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EXTON OpSuS Tumbleweed Deepin 20.6 respectively LXQt 1.2 64 bit UEFI Linux Live DVD/USB - Build 231220, 230212 and 181126 (Build  181126 only for Raspberry Pi 3)

 

EXTON OpSuS Tumbleweed is based on openSUSE Tumbleweed, which is a rolling distribution. I.e. no need for new installations. Just run the command sudo zypper dup and you will always get the latest stable packages/kernels. The ISO files are of 3290 MB respectively 1430 MB. The LXQt version will thus run very fast from a DVD or a USB stick. Even in VirtualBox/VMware directly from the ISO file.

NEWS ABOUT EXTON OpSuS Build 231220 with the Deepin DE
I've made a new version of EXTON OpSuS with Deepin 20.6 as DE (Desktop Environment). It replaces version 230215, which also had the Deepin DE installed. Version 231220 is a total rebuild of version 230215 with many more openSUSE packages pre-installed. The ISO-file has thus increased from 1570 MB to 3290 MB. I have managed to install Refracta Snapshot, which means that you can completely change the EXTON OpSuS System and then create a new ISO-file. (Your own). Your new openSUSE system will also be Live and installable. After an installation of EXTON OpSuS to hard drive you'll have to reinstall Calamares (the installer) though. That is done with the command sudo zypper in calamares. You should do that before you start Refracta Snapshot if you want to generate an ISO (openSUSE System) which is installable. A new kernel is used - 6.7-rc5-amd64-exton. Watch a screenshot when Refracta Snapshot has started. You'll find your new ISO file in /home/snapshot. The whole "remasterprocess" is very simple and quick.

ABOUT the Deepin Desktop Environment
Deepin DE (made in China!) is devoted to providing a beautiful, easy to use, safe and reliable system for global users. I came to like the Deepin DE very much when I installed it in ExTiX and ArchEX. So I thought why not install the Deepin DE also in EXTON OpSuS?

ABOUT EXTON OpSuS for PC's
EXTON OpSuS Tumbleweed with Deepin 20.6 respectively LXQt 1.2 uses kernel 6.7-rc5-amd64-exton respectively 6.1.10-1. Installed programs: Among many other programs, Firefox, NetworkManager, GParted and Calamares Installer. You'll run the system as root from the beginning as regards Build 230212. Root's password is linux. EXTON OpSuS can easily be installed to hard drive (of those who so desire). For that you shall use Calamares Installer. All packages have been updated to the latest available version as of February 10, 2023 (LXQt version) and December 20, 2023 (Deepin version).
NOTE1 as regards Build 230212
: If you run EXTON OpSuS on a non-UEFI computer or in VirtualBox/VMware you'll get a chance to create an ordinary user before you enter the desktop. And also change the password for root. You will see this screen when the boot process is ready.
NOTE2 as regards Build 230212: If you run EXTON OpSuS on a UEFI computer you will (probably) end up in console mode. Log in as root with password linux. Then run the command startx. You will then enter the LXQt 1.2 Desktop. If you do not see a login prompt you shall press Ctrl Alt F2 simultaneously.
NOTE3: Version 230212 of EXTON OpSuS can run on really old computers. As an example I could run them on my 17 years old laptop Acer Aspire 5102 WLMi.
NOTE4 as regards Build 231220: You will run the system as the normal user user or as root. The passwords are live respectively root. When the boot process is ready you will end up at the SDDM Login Screen. Choose to log in to Deepin as root or as user. When logged in as root you won't have sound.
NOTE5 as regards Build 231220: There is (possibly) one "bug" in this build. If you after a hard drive installation of EXTON OpSuS can't boot the system there is probably something wrong with the filesystem. You should then boot up another Linux system (from your hard drive or from a USB stick) and run the following commands (examples):
A) sudo fsck /dev/sda6
Possible answer: "/dev/sda6 has unsupported feature(s): FEATURE_C12".
B) Fix it by running this command: tune2fs -O ^metadata_csum_seed /dev/sda6
C) Check the outcome with this command: grub-probe --target=fs --device /dev/sda6
The answer shall/must be: "ext2"
Watch this screenshot...

The system language is English
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INSTALLATION of EXTON OpSuS to a USB stick in Linux :: ALSO WITH PERSISTENCE - only as regards Build 230212
In Linux you shall use this command as root:
dd if=/path/to/exton-opsus-x86_64-tumbleweed-lxqt-1430mb-230212.iso of=/dev/sd<X> bs=4M status=progress && sync
NOTE1: Unmount the USB before you run the install command. Unmount with: umount /dev/sd<X>
NOTE2: /dev/sd<X> can be (for example) /dev/sdb or /dev/sdd (never /dev/sdb1 or /dev/sdd1).
NOTE3: If you use the install command above you will achieve persistence! I.e. all system changes will automatically be saved on the stick.
NOTE4: You should/must use a fairly new and "good" USB stick. If you do that EXTON OpSuS will run pretty fast from the USB stick.
NOTE5: Your created persistent USB stick with EXTON OpSuS can't be used on ALL computers. Only on similar computers with the same type of graphics card etc. So if you want to run EXTON OpSuS on another different computer you'll have to install the ISO on a new USB stick.

