Clonezilla Live 3.2.0-5
Steven Shiau poinformował o wydaniu nowej wersji Clonezilla Live 3.2.0-5 oraz Clonezilla Alternative 20241010-oracular. Clonezilla Live jest specjalistyczną dystrybucją Linuksa
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Ubuntu 24.10
Została wydana nowa wersja Ubuntu 24.10 o nazwie kodowej „Oracular Oriole”. Ubuntu to dystrybucja Linuksa typu live, powstała na bazie
Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS installation
Ubuntu is a Live Linux distribution based on Debian, with the option of installing to a hard drive. The distribution is sponsored by Canonical and the Ubuntu Foundation, and the first version was released in 2004.
This installation of Ubuntu is my third installation of this system. I did my first installation of Ubuntu 10.04 LTS in 2010 and the second, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS in 2020. A little has changed since then, so I decided to do another, third installation of this popular Linux distribution.
For this installation I used the Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS ISO media, I installed it on a virtual machine, to which I gave 25 GB of disk space, 2 processor cores and 4 GB of RAM.
The live media started in BIOS mode no longer has the Isolinux bootloader (as it was in older versions), but is equipped with GRUB, which boots machines with UEFI or BIOS motherboard.
After starting the graphics server, you first have the opportunity to configure the system according to your needs.
In the next step you can select the type of Internet connection or no connection at all (offline installation).
Now you can install Ubuntu, or close the setup window and go to the Ubuntu desktop in live mode.
If you have chosen to install, in the next step select the type of installation:
– Interactive – recommended for novice users and new (first) installations
– Automated – allows you to use the autoinstall.yaml file, which will install Ubuntu according to the saved settings of previous installations.
Now choose the programs that you want to install with your system:
– Default selection – just a few basic applications, ideal for configuring your system after the first boot from the disk
– Extended selection – if you want to install Ubuntu with a set of additional applications
You can also install proprietary drivers from third-party vendors and support for additional multimedia formats.
The next step allows you to divide the disk, allocate partitions for Ubuntu installation in manual or automatic mode. Advanced features allow you to use LVM (Logical Volume Manager – an operating system mechanism for managing storage space), encryption or the ZFS file system.
The next tasks involve configuring the target user, selecting the time zone and confirming the settings.
Installing Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS on my virtual machine took about 20 minutes.
After closing the live system, booting Ubuntu from the hard drive, and logging in, the system configurator was automatically launched.
One of the more interesting Ubuntu options is Ubuntu Pro activation, which extends technical support (updates) from 5 to 10 years. This option is free for up to 5 machines.
If you want to help the Ubuntu team improve it by sending data from your system – select the first option. Otherwise, use the second option.
Closing the configuration window will take you to the desktop.
You can also launch the Software Center (app store) to install additional software.
The graphical system updater did not start, so I assumed there were no updates.
Having old habits and trusting only myself, I checked for updates (theoretically, the packages were updated during the system installation) – there was one update available, which you can perform, just like on Debian-derived systems:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
At this point I’m done with Ubuntu.
Summary
Ubuntu uses a slightly modified GNOME desktop by default. Personally, I think it looks like something between GNOME Shell and GNOME Flashback, with the Shell session preserved, but with slightly better functionality with Flashback.
The Live system uses about 1.4 GB of RAM at startup, which I consider a good result, but not the best.
After installing and booting from disk, Ubuntu without additional applications and services uses about 1 GB of RAM, which I also consider a pretty good achievement.
However, considering that Ubuntu is not available for old 32-bit machines, and old 64-bit machines may not have enough power to handle Ubuntu, I conclude that Ubuntu is currently aimed only at newer generation computers with 64-bit processors.
Ubuntu still supports slightly older 64-bit machines equipped with BIOS, instead of UEFI, which allows the system to be started and installed on mid-range machines.
Installing Ubuntu on a computer with less than 4 GB of RAM is a mistake in my opinion.
Summing up the relatively quick (about 20 min.) installation of the system on the disk, its simplicity and additional options for more advanced users, updating packages during installation and choosing the minimal installation mode or with additional applications, I can safely say that I can still recommend Ubuntu LTS to beginner Linux users.
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TOP 20 Ubuntu distros 2023/01
TOP 20 most visited Ubuntu-based Linux distributions in January 2023 on Linuxiarze.pl
The following list of the most popular Linux distributions based on Ubuntu in January 2023 is purely illustrative and is based on page views of Linuxiarze.pl users. Distribution, download, installation guides and comments pages were taken into account in the ranking.
The Ubuntu distribution was founded in 2004 and is sponsored by Canonical and the Ubuntu Foundation.
A very large number of remixes, forks, etc. have been created on its basis, and the question is: can an Ubuntu-based distro be more popular than the original?
Of course, I leave the answer to each of you.
