gOS article on Distropedia

[RAV TUX]

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gOS article on Distropedia (http://cafelinux.org/distropedia/?q=node/179)
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[hkgonra]

This is the first time I have seen or heard of it, looks like OSX.

[RAV TUX]

As per usual Distropedia (http://cafelinux.org/distropedia/) brings you the first articles on cutting edge new distros:

gOS article on Distropedia (http://cafelinux.org/distropedia/?q=node/179)
http://cafelinux.org/distropedia/?q=node/179

The article is new and needs refinement, please feel free to jump right in and join Distropedia (http://cafelinux.org/distropedia/) and add to the gOS article.Added a little more refinement please take a look and let me know what you think.

[RAV TUX]

This is the first time I have seen or heard of it, looks like OSX.

e17 is the default WM for gOS, I find e17 more user friendly and feature rich then OS X

[Bubs]

how bout some system requirements and an iso smal enough for a cd.

[Wiebelhaus]

how bout some system requirements and an iso smal enough for a cd.

A thing of the past mate , Cd sized is dying.

[Dimitriid]

A thing of the past mate , Cd sized is dying.

Im glad you have enough bandwidth to declare 700mb downloads "A thing of the past". Many of us would strongly disagree however.

[puccaso]

can the "exact" gos interface be installed over gutsy?

[n3tfury]

A thing of the past mate , Cd sized is dying.

rubbish. cd sized is just right. add your own apps beyond that.

[RAV TUX]

rubbish. cd sized is just right. add your own apps beyond that.The gOS Devs are working on releasing a CD version, but please be patient as we are very, very busy and much change is happening very, very fast.

[manutdfan2850]

how is gOS different from just a simple install of E17 over Ubuntu 7.10?

[Tux Aubrey]

how is gOS different from just a simple install of E17 over Ubuntu 7.10?

I'm not sure of all the differences, but the basic idea seems to be that it focuses on web apps (google stuff mainly). The interface has been simplified so that people unfamiliar with Linux (or e17) can just "point and click" to go directly to gmail, googleapps, youtube etc.

Under the hood, its pretty much Gutsy and there are a fair number of the default ubuntu packages installed by default (which could, IMO, be lightened considerably to bring the iso to under 700Mb). Enlightenment has been fully integrated as the default desktop (the implementation already has its detractors who say that should not be done with something under such active development).

I'm sure that experienced Ubuntu users would be just as happy (or happier) installing e17 over Gutsy, but gOS isn't aimed at us. Its there as a desktop for the Walmart sub $200 machines and anything similar.

If the hits on RAV TUX's gOS forum are anything to go by, we are in for a flood of Linux newbies. And that's a Good Thing, IMO.:)

[RAV TUX]

I'm not sure of all the differences, but the basic idea seems to be that it focuses on web apps (google stuff mainly). The interface has been simplified so that people unfamiliar with Linux (or e17) can just "point and click" to go directly to gmail, googleapps, youtube etc.

Under the hood, its pretty much Gutsy and there are a fair number of the default ubuntu packages installed by default (which could, IMO, be lightened considerably to bring the iso to under 700Mb). Enlightenment has been fully integrated as the default desktop (the implementation already has its detractors who say that should not be done with something under such active development).

I'm sure that experienced Ubuntu users would be just as happy (or happier) installing e17 over Gutsy, but gOS isn't aimed at us. Its there as a desktop for the Walmart sub $200 machines and anything similar.

If the hits on RAV TUX's gOS forum are anything to go by, we are in for a flood of Linux newbies. And that's a Good Thing, IMO.:)

The CD iso has been built...once we get it seeded the formal announcement will be made...keep an eye on LinuxTracker.org ;)

[tashmooclam]

There is an article in the NYTimes about gOs on Walmart Everex computers for $200.
There is a gOS website with a screen shot of the desktop. It has a dock from
Enlightment and it's based on Ubuntu.
http://thinkgos.com/index.html
I read a report that there will be an Everex laptop running gOS for $300 soon.
See a trend? First Dell sells Linux computers, now Walmart.
Very cool.

[Tux Aubrey]

It has a dock from Enlightment and it's based on Ubuntu.