INSTALLATION of EXTON OpSuS to a USB stick in Windows :: ALSO WITH PERSISTENCE
Use Rufus 4.3 for the installation and be sure to write the ISO file to the USB stick in DD Image mode. Watch this screenshot...
Unfortunately the performance will be a bit slow after such an installation.


Installation of EXTON OpSuS from a USB stick (or DVD) to hard drive
1. Start Calamares Installer - watch this screenshot. (Installation in VirtualBox).
2. Calamares settings (user etc) - watch this screenshot.
3. Ready to install with Calamares - watch this screenshot. Install Grub2 to MBR (/dev/sda).
4. The installation to hard drive is ready - watch this screenshot.

How to run EXTON OpSuS in full screen in VirtualBox (Build 230212)
For that you'll need VirtualBox Guest Additions. Install them like this.
1. Install EXTON OpSuS to hard drive using Calamares - see above.
2. Insert the VirtualBox Guest Additions CD from the menu/Devices - watch this screenshot.
3. Mount /dev/sr0 at /mnt/sr0 - watch this screenshot.
4. Got to /mnt/sr0 and run the command ./VBoxLinuxAdditions.run - watch this screenshot.
5. Reboot and enjoy running EXTON OpSuS in full screen - watch this screenshot.
NOTE: In Build 231220 VirtualBox Guest Addition are pre-installed - watch this screenshot...

Log in to the LXQt Desktop on UEFI computers - Build 230212
First you'll may have to log in to the Desktop as the as root (superuser) from console mode. Password: linux. Then run the command startx.
NOTE: On some UEFI computers and on all non-uefi computers or in VirtualBox/VMware you'll get a chance to create an ordinary user before you enter the desktop. And also change the password for root. You will see this screen when the boot process is ready.

How to enable sound - Build 230212
1. Create a normal/ordinary user using YaST. Watch this screenshot. You will only have sound when logged in as an ordinary user. (You can't run Pulseaudio as root).
2. Log in to LXQt as your ordinary user and run the command pulseaudio --start.
3. Su to root and run the command setup-pulseaudio --enable.
NOTE: The commands are not necessary to run when using Build 230215 or 230212.

Network connections in EXTON OpSuS
Use Yast2. To find out the names of your Network Interfaces run the command iwconfig. If you use a wired connection you will be connected automatically.

Wireless connections
Use YaST Control Center - screenshot. Or just click on the NetworkManager-applet on the panel to the right and choose your Network. Watch this screenshot or this one as regards Build 231220. You may have to edit /etc/resolv.conf to get connected to the Internet. Add nameserver 8.8.8.8 on the last line.

USING VLC in EXTON OpSuS
You'll have to install a special version of VLC due to licensing patents. Read about it here. I.e. you shall run the following commands as root.
1) zypper ar https://download.videolan.org/pub/vlc/SuSE/Tumbleweed VLC
2) zypper mr -r VLC
3) zypper in vlc
After that you can enjoy videos in VLC. Watch this screenshot...

How to make a full installation of Deepin 20.6
If you want a full Deepin 20.6 Desktop you shall install it with this command:
sudo zypper in deepin-* addlock vlc
That way your "special" VLC installation (see above) won't be destroyed. Watch this screenshot...

How to enable SWAP
If you use EXTON OpSuS on a computer with low RAM you may want to use a SWAP partition. Enable it with this command (example):
sudo swapon /dev/sda6 - watch this screenshot...

Using Samba
You can connect to your Windows computers in your Home Network using this command as root: smbclient \\\\192.168.0.35\\LINUX -U arne
NOTE1: This is an example of course. LINUX is my shared folder on one of my computers. arne is my login name on my Windows computer. You'll find your correct IP-address by running the command ipconfig on your Windows computer. Watch a screenshot when the Samba command is running. You can transfer files between your computers using the command get and put.
NOTE2: In Build 231220 you can use the file manager PCManFM for your Samba connections. Connect to one of your computers in your home network with (example) smb://192.168.0.36

Is EXTON OpSuS Deepin/LXQt Build 231220/230212 unique?
If you have a look at openSUSE's official Download site you can see that there is no live Deepin or LXQt version available. EXTON OpSuS Build 231220 is most certainly UNIQUE. There is no other distro based on openSUSE containing Refracta Snapshot!

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News 181126 about EXTON OpSuS Rpi
I’ve made a “remaster” of
openSUSE’s Tumbleweed image  for Raspberry Pi 3 with the XFCE Desktop and many other more or less necessary packages. Study the full package list. READ MORE about this version for Raspberry Pi 3...

 

DOWNLOAD

EXTON OpSuS Tumbleweed Linux Live DVD/USB (both versions) can be downloaded from SourceForge.net - Fast, secure and free downloads from the largest Open Source applications and software directory.

Alternative DOWNLOAD location
The IMAGE file exton-opsus-x86_64-tumbleweed-lxqt-1430mb-230212.iso can also be downloaded from the Swedish Linux Society's server.

md5sum for EXTON OpSuS Tumbleweed Deepin 64bit ISO, which is of 3290 MB
md5sum for EXTON OpSuS Tumbleweed LXQT 64bit ISO which is of 1430 MB


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