http://wiki.pointlinux.org/index.php?title=Special:NewPages&feed=atom&hideredirs=1&limit=50&offset=&namespace=0&username=&tagfilter=Point Linux Wiki - New pages [en]2024-03-29T12:21:18ZFrom Point Linux WikiMediaWiki 1.20.2http://wiki.pointlinux.org/index.php?title=Point_Linux_XFce_3.2_Release_NotesPoint Linux XFce 3.2 Release Notes2016-06-21T07:44:24Z<p>Peter Ryzhenkov: /* Changes in distribution */</p>
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<div>These release notes for Point Linux XFce 3.2 (agni) provide an overview of the release and document the known issues with Point Linux XFce 3.2.<br />
<br />
== Point Linux XFce 3.2 overview ==<br />
<br />
We announce the availability of Point Linux 3.2. Despite this is a minor release it has some notable changes and bugfixes.<br />
<br />
==== Specification ====<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|The purpose:<br />
|Desktop PC distro<br />
|-<br />
|Target audience:<br />
|Experienced users and business/IT sector<br />
|-<br />
|Based on:<br />
|Debian 8 (jessie)<br />
|-<br />
|Kernel:<br />
|3.16<br />
|-<br />
|DE:<br />
|XFce 4.10<br />
|-<br />
|DM:<br />
|LightDM 1.10.3<br />
|-<br />
|Distro format:<br />
|LiveDVD/USB<br />
|-<br />
|Supported architectures:<br />
|i386 (i686-pae), amd64<br />
|-<br />
|Distro language:<br />
|English in Live Session, Localized during installation<br />
|-<br />
|Installer:<br />
|GUI Point Linux Installer 0.20.4<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==== Changes in distribution ====<br />
: Inability to install from custom made flash drives fixed<br />
: Firefox package replaced with Debian's firefox-esr<br />
: Thunderbird is not installed by default<br />
: Flash plugin removed due to security reasons<br />
: Plymouth theme changed to spinner<br />
: Up to date Debian Packages<br />
: Do not show 'virtualbox kernel service is not running' banner<br />
: Boot from local drive ability fixed in LiveCD boot menu<br />
<br />
<br /><span style="font-size:150%">[http://pointlinux.org/download.html?version=3.2&flavour=xfce Download Point Linux XFce 3.2]</span><br />
<br />[http://pointlinux.org/donate.html Support Point Linux making donation]</div>Peter Ryzhenkovhttp://wiki.pointlinux.org/index.php?title=Point_Linux_MATE_3.2_Release_NotesPoint Linux MATE 3.2 Release Notes2016-06-21T07:41:32Z<p>Peter Ryzhenkov: /* Changes in distribution */</p>
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<div>These release notes for Point Linux MATE 3.2 (agni) provide an overview of the release and document the known issues with Point Linux MATE 3.2.<br />
<br />
== Point Linux MATE 3.2 overview ==<br />
<br />
We announce the availability of Point Linux 3.2. Despite this is a minor release it has some notable changes and bugfixes.<br />
<br />
==== Specification ====<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|The purpose:<br />
|Desktop PC distro<br />
|-<br />
|Target audience:<br />
|Experienced users and business/IT sector<br />
|-<br />
|Based on:<br />
|Debian 8 (jessie)<br />
|-<br />
|Kernel:<br />
|3.16<br />
|-<br />
|DE:<br />
|MATE 1.8.1<br />
|-<br />
|DM:<br />
|LightDM 1.10.3<br />
|-<br />
|Distro format:<br />
|LiveDVD/USB<br />
|-<br />
|Supported architectures:<br />
|i386 (i686-pae), amd64<br />
|-<br />
|Distro language:<br />
|English in Live Session, Localized during installation<br />
|-<br />
|Installer:<br />
|GUI Point Linux Installer 0.20.4<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==== Changes in distribution ====<br />
: Inability to install from custom made flash drives fixed<br />
: Firefox package replaced with Debian's firefox-esr<br />
: Thunderbird is not installed by default<br />
: Brasero is not installed by default<br />
: Flash plugin removed due to security reasons<br />
: Plymouth theme changed to spinner<br />
: Up to date Debian Packages<br />
: Do not show 'virtualbox kernel service is not running' banner<br />
: Boot from local drive ability fixed in LiveCD boot menu<br />
<br />
<br /><span style="font-size:150%">[http://pointlinux.org/download.html?version=3.2&flavour=mate Download Point Linux MATE 3.2]</span><br />
