What is Mogwai?
To put it simply, it's a discussion/project/recipe for upgrading(?) Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) to unstable and installing Gnome 3.0 shell in it. If there is interest shown there might even be a custom iso available in the near future.
Click here for the latest recipe for Mogwai
How the name Mogwai was chosen: (Revised)
A few months ago I went searching for a name for another project. What I discovered was that in African culture gnome=gremlin, went searching for what they were called and came back with Mogwai. The name was used in the movie "Gremlins" & is probably Chinese in origin. For some reason I had it in my head the name was African but when it was checked recently no African link was found. Anyway, it's a cute name & we'll keep it. Trying to install Gnome 3.0 shell on Debian does unleash the gremlins, so the name fits it pretty well.
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What is the best way to use the information in this thread?
If you're looking for info on how to install Gnome 3.0 shell on a Debian distro (including LMDE), start at the last post & work your way backwards. The ongoing chatter is the result of experimentation in attempt to streamline & simplify the process.
Helpful links:
Download Linux Mint Debian
How to install GNOME 3 on Debian testing aka wheezy
Gnome3 for the experienced (FUN Stuff!!!)
Fix: Cannot install Remastersys on LMDE
Commands to get Debian tweaker script smxi:
(You need to use sudo or be in root terminal)
Code:
cd /usr/local/bin && wget -Nc smxi.org/smxi.zip && unzip smxi.zip && smxi
* I expanded the scope of my experimentation, quickest & easiest method (for me) was to start with a Debian net install.
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