PostX is a lightweight Linux distribution with a Fluxbox desktop based on Debian (7).
By default the distribution uses only free software. The distribution can also be burnt to a single cd or a usb stick due to its small size. The overall system is designed to be lightweight and as such it uses low amount of RAM and remains suitable for an older hardware.
PostX can be used directly from a media as a live distribution or installed to a hard drive.
The live-mode default username is: audax
and the password is: live
Even though the above values should get you started, I strongly urge everyone to take a brief look at the release notes, which are found from
PostX Gnu/Linux pages:
http://www.techtimejourney.net/audax/
PostX info page (updated 27th of May with correct shortkeys and essential information about Chromium browser and Fluxbox (fixing the empty window issue) )
http://www.techtimejourney.net/postx-gnulinux-info-page/
Features
- Debian Wheezy (7) based.
- 32 bit iso image
- Fits to a single cd
- Ships with Linux kernel 3.14.42
- Bluetooth and HDMI audio support with Alsa
- Uses installer derived from Linux Mint Debian edition.
- Comes with Pcmanfm file manager
- Comes with many highly usable programs such as,Evince, Xfburn, Galculator 2.1, Chromium, Geany, Abiword 3 and Gnumeric included.
- Alsa as a default instead of Pulseaudio.
- Fluxbox as a wm, with five original themes.
- Shortkey integration with Fluxbox.
- Uses StartX
- Lightweight distribution with a moderate memory consumption.
- Irc ready with Irssi and Ircii.
- Provides notification support for some common task: change volume levels, mute, unmute etc.
- Build from free software only.
- Can be installed completely offline.
- Original wallpaper sets and artwork aimed for productivity.
- Desktop settings are always within /etc/skel directory. You can choose to update your desktop experience when a new package replaces /etc/skel content. Alternatively, you can keep using the "old" settings already within your local user's home directory.
- PostX has its own .deb repository, which is designed to enhance the desktop experience with alternative/new software.
- PostX also has a source code repository, which keeps the new and also old versions available for those who want to check things out - or build something themselves.
- Fully compatible with its base (Currently Debian Wheezy)