Granular Linux Distro Preview is Worth a Look 119
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. "
I hate the phrase "easy to use". (Score:5, Interesting)
But my point still stands. Easy to use is not the same as "windows like" or even "shallow learning curve". It can mean "expert friendly".
That's not to say they're mutually exclusive, but this term is abused more than most.
Re:It's just PClinuxOS (Score:4, Interesting)
Yep. The only interesting thing about this is how it was made.
http://livecd.berlios.de/
I suspect we'll be seeing a flood of special-interest Linux distros very shortly. It could be a breeding ground for some interesting innovations.
Re:It's just PClinuxOS (Score:2, Interesting)
First, it is proprietary software (i.e. the drivers).
Secondly, is are the drivers maintainable? How good does ndiswrapper work and how do you know that when it works it keeps on working?
we have reached the point... (Score:3, Interesting)