Mepis is a popular linux version founded by warren woodford in november 2002. It was the most popular distribution until about 2011 when it was replaced by mint. Oct 28, 2009 simplymepis and ubuntu, both nice distros. I was getting a bit tired of saying the same things over and over to friends on the net. It includes cuttingedge features such as a live, installation and recovery cd, automatic. I have been with them since the dapper drake release.
So if performance is an issue for you, you might consider xubuntubut be prepared to make the leap from windows to linux. To be clear, i think that has ultimately been good for debian, and ubuntu. Despite the small development team, simplymepis releases are full featured and pretty. I would say near 100% debian compatible, it even uses debian repositories, i really like that. I have also marked the slightly complicated applications that might not be suitable for a beginner. Feb 10, 2006 the simplymepis installer is a bit different from other installers you might be used to. There are a lot of linux distributions to choose from nowadays for those who want to use a free operating system. Debian is one of the earliest distributions that has existed for almost two decades and spawned a lot of other distributions. The simplymepis installer is a bit different from other installers you might be used to. Interview with warren woodford founder of mepis how software. Ubuntu is a fork of debian that was started in 2004 to offer a consistent release and update cycle.
Linux mint is compatible with ubuntu software repositories. Some hardcore linux enthusiasts may argue the need for proprietary software in the linux community but for an everyday user who just want to get the job done. The only difference between ubuntu and some other 100% free linux distros is the different types of software that you are allowed to use. Obtaining a distro can be through ready made packages over the net or buying the cd or just compiling a version distribution. Linspires clicknrun is the precursor to ubuntus software center. Xubuntu is more lightweight, and seems to run about as fast as windows 2000. And youll discover a whole new world of powerful, free software that can run. Mx gnulinux, a desktop mix of mepis and antix without systemd. Ive used simplymepis 6 for some time to transfer files to and from a windows drive. The latest version of the ubuntubased desktop distribution offers a number of interesting new features.
Feb 04, 2017 mais au fait, questce quun environnement. It even ships with popular proprietary wireless ethernet drivers and proprietary graphic drivers are a click away. After spending a fair amount of time with the release, i found it to be a worthy update. I tried googling how to do a minimal install of ubuntu and found this. Debian and ubuntu, both are one of the leading linux distributions of all time.
Ongoing backports and outside additions to the mx software repository. Canonical unveils new ubuntu software store osnews. Mepis linux is a desktop linux system that is also easy to configure as a dedicated server. You can also use simplymepis as a recovery cd for troubleshooting computers and providing the tools to save your valuable data. I was getting tired of repetitiously posting in forums the same sentiment over and over. Despite this rosy outlook, mepis is not completely free and clear from its share of bugs. Aug 18, 2007 we have done just that as we try out ubuntu, xubuntu, fedora, mandriva, and simplymepis with an old intel northwood system. I have written a similar comparison between opensuse 10. It includes cuttingedge features such as a live, installation and recovery cd, automatic hardware configuration, ntfs partition resizing, acpi power management, wifi support, antialiased truetype fonts, a personal firewall, kde, and much.
Rather than using an anacondalike installer or a textmode installer like debians or ubuntus, you. Canonical, the creators of ubuntu, have taken significant strides catching up with the easytouse and familiar windows user experience. Discontinued controlpanel aws ec2 ubuntu servercontrolpanel ubuntu servergui. Mepis linux comes in two editions simplymepis and promepis.
The recently released version of simplymepis may just be the beginner friendly live cd that pushes you over the edge. Jun 04, 2009 speedwise, ubuntu seems to run about as fast as windows xp not bad, to compare to a 7yearold os. That makes it pretty popular but can it stand up against suse, fedora and ubuntu. But has ubuntu the most popular linux release for pcs come far enough to actually become a. Ssh secure shell is a protocol to get encrypted remote access to a machine. You can also use simplymepis as a recovery cd for troubleshooting.
Discontinued controlpanel aws ec2 ubuntuservercontrolpanel ubuntuservergui. Thank you for helping us maintain cnets great community. I had meant to try this latest ubuntu offering before, but i had made a live cd of it and. This is my own quick views on some of the most popular linux distributions today. The latest version of the ubuntubased desktop distribution offers a number of interesting new features, including a 64bit release and beryl for 3d desktop effects.
Debian is one of the earliest distributions that has. Ubuntu server gui alternativeto crowdsourced software. One thing though, due to the way windows manages user information, you may have. Ubuntu and plain debian did attempt to recognize the other installed linux. Why ubuntu isnt for new linux users yet another linux blog. Repositories increase the number of packages available to install on your system. Update ubuntu repository list using software sources gui tool. Aug 26, 2009 the recently released version of simplymepis may just be the beginner friendly live cd that pushes you over the edge. Ubuntu is an opensource software platform that runs everywhere from the pc to the server and the cloud.
Mx linux a cooperative venture between the antix and former mepis. Switching to ubuntu learn how ubuntu compares to your current operating system. The time finally came to upgrade my wifes computer. Feb 22, 2017 mepis llc offers senior consulting services for product strategy, architecture design, business and systems analysis, and crossplatform software development. Mepis linux is a debianbased desktop linux distribution designed for. Mark shuttleworth saw opportunity and forked ubuntu off of debian. Splice, walking mars, machinarium, and crayon physics deluxe debut in ubuntu software center.
