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EEE PC. Now has LXDE.)
« on: July 23, 2011, 04:47:42 PM »
My brother Jim, frustrated by the last Windows virus that hit his EEE PC, had his son Mike wipe the hard drive and re-install. He also asked to have PCLinuxOS installed.  He's seen me using my Notebook at the office and figured it was time to step up.

Anyhow, Mike instaled as a dual boot. he gave it to me to update.  Do I have to update synaptic first? I recall having to do that a few weeks ago. also, I'm assuming that repos need tobe updated, as well?  I'm pointing him to heanet (default)

Also, would it bea good idea to install XFCE, as well? I figure two lightweight DEs might make life easier if something happens. Besides, he can choose which one he prefers.

BTW, LXDE looks wonderful on this EEE PC! I want one!:)

EDIT -- I was referring to the aptupgrade.  Hmmm.. I thougth I diditon my desktop already. Looks like it is not installed. Maybe I did it on my notebook only?Isthereanotherwayto tel?

Anyhow, i guess I should do this update before any other on my brother's netbook?

« Last Edit: July 23, 2011, 04:56:42 PM by Georgetoon »
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Re: EEE PC. Now has LXDE.)
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2011, 05:16:01 PM »
Quote from: Georgetoon on July 23, 2011, 04:47:42 PM
My brother Jim, frustrated by the last Windows virus that hit his EEE PC, had his son Mike wipe the hard drive and re-install. He also asked to have PCLinuxOS installed.  He's seen me using my Notebook at the office and figured it was time to step up.

Anyhow, Mike instaled as a dual boot. he gave it to me to update.  Do I have to update synaptic first? I recall having to do that a few weeks ago. also, I'm assuming that repos need tobe updated, as well?  I'm pointing him to heanet (default)

Also, would it bea good idea to install XFCE, as well? I figure two lightweight DEs might make life easier if something happens. Besides, he can choose which one he prefers.

BTW, LXDE looks wonderful on this EEE PC! I want one!:)

EDIT -- I was referring to the aptupgrade.  Hmmm.. I thougth I diditon my desktop already. Looks like it is not installed. Maybe I did it on my notebook only?Isthereanotherwayto tel?

Anyhow, i guess I should do this update before any other on my brother's netbook?

George,

I would stick to one desktop as long as it is working well for him. When he has learned where everything is and gets comfortable, he could install task-xfce.

aptupgrade was a one time deal to get from the older isos to the new rpm system. If you are starting from any of the 2011 isos, you do not need it. Of course, you always need to 'Reload -> Mark all upgrades -> Apply' in Synaptic.

Galen


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Re: EEE PC. Now has LXDE.)
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2011, 05:19:20 PM »
Galenm,

tanks. I can't remember if I did this upgrade on my desktop system or not. Is there any way to check?  Or could I just run it once more to be safe?
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Re: EEE PC. Now has LXDE.)
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2011, 05:31:20 PM »
Quote from: Georgetoon on July 23, 2011, 05:19:20 PM
Galenm,

tanks. I can't remember if I did this upgrade on my desktop system or not. Is there any way to check?  Or could I just run it once more to be safe?

Yes no harm running it again. The worse that come to you is a message learning that this was already done ...  ;)
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Re: EEE PC. Now has LXDE.)
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2011, 05:38:41 PM »
Quote from: bicol_willem on July 23, 2011, 05:31:20 PM
Quote from: Georgetoon on July 23, 2011, 05:19:20 PM
Galenm,

tanks. I can't remember if I did this upgrade on my desktop system or not. Is there any way to check?  Or could I just run it once more to be safe?


Yes no harm running it again. The worse that come to you is a message learning that this was already done ...  ;)


Yep.:) got the message saying I already ran it.:)

So, my nephew downloaded LXDE from the site just the other ay.so, i assume that the repos are l point correctly then, too?

thsi is what the main screen looks like.
http://www.pclinuxos.com/?page_id=188
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Re: EEE PC. Now has LXDE.)
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2011, 05:52:47 PM »
Yes, the new isos were released after the repos changed, also. So, there is no need to do anything special to get everything working. :D

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Re: EEE PC. Now has LXDE.)
« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2011, 05:56:04 PM »
Quote from: gseaman on July 23, 2011, 05:52:47 PM
Yes, the new isos were released after the repos changed, also. So, there is no need to do anything special to get everything working. :D

Galen


Excellent!:) time to have some fun!:)

Many thanks to all and a special thanks to Neal for PCLinuxOS LXDE!
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