MeX 12.04 64bit Linux with KDE 4.8.2, Gnome 3.4 and Cinnamon 1.4
The system is a remaster of Ubuntu 12.04 LTS - codenamed "Precise Pangolin", released on 26 April 2012. The original system includes the Desktop Environment Unity 5.8. I have added Gnome 3.4, Gnome Classic (Gnome 2.32), KDE 4.8.2, XBMC 11, Cinnamon 1.4, Xfce 4.8 and Fluxbox 1.3.2 as alternatives, so that everyone on the spot (during live operation) can compare the different Desktop Environments. The system language is ENGLISH.
Program content etc
Among many other programs LibreOffice, Thunderbird 11.0.1, Firefox 11.0, Brasero, Vlc, Gimp and win32 codecs. In addition, java, flash and all necessary additions in order to install programs from source. All programs have been updated to the latest available stable version as of 25 April 2012. See a complete list of all installed packages HERE.
Compatibility
Differences: Ubuntu 12.04 and MeX Linux is different only in principle to the terms of program content. A general truth: If an original system can run on a particular computer an "Exton remaster" of the same original system can run on the same computer. I never change a Linux system for the worse in terms of auto configuration and hardware detection, etc. It happens that I replace the original kernel, but always to a "better" one with even more native support for various hardware etc.
Passwords and login
The passwords for root (superuser) is root. The normal user ubuntu has no password. When you start up MeX you will end up in Unity 5.8 as the user ubuntu. You can logout from Unity and login again as ubuntu or root to any of the other seven included Desktop Environments.
Installation to hard disk
Note that you in advance (just in case) should create a partition of at least 8 GB for MeX Linux and a SWAP space double the size of your computer's RAM. Ie if you have RAM of 1024 MB or less. If you have RAM of 2 GB or more it's enough with a SWAP space of 2 GB. The installation program in MeX/Ubuntu is otherwise "intuitive". Choose manual partitioning and select the partition you created in advance for installation.
USB installation
You should use UNetbootin in Windows or Linux. See a picture how it looks before the installation starts in Windows 7. There's other ways to do it, but using UNetbootin is the best/safest way. However, if you want to install MeX to harddisk you will have to run the system from a dvd during installation. If you use Startup Disk Creator in Linux to transfer MeX to USB it is possible to install MeX to harddisk later on from the USB stick.
INSTRUCTIONS
Read more about MeX 12.04 64bit Linux (if you understand Swedish)...
DOWNLOAD
The ISO file (mex-12.04-64bit-1210mb-120425.iso) can be downloaded from the Swedish Linux Society's server.
MeX Linux can also be downloaded from Sourceforge.net - Fast, secure and free downloads from the largest Open Source applications and software director.
md5sum for MeX Linux ISO which is of 1210 MB.
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Other considerations »
Disclaimer: This is experimental software. Use at your own risk. Under no circumstances may C A Exton or exton.net be held liable for damage to hardware or software, lost data or other damage either direct or indirect caused by using this software.
Connect With Me
Screenshot of the KDE 4.8.2 Desktop
Screenshot of the Gnome 3.4 Desktop
Screenshot of the Unity 5.8 Desktop
Screenshot of the Gnome Classic (2.32) Desktop
Screenshot of the Cinnamon 1.4 Desktop
Screenshot of the XBMC 11 Desktop
Screenshot of the Xfce 4.8 Desktop
Screenshot of the Fluxbox 1.3.2 Desktop
EXTON distributions: The number of Exton distributions has decreased from 66 (all time high in June 2011) to 32. See a complete LIST. It was a bit too much for me to keep 66 distributions up to date. All Exton distributions on the Swedish Linux Society's FTP Server can be reached HERE. Eleven (11) Exton distributions in English (English locale) can also be dowloaded from SourceForge.net.
UPGRADE KDE to latest VERSION
If you install MeX Linux to hard disk you will always get the latest KDE version if you run the following commands: sudo apt-get update and then sudo apt-get upgrade.
ABOUT wireless configurations
Use Network Manager to configure your wireless network. It works perfect.
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