From 370dcf81d8671a5f1e61bbf0bacd273bb3149262 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: DarkSun Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2020 05:01:34 +0800 Subject: [PATCH] =?UTF-8?q?=E9=80=89=E9=A2=98[tech]:=2020200906=20PCLinuxO?= =?UTF-8?q?S=20Review:=20This=20Classic=20Independent=20Linux=20Distributi?= =?UTF-8?q?on=20is=20Definitely=20Worth=20a=20Look?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit sources/tech/20200906 PCLinuxOS Review- This Classic Independent Linux Distribution is Definitely Worth a Look.md --- ...Distribution is Definitely Worth a Look.md | 144 ++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 144 insertions(+) create mode 100644 sources/tech/20200906 PCLinuxOS Review- This Classic Independent Linux Distribution is Definitely Worth a Look.md diff --git a/sources/tech/20200906 PCLinuxOS Review- This Classic Independent Linux Distribution is Definitely Worth a Look.md b/sources/tech/20200906 PCLinuxOS Review- This Classic Independent Linux Distribution is Definitely Worth a Look.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..0b5d0637a7 --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/tech/20200906 PCLinuxOS Review- This Classic Independent Linux Distribution is Definitely Worth a Look.md @@ -0,0 +1,144 @@ +[#]: collector: (lujun9972) +[#]: translator: ( ) +[#]: reviewer: ( ) +[#]: publisher: ( ) +[#]: url: ( ) +[#]: subject: (PCLinuxOS Review: This Classic Independent Linux Distribution is Definitely Worth a Look) +[#]: via: (https://itsfoss.com/pclinuxos-review/) +[#]: author: (John Paul https://itsfoss.com/author/john/) + +PCLinuxOS Review: This Classic Independent Linux Distribution is Definitely Worth a Look +====== + +Most of the Linux distributions that we cover on It’s FOSS are based on either Ubuntu or Arch. + +No, we don’t have any affinity for either Ubuntu or Arch though personally, [I love using Manjaro][1]. It’s just that majority of new Linux distributions are based on these two. + +While discussing within the team, we thought, why fixate over new distributions. Why not go for the classic distributions? Distributions that don’t belong to DEB/Arch domain. + +So, today, we are going to be looking at an independent distro that tends to go against the flow. We’ll be looking at PCLinuxOS. + +### What is PCLinuxOS? + +![][2] + +Back in 2000, Bill Reynolds (also known as Texstar) created a series of packages to improve Mandrake Linux, which later became [Mandriva Linux][3]. [PCLinuxOS][4] first became a separate distro in 2003 when Texstar forked Mandrake. He [said][5] that he made the move because he wanted “to provide an outlet for my crazy desire to package source code without having to deal with egos, arrogance and politics”. + +As I said earlier, PCLinuxOS does not follow the rest of the Linux world. PCLinuxOS does not use systemd. Instead, it uses SysV init and “[will continue to do so for the foreseeable future][6]“. + +It also has one of the oddest package management systems, I have ever encountered. PCLinuxOS uses apt and [synaptic][7] to handle RPM packages. Unlike most distros that use either apt or rpm, PCLinuxOS is a rolling distro. It also supports [Flatpak][8]. + +The PCLinuxOS team offers [three different versions][9]: **KDE**, **MATE**, and **XFCE**. The PCLinuxOS community has also created a number of [community][10] [releases][11] with more desktop options. + +![PCLinuxOS Updater][12] + +### System requirements for PCLinuxOS + +According to the [PCLinuxOS wiki][13], the following hardware is recommended to run PCLinuxOS: + + * Modern Intel or AMD processor. + * 10 GB or more free space recommended. + * Minimum 2 GB of memory. – Recommended 4 GB or more. + * Any modern video card by Nvidia, ATI, Intel, SiS, Matrox, or VIA. + * 3D desktop support requires a 3D instructions set compatible card. + * Any Sound Blaster, AC97, or HDA compatible card. + * A CD or DVD drive. + * Flash drives can also be used to install, with PCLinuxOS-LiveUSB script just for this purpose. + * Generally any onboard network card will suffice. + * A high-speed internet connection is recommended for performing any updates/software installations as necessary. + + + +### Experience with PCLinuxOS + +I originally encountered PCLinuxOS when I was first entering the Linux world about 7+ years ago. Back then I was trying out distros like crazy. At the time, I didn’t quite understand it and ended up going with Lubuntu. + +Recently, I was reminded of the distro when [Matt Hartley][14], community manager at [OpenShot][15] mentioned it on the [Bryan Lunduke podcast][16]. PCLinuxOS is Hartley’s daily driver and has been for a while. Based on his comments, I decided to take another look at it. + +#### Smooth installation + +![PCLinuxOS installer][17] + +The majority of Linux distros use one of three installers, [Ubiquity][18], [Anaconda][19], or [Calamares][20]. PCLinuxOS is one of the few that has its own installer, which it inherited from Mandrake. The installation went quickly and without any issue. + +After the installation, I booted into the MATE [desktop environment][21] (because I had to). A dialog box asked me if I wanted to enable the update notifier. It’s always best to be up-to-date, so I did. + +#### Handy set of utilities + +Besides the usual list of utilities, office programs, and web