<br />[http://pointlinux.org/donate.html Support Point Linux making donation]</div>Peter Ryzhenkovhttp://wiki.pointlinux.org/index.php?title=Point_Linux_MATE_2.3.2_Release_NotesPoint Linux MATE 2.3.2 Release Notes2015-07-12T07:54:47Z<p>Peter Ryzhenkov: </p>
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<div><i>This is an update of the obsolete Point Linux release. Please download Point Linux 3.0 or later to get the stable up-to-date version.</i><br /><br /><br />
These release notes for Point Linux 2.3.2 (taya) provide an overview of the release and document the known issues with Point Linux 2.3.2.<br />
<br />
== Point Linux 2.3.2 overview ==<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|The purpose:<br />
|Desktop PC distro<br />
|-<br />
|Target audience:<br />
|Experienced users and business/IT sector<br />
|-<br />
|Based on:<br />
|Debian 7.8 (Wheezy)<br />
|-<br />
|Kernel:<br />
|3.2.0-4<br />
|-<br />
|DE:<br />
|Mate 1.4.2<br />
|-<br />
|Compiz:<br />
|Can be installed during installation or manually later.<br />
|-<br />
|DM:<br />
|LightDM<br />
|-<br />
|Distro format:<br />
|LiveCD/USB, LiveDVD/USB<br />
|-<br />
|Supported architectures:<br />
|i386 (i686-pae), amd64<br />
|-<br />
|Distro language:<br />
|English in Live Session, Localized during the HD installation.<br />
|-<br />
|Installer:<br />
|GUI Point Linux Installer 0.18.3<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== What's new in Point Linux 2.3.2 ===<br />
Point Linux 2.3.2 is a bugfix release. It updates the debian keyring files fixing the 'There is no public key available for the following key IDs' apt error. Point Linux 2.3.2 also brings the latest up-to-date packages. Full editions include latest Firefox and Thunderbird versions. Please refer to the [http://wiki.pointlinux.org/index.php?title=Point_Linux_2.3.1_Release_Notes Point Linux 2.3.1 Release Notes] for more information.<br />
<br />
==== Changes in distribution ====<br />
: Firefox 39.0<br />
: Thunderbird 38.0.1<br />
: Up to date Debian packages<br />
<br />
<br /><span style="font-size:150%">[http://pointlinux.org/download.html?version=2.3.2 Download Point Linux]</span><br />
<br />[http://pointlinux.org/donate.html Support Point Linux making donation]</div>Peter Ryzhenkovhttp://wiki.pointlinux.org/index.php?title=Point_Linux_XFce_3.0_Release_NotesPoint Linux XFce 3.0 Release Notes2015-07-09T09:18:01Z<p>Peter Ryzhenkov: Created page with "These release notes for Point Linux XFce 3.0 (agni) provide an overview of the release and document the known issues with Point Linux XFce 3.0. == Point Linux MATE 3.0 overvi..."</p>
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<div>These release notes for Point Linux XFce 3.0 (agni) provide an overview of the release and document the known issues with Point Linux XFce 3.0.<br />
<br />
== Point Linux MATE 3.0 overview ==<br />
<br />
Point Linux team proudly announces the availability of Point Linux 3.0. This release replaces the Gnome 3 flavour with XFce flavour. Both flavours got the new Point Linux Update Notifier that will keep your system up-to-date. Point Linux Xfce also comes with the Compton window compositor installed by default bringing some eye candy to your XFce desktop. Full editions include latest Firefox and Thunderbird versions.<br />
<br />
==== Specification ====<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|The purpose:<br />
|Desktop PC distro<br />
|-<br />
|Target audience:<br />
|Experienced users and business/IT sector<br />
|-<br />
|Based on:<br />
|Debian 8 (jessie)<br />
|-<br />
|Kernel:<br />
|3.16<br />
|-<br />
|DE:<br />
|XFce 4.10<br />
|-<br />
|DM:<br />
|LightDM 1.10.3<br />
|-<br />
|Distro format:<br />
|LiveDVD/USB<br />
|-<br />
|Supported architectures:<br />
|i386 (i686-pae), amd64<br />
|-<br />
|Distro language:<br />
|English in Live Session, Localized during installation<br />
|-<br />
|Installer:<br />
|GUI Point Linux Installer 0.19.8<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==== Changes in distribution ====<br />
: Point Linux Update Notifier<br />
: XFce flavour replaces Gnome 3 Classic flavour<br />
: XFce flavor comes with Compton installed by default<br />
