WHAT’S NEW IN VERSION 160612?
1. ExLight is now based on Ubuntu 16.04 (alias Xenial Xerus) and Debian 8.5 Jessie.
2. I have upgraded the Desktop environment Enlightenment (Beauty at your fingertips) to version 0.20.99.0 (from 0.19.12).
3. I have replaced kernel 4.2.0-16-exton with kernel 4.6.2-exlight.
4. ExLight’s ISO file is now a ISO-hybrid, which means that it can very easily be transferred (copied) to a USB pen drive. You can then even run ExLight from the USB stick and save all your system changes on the stick. I.e. you will enjoy persistence!
5. Another big improvement is that ExLight can run from RAM. Use Boot alternative 3 (Copy to RAM). When the system has booted up you can remove the disc (DVD) or USB stick. You’ll need at least 2 GB RAM to run ExLight that way.
6. The installation program Ubiquity (live installer) is now working as intended in ExLight version 160612. I.e. a new user (your user) will be created during the installation process.
7. I have pre-installed Nvidia proprietary Graphics driver 361.45.11.
8. I have added three animated wallpapers.
Installed packages
The Desktop Environment is Enlightenment 0.20.99.0 (Beauty at your fingertips). Kernel 4.6.2-exlight is used. (Kernel.org‘s latest stable kernel 4.6.2). Program content: Libre Office, Synaptic, GParted, Wicd, PCManFM, Google Chrome (for watching Netflix movies) and Gimp. Furthermore compilation tools so that you can install programs from source. I have also included Nvidia Graphics driver 361.45.11. It has support for the following GPUs (among others): GeForce 900, GeForce 800A, GeForce 800M, GeForce 700, Quadro Series, GeForce GTX 970M and GeForce GTX 980M. Study the full ExLight program LIST. All programs have been updated to the latest available version as at June 12, 2016.
Screenshots
See three screenshots of the Enlightenment 0.20.99.0 Desktop – pic 1 – pic 2 – pic 3 (animated wallpaper)
Softpedia 160613: “ExLight Linux is a gorgeous distro based on Enlightenment 0.21 and kernel 4.6.2” – http://news.softpedia.com/news/exlight-linux-is-a-gorgeous-distro-based-on-enlightenment-0-21-and-kernel-4-6-2-505162.shtml
Using a usb Live Im unable to connect to anything with the network. Makes the whole idea pointless. I figure if I install the distro Ill have the same problem so dont want to waste my time. Any suggestions are welcome. Dont have this problem with numerous other distros that ive tried before installing.
Please read this and act accordingly.
Wireless connections
In version 160612 of ExLight I have replaced NetworkManager with Wicd to make it easier to configure wireless connections. Now just start up Wicd-client. Give your WEP/WAP password and connect. That’s it! Maybe you will have to change your network interfaces (eth0, wlan0) to for example eth1 and wlan1 in Wicd’s Preferences and click on the button Refresh before you can connect.
Check you network interface with the command sudo iwconfig
I dont think there is a password in use for my ethernet/wireless connection Here is what the iwconfig reads enp8s0 no wireless extensions.
wlp2s0 IEEE 802.11 ESSID:”linksys”
Mode:Managed Frequency:2.437 GHz Access Point: 00:25:9C:19:42:80
Bit Rate=54 Mb/s Tx-Power=20 dBm
Retry short limit:7 RTS thr=2347 B Fragment thr:off
Encryption key:off
Power Management:on
Link Quality=54/70 Signal level=-56 dBm
Rx invalid nwid:0 Rx invalid crypt:0 Rx invalid frag:0
Tx excessive retries:0 Invalid misc:377 Missed beacon:0
lo no wireless extensions.
Will need more guidance on setting up the network manager Wicd…Sorry
Your ethernet network interface is enp8s0. That’s what you shall change it to in Wicd’s preferences. I.e. replace eth0 or eth1 with enp8s0 and press Refresh.
Ok some success . Was able to connect to a wired ethernet source. Still not able to connect to a wireless connection from the same isp…Any more suggestions..
Then your wireless card isn’t supported. Sorry about that.
Was also unable to log in with the “exlight” user name and blank password…My be confusing to some folk However the “root” alternative did work. Otherwise looks very impressive with the enlightenment desktop…Keep up the great ideas…