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27 Responses to “CrunchBang Linux 8.10.01 released”

1. Spr3AdTuX wrote, Thursday, November 27th, 2008

   I've just tried v 8.04.02 and found it very impressive. So, lauching v8.10.01 is a good news! I'm dling it at the moment and I'll post my first impressions soon. Does this new version support internationalization out-of-the-box? Sorry, I'm french and typing my wpa passphrase on a qwerty kb was the only annoying thing I could find with CrunchBang. See U soon.

2. Philip wrote, Thursday, November 27th, 2008

   @Spr3AdTuX:

   Does this new version support internationalization out-of-the-box?

   Not yet :( This is something that needs to be worked on. Regarding changing the default keymap, run this command to get the French keyboard layout:

   setxkbmap fr
   

   Hope this helps.

3. Spr3AdTuX wrote, Thursday, November 27th, 2008

   dl finished, I'm burning the cdrom. I'll give it a try once done. If my first impressions are good, I think I'll crash my kubuntu 8.04 (too heavy and slow, too unstable and not as fully usable as kde 3.5.x imo) and install CrunchBang instead. ;-)

4. JMK wrote, Thursday, November 27th, 2008

   Are there any plans to publish a 64bit version? if not are there any plans to post detail descriptions of the methods used in making the 32bit version, so maybe users wanting a 64bit version could possibly make it themselves or maybe even help you with making it?

5. Philip wrote, Thursday, November 27th, 2008

   @JMK: A 64bit version has been requested on numerous occasions in the past. I have made no promises, but hopefully it might possibly happen this time. Having said that, the "lite" version is currently being produced, so if it happens it will be sometime after that.

6. Azrael Nightwalker wrote, Thursday, November 27th, 2008

   Have you thought about preparing a crunchbang-like metapackage for Ubuntu? Ie. ubuntu-minimal-desktop. I think it would be nice to have it in universe. This package would install minimal desktop environment (X.org, Openbox, basic dependencies) on Ubuntu server. What do you think about it?

7. Philip wrote, Thursday, November 27th, 2008

   @Azrael Nightwalker: That is a very good idea. The current meta-packages would need some work first as they include some non-free packages and stuff. I will look into it though. Thanks :)

8. Spr3AdTuX wrote, Thursday, November 27th, 2008

   Hi again,

   After some testings I can say it's a really good release. Always so light, fast as hell, goodlooking… I've just noticed a bigger memory footprint compared to 8.04.02. Everything else seems working as it should.

   I've decided it will be my next home and work OS. I'll have some work before installing CrunchBang. Saving important documents for example (lot of music, movies and so on. U know what I mean…)

   + 1 Azrael. Creating a metapackage would help me and others to easily upgrade from an existing (K/X/…)Ubuntu installation to CrunchBang with a single magical apt-get command. Few suggestions : could U consider replacing firefox with swiftweasel, installing prelink, preload and Boinc (manager only. Let us install optimized or not versions of Boinc client and apps as provided by lunatics : http://lunatics.kwsn.net/) we all are 'crunchers' aren't we? Another thing : it would be nice to see more ASCII-Art. For example, I think about the splash screen's progress bar, I think it could be A-Arted in some interesting ways. Installation by default of 'bb', the AA demo etc etc

   Excellent work U did with 8.10.01. Continue this way : keep it light, fast, simple and dark for ever!

9. Joel wrote, Friday, November 28th, 2008

   I am just in the works of downloading and installing the newest Crunchbanglinux and saw that it was a 666mb big iso. Is this on purpos or is it just a fun thing?

   :) Keep up the awesome work!

10. Philip wrote, Friday, November 28th, 2008

    @Spr3AdTuX: Thank you for your feedback. It has all been noted. The memory footprint is slightly bigger, I am looking into it. I think your suggestion of having more ASCII art is a great one, I will give it some thought :)

    @Joel: LOL, no it was not done on purpose, but I am thinking of code naming this release, "The Number of the Beast" :)

11. law wrote, Friday, November 28th, 2008

    I like the 666 MB iso ^^

    i'll be thrilled to try it in my next computer : dell inspiron mini 12.