: Firefox 39.0<br />
: Thunderbird 38.0.1<br />
: Multiple Point Linux infrastructural changes<br />
: Up to date Debian Packages<br />
<br />
==== Changes in Point Linux Installer ====<br />
: Support for XFce added.<br />
<br />
<br /><span style="font-size:150%">[http://pointlinux.org/download.html?version=3.0&flavour=XFce Download Point Linux XFce 3.0]</span><br />
<br />[http://pointlinux.org/donate.html Support Point Linux making donation]</div>Peter Ryzhenkovhttp://wiki.pointlinux.org/index.php?title=Point_Linux_MATE_3.0_Release_NotesPoint Linux MATE 3.0 Release Notes2015-07-09T09:12:28Z<p>Peter Ryzhenkov: </p>
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<div>These release notes for Point Linux MATE 3.0 (agni) provide an overview of the release and document the known issues with Point Linux MATE 3.0.<br />
<br />
== Point Linux MATE 3.0 overview ==<br />
<br />
Point Linux team proudly announces the availability of Point Linux 3.0. This release replaces the Gnome 3 flavour with XFce flavour. Both flavours got the new Point Linux Update Notifier that will keep your system up-to-date. Point Linux Xfce also comes with the Compton window compositor installed by default bringing some eye candy to your XFce desktop. Full editions include latest Firefox and Thunderbird versions.<br />
<br />
==== Specification ====<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|The purpose:<br />
|Desktop PC distro<br />
|-<br />
|Target audience:<br />
|Experienced users and business/IT sector<br />
|-<br />
|Based on:<br />
|Debian 8 (jessie)<br />
|-<br />
|Kernel:<br />
|3.16<br />
|-<br />
|DE:<br />
|MATE 1.8.1<br />
|-<br />
|DM:<br />
|LightDM 1.10.3<br />
|-<br />
|Distro format:<br />
|LiveDVD/USB<br />
|-<br />
|Supported architectures:<br />
|i386 (i686-pae), amd64<br />
|-<br />
|Distro language:<br />
|English in Live Session, Localized during installation<br />
|-<br />
|Installer:<br />
|GUI Point Linux Installer 0.19.8<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==== Changes in distribution ====<br />
: Point Linux Update Notifier<br />
: XFce flavour replaces Gnome 3 Classic flavour<br />
: XFce flavor comes with Compton installed by default<br />
: Firefox 39.0<br />
: Thunderbird 38.0.1<br />
: Multiple Point Linux infrastructural changes<br />
: Up to date Debian Packages<br />
<br />
==== Changes in Point Linux Installer ====<br />
: Support for XFce added.<br />
<br />
<br /><span style="font-size:150%">[http://pointlinux.org/download.html?version=3.0&flavour=mate Download Point Linux MATE 3.0]</span><br />
<br />[http://pointlinux.org/donate.html Support Point Linux making donation]</div>Peter Ryzhenkovhttp://wiki.pointlinux.org/index.php?title=Point_Linux_GNOME_3.0b3_Release_NotesPoint Linux GNOME 3.0b3 Release Notes2014-12-14T06:29:24Z<p>Peter Ryzhenkov: Created page with "These release notes for Point Linux GNOME 3.0 beta 3 (agni) provide an overview of the release and document the known issues with Point Linux GNOME 3.0 beta 3. == Point Linux..."</p>
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<div>These release notes for Point Linux GNOME 3.0 beta 3 (agni) provide an overview of the release and document the known issues with Point Linux GNOME 3.0 beta 3.<br />
<br />
== Point Linux GNOME 3.0 beta 3 overview ==<br />
<br />
'' This release is intended for testing purposes only. Please do not use it in production environments! ''<br />
<br />
Point Linux team proudly announces the availability of the Point Linux 3.0 Beta 3. The key feature of this release is the new GNOME 3.14 edition that hopefully will make a perfect company to the exising MATE desktop. Just like in the previous MATE only releases, Point Linux GNOME edition comes in two suites, 'Full' for the fully functional out-of-the-box desktop, and 'Core', containing only the basic and free components leaving you ability to customize your Point Linux installation the way you like it. Based on the recently introduced GNOME 'Classic' mode Point Linux combines it with the custom tweaks and the brand new dark panel theme aiming to bring the best possible experience for the GNOME 2 fans.<br />
