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1 • Kernel module licenses (by DaveW on 2019-08-26 01:20:36 GMT from United States)
Interesting. I ran your license check on my Linux Mint 18.3 system. There are 88 kernel modules. All have the GPL license.
2 • EndeavourOS taking over from Antergos (by jeffrydada on 2019-08-26 01:33:23 GMT from United States)
Nope, not even close. Check out Reborn OS (in the waiting list) Everything Antergos was plus more. (Apricity DE for one as well as all the other DE options) These guys have a great community and are working to make Arch accesible to all, like Antergos with a little more polish. They are working with the Endeavour Devs to develop an replacement for Cinchi. They are worth checking out, I use this distro and love it. Go get it!
3 • Anarchy Linux vs. EndeavorOS (by David on 2019-08-26 03:15:16 GMT from United States)
If you want a 99.9% pure Arch installer with multiple DE & WM choices, try this one -
https://anarchylinux.org/
I've been running it virtually flawlessly on multiple Intel & one AMD machines for a couple of years now, and I believe it is a superior alternative to the "value-added" Arch-based distros such as Manjaro, Archman, ArcoLinux, etc.
I haven't tested EndeavorOS personally, and though it appears to be a lean, solid and worthy effort, Anarchy Linux offers zero unwanted bloatware and a more expansive universe of personal customization options.
JMHO
4 • EndeavourOS, Calamares and LUKS no luck (by Lupus on 2019-08-26 06:17:08 GMT from Germany)
Is the calamares installer fixed so that fully encrypted Installs boots nowadays? It is a bothersome bug that doesn't seem to get fixed and gets to annoy the hell out of me as calamares seem to be taking over a big chunk of Linux-installs these days.
I believe a well versed Linux Guru can fix the problem after the install easily but the people I try to win over to Linux aren't that tech savvy.
Has anyone seen a fix for this recently cause I stopped looking and went Ubuntu for the NOOBS.
Thx in advance
Lupus
5 • when the Distro installer doesn't work are there options? (by tim on 2019-08-26 08:51:49 GMT from United Kingdom)
Hi, Jess couldn't get the Drauger installer to work, are there any options then? is it possible to use another installer, either install one in a live session or use the installer from another Distro? I know they are generally set up to look for particular files but I remember with Puppy you used to have to search for the files yourself. Been trying to install the x86 Plasma Mobile demos to an old windows tablet but installer just "spins".
6 • EndeavourOS Observations and Kalu Annoyance (by Lawrence H. Bulk on 2019-08-26 13:48:00 GMT from United States)
If Kalu annoys you, as it does me, you can merely go into Settings Manager->Session and Startup->Application Autostart [tab] and uncheck it.
Kalu will still be available on your computer for you to check whenever you desire but its notices will not appear automatically.
I want to mention that, if you plan to install EndeavourOS, when the LiveISO is mounted, it has been my personal experience that you should access GParted and 'wipe' all of the partitions on your computer (which formerly held whatever had been installed previously). You need to start with a clean drive(s) in order for Calamares to install the system properly, with no hangups.
I had used Antergos for several years and was very disappointed when the system was discontinued. But, after having installed and used EndeavourOS on four computers (so far), I find it to be superior to Antergos in that only the programs which I desire are installed. (I have two more computers to go.) There is hardly any bloatware, certainly nothing of major annoyance (other than perhaps Kalu).
I have installed pamac-aur-git as my GUI "program manager" and that too is set to not open automatically on boot. But it's there when I want it (I use it to check for names of available programs which I then install through yay).
The yay command for updating and installing/removing programs is superb and I think that even a "newbie" would be comfortable with it.
Everything and every program that you want can be (and has to be) installed by you, either from the regular Arch repositories or the AUR; this means that probably no two computers running EndeavourOS will be exactly alike.
But once the programs that I desired were installed, I found that everything ran and continues to run smoothly and without flaw. In over one month of usage, I have had absolutely no problems whatsoever.
In addition, the EndeavourOS forum, if not the absolute best, is certainly one of the very best forums I have ever experienced. I have had lots of questions and have gotten intelligible answers to every one or them within a few minutes after asking. So far, I have found everyone on the forum to be friendly, patient, and knowledgeable and more than willing to help. I hope it stays that way.
There are also many helpful articles (such as for setting up printers) on the site.
For anyone interested in an Arch-based operating system, I feel that EndeavourOS is certainly worth a try. I like it!
