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Re: Updated Statler Images - 10-20120207

dummy@example.com (pvsage) — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:38:53 +0000

^^ Which version of Statler are you using? If "vanilla" stable, try the backports version - backports automatically gets a backported build of the current kernel. (If, like me, you need headers for the kernel that comes with the backports image - no longer available from the backports repo - please PM me and I'll see if I can hook you up.)

Re: Updated Statler Images - 10-20120207

dummy@example.com (SabreWolfy) — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:47:26 +0000

^ Which wireless card?

Re: Updated Statler Images - 10-20120207

dummy@example.com (gonzo) — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:45:23 +0000

hi corenominal and gang,
will there be updated statler images going online anytime soon? it has been some months since the last build came out, and I know most people are focused on waldorf now but I'm looking for a stable system for work while needing the latest kernels for my relatively new laptop. the wireless card is not detected with the current version of statler.
Just wondering whether I should wait or get some help to get a newer kernel (without being connected) on the old build.
thanks.

Re: Updated Statler Images - 10-20120207

dummy@example.com (pvsage) — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:17:09 +0000

I'm pretty sure the i386 image is actually i686...there was some discussion about dropping the 386 kernel since Debian is no longer supporting it after Squeeze.

Re: Updated Statler Images - 10-20120207

dummy@example.com (miharkula) — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:23:46 +0000

Where can I find the download links for i686? The download page only gives the option of i386 or amd64.

Re: Updated Statler Images - 10-20120207

dummy@example.com (pvsage) — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:18:33 +0000

Some versions of the Celeron M aren't supported by the PAE kernels. Other than that...

On both my netbook (Intel Atom Diamondville) and desktop (AMD dual-core Phenom Black), the backports kernels are faster than 2.6.32 and are rock-solid. The desktop needed either 2.6.36 or later or fglrx to support the Radeon HDMI video output, and since I like my gettys, I chose to go with default drivers and the newer kernel.

I think you'll like Linux Kernel 3.

Re: Updated Statler Images - 10-20120207

dummy@example.com (sagesparrow) — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 13:20:15 +0000

Can I get some experiences related to the practical advantages of the newer kernel that comes with the bpo version over the 2.6.32 kernel in the stable version? Anyone had a chance to work with both versions that could provide some practical insights - any real noticeable differences? Or is it completely dependent on what hardware is being used?

I'd like to upgrade to a more modern kernel (currently using liquorix 2.6.32-2dmz 5 on acer 1830), though it's not too important to have cutting edge versions of software if there's no real advantage and possible breakage. I can't find it, but I thought I remembered reading something about the newer kernel generally running cooler, fixing some heat related issues on laptops.

Re: Updated Statler Images - 10-20120207

dummy@example.com (vicshrike) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 08:11:26 +0000

The HowTo for upgrading to Sid;

http://crunchbanglinux.org/forums/topic … se-to-sid/

Re: Updated Statler Images - 10-20120207

dummy@example.com (SabreWolfy) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:18:42 +0000

^ And then take a deep breath and try it. My experience following a guide and upgrading to testing resulted in a broken system, so it doesn't always work ...

Re: Updated Statler Images - 10-20120207

dummy@example.com (VastOne) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:19:35 +0000

^ That has been discussed at length with many different pros and cons and great discussions..

There are several great How To's to get to Testing and Sid with a #! install and also with a netinstal and adding the #! packages.

Search for the machinebacon thread on upgrading the latest release to Sid, it is the best

Re: Updated Statler Images - 10-20120207

dummy@example.com (stavros) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:33:26 +0000

Nice info there ivan. On the other side of the spectrum, maybe there should be an #! sid version ?
I say this with the following thoughts; Openbox is quite a stable beast (not like some DE's I won't mention) and I experienced two problems (at least), first vlc 1.1.3 doesn't play webm video's (and I have some webm already) and I would like to update to the latest, and in another machine (same version with signature) I had to update my hplib to unstable (whatever) to get the printer working because it needed the newer driver and it "broke" vlc (now asks to update/download the whole system to testing or unstable, I am not sure).]

Re: Updated Statler Images - 10-20120207

dummy@example.com (Erasmus) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:43:36 +0000

@ivanov
Thanks for the good advice, I not only saved it as text, but also printed it for my "engineer's notebook"!
Good stuff!

Re: Updated Statler Images - 10-20120207

dummy@example.com (ivanovnegro) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:22:23 +0000

Erasmus wrote:

I would prefer enabling those sources personally, and hosing my own install.

A tip: http://crunchbanglinux.org/forums/post/194843/#p194843.

Re: Updated Statler Images - 10-20120207

dummy@example.com (Erasmus) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:59:48 +0000

I merely state the observations that were most obvious when I tried out the 20120207 release.
I didn't really Know what to expect when I installed it, my feedback is simply a statement of
my experience. I got some cool newer updated apps, though it was a tradeoff. That's simply
my observation, it's not a condemnation of the update. Phillip stated that there might be some
eyeopeners when he put the release out as I recall. My observation/s center around the fact that
"Gee... looks like there are some dependency issues here, hmmm..." Nothing more, feedback was
asked for, so I gave what I saw to be something I did Not see in 20110207 "Really Stable"! ;^)

I wan't used to seeing messages from apt / synaptic like this: The "pakage" requires the "package",
but it's "Not going to be Installed" (Emphasis Mine!) This created a certain amount of research into
"forcing versions", et al, which was a real eyeopener! ( for Me) at least. So... I posted what I found.
Moral for me is Stability wasn't all That Bad!

Re: Updated Statler Images - 10-20120207

dummy@example.com (SabreWolfy) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:58:52 +0000

Is the #! non-backport version not what you are looking for?