<br />
Point Linux MATE 3.0 Beta 3 got many under-the-hood bug fixes and infrastructural changes. Both editions are based on the updated Debian packages including LibreOffice 4.3.3.2 office suite and the latest Mozilla Firefox 34.0.5 web browser that now comes with the [http://www.sitepronews.com/2014/10/01/googles-safe-browsing-service-killing-privacy/ Google Safe Browsing] option disabled by default to ensure the maximum privacy.<br />
<br />
==== Specification ====<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|The purpose:<br />
|Desktop PC distro<br />
|-<br />
|Target audience:<br />
|Experienced users and business/IT sector<br />
|-<br />
|Based on:<br />
|Debian 8 (jessie)<br />
|-<br />
|Kernel:<br />
|3.16<br />
|-<br />
|DE:<br />
|GNOME 3.14.1<br />
|-<br />
|DM:<br />
|GDM 3.14.1<br />
|-<br />
|Distro format:<br />
|LiveDVD/USB<br />
|-<br />
|Supported architectures:<br />
|i386 (i686-pae), amd64<br />
|-<br />
|Distro language:<br />
|English in Live Session, Localized during installation<br />
|-<br />
|Installer:<br />
|GUI Point Linux Installer 0.19.2<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==== Changes in distribution ====<br />
: This is the first release featuring Point Linux GNOME 3 edition<br />
: Firefox 34.0.5 with the Google Safe Browsing disabled by default<br />
: Multiple Point Linux infrastructural changes<br />
: Up to date Debian Packages<br />
<br />
==== Known issues and limitations ====<br />
: Sound volume is muted at startup<br />
<br />
<br /><span style="font-size:150%">[http://pointlinux.org/download.html?version=3.0b3&flavour=gnome Download Point Linux GNOME 3.0b3]</span><br />
<br />[http://pointlinux.org/donate.html Support Point Linux making donation]</div>Peter Ryzhenkovhttp://wiki.pointlinux.org/index.php?title=Point_Linux_MATE_3.0b3_Release_NotesPoint Linux MATE 3.0b3 Release Notes2014-12-14T06:13:59Z<p>Peter Ryzhenkov: </p>
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<div>These release notes for Point Linux MATE 3.0 beta 3 (agni) provide an overview of the release and document the known issues with Point Linux MATE 3.0 beta 3.<br />
<br />
== Point Linux MATE 3.0 beta 3 overview ==<br />
<br />
'' This release is intended for testing purposes only. Please do not use it in production environments! ''<br />
<br />
Point Linux team proudly announces the availability of the Point Linux 3.0 Beta 3. The key feature of this release is the new GNOME 3.14 edition that hopefully will make a perfect company to the exising MATE desktop. Just like in the previous MATE only releases, Point Linux GNOME edition comes in two suites, 'Full' for the fully functional out-of-the-box desktop, and 'Core', containing only the basic and free components leaving you ability to customize your Point Linux installation the way you like it. Based on the recently introduced GNOME 'Classic' mode Point Linux combines it with the custom tweaks and the brand new dark panel theme aiming to bring the best possible experience for the GNOME 2 fans.<br />
<br />
Point Linux MATE 3.0 Beta 3 got many under-the-hood bug fixes and infrastructural changes. Both editions are based on the updated Debian packages including LibreOffice 4.3.3.2 office suite and the latest Mozilla Firefox 34.0.5 web browser that now comes with the [http://www.sitepronews.com/2014/10/01/googles-safe-browsing-service-killing-privacy/ Google Safe Browsing] option disabled by default to ensure the maximum privacy.<br />
<br />
==== Specification ====<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|The purpose:<br />
|Desktop PC distro<br />
|-<br />
|Target audience:<br />
|Experienced users and business/IT sector<br />
|-<br />
|Based on:<br />
|Debian 8 (jessie)<br />
|-<br />
|Kernel:<br />
|3.16<br />
|-<br />
|DE:<br />
|Mate 1.8.1<br />
|-<br />
|DM:<br />
|LightDM 1.10.3<br />
|-<br />
|Distro format:<br />
|LiveDVD/USB<br />
|-<br />
|Supported architectures:<br />
|i386 (i686-pae), amd64<br />
|-<br />
|Distro language:<br />
|English in Live Session, Localized during installation<br />
|-<br />
|Installer:<br />
|GUI Point Linux Installer 0.19.2<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==== Changes in distribution ====<br />
