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Mikorist · #1 (**permalink**) **Top** 18th September 2008, 05:20 PM

If Art had a name, its name would be Sabayon. The most advanced, scalable and community driven Linux distribution of this odd world, brought to you from a fashion-leading country.

The Sabayon Linux 3.4 was released last month in a 4.2GB package available via FTP, torrent downloads, and direct purchase. The minimum requirements for the live DVD are an i686 processor and 256MB RAM (512 recommended).

Sabayon's boot screen offers users a variety of choices. Besides the options of language, keymap, screen resolution, and another menu full of other modes and options, you can pick:

* Start SabayonLinux 3.4 -- boots the normal system, including accelerated graphic drivers and your choice of Compiz Fusion or Metisse (with supported Nvidia or ATI graphics chip).
* Start without Music -- disables music during boot.
* Anonymous Internet Browsing -- purports to enable anonymous browsing
* Start Graphical Installation -- boots to Fluxbox and starts graphical installer.
* Start Text Installation -- boots the system and starts console-based installer.
* XsistenCe (Persistent Home) -- allows you to save personal configuration settings and files on a USB drive for future use.
* Play with Sauerbraten (Game) -- boots directly into the game.
* Play with Savage (Game) -- boots directly into the game.

Sabayon also comes in a Business Edition and usually a Mini edition. With all it has to offer, Sabayon has something for everyone:

that is why i prefer sabayon (for home use) - sabayon installed everything automatically and looks good, runs well.

Downloads

Mikorist

Blackmirror · #2 (**permalink**) **Top** 18th September 2008, 05:28 PM

Wow that looks good Mikorist

dudeking · #3 (**permalink**) **Top** 18th September 2008, 10:52 PM

That is one of the best linux distros I have seen by the look of it. Can't really see speed or stability from screen shots thought.

Next time im bored i'll check it out.

wladicus · #4 (**permalink**) **Top** 28th September 2008, 09:06 PM

I tried Sabayon on a Live DVD. It did not seem to work too well. I then installed Kubuntu as a dual boot system running as a folder within Vista and I like it very much!
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alan2273 · #5 (**permalink**) **Top** 28th September 2008, 11:59 PM

Its version 3.5 now, I am just downloading it now.
It will be interesting to try it out as the last time I tried Sabayon it was a nightmare trying to configure it with some of my hardware.

wladicus · #6 (**permalink**) **Top** 29th September 2008, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikorist

The Sabayon Linux 3.4 ... The minimum requirements for the live DVD are an i686 processor and 256MB RAM (512 recommended).

I am not up to speed on some of the latest technology

. Could someone tell me what an i686 processor is ... and ... maybe a link to more info on the various types of processors and their various features.
Thank you.

alan2273 · #7 (**permalink**) **Top** 29th September 2008, 07:55 PM

Have a read of this if you have a hour to spare.

x86 architecture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

wladicus · #8 (**permalink**) **Top** 29th September 2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by alan2273

Have a read of this if you have a hour to spare.

x86 architecture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Well thanks alan. I know about the 386, i386 and x86 terminology, but what threw me is that mikorist mentions in his post an i686.
That one I have not heard of and that is why I am asking.
I just found out the following:

Quote:

Definition: i686: Most commonly seen as a suffix to binary packages (such as RPM packages) to be installed on a Linux system. It simply means that the package was designed to be installed on the 686 based machines, ie. 686 class machines such as the Celeron 766. Packages for this class of machine will run on later x86 based systems but there is no guarantee that they will run on i386 class machines if there have been too many processor based optimisations implemented by the developer.

Found at the following URL:

Quote:

i686 - What is i686

dudeking · #9 (**permalink**) **Top** 29th September 2008, 10:57 PM

i can see malware coming out for linux soon, the popularity of it with these netbooks is ineradicable.

wladicus · #10 (**permalink**) **Top** 30th September 2008, 12:42 AM

Hi Eddie,
I wonder if your post above is in the wrong thread. But that's OK. I know what you're talking about. Thanks.

dudeking · #11 (**permalink**) **Top** 30th September 2008, 08:43 PM

Just read the last few posts and have no idea why i said that lol, sorry to go off topic

Mikorist · #12 (**permalink**) **Top** 30th September 2008, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dudeking

i can see malware coming out for linux soon, the popularity of it with these netbooks is ineradicable.

Quote:

I've never heard of any spyware in Linux... ever.

From:
Security on Ubuntu

If you're super-paranoid, up-to-date a current Linux kernel and
install Guarddog for KDE + Klam AV...

Yes it is the wrong thread about this theme so...we have now:

Security on Linux

alan2273 · #13 (**permalink**) **Top** 30th September 2008, 11:31 PM

I installed Sabayon yesterday, yes it does do most things automatically, but for a Linux novice, Entropy would be the last straw.
After downloading version 3.5 ( the latest one)(4.2 Gb download) it showed 586 updates, so I started Spritz and it said before updating to get a newer version of Entropy.
There were no directions in the Wiki or on the forum how or where to get this update, but with or without the update you were still looking at 3-4 hours to download the updates.
For the latest version of a distro this is definitely not on.
It is a shame that what is essentially one of the best distros on the market is let down by its package manager.

Mikorist · #14 (**permalink**) **Top** 1st October 2008, 03:52 PM

I have SabayonLinux 3.4 without Entropy (RED Design) 4,2 Gb
it is slower then 3.5 (BLUE Design) and without Entropy...

personally i love much old one

wladicus · #15 (**permalink**) **Top** 1st October 2008, 06:19 PM

Hi Mikorist,
I tried the SabayonLinux 3.5 Live DVD and of course it was slow from DVD, but also the system froze up a lot and seemed very unstable, so I did not bother loading it onto my laptop. Is your 3.4 version working well? No freeze-ups or instability?

Mikorist · #16 (**permalink**) **Top** 1st October 2008, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wladicus

Hi Mikorist,
I tried the SabayonLinux 3.5 Live DVD and of course it was slow from DVD, but also the system froze up a lot and seemed very unstable, so I did not bother loading it onto my laptop. Is your 3.4 version working well? No freeze-ups or instability?

Sad to report that Live 3.4f boots very slow as compared to 3.5.
I dont have any freeze's or instability on my hardware...

wladicus · #17 (**permalink**) **Top** 2nd October 2008, 12:18 AM

Thanks Mikorist. So you have not loaded Sabayon onto your Hard Drive? Still running it from live DVD?

Mikorist · #18 (**permalink**) **Top** 2nd October 2008, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wladicus

Thanks Mikorist. So you have not loaded Sabayon onto your Hard Drive? Still running it from live DVD?

Yes I did and still do....

wladicus · #19 (**permalink**) **Top** 4th October 2008, 04:46 AM

Do you have a Linux distro permanently installed on hard disk?

Mikorist · #20 (**permalink**) **Top** 4th October 2008, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wladicus

Do you have a Linux distro permanently installed on hard disk?

Yes, and here is my answer why