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Granular Linux Distro Preview is Worth a Look

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the more-fragmentation dept.

Linux.com has an interesting look at Granular Linux, a desktop-oriented distribution that's primary goal is to be easy to use. "With a single CD's worth of included programs, Granular Linux manages to cover a significant portion of normal end user needs, and those applications not already installed can be easily added through Synaptic. The slight problem with video and more serious problem with sound of my machine suggest that Granular is not without its issues, especially when most other distributions work properly on this hardware, but as this is a preview release of version 1.0 I think it can be more or less forgiven. I'd definitely recommend Granular to anyone with an interest in trying out a new distribution. "

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  1. It attempts to be easy to use? by arrenlex · · Score: 2, Funny

    As opposed to all the other Linux distros which try to be hard to use?

  2. How long will this distro be around? by symbolset · · Score: 2, Funny

    Longer than Vista I hope.

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  3. Re:Nothing to see here by tor528 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Focus your resources on stuff that matters.
    That's how I got fired from my last job.
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    If I think something is funny, I will probably mod it +1 Insightful. "It's funny because it's true."
  4. Re:Just read the review... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Apparently it's the ability to get people to waste their time talking about it.

  5. Re:Your example shows the opposite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    $ sudo chmod 755 path of your file

    WARNING: Improper use of the sudo command could lead to data loss
    or the deletion of important system files. Please double-check your
    typing when using sudo. Type "man sudo" for more information.

    [ooh... sounds scary!]

    To proceed, enter your password, or type Ctrl-C to abort.

    Password:

    chmod: path: No such file or directory
    chmod: of: No such file or directory
    chmod: your: No such file or directory
    chmod: file: No such file or directory
    $