SalixOS review at DistroWatch (Shameless self-promotion)

[caitlyn]

For those who want to see the full size screenshot it is at http://distrowatch.com/images/cvcmxd/sa ... hebrew.png

I would like to see but,

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btw - Nicely written and comprehensive review

Weird. I have no problem getting there from a browser and I do not have any special access. If you go to the review and click on the small image in the section on internationalization and localization the browser should open up the larger image. Try that and let me know if it works for you.

[zAchAry]

Weird. I have no problem getting there from a browser and I do not have any special access. If you go to the review and click on the small image in the section on internationalization and localization the browser should open up the larger image. Try that and let me know if it works for you.

That is why I've edited my post:

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http://distrowatch.com/images/cvcmxd/salixos-13.1.1-hebrew.png

enjoy.

It seem that they, distrowatch.com, are using http-referrer or something of this sort to block hot-linking access FROM a website, but you can just insert/enter the address and no http-referrer, (if, I am right) of where you came from, will be sent to distrowatch.com and you'll be able to see the image without getting in to the page article.

[laprjns]

If you go to the review and click on the small image in the section on internationalization and localization the browser should open up the larger image. Try that and let me know if it works for you.

but you can just insert/enter the address and no http-referrer, (if, I am right) of where you came from, will be sent to distrowatch.com and you'll be able to see the image without getting in to the page article.

Thanks, both methods worked.
Rich

[thenktor]

I'm specifically thinking about the text installer localization as the one that struck me the most.

Agreed!

For the printer problem: Adding an additional package should be no problem.
Wireless: I don't want to mess with patches and stuff to get this to work in standard install. This should be left to upstram or the user.

[caitlyn]

First, huge kudos again to the SalixOS developers, both those who responded here and those who wrote to me privately. It is precisely this sort of attitude that got me so up on VectorLinux five years ago. Instead to circling the wagons and attacking me for daring to find flaw in the distro y'all are taking it as constructive criticism, rolling up your sleeves and discussing fixes. It's this oh so positive approach that sets SalixOS apart from many other distros. I can't thank you enough.

I think the wireless issue will sort itself out eventually. Support for more Broadcom chips is being added to the b43 driver.

It would be nice if there was a way to prevent the installer hang issue. It's easy to work around if you know about it in advance. If not, well... The big problem with Broadcom chips and cards (and not just wireless ones) is that they change specs and functionality, sometimes in major ways, without changing model numbers. Right now some Broadcom 4312 chipsets do work with the b43 driver in the latest kernel but not others.

To me the bigger issue is ALSA. Yes, I know it's an upstream issue, as in even upstream from Slackware, but a patched or newer version should be made available whenever that is possible.

On the printer issue the trick is to package the Zenographics Zjstream driver (foo2zfs, see: http://foo2zjs.rkkda.com/ ) and include a routine to download the proprietary firmware. I haven't tried to dissect the Ubuntu package but I'd bet that is what they are doing.

Again, I'm really pleased with the response. A great community and developers who care about their users really can make all the difference in the world.

[SoleSoul]

I feel at home here with you guys
Such reviwes are exactly what Salix needs in my opinion. It just have to be known and recommended by many.
And Caitlyn, I started to translate your article to Hebrew but it's so long!! I'm a student now so my time is limited. If I'll finish it in the near future I'll let you know.

[zAchAry]

It seem that they, distrowatch.com, are using http-referrer or something of this sort to block hot-linking access FROM a website, but you can just insert/enter the address and no http-referrer, (if, I am right) of where you came from, will be sent to distrowatch.com and you'll be able to see the image without getting in to the page article.

Expend you knowledge: Off-topic test: http://distrowatch.com/images/lwlowwupz ... hebrew.png

RefControl (using the <Block> or <Forge> option)

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http://www.stardrifter.org/refcontrol/

Try again: http://distrowatch.com/images/lwlowwupz ... hebrew.png

P.S. NoScript should be as simple as the RefControl 'firefox extension'.