Is PCLINUXOS a debian distro or another type?
Submitted by stevenpowers on Fri, 11/03/2006 - 11:29.
Is Codeweavers Cross Office program compatible with PCLINUXOS? I tried to install the beta version earlier today and it would not install. It uses a .sh extension. When I double clicked on the direct download from Codeweavers and I tried to install it, it said it was corrupt. And each subsequent download has said the same. Is it that it is not compatible with PCLINUXOS or is something else the issue.
Also, out of curiousity, are there big differences between PCLINUXOS, Dream Linux and MEPIS?
I have downloaded and used all three, and since they PCLINUX and MEPIS are both KDE based and Dream Linux is XOFC based, aside from the desktop interfaces, I did not see a big difference between them. They are all very stable, and very fast once downloaded and installed on to my local computer. By the Way, Codeweaver installed without a hitch into DreamLinux.
Thanks and regards.
It's RPM based...
PCLinuxOS is an rpm-based distro unlike Debian or other Debian-based stuff. Maybe that's why CrossOffice has issues with it? I'm sorry, I've never used CrossOffice.
It is no problem
to install Crossover Office on PCLinuxOS. You just have to follow the instructions on Codeweaver's website.
Did you install PCLinuxOS to your hard drive? If so, you should have seen the New User Guide icon on your desktop. Have you clicked that icon? It will take you to the new user's wiki site. The wiki site won't answer this specific question, but it will lead you to the PCLinuxOS support site, http://www.pclinuxos.com/forum/index.php .
Posting your question there will result in numerous replies to your question.
To specifically answer your question, a .sh file is used so that you can install the program on Linux, no matter what package manager it uses. It won't matter if it's Debian, RedHat, or Slackware, .deb-based, .rpm-based, or .tgz-based.
To install the software package you downloaded, open a terminal window. Change to the directory (cd) the downloaded file is in. Type chmod+x install-crossover-standard-prerelease-6.0.0beta3.sh. (I am assuming that is the name of the file you downloaded.) Then type sh install-crossover-standard-prerelease-6.0.0beta3.sh. The installation will begin.
You can't just double-click the file to install it. If you still don't understand, post your question on the forum @ http://www.pclinuxos.com/forum/index.php .
The following is an example of what you would type in the terminal window:
cd Downloads
chmod +x install-crossover-standard-prerelease-6.0.0beta3.sh
sh install-crossover-standard-prerelease-6.0.0beta3.sh
PC Linux
Hi All
Having tried many Linux distributions, the ones that are most user friendly are PC Linux and Mandriva "One" 2007.
However, Mandriva is only a small distribution compared to PC Linux, in that it has limited in house upgrades. BUT, it does have one feature that PC Linux and most other Linux do not have and that is Automated RPM package download and install. without reverting to the command line. That feature alone makes Mandriva "One" 2007, a shoo in for those crossing over from Windoze.
Apart from that, PC Linux is a very stable, feature packed and beautiful to look at, Linux OS, that I personally use. It just needs the RPM auto install and it would be as close to perfect an OS can be.
Cheers
Malai5
The Further You Go, The Less You Know.
www.mam3.com.au
CLI package install?
However, Mandriva is only a small distribution compared to PC Linux, in that it has limited in house upgrades. BUT, it does have one feature that PC Linux and most other Linux do not have and that is Automated RPM package download and install. without reverting to the command line. That feature alone makes Mandriva "One" 2007, a shoo in for those crossing over from Windoze.
Apart from that, PC Linux is a very stable, feature packed and beautiful to look at, Linux OS, that I personally use. It just needs the RPM auto install and it would be as close to perfect an OS can be.
Humm, better look again. PCLinuxOS comes with Synaptic already configured with our repositories. All you have to do is start Synaptic from the menu, click on the package you want to install, and click Apply. You never had to open a terminal to install an rpm from our repos.
Sal
Hi Sal That is correct, if
Hi Sal
That is correct, if the RPM package is in the repository, BUT, if it isn't then it's back to the command line.
As you know, RPM and TAR files are offered by NON "Free" source distributors to update their products that are in some linux distributions, Flash is one that springs to mind and was updated in Mandriva for Firefox. Another one was the VMware Beta 6.0 tools package that I needed.In Mandriva "One" 20et the07, it was automatic, in PClinux it was done through a terminal as root. No, not hard, once you get the hang of it, but a definate put off for the new emigrants from Windoze.
Think about it Sal, it would make PClinux just perfect.
Cheers
Malai5
The Further You Go, The Less You Know.
www.mam3.com.au
Broken packages and dependencies
We at the PCLinuxOS community have this much said warning to users wishing to install "outside" packages. Do it at your own risk. And in doing so there won't be support offered. The best deal is to make a software request in the forum, complete with links and what it's for, and if you get lucky, the devs would be quick on it.
There are literally a load of apps one can install from the PCLinuxOS repository.
Best regards
Registered Linux User No. 401868
Mandriva & "package manager" - does not compute
There was I thinking I must have been the last person to discover that so many other distros have what Mandriva lacks, i.e. a decent package manager. But no, there is at least one yet to make the discovery.
I wonder whether there is anyone in the universe who thinks Mandriva has an intelligent marketing strategy or, indeed, any strategy? Anyone who thinks its numerous websites are informative and simple to navigate? Anyone who thinks it's set up to compete and prosper?
PCLOS is a MDK distribution
PCLOS is a MDK distribution there is a big difference in rpm packages and debian is a RPM based distro as far as that codeweavers i know that there is a mdk rpm and you will need kpackage to install it as far as PCLOS it is far more superior than any other distro out there i have used every single distro out there and when i came to PCLOS i stopped i have an older customer base and pclos keeps it simple so everyone can use it.
K3b cd burner / PClinuxOS
I am new to linux and had a dual boot w/winXP Home & PClinuxOS.94 and very much enjoyed this linux OS.
Just a few days ago I upgraded to the PCLOS-2007 test release (which i think is the most beautiful and best linux distro i have seen so far)and everything worked wonderful except when I tried (K3b) to burn a CD ....it crashes.
I tried removing the program then re-installing it ....it helped a little, but again crashed just before i started the burn.
I'm wondering if anyone else is experiencing this problem or maybe i'm doing something wrong???
walter l jones
Crashes on PCLOS
I've been able to use K3b without any crashing but I've had other applications crashing.
Try posting on the forum and give details of exactly what you did. It may help to remove the k3b files and folders in .kde/share/config | apps
As for me, I'm going to develop my Vector installation further.