Freespire .0 Alpha 2 review
DownloadFreespire is a community-driven, Linux-based operating system that combines the best that free, open source software has to offer (co
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Freespire is a community-driven, Linux-based operating system that combines the best that free, open source software has to offer (community driven, freely distributed, open source code, etc.), but also provides users the choice of including proprietary codecs, drivers and applications as they see fit.
With Freespire, the choice is yours as to what software is installed on your computer, with no limitations or restrictions placed on that choice. How you choose to maximize the performance of your computer is entirely up to you.
Here are some key features of "Freespire":
Is a community-driven, Debian-based Linux distribution.
Is always made available for free use, distribution and modification, now and forever.
Is powerful enough for the most sophisticated Linux user or developer, yet easy enough for someone completely new to Linux.
Is available with 100% free, open source software or with the option to include legally licensed, 3rd party codecs, drivers and software.
Legally supports (or has one-click access to support): MP3, DVD, Windows Media, QuickTime, Java, Flash, Real, ATI drivers, nVidia drivers, Adobe Acrobat Reader, proprietary WiFi drivers, fonts, and so on.
Provides free access to the entire Freespire open source application pool using apt-get.
Offers optional use of the Linspire CNR (click and run) Service. The CNR Client is open source.
Includes a total development environment, which can be easily expanded using apt-get or CNR.
Provides easy-to-use yet advanced installation and configuration options.
Utilizes the community IRMA project to provide Freespire in dozens of different languages.
Is community supported at no charge, with optional enhanced support available.
What's New in This Release:
Installing
No upgrade path available from Freespire 1.0
Kernel is not SMP enabled.
"Configure Network Settings" in Setup Wizard does not function at this time.
Setup windows for hostname, password, add user and resolution are behind the startup wizard screen. User has to do Alt + Tab in order to view it. (Only happens on initial boot)
Booting & GRUB
Automatic boot menu management does not always work. Do not install if you are not experienced at repairing Grub configurations and MBRs.
Bootsplash only works at 1024x768.
more and place to write cheatcodes in case default install fails pls
Graphics Missing
Login Manager (kdm).
Launch menu button
Miscellaneous icons
Sound
Sound for quick-switched accounts inoperative
RealPlayer does not playback audio
Networking
knetworkmanager does not autostart, and requires root permissions to load properly.
Network Control Panel
Firewall configuration, firewall is disabled.
Modem drivers are not included.
ISP configuration programs
CNR is not included
Bigpond and AOL dialers have not been included.
Wireless
Some wireless cards are not working.
Prism I chipsets result in a hard lock and system becomes totally unresponsive.
Broadcom chipsets do not work.
Applications
Menus are not organized
Flash Player 9 does not include full-screen mode and complete SSL support - see notes.html Flash Player 9 Release Notes
Apt repository is pointing to Debian Sid.
No sound in RealPlayer without using audiowrapper
Lbrowser does not open .rm and .ram files in RealPlayer
Live CD
Splashscreen does not work when booting to Live CD.
KDM log-in access issue
Requires Ctrl+Alt+F4 > passwd (set password) > Ctrl+Alt+F7
Restart Computer via Live CD, reboots w/o ejecting CD
Miscellaneous
Shutdown splash screen needs modification.
No ACPI support or hibernation.
ALPS touchpads require manually enabling "SHMConfig" "on" in xorg.conf for configuration options
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