7 • Antergos/Arch (by Jordan on 2019-08-26 13:58:27 GMT from United States)
I was attracted to Arch a long time ago, but failed at the learning curve (red face). So, I went to Antergos and later Manjaro. Manjaro remained on my main machine for a long time.
Now I'm on Debian after going round and round with so many of its children/siblings/uncles, whatever. Debian itself is the root of all those so I may stick with it as I find it a bit easier to set up and enjoy than I did Arch.
It seems that Antergos just could not stand up to Manjaro and shows some important differences of approach. I'm wondering if EndeavourOS will creep up on Manjaro over time.
8 • @6 • EndeavourOS Observations and Kalu Annoyance (by Lancre on 2019-08-26 14:51:30 GMT from United States)
"I want to mention that, if you plan to install EndeavourOS, when the LiveISO is mounted, it has been my personal experience that you should access GParted and 'wipe' all of the partitions on your computer (which formerly held whatever had been installed previously). You need to start with a clean drive(s) in order for Calamares to install the system properly, with no hangups."
You should NEVER have to clear all partitions to install a second OS, unless you are installing a security-based OS.
9 • Installing Arch Linux the easy way (by OstroL on 2019-08-26 14:55:22 GMT from Poland)
Install Archman from Turkey to get Arch Linux the easy way. http://archman.org/en/
"Although Archman GNU/Linux also has a package repository that has its own customizations and configurations, it uses almost all Arch Linux repositories."
"Using Arch Linux is a privilege, use of Pacman is a privilege."
Try it live, and then install. You can simply turn it to an Arch Linux install without the Archman customisation. But, those Archman customisations are pretty good. And, you still get pure Arch Linux. One can always get pure Arch Linux, when one uses Arch reps and recommended by Arch user repos, and you can add some of yours. Consider the Archman repos as some of yours.
Manjaro, on the other hand has some blocked apps, packages. I have tried both. And, also have installed Arch the Arch way.
10 • Which OS? (by Someguy on 2019-08-26 15:22:31 GMT from United Kingdom)
Arch and its derivatives have always seemed too far from the mainstream for regular guys like me. And, really don't like systemd slowing my speedy PCs. Why is MX top of the pops, then? Lots of reasons including a simple Xfce WM for simple folk like me and an optional systemd which can be omitted. Everything else is good, too, like installation, which seems to be a serious consideration in above review and comments, and updates, which is also discussed today. A delight to use. Although antiX, being of the same stable, is simpler, 32bit, faster and -d free. Archists - no thanks.
11 • ArcoLinux (by OstroL on 2019-08-26 18:07:39 GMT from Poland)
Arcolinux is another easy way to install pure arch Linux. https://arcolinux.info/, https://arcolinux.com/ You can also learn a lot from that person from Belgium. I have the Openbox Arcolinux in my system. An excellent Arch Linux based distro!
12 • Module Licenses, Netrunner (by cykodrone on 2019-08-26 19:02:08 GMT from Canada)
Thanks Jesse, 'lsmod' worked as reg user but had to su (I am a sudo hater, lol) to root for 'modinfo -l'.
# modinfo -l radeon
GPL and additional rights
# modinfo -l edac_mce_amd
GPL
In my (customized) Devuan 2.0.x ASCII Xfce (kernel 4.9.168-1+deb9u5), hardinfo (GUI) reports all 108 kernel modules are GPL or some such variant. :)
Netrunner is a nice and friendly distro, used it way back in the day, but I wish they would stick to one base distro.
13 • License info (by Jesse on 2019-08-26 19:06:21 GMT from Canada)
>> "Thanks Jesse, 'lsmod' worked as reg user but had to su (I am a sudo hater, lol) to root for 'modinfo -l'."
This is interesting. I don't need to use su or sudo to run modinfo on any of my machines. I'm curious if anyone else needed to elevate access to run modinfo when trying out the tutorial? I'm curious if it's distro-specific or a result of a security restriction like SELinux or AppArmor?
14 • #13 & EndeavourOS (by vern on 2019-08-26 20:12:00 GMT from United States)
No, I didn't have to either. 'modinfo -l' worked as normal user.
EndeavourOS, has got my interest. Manjaro XFCE fails on my pc. Wat to try it on EndeavourOS.
Also I enjoyed Antergos. Sad to see them leave.
15 • @6 absolute rubbish (by mandog on 2019-08-26 20:32:57 GMT from Peru)
I want to mention that, if you plan to install EndeavourOS, when the LiveISO is mounted, it has been my personal experience that you should access GParted and 'wipe' all of the partitions on your computer (which formerly held whatever had been installed previously). You need to start with a clean drive(s) in order for Calamares to install the system properly, with no hangups.
