 Syllable OS Live-CD For Download |
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  May 9 2005, 04:09 PM
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PsYcheDeLiC dR3aMeR  Group: Admin Posts: 2,242 Joined: 29-January 05 From: Nakorn Chaisri, Thailand Member No.: 2,411  |
Hi guys,
To those who haven't heard about this Syllable OS: Syllable is a free software hobby operating system for Intel x86 Pentium and compatible processors. Its purpose is to create an easy-to-use desktop operating system for the home and small office user. It was forked from the stagnant AtheOS in July 2002. Now Syllable has stepped up to Version 0.5.6 and a Live Bootable CD is available for download at: http://www.syllable-livecd.info It's supposed to be ONLY 31Megs. If you want more information on this OS, visit: http://www.syllable.org/ Here's a short exerpt from their site: QUOTE ...will be a reliable and easy-to-use GPLed operating system for the home and small office user. It already has a full GUI, a network stack, a wide range of drivers, and many applications, and it boots like lightning. More info. Right..all off to download and check it out  Cheers, m^e |
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May 9 2005, 08:04 PM
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Teh Teckeh Trekkeh  Group: Members Posts: 682 Joined: 8-September 04 From: Scotland, UK Member No.: 389 |
oooooh Ill have to give it a try.
Downloading it now. |
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Jun 19 2005, 04:34 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 133 Joined: 31-May 05 Member No.: 5,643 |
but is this an Operating system like Windows? even so i dont think good quality interactive software can fit in 31mb ... anyways hope this improves soon and can stand between windows n linux...! It will sure be a nice change ! presently i wil check this os n let u know about what i feel.!
Well thanks for the great info microscopic^earthling ! |
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Jun 20 2005, 02:41 PM
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Premium Member Group: Members Posts: 254 Joined: 28-December 04 Member No.: 1,884 |
Well, that all depends on how the software was written. I've seen many examples of great interactive software that fit on a 360K floppy disk. It all depends on how it's written. Remember, just because it's bloatware doesnt mean it's good.
Good Day. |
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Jun 22 2005, 04:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 196 Joined: 12-April 05 Member No.: 3,899 |
Yeah, Syllable OS is nice project. It sort of reminds me of BeOS, but in some ways is more like a "real" *nix. Anyway, the idea of creating a GUI *nix system without that slow piece of 25 yo bloat known as X-Window is a good one.
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Mar 20 2007, 07:05 AM
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Member - Active Contributor  Group: [HOSTED] Posts: 87 Joined: 18-March 07 Member No.: 20,937 |
Looking at the screenshots on the official website, I must say the GUI has been done simply and without too much. However, the visual styles and mouse icons remind me of the old Mac OS GUI.
I was going to try it on a virtual machine using VMWare, but it seems that Syllable OS has certain problems with the virtual machine configuration. But I believe this OS has a potential to provide home users with a simple and easy-to-learn interface. |
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Aug 11 2007, 03:46 AM
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Member - Active Contributor Group: Members Posts: 76 Joined: 6-August 07 From: Philippines Member No.: 23,872 |
does it support about 500 programs or modules like slax does?
 if so... i'm in! if not... im outta here! |
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Aug 11 2007, 04:02 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 170 Joined: 30-July 07 Member No.: 23,704 |
Previously in 2005, it was 0.5.6. However in 2007 now, its version 0.6.4. If you like to know more, you can go here to view the documentation.
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