1. Linux Mint
Linux Mint is an Ubuntu-based system with non-free codecs and drivers installed by default, thanks to which a novice user has no problem playing popular audio and video files. Mint’s release cycle depends on Ubuntu releases and new versions of the system are released about 1-2 months after the official release of Ubuntu.
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2. Ubuntu
Ubuntu is a Live Linux distribution based on Debian, with the possibility of installation on a hard disk, portable memory or inside Windows (without changing the disk partition structure) intended for home computers. Ubuntu, like its predecessor, contains only free software, but it is also possible to install proprietary packages and from other repositories.
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3. Lubuntu
Lubuntu is an official Ubuntu derivative that uses the lightweight LXDE desktop environment.
Designed for notebooks, mobile devices and older computers. The system has been developed since 2008.
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4. Zorin OS
Zorin is a distro built on Ubuntu and aimed at novice Linux users. The graphical interface is similar to MS Windows 2000, XP, 7 or Mac OSX (optional). It has pre-installed codecs, plug-ins and closed-source programs that will make it easy to switch from another system to Linux.
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5. KDE neon
KDE neon is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that provides the latest stable version of the KDE Plasma desktop environment in the form of a Live DVD. The Live system with the possibility of installation on a hard disk is built on the basis of Ubuntu by the developers of the KDE project.
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6. Kubuntu
Kubuntu is an official Ubuntu derivative that uses the KDE desktop environment.
It has the same base system components as Ubuntu. Available for amd64 hardware architecture.
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7. Vanilla OS
Vanilla OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that receives updates at the right time, neither before nor after, without sacrificing security or functionality.
Vanilla OS was designed to be a reliable and efficient operating system for everyday work.
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8. elementary OS
ElementaryOS is a Linux distribution built on Ubuntu, in development since 2010. The system looks similar to OSX. Available for 64 bit machines.
The first version of elementary OS 0.1 “Jupiter” was built on Ubuntu 10.10.
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9. All in One
All in One System – Rescue Toolkit (AIO) is a live Linux distribution designed to repair systems, recover files, and reset Windows passwords. The AIO is based on Lubuntu and comes with several rescue tools for use by technicians and system administrators.
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10. Boot-Repair-Disk
Boot-Repair-Disk is a Linux distribution built on top of Ubuntu. The system comes with a Boot-Repair program that allows you to restore the bootloader with one click. The process is fully automated and allows for a “stress-free” repair of the bootloader.
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11. Linuxfx
Linuxfx is a Brazilian Linux distribution based on Ubuntu. The system comes with an intuitive Cinnamon desktop user interface designed to make it easier for users to migrate from Windows. Linuxfx comes with a video management system called Sentinel, computer vision software with video analytics and software for access control (facial recognition and automatic number plate recognition), object detection, gender, age and mood.
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12. Xubuntu
Xubuntu is an official Ubuntu derivative that uses the lightweight XFCE desktop environment and is optimized for low-end computers. It has the same system components as Ubuntu.
Xubuntu uses programs that run on GTK+ libraries wherever possible. Available for amd64 hardware architecture.
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13. Ubuntu Studio
Ubuntu Studio is an official Ubuntu derivative developed since 2007. It is a specialized distribution containing many applications for creating and editing music, movies and graphics. The applied kernel has been modified in order to obtain the lowest possible delays during sound generation.
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14. Bodhi Linux
Bodhi Linux is an Ubuntu-based distribution that uses the Enlightenment17 window manager. The system was built on Ubuntu LTS with long-term technical support.
The development of the system is handled by the Bodhi Linux team headed by Jeff Hoogland.
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15. Escuelas Linux
Escuelas (Spanish for Schools) Linux is an educational distribution designed to implement Free Software from kindergarten to high school. The live system is based on Bodhi Linux and is offered for 32- and 64-bit PC users, separately in Spanish and English.
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16. Edubuntu
Edubuntu is the official Ubuntu derivative for students and teachers.
It contains a number of utility and educational programs. Distribution developed since 2005.
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17. Kodachi
Kodachi Linux is a specialized Xubuntu-based Linux distribution that runs directly from live DVD or USB media. The live system filters all network connections via VPN and Tor network, hiding/cloaking the user’s location. System operation in live mode does not leave traces of activity on the computer, by clearing the settings when the computer is restarted.
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18. wattOS
wattOS is a lightweight Linux distribution based on Ubuntu, aimed at owners of “old” computers. By default, the system uses the very lightweight pekwm window manager, while maintaining good functionality of the entire system.
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19. Freespire
Freespire is a Linux distribution created in 2005 by Andrew Betts as an open source alternative to the commercial Linspire system.
The first version of Freespire was based on Debian, the second on Ubuntu. Freespire comes with the Xfce desktop and is available for 64 bit machines.
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20. Feren OS
Feren OS is a Linux distribution based on the main release of Linux Mint. Feren OS is equipped with the Cinnamon graphical environment, has a pre-installed set of applications for everyday use, WINE for operating programs compatible with Windows, the WPS office suite and the Vivaldi web browser.
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