Vanilla OS, a fixed-release distribution based on Debian (formerly Ubuntu, prior to version 2) with the GNOME desktop, is an immutable operating system. The core parts of the system are locked down to prevent unwanted changes and corruption from third-party applications or a faulty update.
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Notes: In case where multiple versions of a package are shipped with a distribution, only the default version appears in the table. For indication about the GNOME version, please check the "nautilus" and "gnome-shell" packages. The Apache web server is listed as "httpd" and the Linux kernel is listed as "linux". The KDE desktop is represented by the "plasma-desktop" package and the Xfce desktop by the "xfdesktop" package.
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I really wanted to load it on my multi-boot linux test machine.
The installer really sucks.
It wanted a separate partition for /boot, /root and /var.
I was able to have a separate partiton for /boot-efi, /root, and swap.
Never did figure out how to put /boot, /root, and /var, all on partition 3, like I do on all other linux OS installs!
Does an installer really have to be that complicated.
The other thing is the .zip, instead of .iso.
I was able to use file roller to break down the .zip, but just more confusion.
The system doesn't auto recognize time zones, wifi, etc.
So Vanilla Linux, goes in the scrap bin!
Which is a real shame.
There is a need for a bare bones Debian Linux with gnome.
So far my go to, is Manjaro, Mint LMDE with self loaded gnome desktop, PopOS, Tuxedo, and a few more.
Was hoping to add Vanilla, to the list.
I gave it a 5 instead of a 2, because it did load from usb.
It let me look at the system.
But, I couldn't load it, and didn't want to spend all day beating on it!
Terry
Version: 2 Rating: 2 Date: 2024-11-13 Votes: 3
Tried installing on 2 different laptops and a desktop, failed all 3 to install. On laptos it complained t could not find the drive after the installer partition it, which I could see after when I was looking into installing anything else to the laptops... so for some reason the weird installer can't keep track of what it was doing. Error log was not helpful, add to this that the thing does not have a live mode for one to try and diagnose while installing on the same device one is installing. Seemed insteresting but I can't recommend if I can't install on various machines.
Version: 2 Rating: 5 Date: 2024-08-09 Votes: 2
J'attendais cette deuxième itération avec impatience!
Une debian-immutable (malheureusement encore avec systemD) mais esthétiquement attrayante & prête à faire tourner les App Androïd dès l'origine...
Malheureusement, le premier écran m'indique une erreur comme quoi il y aurait un problème UEFI...
Je ne sais donc pas aller plus loin... et n'ai pas reçu d'aide pour ce problème.
A suivre
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I've been looking forward to this second iteration!
A debian-immutable (unfortunately still with systemD) but aesthetically appealing & ready to run Android Apps right out of the box...
Unfortunately, the first screen shows me an error saying there's a UEFI problem...
So I can't go any further... and haven't received any help for this problem.