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First Impressions of Sabayon Linux

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the kicking-the-tires dept.

chix4mat writes "Techgage takes a first look at the upcoming Gentoo-based distro 'Sabayon.' It's a feature-filled Live DVD that allows you to install within minutes. Users are treated to a Vista-esque KDE theme, with transparent windows The greatest feature of the distro is the hardware and software support. DVD movies work from the start in addition to audio, bluetooth, WiFi and even XGL."

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  1. Re:Program Naming by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    You do realize the Ekiga name in itself had controversy around it and no one had any idea why they did it, other than the fact that possibly because it's a sponsored product now and "gnome phone" isn't really trademarkable?

  2. Re:I'd love to try it out by repruhsent · · Score: -1, Troll

    Choosing a distribution based on it allowing you to surf the web while it's installing from a WPA-protected wireless network is pretty stupid. The install will take an hour tops (unless it's pure Gentoo and you have to compile everything, in which case it'll take days). Just have the patience to wait for the install to finish. Then you can fuck around with WPA all you want and surf to your heart's content.

  3. Re:Program Naming by xtracto · · Score: -1, Troll

    Alternately, bang head on keyboard.

    Oh god, how I wish I had mod points =o)

    --
    Ubuntu is an African word meaning 'I can't configure Debian'
  4. Re:Program Naming by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll
    ...consider the importance of brand recognition, and distinction from the competition...

    They are giving the product away for free! Why do they need to worry about competition?

    Are they trying to make up for it by volume?-)