Xournel and Xournel ++

 Like AbiWord, Xournel was one of my favorite utility to make a word processing file.

Xournel ++ has added the ability to make notes and sketches on the go.

They are like Gambas is available in both Ubuntu 21.10 and Debian 12.4.0 Gnome Live DVDs. 

One cannot find them in both SuSe Linux and Nobara Linux (what a pity for those commercial users).

Debian and Ubuntu also have Steam deck clients for gamers' use.

One have to purchase the games but it has retro games capability.

Linux has come a long way.

Redhat Linux,- Nobara Steam Deck

I have given up Redhat, Fedora long time ago.
For academic reason, I decided to revisit Redhat.
It looks like Steam Deck is having a big impact on Linux and commercial Linux entities like Redhat and Suse Linux are feeling the pinch.
Nobara is trying to include a Steam Deck utility to its fold.

Both distribution do not have torrent files but www.distrowatch.com has given two images.
I  trying to download the iso direct and it is taking ages to download.
Both SNAP and FLATPK are not supported.

I do not think I have not lost much since I kept my trust on Debian and its Synergy with Synaptic Software of Ubuntu has made Linux community not on commercial footing proud of their collaborations.

Nobara has only KDE and Gnome desktops.

Nobra-39- Steam Deck is taking hours to download.

It is only 800MB yet, I am dropping to sleep and hope when I wake up the file is ready without breakages.

Not having a torrent file to download is a Big Drawback of Nobara Linux. 

SuSe Linux Gamer Ragata OS

SuSe Linux Gamer Ragata OS 

I accidentally found Ragata OS based on SuSe Linux which is game oriented.

SuSe was my first regular Linux and gave up after it went commercial.

Story was same with Redhat and Fedora.

It is a good match for Steam OS.

There Ragata Store

It supports Ubisoft

Epic Game Store

GOG Galaxy

Battle,net

Rocket Star Launcher in addition to KDE desktop.

It is elegant and configure the WiFi effortlessly.

 

 

Gambas 3 and Bluefish Editor

Gambas 3 and Bluefish Editor

Bluefish editor was the First Linux Text Editor I used to learn programming many moons ago.

Then for a short time Gambas was used by me but it's developer stopped promoting it. 

It is similar to windows basic which I used for a short while.

Debian Gnome Linux and Ubuntu have both these utilities in their respective repositories and there is mutual (respective) synergy.

Debian 12.4.0 Genome Live DVD Install

I had some problem with Debian 12.4.0 DVD1, install.

Live installer assumed it as DVD install and ask for DVD to install VLC and Abiword.

AbiWord was my major issue!

It is only about 28 to 32MB and if any distribution does not support it, I have decided to not to support it.
It may be that during the New Year Holiday, the Server was not switched on.
 

I wanted both synaptic and FlATPAK if not SNAP of Ubuntu.

Today, I tried OpenHipster and it won't give me a graphic desktop.

Annoyed I erased it and mounted Gnome 12.4.0 and in a Live Session it offered me FLATPAK and decided install it instead.

It is currently downloading the package store.

It looks like Debian is committed to the Calamara Installer.

At last I got AbiWord installed in Debian Gnome.

I think the problem is most likely with the WiFi system.

It is slow due to evrybody is using WiFi now.

Dedicated Ethernet (not available to me currently in Australia) may be the easy way to install additional software.

I am going to get Frozen Bubble and VLC before I lose the connection with Flatpak.

I'll keep you posted.

In software update, it is currently downloading LibreOffice, Does not say which version.

Thunderbird and system updates.

I got my favorite Dilo.

Opera is not available.

I am getting down all the writer software now.

Found USB formatter and image writer.

It is worth the trouble and I am going to get BOX and no VirtualBox.

Audacity and asunder audio CD ripper included.

Blender and Scribus included.

Inkscape next.

Clementine and beach-bit I have forgotten many of the packages including sweeper.

I am hitting A-Z alphabetical order!

Yes I am Frozen Bubble while installation is underway!

Tux Line is included.

By the way, Synaptic Software Manger is also working OK.

 

What is important is Flatpak install software within a  container. What synaptic does is to identify the software installed and add additional plugging missing in Flatpak.

Absolute synergy with software management. No need to work on a terminal for updates.

I tired with AbiWord and now updating VLC.

It is slow but works OK.

The safe bet is to use the synaptic for installing the packages.

One need to know the package name exactly, though.

With Flatpak I could not get camera utilities including digicam.

FLATPAK- Some Comments

1. Good for Kids

2. Large Panels Identify Applications Placed on the desktop

3. They are arranged horizontally

4. The Item can be brought to the bottom panel

5. Kids games can be placed at the bottom panel

6. I have arranged all my writing tool at the bottom.

7. Flatpack can be activated by by a normal user but installing and uninstalling need root password.

8. Debian has done a good job and opening desktop can be and log in screen can be zoomed to a bigger size and good for Visually Handicapped.