Version: 19.01
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-06-20
Votes: 29
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I am a long time Arch user. I downloaded the plasma edition of Namib Linux and installed it on VM and my low-resource daily laptop (Aspire N3050 2GB-RAM 16GB-SSD) and so far I'm totally impressed with settings and default apps.
Highlights:
+ Plasma desktop setup and theme is awesome
+ Low resources required; surprisingly less than Manjaro/ArcoLinuxB
+ Default installed apps are good enough to start with.
+ Arch based
+ Qt 5 dev tools, VLC and all codecs are included
+ text-based boot menu
+ live iso kept my kernel parameters (quiet, etc.) for installation.
Areas that need to be improved:
. up-to-date packages; even though first pacman -Syu handles that!
. wireless should be enabled by default
. yay should be included by default (IMHO)
My personal updates (all went smooth):
. enabled tap-to-click for my touchpad
. removed yay -Rcc python2 (not my need unless kodi is req'd)
. installed youtube-dl, chromium and visual-studio-code-bin
That's it. My experience with Namib Plasma was pleasant and I highly recommend it.
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Version: 19.01
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-03-29
Votes: 14
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As close to upstream as possible, Calamares installer, wide range of desktops, no bullshit hullabaloo. frederic2ec is active and helpful in case you run into trubbelz. What else could you possibly want?
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Version: 18.08
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-02-13
Votes: 21
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I like Namib. It’s fast and light and easy on the eyes (if you like the default red/black colors).
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Version: 18.08
Rating: 10
Date: 2018-12-27
Votes: 36
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Namib is basically Manjaro-lite with a better color palette and faster updates. I'm surprised it's not more popular. I usually prefer an Xfce desktop, but their Gnome DE is really nice. Looking forward to testing the Budgie version. If it's as good as their Gnome version I predict a bunch of Solus users will start defecting.
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Version: 18.08
Rating: 10
Date: 2018-12-07
Votes: 39
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Namib is a really good distro. Fairly similar to Manjaro but Namib updates are faster and it has a somewhat more refined Gnome desktop.
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Version: 18.08
Rating: 7
Date: 2018-11-27
Votes: 26
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I like Namib. It’s new and needs a little refining, but it has a lot of potential. My concern for the developers is how they are going to differentiate themselves from Manjaro, Antergos and the other Arch-based distros (not to mention non-Arch distros).
I’m not a software developer but I’ve done some distro-hopping and I know a thing or two about marketing. I would like to humbly make two suggestions to the developers.
1. Narrow your focus to intermediate users. There are several distros targeting beginners or power users, but very few distros compete in the intermediate space. This would enable Namib to be positioned as a user-friendly “middle-weight” distro.
2. Be different. You can offer multiple desktop environments BUT you should specialize in one (other than KDE and Gnome)...possibly Budgie or Deepin. This would allow you to appeal to a distinct niche of users.
With a bit of focus and polish I believe Namib could quickly be considered an Arch-based alternative to popular distros such as MX-Linux, Solus, Deepin and PCLOS.
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Version: 18.02
Rating: 9
Date: 2018-08-12
Votes: 8
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Namib is perfect for me as a Mate DE user. This desktop is a bit neglected by my old favourite distro, Manjaro but very nicely maintained by frederic2ec, the dev of Namib Gnu/Linux.
+ Namib seems to run a bit faster than Manjaro
+ Namib is pretty close to upstream, many updates
+ 6 desktop environments to choose from: Budgie, Cinnamon, Gnome, KDE, Mate, Xfce
+ downloads from Sourceforge and OSDN
- one-man-operation
- almost dead forum
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Version: 18.02
Rating: 9
Date: 2018-08-12
Votes: 6
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I started using Namib 1 1/2 months ago. I really like the xfce version. Found it easy to install and was a delightful surprise. Lot easier to use AUR than some of the other Arch based distrows I have
used the last 4 years. its pretty new so be patient. I think these folks are headed in the right direction for sure.
Regards
Danny
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Version: 18.02
Rating: 3
Date: 2018-05-27
Votes: 0
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look good , slow download , would not run live medium . after install could not get past log in . when installed opt for auto log in . was a wast of time .
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Version: 18.02
Rating: 9
Date: 2018-05-24
Votes: 2
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Une belle surprise! Cette distribution réconcilie Arch et Manjaro dans un mix très efficace!
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Version: 18.02
Rating: 5
Date: 2018-05-22
Votes: 8
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Just a re-branded Manjaro clone.
If you want an easy Arch distro then get Manjaro or Antergos.
These re-brands make it confusing for new GNU/Linux users.
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Version: 18.02
Rating: 9
Date: 2018-05-21
Votes: 0
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Excellente distribution basée sur Arch, existe en 3 bureaux pour l'instant.
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Version: 18.02
Rating: 9
Date: 2018-05-21
Votes: 0
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Streamlined, polished and well done arch/manjaro-Clone. I like it and use on my Laptop
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