No you don't have to wipe the drive, you can wipe the partition its to be installed on, just overwrite the ESP partion not format it if duel booting.
Or you can tell the installer what to do unless you are not converse in what the heck you are doing.
16 • @13 mod command permissions (by cykodrone on 2019-08-26 21:24:47 GMT from Canada)
I usually mess with the users and groups (give my non-root user some extra powers), but did not this time, they are stock/default in Devuan. My PCLOS does not require CL root elevation to run the mod list and info commands.
@15, 6
Most installers will ask what drive/partition to install to, and auto format it for you. Telling people to wipe their machines is, umm, bogus?
Here is a tip for you Debian/Debian based lovers, if you are installing to a 2nd, 3rd, whatever drive (not the first drive in the system), and want a backup boot-loader on that drive, say no to auto installing the boot-loader, choose manual, example: /dev/sdb. Works every time for me, auto install (and using F12 to choose the target drive at boot) always puts me at a black screen and flashing white cursor. I 'update-grub' both boot-loaders after updates that effect either OS kernel. Command line extra(s) for the kernel should be added BEFORE starting the install process (at the first main menu), scroll to desired install method, Tab, add command(s), hit Enter. Having a backup boot-loader can't hurt, poop happens.
17 • @16 cykodrone: (by dragonmouth on 2019-08-26 22:55:16 GMT from United States)
"Telling people to wipe their machines is, umm, bogus?"
Not bogus, unnecessary. However, wiping the partition or even the entire drive does no harm. Just making sure the drive is clean.
18 • @17 mod command permissions (by mandog on 2019-08-27 02:06:57 GMT from Peru)
Most installers will ask what drive/partition to install to, and auto format it for you. Telling people to wipe their machines is, umm, bogus?
Again totally rubbish Every GUI installer will ask you when you choose partition if you want to format the partition or not. if you don't and try to install over another os it will fail due to corruption.
19 • @3 - Anarchy installer (by Hoos on 2019-08-27 04:51:37 GMT from Singapore)
I do like it.
Clear and nicely laid out, colourful ;-) , love all the options.
20 • EndeavourOS vs Anarchy (by vern on 2019-08-27 15:32:56 GMT from United States)
I downloaded EndeavourOS, but wasn't too impressed...
I remember Anarchy in the past as ArchMerge. One thing about Anarchy/ArchMerge is the docs and how it helps you to learn its system. Not another install and dumb out. Learn nothing in the process.
Can't decide, then go here and see for yourself:
https://arcolinux.info/arcolinux-editions/
Enjoy!
21 • Excuse the question, but what's different about Arch? (by man_of_toba on 2019-08-27 16:38:38 GMT from United States)
See a lot on how it's tough to install... so, why?
And why would I go to extra trouble? That you've put in work and now like it doesn't help me unless it's scads better!
22 • #21 Arch (by Arches on 2019-08-27 17:46:38 GMT from United States)
Then I guess Arch is not for you then.
Its one of those ubiquitous questions, if you have to ask how much....
In this case if you have to ask why...
23 • @20 - Anarchy was not Archmerge... (by Hoos on 2019-08-27 18:29:27 GMT from Singapore)
...it was Arch Anywhere
https://www.linux.com/tutorials/arch-anywhere-dead-long-live-anarchy-linux/
Archmerge was Arcolinux's old name.
24 • @21, Why Use Arch? (by Justin on 2019-08-27 19:12:04 GMT from United States)
Arch is very do-it-yourself and thus is good for either really learning something about how Linux systems work or for experienced users that want full control over their machines.
Here are my top reasons for using it:
1. Unless I turn it on (or set it up), Arch won't do it for me. I don't have to worry about the OS doing stuff I don't want because I need to explicitly tell it what to do. For contrast, Debian sets up a lot of stuff that I spend time turning off or don't know about or don't want.
2. Arch does not modify upstream packages. I get what the developer posted. For contrast, other distributions customize a lot of things. While that is nice, it is a double-edged sword. Bugs in Debian are sometimes caused by patches that Debian maintains. Alternately, something like Linux Mint sets up Cinnamon in a way I like, but since I did nothing, I have no idea how to make the same changes to run on a different platform.
3. The ArchWiki is gold once you get over the initial learning curve. In general, my experience with Arch has been all problems have been self-inflicted. When it hasn't worked, it's usually something dumb I was doing. Often there are wiki pages that could have helped me if I had read them (they also exist for specific laptops/desktops as well). I use the ArchWiki over any other resource because it is generally right, generally clear, and applies to most distributions because Arch isn't doing modifications (compare this, for example, to the Debian or Ubuntu wikis that are out of date, or the RedHat wiki that looks designed to get you to pay more support contracts).
