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Linux - Omnia XP - Update
| geek_sighkick |
March 19, 2010, 6:25 pm |
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#1 | I downloaded both version 1. 1. and 2. 2-2 alpha (July 2009) and wondered if there would be any further versions.
Omnia is based on Debian 5. 0 Lenny and uses familiar XP icons to give the user the impression of being in a Windows environment.
http://omnialinux.com/omniaxp/
A reply from the creator says:
"Hi, the project started primary for college degree, also received several downloads , i dont now about future of the project, , , because we dont Have help of the comunity, . . ,
Tks
Guilherme Straioto "
Do you know of any similar projects out there? | |
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| geek_erwins69 |
March 19, 2010, 6:39 pm |
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#2 | | http://www.ibiblio.org/refracta/ |
| geek_rua69 |
March 19, 2010, 7:22 pm |
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#3 | Anyone remember Lindows, which became Linspire?
I was so, erm, homesick using XP while I was waiting for my cap to clock over after I got my netbook, that I actually renamed My Documents for a pathetic semblance of familiarity. I'd have loved to have the gnome menu.
Strange, since he's aiming for familiarity, that the dev's chosen to use iceweasel over Firefox.
I suppose it might have a place as a sort of bridge distro. How are you finding it, sighkick? |
| geek_sighkick |
March 19, 2010, 8:33 pm |
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#4 | Hi Rua69 - I have not really 'used' it and only run it for a few minutes as a 'Live' CD so can't really say too much about it.
My question was, was there anything similar that was being worked on as an on-going project? By similar, I mean good enough to fool the great unwashed that it wasn't actually XP ;) |
| geek_blenheim-trader |
March 19, 2010, 8:38 pm |
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#5 | I think Linux having a Xp look is a great idea especially for Linux phobes like me. .
At least that way it would be a gentle change...
Maybe more users would change if it looks familiar :) |
| geek_cybertao |
March 19, 2010, 8:41 pm |
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#6 | http://en. wikipedia.org/wiki/Mozilla_Corporation_software_re
branded_by_the_Debian_project#Origins_of_the_issue_and_of_th
e_Iceweasel_name |
| geek_rua69 |
March 19, 2010, 9:37 pm |
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#7 | | I know. The name Firefox is more familiar than Iceweasel, no? |
| geek_rua69 |
March 19, 2010, 9:38 pm |
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#8 | | Especially to XP users... |
| geek_blenheim-trader |
March 19, 2010, 9:42 pm |
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#9 | Iceweasel? ? ?
never heard of it windows user... ... . |
| geek_cybertao |
March 19, 2010, 9:44 pm |
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#10 | | ... and what does Debian 5 use? |
| geek_rua69 |
March 19, 2010, 9:44 pm |
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#11 | | Case rested |
| geek_rua69 |
March 19, 2010, 9:48 pm |
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#12 | wtf? ? The distro in #1 is aimed at XP users, not Debian ones.
fyi I use a Firefoxed iceweasel - or I did until I installed Chrome. | |
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| geek_0800xford |
March 19, 2010, 9:51 pm |
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#13 | | "i am a meat popsicle" |
| geek_rua69 |
March 19, 2010, 9:52 pm |
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#14 | | Oh I get you. You *can* install Firefox instead, thought it would be an obvious move for Omnia. |
| geek_mark.p |
March 20, 2010, 9:15 am |
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#15 | | He may justhave wished to stick with the Debian principles though. His call as its his distro. |
| geek_little_egypt |
March 20, 2010, 9:26 am |
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#16 | http://gnome-look.org/content/show. php/Windows+XP+-+Luna+Blu
e? content=119403
It's not hard to install an XP theme, shuffle the menubars around and install more windows-like software under any distro. |
| geek_mark.p |
March 20, 2010, 9:32 am |
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#17 | | Some may just want the look and feel without having to muck around. |
| geek_helpless |
March 20, 2010, 9:36 am |
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#18 | | That's real learning. I'd say why bother as just about all distros are pretty easy to use anyway. |
| geek_rua69 |
March 20, 2010, 2:41 pm |
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#19 | | Indeed, with things like a 30 day trial period and product activation - although the latter was dispensed with since, erm, Service Pack 1. |
| geek_little_egypt |
March 20, 2010, 2:52 pm |
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#20 | True. For the authentic windows experience you MUST install Linux Genuine Advantage:
http://www.linuxgenuineadvantage.org/ |
| geek_mark.p |
March 20, 2010, 3:00 pm |
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#21 | | #19 Sucked alright. |
| geek_rua69 |
March 20, 2010, 3:04 pm |
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#22 | | Only if you were fool enough to install it. | |
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