered loading
Puppy Linux uses a layered file system approach. 

When an SFS file is loaded, its contents are effectively layered on top of the main system, making them accessible to the user. 
Ease of installation and removal:
SFS files can be easily loaded and unloaded using tools like "SFS Load" or the "Boot Manager," making it simple to add or remove applications. 
Space and RAM management:
Using SFS files helps keep the main system save file (pup_save) smaller, and allows for better control over RAM usage, especially on lower-powered systems. 

Specific versions
Some SFS files are designed for specific Puppy Linux versions, so it's important to ensure compatibility before loading them. 
 

Examples
Large applications like LibreOffice, development environments (GCC), and even parts of the core Puppy Linux system can be packaged as SFS files. 

 

Why and how to use SFS ?

What are SFS files for? 

2fs files? 

pupsave files?

 

EasyOS

EasyOS is an experimental Linux distribution, known for its unique approach to containers and focus on security and ease of use.

It's designed to be lightweight, running primarily from RAM and capable of being easily installed and run from a USB drive. 

EasyOS builds upon technologies pioneered by Puppy Linux, aiming for a secure and maintainable system. 

 

Experimental and Unique 

EasyOS is an ongoing project with the goal of rethinking Linux distribution design, incorporating new ideas and technologies. 

Containerization
It features a custom container technology called Easy Containers, allowing applications or the entire desktop to run in isolated environments. 

Lightweight and Portable
EasyOS is designed to be lightweight and can be run entirely from a USB drive with persistent storage, making it easy to carry and use on different machines. 

Security Focus
The distribution emphasizes security, with features like running primarily in RAM, which minimizes the risk of persistent data storage on hard drives.

 
User-Friendly
Despite its experimental nature, EasyOS aims for ease of use with graphical tools for managing containers, desktop settings, and network configurations. 

Rollback/Forward
It includes a rollback-and-forward function, allowing users to revert to previous states of the system and containers. 

SFS Mega-packages
EasyOS uses SFS mega-packages, which bundle multiple packages into a single file for easier management
    

I am still waiting for MX Linux New Version on Debian 13 series.