Re: [SLUG] Lindows -> Linux

From: Glenn Meyer (me@glennmeyer.com)
Date: Thu Jan 30 2003 - 08:34:28 EST


Paul, I would be interested in your script that queries config info if
you feel like sharing that....

Thanks!

Paul M Foster wrote:

> I've bought a Lindows PC, on which I plan to install Debian 3.0r1. A
> few points:
>
> The system checks almost immediately for DHCP and times out (I don't
> have that running on my network). The keyboard is about the cheapest
> keyboard I've ever seen. I'll replace it with one I already have.
>
> This is a "mini-ITX" form factor computer. My first encounter with this.
> According to the google research I've done, this is an all-in-one deal,
> with the CPU soldered in (I haven't looked; this is from a website).
> Apparently, these machines have very small power supplies (up to 100W or
> so), and come with one (1) PCI slot, which is filled by a modem.
> _Everything_ else, including the NIC, is on the motherboard. So
> theoretically, if one thing goes, it's a boat anchor.
>
> The software supplied with the machine is minimal to say the least. No
> office suite, no nothing. It seems that when the machine realizes it's
> connected to the internet, it talks to Lindows and starts telling you
> about all the wonderful software available with its "Click-N-Run" deal.
> A veritable smorgasbord of juicy software, for which I'm sure you pay.
>
> You do in fact run as root on this machine. There are no other users
> configured out of the box. Also note there is no "man" command
> available. What?! Yes, there is no "man" command. However, it is based
> on Debian, so much of what you know about Debian can be transferred.
> It's KDE disguised on the desktop.
>
> I'll say this-- it's slick. The graphics and setup is clean and nicely
> done. You plug it in and go. It's all been nicely thought out by the
> marketing suits. Kinda like Linux meets Microsoft. Scary, huh?
>
> As I said, I bought this with the intention of installing Debian 3.0r1
> on it. Over the years, I've built a script to query a variety of things
> on a Linux box, to pull almost every bit of configuration information
> off. I've also saved the entire /etc directory to another machine. But
> if anyone else has done what I'm planning, I'd be interested in any tips
> or pitfalls.
>
> Paul
>



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