It ships with a stable kde, lot of handy software, and full multimedia support. Like so many others, simplymepis is based on debian, and remains. Which method of installing software on ubuntu is the most. To get started with simplymepis, download the iso image, burn it to a disc, pop the cd into your machine, and reboot. Rather than using an anacondalike installer or a textmode installer like debians or ubuntu s, you install simplymepis using a custom mepis installer after you boot into a live cd environment. Needless to say, until ubuntu can provide an experience that is only one or two clicks away, it will forever remain second best to distros such as pclinuxos and simplymepis. It is designed for both personal and business purposes.
Different types of ubuntu software on law linuxandubuntu. It comes in 32 or 64bit versions in installable live cd format. It could over time prove to be a promising relationship even if the two distributions have no real interaction with one another. Extras include documentation, games, servers, software development tools. To get other software choices, youll need to download them from the debian and mepis software repositories. Fortunately on the surface simplymepis remained true to its legacy and one can hardly tell the difference.
Simplymepis for linux 64 bit includes the some of the best business and multimedia programs and features unique hardware detection and configuration. Mepis linux is a debianbased desktop linux distribution designed for both personal and business purposes. Test the included software, see if it supports all your hardware, and assure that your internet connection works. Wine has come a long way in allowing windows apps to be used on ubuntu. To compare the software in this project to the software available in. It was created because warren didnt like how other desktops worked, so he decided to create his own. Repositories increase the number of packages available to install. The programs are fully functional, and presumably identical to what youd get on a.
Simply mepis 6 flash drive install using windows pen. Apr, 2017 ubuntu software center is just a gui frontend for the apt cli, so what youre asking is pretty much like asking do people browse their code code folder with nautilus or do they use their terminal. The distribution itself is built on top of debian 5 lenny, which hasnt yet been released. Software packaging formats linux programs come packaged in a number of different ways.
In other words, ubuntu becomes simplymepis crash test dummy, despite the fact that most of the code is coming from debian stable. So i tried ubuntu, pop os, manjaro, debian, fedora, dude etc. The first version was released to the public in may 2003. Download ubuntu desktop, ubuntu server, ubuntu for raspberry pi and iot devices, ubuntu core and all the ubuntu flavours. Its possible to update the information on ubuntu server gui or report it as discontinued, duplicated or spam. I for one was a bit apprehensive of this decision, fearing another ubuntu clone. It could over time prove to be a promising relationship even if the two. Rather, it merged some of the best elements of both antix and mepis to create a better. Ubuntu gets better and better each time i try a new. Ubuntu server gui was added by rawberg in feb 2011 and the latest update was made in nov 2014. Ill give it another try when a mature version of promepis comes out. Simplymepis for linux 64bit includes the some of the best business and multimedia programs and features unique hardware detection and configuration. The best ubuntu application list is intended for average ubuntu user. Yet, just like getting a second wind in a long and tiring racemy tiredness melts away and i find myself feeling continue reading why ubuntu isnt.
So in my mind, simplymepis is a step backward from mepis 2003. Speedwise, ubuntu seems to run about as fast as windows xp not bad, to compare to a 7yearold os. Mint is a fork of ubuntu that was started in 2006 to offer users a more windowslike operating system. It simply cannot compete against distros that work right out of the gate for new linux users.
Simplymepis s developer, warren woodford doesnt care for kde 4. Even so, woodford isnt waiting on lennys release to include newer software. Now when i went through the setup process it eventually gets to a point where it asks what you want preinstalled. Following list features many application software in various categories, so that you can find best application which best matched to your requirements. The machine you want to access needs to run a ssh server to accept incoming requests. It is a name given to a set of software usually required to run a website. We have done just that as we try out ubuntu, xubuntu, fedora, mandriva, and simplymepis with an old intel northwood system. Dec, 2019 the only difference between ubuntu and some other 100% free linux distros is the different types of software that you are allowed to use.
Ubuntu software center is just a gui frontend for the apt cli, so what youre asking is pretty much like asking do people browse their code code folder with nautilus or do they use. Was shocked to find that the wine compatibility program, once installed into ubuntu 9. The system we had used contained an intel pentium 4 1. Ubuntu or simplymepis help installing, cant get back to xp. In short, its like a postman who delivers a letter to the right door. Obtaining a distro can be through ready made packages over the net or buying the cd or just compiling a version distribution ubuntu 6. Therefore not all the applications here are open source. Mar 02, 2010 software packaging formats linux programs come packaged in a number of different ways.
With the ubuntu software store, canonical is hoping to unify all of the different package management needs into a single, unified interface. Finally, simplymepis has failed to detect sound in any incarnation ive tried it, and on machines where it was a nobrainer for mepis 2003. Difference between ubuntu and debian difference between. Mepis was designed as an alternative to suse linux, red hat linux, and mandriva linux formerly mandrake which, in the creator warren woodfords opinion, were too difficult for the average. Mepis llc offers senior consulting services for product strategy, architecture design, business and systems analysis, and crossplatform software development. Sep 11, 2012 test the included software, see if it supports all your hardware, and assure that your internet connection works.
As the name suggests, it helps in transfer of email messages. I selected in 3 different instances ubuntu mate desktop, ubuntu mate minimal instilation, and manual software configuration. Joe zonker brockmeier a few weeks ago, mepis released simplymepis 6. Even so, woodford isnt waiting on lennys release to include.