4. Arch is rolling release, so there are no re-installs, it's always supported, etc. Once I've done an installation, I'm effectively done; just "pacman -Syu" every so often. It's really simple. Since I get things incrementally, I can adjust over time rather than having large updates every 5 years. Depending on your needs or environment (there's a reason people use Debian, and I use both Arch and Debian for my work), having these incremental updates is quite appealing.
5. The tools are straightforward and KISS once you understand the approach. It's fairly easy to make custom Arch ISOs once you've done it, and there are wiki pages to walk you through it. I've done custom Debian ISOs and find myself slowly automating a workflow that Arch has already provided me. The live ISO and install are similar enough that once you learn one, you can do the other. With other distributions, you're learning several different systems, which doesn't appeal to me.
The Arch site has a page comparing Arch to other distributions to give you an idea of whether you'd want to use it or not. Ironically, because of #4, installers for Arch never gain traction. I guess if you're willing and able to go over that initial bar, it sets you up as ready to maintain your system (btw, Arch has several wiki pages about doing that as well).
I run Arch + Openbox on my lowend netbooks because it's faster than other distributions (maybe it's the KISS principle), I can script a custom installation (you can use answer files in Debian to do some of this, but I like to customize a lot via a reproducible script), and for me it just works. If I need stable/stale/unchanging software, I go with Debian. Everything else is Arch.
For RPis, I do use Raspbian because ArchArm, while great, isn't as RPi customized (low memory, saves sdcard writes). Though, when I wanted to do something truly custom, I went with ArchArm.
25 • @22 and 24 " gold once you get over the initial learning curve" (by Neuromancer on 2019-08-28 15:35:26 GMT from United States)
With all due respect, you guys just proved 21's point by failing to answer: What's the advantage to doing the extra work for Arch? And went a bit beyond.
I don't see any major problem having every may-be-wanted service running as standard. I think that question has been answered as that it's just simplest for everyone in the long run to set up that way. On-demand, inactive services don't slow and shouldn't be a security risk. Experts can as easily write a script to turn them off as on.
26 • The point of Arch (by M.Z. on 2019-08-28 22:38:49 GMT from United States)
From what I've seen of Arch, the main point is that you get a cutting edge rolling distro that does as you tell it as #24 points out. It's always been a bit more technical than you average Linux distro, but then that seems to be part of the point as it can be a good learning experience. The Arch family also appears a bit more cutting edge than Fedora, and it requires less reinstall/system base upgrade work if it's running smoothly. It seems to me that there will always be users that want the latest & greatest from upstream & those that like it with a bit of learning involved, though for those who've done it before & want it faster and easier or new users that want to take a little of the technical edge off an Arch decedent may be a great option.
I may personally prefer Mint + a Flatpak or two for cutting edge software; however, I can certainly see the appeal of Arch family distros for some Linux users.
27 • How is EndeavourOS doing compared to Antergos? (by Kevin on 2019-08-29 15:01:15 GMT from United States)
I haven't run both distributions, or either distribution for that matter. When I'm in the mood to run an Arch based distro, In run Arch.
28 • How is EndeavourOS doing compared to Antergos? (by Gary on 2019-08-29 23:56:29 GMT from United States)
I suppose first is the fact that Antergos is an abandoned project and the developers have stated as much; so we have a very alive project with EndeavourOS and with it a helpful forum with the developers being very present there. EndeavourOS is my favorite Arch-based distro -- and seems to have propelled me past prior urges to distro-hop.
29 • @25 (by Justin on 2019-08-30 14:46:19 GMT from United States)
There is value in the effort spent depending on your circumstances. What is valuable to me may not be valuable to you. I have been able to take a couple jobs now because I put in the effort to learn how systems like Arch work. I enjoyed the process, and now I get paid (a lot more) to use those skills. If you don't enjoy the process or the challenge, then yes, stick with Debian/Ubuntu/Mint/Windows/Mac. I took the question to mean "why do people do this" and for me this is why. Everyone has to have their own reason, and that was mine.
30 • Non-challenging computing (by Jordan on 2019-08-30 23:58:28 GMT from United States)
@29 "...Debian/Ubuntu/Mint/Windows/Mac.."
That's quite a brotherhood of Operating Systems that, presumably, users don't learn anything from. Quite diverse.
Sorry, but I've learned from them all. But yes, Arch might be the next step.
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