: This is the first release featuring Point Linux GNOME 3 edition<br />
: Firefox 34.0.5 with the Google Safe Browsing disabled by default<br />
: Multiple Point Linux infrastructural changes<br />
: Up to date Debian Packages<br />
<br />
==== Changes in Point Linux Installer ====<br />
: Screen locking for all users by default if autologin is not enabled during installation<br />
: 'Install Compiz' feature removed from 'Additional software' as Compiz is no longer supported<br />
<br />
==== Known issues and limitations ====<br />
: Update notification does not work<br />
: Sound volume is muted at startup<br />
: Compiz is not present due to its incompatibility with MATE 1.8.1<br />
<br />
<br /><span style="font-size:150%">[http://pointlinux.org/download.html?version=3.0b3&flavour=mate Download Point Linux MATE 3.0b3]</span><br />
<br />[http://pointlinux.org/donate.html Support Point Linux making donation]</div>Peter Ryzhenkovhttp://wiki.pointlinux.org/index.php?title=Point_Linux_3.0b2_Release_NotesPoint Linux 3.0b2 Release Notes2014-11-08T07:57:04Z<p>Peter Ryzhenkov: Peter Ryzhenkov moved page Point Linux 3.0b2 Release Notes to Point Linux MATE 3.0b2 Release Notes</p>
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<div>These release notes for Point Linux 3.0 beta 2 (agni) provide an overview of the release and document the known issues with Point Linux 3.0 beta 2.<br />
<br />
== Point Linux 3.0 beta 2 overview ==<br />
<br />
'' This release is intended for testing purposes only. Please do not use it in production environments! ''<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|The purpose:<br />
|Desktop PC distro<br />
|-<br />
|Target audience:<br />
|Experienced users and business/IT sector<br />
|-<br />
|Based on:<br />
|Debian 8 (jessie)<br />
|-<br />
|Kernel:<br />
|3.16<br />
|-<br />
|DE:<br />
|Mate 1.8.1<br />
|-<br />
|DM:<br />
|LightDM 1.10.3<br />
|-<br />
|Distro format:<br />
|LiveDVD/USB<br />
|-<br />
|Supported architectures:<br />
|i386 (i686-pae), amd64<br />
|-<br />
|Distro language:<br />
|English in Live Session, Localized during installation<br />
|-<br />
|Installer:<br />
|GUI Point Linux Installer 0.19.1<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==== Changes in distribution ====<br />
: MATE 1.8.1<br />
: Firefox 33.0.2<br />
: Thunderbird 31.2.0<br />
: LibreOffice 4.3.3.2<br />
: Point Linux 3.0 beta 2 Core does not fit the CD due to the increased image size<br />
: New Plymouth splash screen<br />
: New default background<br />
<br />
==== Changes in Point Linux Installer ====<br />
: Screen locking for all users by default if autologin is not enabled during installation<br />
: 'Install Compiz' feature removed from 'Additional software' as Compiz is no longer supported<br />
<br />
=== Known issues and limitations ===<br />
: Update notification does not work<br />
: Sound volume is muted at startup<br />
: Compiz is not present due to its incompatibility with MATE 1.8.1<br />
<br />
<br /><span style="font-size:150%">[http://pointlinux.org/download.html?release=testing Download Point Linux]</span><br />
<br />[http://pointlinux.org/donate.html Support Point Linux making donation]</div>Peter Ryzhenkovhttp://wiki.pointlinux.org/index.php?title=Installing_Point_LinuxInstalling Point Linux2014-07-05T05:22:43Z<p>Nigel Verity: /* Booting from a CD or a USB drive */</p>
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<div>[[File:00._Point_Linux_Logo.PNG]]<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Booting From A CD Or A USB Drive ==<br />
[[File:Boot_screen_2.3.1.png]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Insert the installation CD into the CD/DVD reader or plug the USB drive into a USB port. You may need to update the boot priority list in your computer's BIOS or EFI settings (depending on the model of your computer) to ensure that a bootable CD or USB drive takes precedence over the hard disk.<br />
<br />
Please note that running ''Point Linux'' from a CD or DVD is very much slower than running it from a USB drive or hard disk.<br />
<br />
