ArchOne
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ArchOne is an Arch Linux
based live USB, optimized for Acer Aspire One netbooks.
However, as reported in the main site of the project, for common specifications of the netbooks ArchOne probably will work also if you have another netbook.
ArchOne has features of Arch Linux
: it is upgradeable with a command, it is very fast at boot and in everyday use.
edition, GNOME
edition and Kde
edition. Currently only Openbox version is maintained.
Particularly interesting is the Openbox edition (which is the major version), which is very fast and looking clean.
In the three releases, we can find a common selection of software: Firefox, Google Chrome
, Skype
, KeepassX, Hsoconnect, Gparted
, Gimp
, OpenOffice, VLC
, MPlayer
(the complete list of packages is available in the home project at sourceforge.net).
In all three releases is also set xbindkeys to open commonly used applications through a combination of shortcut keys, without wasting time in menus.
Arch Linux
Arch Linux is an independently developed, Linux-based operating system for i686 and x86-64 computers. It is composed predominantly of free and open source software, and supports community involvement....
based live USB, optimized for Acer Aspire One netbooks.
However, as reported in the main site of the project, for common specifications of the netbooks ArchOne probably will work also if you have another netbook.
ArchOne has features of Arch Linux
Arch Linux
Arch Linux is an independently developed, Linux-based operating system for i686 and x86-64 computers. It is composed predominantly of free and open source software, and supports community involvement....
: it is upgradeable with a command, it is very fast at boot and in everyday use.
Features
ArchOne is designed to be functional at first boot: in fact, after having booted from USB device, the user will find the network, sound, graphics, functional keys, webcam, skype and other things already configured and ready to use.Edition
Previously it was available in three versions: OpenboxOpenbox
Openbox is a free window manager for the X Window System, licensed under the GNU General Public License. Originally derived from Blackbox 0.65.0 , Openbox has now been totally rewritten in the C programming language and since version 3.0 is not based upon any code from Blackbox.Openbox is designed...
edition, GNOME
GNOME
GNOME is a desktop environment and graphical user interface that runs on top of a computer operating system. It is composed entirely of free and open source software...
edition and Kde
KDE
KDE is an international free software community producing an integrated set of cross-platform applications designed to run on Linux, FreeBSD, Microsoft Windows, Solaris and Mac OS X systems...
edition. Currently only Openbox version is maintained.
Particularly interesting is the Openbox edition (which is the major version), which is very fast and looking clean.
In the three releases, we can find a common selection of software: Firefox, Google Chrome
Google Chrome
Google Chrome is a web browser developed by Google that uses the WebKit layout engine. It was first released as a beta version for Microsoft Windows on September 2, 2008, and the public stable release was on December 11, 2008. The name is derived from the graphical user interface frame, or...
, Skype
Skype
Skype is a software application that allows users to make voice and video calls and chat over the Internet. Calls to other users within the Skype service are free, while calls to both traditional landline telephones and mobile phones can be made for a fee using a debit-based user account system...
, KeepassX, Hsoconnect, Gparted
GParted
GParted is a GTK+ front-end to GNU Parted and the official GNOME Partition Editor application.It is used for creating, deleting, resizing, moving, checking and copying partitions, and the file systems on them...
, Gimp
Gimp
Gimp may refer to:* GIMP, the GNU Image Manipulation Program* Gimp , a type of sexual submissive in BDSM who may wear a bondage suit* Gimp , an ornamental trim used in sewing or embroidery...
, OpenOffice, VLC
VLC
VLC may refer to:* Valencia Airport , an airport near Valencia, Spain* VLC media player, a free software cross-platform multimedia player and framework...
, MPlayer
MPlayer
MPlayer is a free and open source media player. The program is available for all major operating systems, including Linux and other Unix-like systems, Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X. Versions for OS/2, Syllable, AmigaOS and MorphOS are also available. The Windows version works, with some minor...
(the complete list of packages is available in the home project at sourceforge.net).
In all three releases is also set xbindkeys to open commonly used applications through a combination of shortcut keys, without wasting time in menus.