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exGENT (Gentoo) 64bit Live DVD/USB with LXQt 2.1, Calamares Installer and kernel 6.12.10-gentoo-dist – Build 250126 – can be installed to hard drive in 3 min!

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exGENT Build 250126 is a non Systemd system
exGENT uses OpenRC 0.56 init system instead of Systemd. Comparison of different init systems: Read this article.

Quick install to Hard Drive
exGENT Linux can be installed to hard drive in 3 – 20 min. (Depending on computer type). This means that all of you who might hesitate to perform a normal Gentoo installation – which can take up to a couple of days – now have the chance to get this great Linux system (Gentoo) installed on your computers very easy. Read my instruction about how the installation works.

Rolling distribution
Gentoo/exGENT is a rolling distribution, which implies that once you have installed the system on the hard drive there is no need for re-installations (which otherwise is common in the Linux world).

Installed packages in Build 250126
Study all pre-installed packages in Build 250126.

UPGRADE exGENT
As you can see it is exactly one year since the previous version of exGENT was released. That’s because everything with Gentoo is extremely time consuming. Installing Gentoo the “Gentoo way” can take several days to perform. Just upgrading exGENT from version 240201 to version 250126 took me four (4) days!

Who is exGENT/Gentoo for?
Experienced Linux users or those who really want to learn Linux. (Perhaps also for people who are bored with mainstream distributions like Ubuntu).

SCREENSHOTS
1. exGENT Build 250126 – gentoo’s Desktop – running Pavucontrol
2. exGENT Build 250126 – root’s Desktop
3. Running Calamares in VirtualBox
4. exGENT using VLC
5. Using the install scripts in VirtualBox

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Read about my Android-x86 Systems – 11, 10, Pie, Oreo, Nougat, Marshmallow, Lollipop and KitKat at andex.exton.net – latest is AndEX 11 (with GAPPS), AndEX 10 (with GAPPS) and AndEX Pie 9.0 (also with GAPPS)!
and
about my Android 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, Pie, Oreo, Nougat, Marshmallow and Lollipop versions for Raspberry Pi 5, Pi 4 and  Pi 3/2 at raspex.exton.se – latest is RaspAnd 15 (with GAPPS), RaspAnd 14 (also with GAPPS), 13 and 12 (without GAPPS), RaspAnd 11 (with GAPPS) and RaspAnd Oreo 8.1 (also with GAPPS)!

 

 

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ExTiX Deepin 25.1 Live based on Deepin 25 Preview (latest) with Refracta Snapshot and kernel 6.12.9-amd64-exton :: Build 250119

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NEWS 250119 ABOUT ExTiX with Deepin 25 Preview (released 250116)
I’ve released a new version of ExTiX Deepin today (250119). The previous ExTiX Deepin version with Deepin 23 STABLE is from 240816. This ExTiX Build is based on Deepin 25 Preview (latest version) released by Deepin Technology on January 16, 2025. Please read the Release Notes. ExTiX 25.1 uses kernel 6.12.9-amd64-exton. ExTiX 25.1 works in the same way as all other ExTiX versions. I.e. you can install it to hard drive while running the system live. Use Refracta Installer for that. Deepin Installer doesn’t work in ExTiX. You can also create your own live installable Deepin 25 system with Refracta Snapshot. (Using ExTiX 25.1 as a “base system/template”). So easy that a ten year old child can do it!

Study all installed packages in ExTiX Deepin 25.1.

IMPORTANT NOTE 1: I have kept ExTiX Deepin 24.8 on the server since it is based on Deepin 23 STABLE. That version is the one the Deepin developers recommend for daily use. They warn against using Deepin 25 Preview: People with some technical knowledge are advised to download and experience it with caution. I haven’t noticed any “bugs” in my build though.

IMPORTANT NOTE 2: The Deepin 25 Preview developers say that this update only supports a fresh installation and does not support a direct upgrade from the existing Deepin 23 version – (update notes 4). I managed to do it anyway (without problems).

SCREENSHOTS
1. ExTiX 25.1 running in VirtualBox after changing the screen resolution
2. Running Refracta Installer
3. Showing the first screen after boot (choose language)
4. Running in Qemu
5. Running in VMware
6. Showing the Desktop for user
7. Installing VirtualBox Guest Additions

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Read about my Android-x86 Systems – 11, 10, Pie, Oreo, Nougat, Marshmallow, Lollipop and KitKat at andex.exton.net – latest is AndEX 11 (with GAPPS), AndEX 10 (with GAPPS) and AndEX Pie 9.0 (also with GAPPS)!
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about my Android 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, Pie, Oreo, Nougat, Marshmallow and Lollipop versions for Raspberry Pi 5, Pi 4 and  Pi 3/2 at raspex.exton.se – latest is RaspAnd 15 (with GAPPS), RaspAnd 14 (also with GAPPS), 13 and 12 (without GAPPS), RaspAnd 11 (with GAPPS) and RaspAnd Oreo 8.1 (also with GAPPS)!