Select the menu item '''Try Linux without installing''' and press '''Return'''. <br />
<br />
Your computer will boot-up using ''Point Linux'' instead of its usual operating system. No software or configuration changes will be written to the hard disk during the test, so you can experiment with running ''Point Linux'' in complete safety. You can modify the appearance or any other settings but these will not be saved.<br />
<br />
''Point Linux'' is a general-purpose operating system which will run on a very wide range of computers, but performing a brief “live” test before committing to a full installation is always advisable.<br />
<br />
'''Notes on the other boot options'''<br />
<br />
The remaining boot options are intended primarily for trouble-shooting by experienced users:<br />
<br />
'''Start Point Linux in safe mode''' - The operating system is started using only the essential components, such as the kernel and the basic drivers for the keyboard, mouse and display.<br />
<br />
'''Check disk for defects''' - This checks the integrity of drive used to boot the computer.<br />
<br />
'''Test memory''' - This tests the ability of your computer to store and retrieve data in its Random Access Memory (RAM).<br />
<br />
'''Boot from first hard disk''' - This bypasses the test and boots the computer using its default operating system.<br />
<br />
== Starting The Installation Process ==<br />
[[File:02_Start_the_Installmanager.png]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Double-click the '''Install Point Linux''' icon. This begins the process of installing Point Linux onto your computer's hard disk.<br />
<br />
You will be prompted to set a number of configuration options. All your choices can be undone by stepping backwards through the options using the '''Back''' button. You only commit irrevocably to the installation after all the options have been captured, when you will be explicitly prompted to click an '''Install''' button.<br />
<br />
== Language Selection ==<br />
[[File:Select_language.png]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Choose your preferred language and click '''Forward'''.<br />
<br />
== Timezone ==<br />
[[File:Select_timezone.png]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Choose your timezone and click '''Forward'''.<br />
<br />
== Keyboard Layout ==<br />
<br />
[[File:Select_keyboard.png]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Choose your keyboard layout and click '''Forward'''. You can test your selection before proceeding.<br />
<br />
== Creating The Initial User ==<br />
[[File:Create_initial_user.png]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Enter the username and password for the initial user and the name chosen for the computer (hostname) and click '''Forward'''.<br />
<br />
The initial user has administrator rights over the computer but these are not exercised by default. Programs requiring administrator rights (such as those managing the installation of new software) will request the password and cannot run without it.<br />
<br />
The username and password will be required whenever the computer is rebooted unless the '''Enable autologin''' field is checked, in which case the computer will boot straight into the initial user's desktop.<br />
<br />
Additional user profiles, each with different access rights, can be created after the installation is complete.<br />
<br />
== Select The Hard Drive For Installation ==<br />
[[File:Select_disk.png]]<br />
<br />
<br />
All available drives will be listed. This will include any external USB storage devices and memory cards. Select the drive onto which you wish to install ''Point Linux''.<br />
<br />
Click '''Forward'''.<br />
<br />
== Partitioning ==<br />
[[File:Set_partitioning.png]]<br />
<br />
<br />
A typical installation will involve overwriting an existing operating system with ''Point Linux'', or installing ''Point Linux'' alongside an existing operating system; creating a '''dual boot''' system. There are potentially many partitioning scenarios, depending on the configuration of the computer before the installation, and how it is intended to operate the computer afterwards.<br />
<br />
