exGENT version 240201/240125 Linux Live System is - as the name suggest - based on Gentoo Linux. The best thing with exGENT is the premier auto detection of hardware and the ability to relatively easy install the system to hard drive during a live session. (Calamares Installer). LXQt 1.4 is used as Desktop environment. Used kernel: 6.7.1/6.1.67.

exGENT runs on all "normal" and fairly new computers. They run very well also in VirtualBox/VMware.

INSTALLATION
The systems can easily be installed to hard drive and/or a USB flash drive in two ways. Using Calamares Installer (in version 240201) or an installation script in /root/install. The installation takes 5 - 20 min. (Depending on computer type).

ROLLING DISTRIBUTION
Gentoo/exGENT is a "rolling" distribution, which means that you can always get the latest software without reinstalling. Upgrade the system every month or so...

WHO IS exGENT/Gentoo FOR?
Experienced Linux users or those who really want to learn Linux.

Features

  • Kernel 6.1.67-gentoo-x86_64 (Gentoo's original kernel) in Build 240201
  • LXQt 1.4 as DE - latest version in Build 240201
  • Calamares Installer - install exGENT to hard drive in 5 - 15 minutes - only in Build 240201
  • Netflix works in Firefox in both versions of exGENT
  • LXDE as DE in Build 240125 (which uses Systemd)
  • Systemd is used in Build 240125
  • Install to hard drive in about five minutes using the install scripts or Calamares Installer
  • USB drive install - persistent using Calamares Installer
  • More support for Atheros, Intel and Broadcom wireless cards
  • After a hard drive installation of Build 240125 kernel 6.7.1 (latest) will be used
  • Lots of pre-installed programs in Build 240201
  • NetworkManager in both versions
  • Simple wireless connection with NetworkManager (nm-applet)
  • Rufus can be used for USB installations in Windows
  • The dd command can be used in Linux
  • GParted
  • Very simple hard drive installation in your language with Calamares Installer!
  • Can be installed booth to UEFI and non-UEFI computers!
  • Runs very well in VirtualBox and VMware
  • Can be installed in VirtualBox /VMware quickly and easy
  • Pulseaudio
  • Non Systemd system! OpenRC 0.53 is used is used in Build 240201
  • Calamares Installer (latest) works very well in Build 240201
  • Both versions are as stable as the original Gentoo
  • Spotify is pre-installed in Build 240201

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GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2)

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User Reviews

  • Very nice lice cd .Thanks for shared
  • I downloaded the iso file exgent-64bit-xfce4-2280mb-160123.iso In order to make a bootable usb stick from the downloaded iso file I used the command: dd bs=4M if=exgent-64bit-xfce4-2280mb-160123.iso of=/dev/sdb I tried to boot from the usb stick but obtained the following error message: "...no boot sector found..." Is there a way to fix this problem?
  • ##UPDATE: Thanks, Arne for pointing me at a mirror that still has the old ISO. I can't post a URL here, but the mirror was: mirror.onet.pl /pub /mirrors /sourceforge /e /ex /exgent/ Great work, Arne! I know you no longer support the 32-bit image, but if any one else has it saved somewhere, I’d really like to give it a go on a 32-bit laptop that I have spare. Be good to compare it to Calculate Linux. I'll follow this good work, by subscribing. Cheers, Chris.
  • super job, over the years, I can do installation very quickly even from the original gentoo live, but I remember my first installation, it was really few days to get the desktop fully working and ages to rebuild when tuning USE variables :D haha ... using distcc already on 64core machine :D thanks
  • Hi Amir, Can't be done. Sorry. Hi vdriftx, You can't use the dd-command. The only way (as far as I know) to install exGENT to a USB stick is described here: exgent.exton.net/install-usb-grub/. NOTE: As from version 170309 you CAN use the dd command. You can also use Etcher and Rufus in Windows to transfer the ISO file to a USB stick.
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Operating Systems

Linux

Intended Audience

End Users/Desktop

User Interface

X Window System (X11)

Registered

2011-10-18