Yes, gOS is a complete enlightenment desktop based on Gutsy. I think what has confused a lot of people is the plain-ness of the default desktop - no Enlightenment bling! It is included if you want it, but I think the devs were trying to not scare the horses. :-)

Here's a gOS desktop with a little more e-bling

http://cafelinux.org/OptickleArt/albums/userpics/normal_gOS_icons_and_windows.png

[MissionImpossible]

The CD iso has been built...once we get it seeded the formal announcement will be made...keep an eye on LinuxTracker.org ;)

For BigPond ADSL and Cable subscribers only (Australia), here is a link for the iso: http://files.bigpond.com/library/index.php?go=details&id=31825

gOS v1.0 ISO
Description

An alternative operating system for the masses

Our idea is to be a simple, user friendly, beautiful desktop for normal people.

Out of the box, just works!

We're creating an OS ecosystem that is complete. We come with all the software you need to browse the web, email, instant message... play movies, music, and connect to iPods... create and edit documents, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, images... out of the box. Plug and play!

Bring on Google and other wonderful applications

We recommend Google for just about everything... Gmail, Gtalk, Calendar, Maps, Docs and Spreadsheets, and more. We'd like to welcome you to the idea that Google already is your "operating system."

Open source and other values

We thank the Ubuntu 7.10 community and Enlightenment community for their contribution to gOS and the world. Our dedicated team and passionate community of volunteers are commited to bringing our alternative OS to the masses... so people everywhere can enjoy a third, more affordable and attractive choice when shopping for a computer. To get ahead of ourselves, we're saying goodbye to closed software and the digital divide.

Information URL: http://thinkgos.com/
MD5 Sum: 1a7855e907bc340962fe2fe8afdea487 (what is an md5sum?)
SHA1 Sum: 9f0053ad00a0fab5829766b4a086cc7ce66c568c
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NB: BigPond Subscribers have access to free downloads (i.e. metered non-chargeable).

[b9anders]

It looks like an interesting project. I am wondering if they are making use of the fact that it's made for a specific kind of pc to recompile some of the central elements like the kernel, libc, e17 optimised for the hardware. That's an edge Apple can give to its users, and with a deal like this, I'd be nice to see Linux taking advantage of the same.

[RAV TUX]

Yes, gOS is a complete enlightenment desktop based on Gutsy. I think what has confused a lot of people is the plain-ness of the default desktop - no Enlightenment bling! It is included if you want it, but I think the devs were trying to not scare the horses. :-)

Here's a gOS desktop with a little more e-bling

http://cafelinux.org/OptickleArt/albums/userpics/normal_gOS_icons_and_windows.png

Very nice bling Aubrey....

For others interested in the CD version of gOS, keep an eye on Linuxtracker for the gOS CD torrent, it is 698.4 MB it should be released within the next couple of days, if not sooner.

[MissionImpossible]

The Coding Studio Linux & Unix Screenshots | Linux & Unix Distro Screenshots | Linux & Unix Screenshots :: gOS 1.0
http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=gOS%201.0

A series of very good screenshots of gOS (and many other distros as well)

Seems like a very good resource website!
http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/

[tashmooclam]

The Taiwanese asus eee pc 701 runs also on an even slicker desktop, in my opinion. It's based on Linux of course.
There is a choice between the "easy" desktop and a more familiar type of desktop.
Older people and children who have no pre-conceived notions of where menus should be, how they should look, where icons should be and whether they should bounce, etc. will like these desktops.
http://laptopmag.com/News/Notebooks/Exclusive-First-Look-Asus-Eee-PC-701.htm?page=2
Tabs along the top of the monitor make it super easy to navigate. Kinda like my Firefox, or the Apple website, etc.
Some Chinese very inexpensive computers running Linux also will have this kind of system.

[tim_hartke]

There's a new forum for gOS located at http://gosforums.org. Post your gOS related questions there.

[smartboyathome]

There's a new forum for gOS located at http://gosforums.org. Post your gOS related questions there.

Isn't there already an official forum up hosted by RAV TUX? Why would there need to be an unofficial one?

[vishzilla]

yes, faqly.com/gos
this is an interesting project. I am downloading it for one of my systems. lets see how it goes.

[RAV TUX]

Isn't there already an official forum up hosted by RAV TUX? Why would there need to be an unofficial one?Good call smartbotathome, here is the link for the Official gOs Forum of which many of the gOS devs are active members:
http://www.cafelinux.org/gosforum/

[Mateo]

I've used it and think it's a piece of junk. Very basic Enlightenment distro. It seems like they spent much more time marketing the PCs than they did creating the operating system.

[RAV TUX]

I've used it and think it's a piece of junk. Very basic Enlightenment distro. It seems like they spent much more time marketing the PCs than they did creating the operating system.Mateo, if you want a first class e17 desktop I suggest OzOs.

http://cafelinux.org/OzOs/