The image above shows the simplest scenario, in which there is one large empty partition into which ''Point Linux'' will be installed, with a '''Swap Partition''', which may be used as temporary storage if an operation requires more RAM than is actually available. If the large partition already contains an operating system, its name will be shown in the “Operating System” column.<br />
<br />
To create new partitions, or to delete or modify those already configured, click the '''Edit Partitions''' button. This launches the ''GParted'' application, which can be used to define any changes required, including the creation of a dual-boot system.<br />
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An in-depth discussion of partitioning considerations and full instructions for using ''GParted'' are available on its web site:<br />
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[http://gparted.sourceforge.net GParted Website]<br />
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''Point Linux'' can work with a number of file systems. For general use '''ext2''', '''ext3''' and '''ext4''' are good choices, with ext4 being the most modern and popular.<br />
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With the partitions defined and formatted, the only other partitioning task is to choose the '''mount point'''. This determines where the files and programs required for booting ''Point Linux'' will be placed. A good choice for most users is “/”, which is the root of the file system. The mount point is set by right-clicking on the list entry for the main partition, and selecting “/” from the drop-down list.<br />
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Once the partitioning options have been selected click '''Forward'''.<br />
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== Advanced Options / Boot Loader ==<br />
[[File:Advanced_boot_manager_01.png]]<br />
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'''Advanced Options'''<br />
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'''Compiz''' is a compositing window manager which can create some advanced and visually interesting desktop effects. These may include animations and a "cube" workspace. A detailed overview is available here:<br />
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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compiz Wikipedia Compiz Description]<br />
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Compiz imposes a greater load on your computer's processor and graphics resources than a conventional window manager. If you are uncertain of your computer's capabilities it is recommended that you initially install ''Point Linux'' [[without]] Compiz. It can be easily installed later from the online repositories.<br />
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'''Debian Backports''' are applications which are candidates for inclusion in the the next major release of Debian (on which ''Point Linux'' is based). Enabling debian-backport updates will result in the installation of more recent versions of some applications than would otherwise be the case. While these should mostly run problem-free, you accept that they may not have been so thoroughly tested with this version of ''Point Linux'' and, therefore, present a risk to stability.<br />
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'''Non-free Repositories''' are libraries of applications and other software components which are proprietary, or do not fully comply with the definition of ''free and open source software''.<br />
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'''Boot Loader'''<br />
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''Point Linux'' uses a boot loader to control the running of essential processes during the boot process. The default boot loader for ''Point Linux'' is called '''GRUB''' (Grand Unified Bootloader). GRUB is very widely used and highly recommended for ''Point Linux''. Alternative boot loaders can be used, but these need to be manually configured after the installation is completed, and should only be considered by advanced Linux users.<br />