 

 

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DebEX Gnome – based on Debian trixie/sid – with GNOME 47, Calamares Installer and Refracta Snapshot :: Build 250116

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NEWS 250116 about DebEX Gnome – a Refracta efi Build
I have made a new extra version of DebEX, which I call DebEX Gnome Live System. It’s a pure Debian system using the testing (Trixie – upcoming Debian 13) and unstable (Sid) repositories. GNOME 47 is used as Desktop Environment. I have removed the Mate Desktop, since Gnome now can be used on all kind of computers. Also when running DebEX Gnome in VirtualBox and VMware. No need for Nvidia’s proprietary graphics drivers when running this new version of DebEX. You can of course install such drivers if you want to. Furthermore I have replaced Google Chrome with Firefox ESR. It is now possible to watch Netflix movies using Firefox ESR in Linux. I have also replaced Refracta Installer with Calamares Installer, which makes it possible to install DebEX Gnome in any language. You can even use Calamares in VirtualBox and VMware – i.e. non-efi computers. All installed packages have been updated to the latest version as of 250116. DebEX Gnome uses kernel 6.12.9-amd64-exton.
NOTE1: Refracta Installer is not really “replaced” by Calamares. You can/should use Refracta Installer in VirtualBox/VMware.
NOTE2: VirtualBox Guest Additions are pre-installed, which means that you can run DebEX Gnome in full screen in VirtualBox. Watch this screenshot…

SCREENSHOTS
1. The Desktop for the ordinary user user
2. The Desktop for root
3.  LightDM login screen
4. Calamares running in VMware
5. Refracta Snapshot running

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Read about my Android-x86 Systems – 11, 10, Pie, Oreo, Nougat, Marshmallow, Lollipop and KitKat at andex.exton.net – latest is AndEX 11 (with GAPPS), AndEX 10 (with GAPPS) and AndEX Pie 9.0 (also with GAPPS)!
and
about my Android 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, Pie, Oreo, Nougat, Marshmallow and Lollipop versions for Raspberry Pi 5, Pi 4 and  Pi 3/2 at raspex.exton.se – latest is RaspAnd 15 (with GAPPS), RaspAnd 14 (also with GAPPS), 13 and 12 (without GAPPS), RaspAnd 11 (with GAPPS) and RaspAnd Oreo 8.1 (also with GAPPS)!

 

 

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DebEX Live System – based on Debian “Sid/Trixie” – with KDE Plasma 6.2.5, Calamares Installer and Refracta Snapshot :: Build 250114

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NEWS 250114 about DebEX KDE Plasma – a Refracta Build
I have made a new extra version of DebEX KDE Plasma Live System – efi. It’s a pure Debian Sid/Trixie System. DebEX KDE Plasma Sid/Trixie uses the KDE Plasma Desktop 6.2.5 – latest version, released 241231 – as Desktop Environment. Kernel 6.12.9-amd64-exton is used. All included packages have been updated to the latest version as of 250114.

Trixie is the code name for the upcoming next stable release of Debian – version 13!

VirtualBox Guest Additions and VMware Tools are pre-installed, which mean that you can run DebEX KDE in full screen – see the screenshots below.

THE REAL McCoy
DebEX is a pure Debian system. I.e. no traces of Ubuntu, Kubuntu etc. New releases of Ubuntu are always based on Debian Sid. So is DebEX.

SCREENSHOTS
1. The Desktop for the ordinary user user
2. Running in full screen in VirtualBox
3. Running in Qemu
4. The live boot screen
5.  The hard drive installation is ready
6. Running in VMware

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Read about my Android-x86 Systems – 11, 10, Pie, Oreo, Nougat, Marshmallow, Lollipop and KitKat at andex.exton.net – latest is AndEX 11 (with GAPPS), AndEX 10 (with GAPPS) and AndEX Pie 9.0 (also with GAPPS)!
and
about my Android 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, Pie, Oreo, Nougat, Marshmallow and Lollipop versions for Raspberry Pi 5, Pi 4 and  Pi 3/2 at raspex.exton.se – latest is RaspAnd 15 (with GAPPS), RaspAnd 14 (also with GAPPS), 13 and 12 (without GAPPS), RaspAnd 11 (with GAPPS) and RaspAnd Oreo 8.1 (also with GAPPS)!