12. szamot83 wrote, Saturday, November 29th, 2008

    hello, Could you tell me how upgrade 8.10.01 Testing version to final version? I have configure Testing version on my daughter laptop and I don't want to install everything again.

    Like I say in this topic http://crunchbang.org/archives/2008/11/19/crunchbang-linux-8-dot-10-dot-01-testing/ I could make polish translation of CrunchBang Linux. Best regard

13. mangoes wrote, Saturday, November 29th, 2008

    Just installed your 8.04 on an old laptop. 192mb ram,pIII. It's fast fast fast! I also have vector linux gold 5.9 in another partition, and I feel that crunchbang is at least as fast. And the good look. And apt-get repos is so much better than slapt-get.

    Here's a 666 themed pat-on-the-back

    cowsay -f satanic.cow Well done on the job !

14. Hanna wrote, Saturday, November 29th, 2008

    I think I will at least download the iso. I'm a big fan of Openbox so this could be perfect for me. Thanks :)

15. Seb wrote, Saturday, November 29th, 2008

    Great job! I'm currently trying the live cd, but I'll install CrunchBang on the hd for sure! The computer is a PIII 500 MHz with about 750 MB RAM and works much smoother that Xubuntu 8.04 The only problem: can't get cf keyboard at startup as with *ubuntu live cds.

    ;-)) Keep up the good job!

16. Philip wrote, Saturday, November 29th, 2008

    @szamot83: The changes from testing to final were actually rather trivial, you can find a list at: http://crunchbanglinux.org/forums/topic/25/81001-changes-from-testing-to-final/

17. Stemp wrote, Sunday, November 30th, 2008

    Congratulations Philip ! Great release.

18. Philip wrote, Sunday, November 30th, 2008

    @Stemp: Thanks mate :)

19. machine99703 wrote, Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

    Great distro Philip, I can't say enough how much I enjoy it. Everything works perfectly, I keep finding small things that are already configured, such as the scoll on my trackpad. Really first rate man!

20. Philip wrote, Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

    @machine99703: Thank you. I am glad you are enjoying it. :)

21. Jim Wood wrote, Friday, December 12th, 2008

    Hi, just been pointed to Crunchbang by a friend. I'll grab it at home tonight and get it onto my ASUS eee900. Looking forward to seeing it in action. Nice one and well done. Jim

22. Philip wrote, Friday, December 12th, 2008

    @Jim Wood: Good luck with the installation, I hope it works well for you!

23. 1esproc wrote, Thursday, January 15th, 2009

    Hi Philip,

    Thanks for all your hard work on this. Came across crunchbang through the mydellmini.com forums and installed it on my Dell Mini 9 netbook. Everything seems to be working right from the get-go, even wireless :)

24. Philip wrote, Thursday, January 15th, 2009

    @1esproc: I am really glad you are enjoying the release. :)

25. minimumspecs wrote, Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

    Just followed the link from lifehacker. Got this installed on a MBP and Mac Pro with VMWare. I will begin installing it on a Mini 9 here soon. Thanks for the great distro:) Exactly what I was looking for. I subscribed to your feed and look forward to more awesome things from you in the future Thanks again. Cheers!

26. Daniel wrote, Friday, February 27th, 2009

    Hello Philip

    I have installed the 3.4.xx version on my Panasonic CF-T2 laptop. All works flawessly (Modem, Lan, Wlan, Screen, SD card reader) directly at the installation. Very impressive!!!!

    but I don't find the way for calibrating the touchscreen (she work but not a the correct place) I am not a Geeck on Linux

    The screen is a 1024/768 resolution

    Sorry for my English I am a French speaking Man

    Daniel

27. Philip wrote, Saturday, February 28th, 2009

    @Daniel: I am sorry, but I do not really have any experience of working with touchscreens. Can I suggest that you post a message on the forums? Hopefully someone will be able to provide some assistance.