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GRUB should normally be installed in the same partition as the operating system.<br />
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Click '''Forward'''.<br />
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== Commit / Install ==<br />
[[File:Installation_summary.png]]<br />
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All the selected installation options are summarised. This is the final opportunity to abort the installation.<br />
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Click '''Install''' to commit.<br />
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You will now have a few minutes spare while files are copied onto your computer's hard disk and the system is configured. Progress is displayed on a dialog throughout the operation.<br />
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On completion you will be prompted to restart the computer.<br />
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[[File:10._Install_C.png]]<br />
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As the computer shuts down you will be prompted to remove the installation CD/DVD or USB drive. This ensures that the computer will reboot from the hard disk rather than the installation media. The screen will briefly go blank and then the normal startup routine will begin. Depending on the configuration of your system (dual boot, etc), several boot options will be displayed, but the default will be to start Point Linux, which will happen automatically after a few seconds.<br />
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If you opted for autologin, the computer will boot directly into the desktop of the initial user. Otherwise you will be prompted for the username and password.<br />
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''Point Linux'' is now installed and ready to use.</div>Peter Ryzhenkovhttp://wiki.pointlinux.org/index.php?title=Point_Linux_2.3.1_Release_NotesPoint Linux 2.3.1 Release Notes2014-06-01T13:42:08Z<p>Peter Ryzhenkov: Peter Ryzhenkov moved page Point Linux 2.3.1 Release Notes to Point Linux MATE 2.3.1 Release Notes</p>
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<div>These release notes for Point Linux 2.3.1 (taya) provide an overview of the release and document the known issues with Point Linux 2.3.1. <br />
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== Point Linux 2.3.1 overview ==<br />
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{|<br />
|The purpose:<br />
|Desktop PC distro<br />
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|Target audience:<br />
|Experienced users and business/IT sector<br />
|-<br />
|Based on:<br />
|Debian 7.5 (Wheezy)<br />
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|Kernel:<br />
|3.2.0-4<br />
|-<br />
|DE:<br />
|Mate 1.4.2<br />
|-<br />
|Compiz:<br />
|Can be installed during installation or manually later.<br />
|-<br />
|DM:<br />
|LightDM<br />
|-<br />
|Distro format:<br />
|LiveCD/USB, LiveDVD/USB<br />
|-<br />
|Supported architectures:<br />
|i386 (i686-pae), amd64<br />
|-<br />
|Distro language:<br />
|English in Live Session, Localized during the HD installation.<br />
|-<br />
|Installer:<br />
|GUI Point Linux Installer 0.18.2<br />
|}<br />
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=== What's new in Point Linux 2.3.1 ===<br />
Point Linux 2.3.1 is a bugfix release. It fixes the Point Linux Installer issue that made impossible to install Compiz, 'debian-backports' and 'pointlinux-nonfree' packages during installation with en_US locale selected. Please refer to the [http://wiki.pointlinux.org/index.php?title=Point_Linux_2.3_Release_Notes Point Linux 2.3 Release Notes] for more information.<br />
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==== Changes in distribution ====<br />
: Firefox 29.0.1<br />
: Thunderbird 24.5.0<br />
: Up to date Debian packages<br />
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<br /><span style="font-size:150%">[http://pointlinux.org/download.html Download Point Linux]</span><br />
<br />[http://pointlinux.org/donate.html Support Point Linux making donation]</div>Peter Ryzhenkov