 

 

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MeX Linux based on Debian “Sid” and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with Ubuntu/GNOME 46/LXQt DE, kernel 6.12.8-amd64-mex and Kodi 21.1 “Omega” :: Build 250110

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ABOUT MeX Linux 250110
I’ve uploaded a new version of MeX, in which I’ve included Kodi Omega 21.1 – latest version, released 240910. Kodi is an award-winning free and open source (GPL) software media player and entertainment hub that can be installed on Linux, OSX, Windows, iOS, tvOS and Android. It is designed around a “10-foot user interface” for use with televisions and remote controls.

NOTE about Kodi
I have installed Kodi 21.1 using Flatpak. Kodi from the Ubuntu repositories does not work in Ubuntu 24.04. Kodi 21.1 runs very well in MeX. On a web site called FireStickTricks you can find instructions how to install 30 (?!) extra Kodi Builds with their own repositories and skins. The article is called Best Kodi Builds for 2025. I’ve tried Doomzday today. Works very well. Otherwise MeX version 250110 works in the same way as previous versions.

NEWS/CHANGES 250110
Mex Linux is no longer based on Linux Mint. MeX Build 250110 is based only on Debian Sid and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Noble Numbat. I have replaced the original kernel (6.8) with “my” special kernel 6.12.8-amd64-mex. All installed packages in MeX Linux have been upgraded to the latest version by 250110. This version of MeX uses the Ubuntu Desktop Minimal. I.e. GNOME 46 Kathmandu. Also Kodi 21.1 Omega and LXQt 1.4. Use the DE you prefer.

Used KERNEL 
Kernel 6.12.8-amd64-mex
NOTE: I’ve kept the original Ubuntu kernel 6.8 (so that you can switch to that one if you like).

SCREENSHOTS
Screenshot 1 – Calamares Installer running
Screenshot 2 – The user Desktop
Screenshot 3 – The boot screen live
Screenshot 4 – System Info
Screenshot 5 – Showing some Kodi pre-installed addons
Screenshot 6 – MeX GDM3 Screen

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Read about my Android-x86 Systems – 11, 10, Pie, Oreo, Nougat, Marshmallow, Lollipop and KitKat at andex.exton.net – latest is AndEX 11 (with GAPPS), AndEX 10 (with GAPPS) and AndEX Pie 9.0 (also with GAPPS)!
and
about my Android 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, Pie, Oreo, Nougat, Marshmallow and Lollipop versions for Raspberry Pi 5, Pi 4 and  Pi 3/2 at raspex.exton.se – latest is RaspAnd 15 (with GAPPS), RaspAnd 14 (also with GAPPS), 13 and 12 (without GAPPS), RaspAnd 11 (with GAPPS) and RaspAnd Oreo 8.1 (also with GAPPS)!

 

 

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FedEX Rpi5 (Fedora 41 ARM64) for Raspberry Pi 5 and Pi 4 with GNOME 47 :: Build 250105

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FedEX Rpi5 for Raspberry Pi 5 and 4 is a “remaster” of the Fedora Project’s Fedora 41 Workstation build for ARM64 (aarch64).

ABOUT
FedEX Rpi5 uses the GNOME 47 Desktop. (As the original system does). The original Fedora 41 ARM64 system can only run a Raspberry Pi 4 computer. You may be able to start it on a Rpi 5, but you can’t make the keyboard and mouse work. My Build works very well on a Raspberry Pi 5 computer though. You can also run FedEX Rpi5 on a Rpi 4 computer if you switch /boot/config.txt to /boot/config-rpi4.txt. Watch this screenshot…

PERFORMANCE
The system is quite fast and responsive. All included applications work very well.

WHO SHOULD RUN FedEX Rpi5 for Raspberry Pi 5 and 4?
My answer: The system fits the “advanced” Linux user/enthusiast, who would be willing to run an occasional command from time to time.

SCREENSHOTS
1. The Desktop for the ordinary user pi
2. The Desktop for root
3. Running YouTube showing very good video quality
4. Running dnf update 250105

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Read about my Android-x86 Systems – 11, 10, Pie, Oreo, Nougat, Marshmallow, Lollipop and KitKat at andex.exton.net – latest is AndEX 11 (with GAPPS), AndEX 10 (with GAPPS) and AndEX Pie 9.0 (also with GAPPS)!
and
about my Android 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, Pie, Oreo, Nougat, Marshmallow and Lollipop versions for Raspberry Pi 5, Pi 4 and  Pi 3/2 at raspex.exton.se – latest is RaspAnd 15 (with GAPPS), RaspAnd 14 (also with GAPPS), 13 and 12 (without GAPPS), RaspAnd 11 (with GAPPS) and RaspAnd Oreo 8.1 (also with GAPPS)!

 

 

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