tools, PCLinuxOS has a couple of interesting additions. Both Zoom (a videoconferencing tool) and AnyDesk (a remote desktop application) come pre-installed for your remote working needs. The menu also includes an option to install VirtualBox GuestAdditions (in case you installed PCLinuxOS on VirtualBox). + +![PCLinuxOS Control Center][22] + +PCLinuxOS comes with a control center to handle all of your system admin needs. It covers installing software, file sharing, handles network connections, handles hardware issues, and security. + +#### Create your own custom PCLinuxOS live disk + +It also comes with a couple of apps that allow you to download a new PCLinuxOS ISO, write that ISO to a disc or USB, or create [your own LiveCD][23] based on your current system. + +![It is easy to create your own custom PCLinuxOS ISO][24] + +#### No sudo in PCLinuxOS + +Interestingly, PCLinuxOS doesn’t have `sudo` installed. According to the [FAQ][6], “Some distros…leaving sudo in a default state where all administrator functions are allowed without the requirement to enter the root password. We consider this an unacceptable security risk.” Whenever you perform a task that requires admin privileges, a window appears asking for your password. + +#### Strong community + +One of the cool things about PCLinuxOS is its strong community. That community creates a monthly [e-magazine][25]. Each issue contains news, tutorials, puzzles, and even recipes. The only other distro (or family of distros) that has sustained a community publication for over 15 years is Ubuntu with the [Full Circle Magazine][26]. Be sure to check it out. + +#### No hardware issues noticed (for my system) + +This is one of the last distros I will review on my Dell Latitude D630. (I’m moving up to a newer Thinkpad.) One of the major problems I’ve had in the past was getting the Nvidia GPU to work correctly. I didn’t have any issues with PCLinuxOS. It just worked out of the box. + +### Final Thoughts + +![PCLinuxOS Desktop][27] + +PCLinuxOS also provides an easy way to remaster the system after installation. It allows you to create a live disk of PCLinuxOS with your customization. I + +PCLinuxOS feels like part of the past and part of the present. It reflects the pre-systemd days and offers a modern desktop and apps at the same time. The only thing I would complain about is that there are fewer applications available in the repos than more popular distros, but the availability of Flatpak and AppImages should fix that. + +PCLinuxOS’ tag line is: “_**So cool ice cubes are jealous**_“. It might sound corny, but I think it’s true, especially if you aren’t a fan of the direction the rest of the Linux world has taken. If you find something lacking in the big Linux distros, check out this old-little distro with a great community. + +Have you ever used PCLinuxOS? What is your favorite independent distro? Please let us know in the comments below. If you found this article interesting, please take a minute to share it on social media, Hacker News or [Reddit][28]. + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +via: https://itsfoss.com/pclinuxos-review/ + +作者：[John Paul][a] +选题：[lujun9972][b] +译者：[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID) +校对：[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID) + +本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译，[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 + +[a]: https://itsfoss.com/author/john/ +[b]: https://github.com/lujun9972 +[1]: https://itsfoss.com/why-use-manjaro-linux/ +[2]: https://i1.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/PCLinuxOS-review.png?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1 +[3]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandriva_Linux +[4]: https://www.pclinuxos.com/ +[5]: http://linux-blog.org/Experiment-Interview-with-Texstar-of-PCLinuxOS/ +[6]: https://pclinuxoshelp.com/index.php/Frequently_Asked_Questions +[7]: https://itsfoss.com/synaptic-package-manager/ +[8]: https://pclinuxoshelp.com/index.php/Installing_Software#Using_Flatpak +[9]: https://www.pclinuxos.com/?page_id=10 +[10]: https://ftp.nluug.nl/pub/os/Linux/distr/pclinuxos/pclinuxos/live-cd/community/ +[11]: https://pclosusers.com/communityiso/ +[12]: https://i2.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/PCLinuxOS-updater.jpg?resize=800%2C487&ssl=1 +[13]: https://pclinuxoshelp.com/index.php/Hardware_Recommendations +[14]: https://twitter.com/matthartley +[15]: https://www.openshot.org/ +[16]: http://www.lunduke.com/ +[17]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/PCLinuxOS-installer.jpg?resize=800%2C500&ssl=1 +[18]: http://launchpad.net/ubiquity +[19]: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Anaconda +[20]: https://calamares.io/ +[21]: https://itsfoss.com/what-is-desktop-environment/ +[22]: https://i2.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/PCLinuxOS-Control-Center.jpg?resize=800%2C585&ssl=1 +[23]: https://pclinuxoshelp.com/index.php/LiveCD,_Create_your_own +[24]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/PCLinuxOS-downloader.jpg?resize=800%2C608&ssl=1 +[25]: https://pclosmag.com/index.html +[26]: https://fullcirclemagazine.org/ +[27]: https://i1.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/PCLinuxOS-desktop.jpg?resize=800%2C500&ssl=1 +[28]: http://reddit.com/r/linuxusersgroup