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If you have gained some Linux skills after using Ubuntu for some time, you may try switching to these distributions to explore the world of Linux distributions further.
Ubuntu is one of the best Linux distributions for beginners. It's an excellent platform for people new to Linux. It is easy to install, has tons of free resources available along with a massive list of applications available for it. https://itsfoss.com/distribution-after-ubuntu/
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(Score: 2) by Zinho on Saturday March 24 2018, @11:49PM (1 child)
I can tell you a method that didn't work for me: LinuxLive USB Creator. Which is unfortunate, since I love it and it's my first choice for dumping an ISO onto a USB key. Void just isn't on their list of supported distributions yet, and its generic config didn't work out for Void on my hardware; your mileage may vary.
Now that you've asked, I'm inspired to check the web for better solutions, and there seems to be one on the voidlinux website. [voidlinux.eu]
I'd volunteer to give it a try, but I have a date with my spouse tonight. Maybe later ;)
"Space Exploration is not endless circles in low earth orbit." -Buzz Aldrin
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Sunday March 25 2018, @02:56AM
Just tried the xfce i686 live iso and it works fine as a running distro. (Used dd to copy to a USB key)
For internet access, I use a linux live USB key (read-only image). Then on every reboot I have
fresh system. Not as much need to worry about tracking, pawning, etc.
Find your proper mirror, but I used this:
https://lug.utdallas.edu/mirror/void/live/20171007/void-live-i686-20171007-xfce.iso [utdallas.edu]
Looks pretty stripped down which is good. On my last distro I spent most of my config time
in stripping stuff out.
Will have to learn runit as I don't see standard init runlevels -- only 0 and 6 appear to exist
and a single user recovery mode. I like to use runlevel 3 to boot multi-user without X.
If I need X, then I just use startx.
Looks like standard syslinux to boot, squashfs for initial file system, so I should be able to customize
a live image to my liking and make my own live USB key.
Thanks for the Void Linux suggestion ...