ExLight 64 bit Linux Live System Files

ExLight 64 bit LINUX LIVE System - Build 240614


NEWS 240614 ABOUT ExLight  
I have made a new version of ExLight with Enlightenment 0.25.4 (latest stable version) and kernel 6.9.3-amd64-exton with Debian patches. You can now log in to Enlightenment 0.25.4 on all fairly new computers, which you couldn't before. Please read below about "fairly new" computers.

NEW SOURCES in ExLight 240614
This new version of ExLight is based on Debian "Sid/Trixie" (Unstable/Testing). See https://wiki.debian.org/DebianUnstable and https://www.debian.org/releases/trixie/
Build 240614 is a total rebuild of ExLight. The ISO file size is of 2140 MB, which means that ExLight now can run even faster from RAM. I.e. load to RAM. Watch this screenshot: https://exlight.exton.net/build-240614/exlight-live-boot-240614.jpg

LOGIN PROBLEMS IN BUILD 240614 
To be able to login to the Enlightenment 0.25.4 Desktop you'll have to use a "fairly new" computer. According to my experience the computer can't be older than about eight (8) years. After a live boot (from a USB stick or a DVD) you are supposed to be logged in automatically as the ordinary user user. If not you will end up in console mode logged in as user. For testing purposes you can do the following if you have a wired Internet connection. Run the following commands:
1. sudo apt update
2. sudo apt install lxde
3. nano .xinitrc
4. Change .xinitrc to exec startlxde
5. startx
You will now enter the LXDE Desktop. So the problem is really Enlightenment. I.e. not which Display Manager to use. I've tried with LXDM, SLiM and finally LightDM. I'm grateful if somebody find a solution to the problem Enlightenment/login and notify me. I've found one Internet post about the problem (with no solution unfortunately): https://superuser.com/questions/1744934/enlightenment-doesnt-start-after-fresh-debian-11-5-install
CONCLUSION: Use a fairly new computer if you want to run Enlightenment 0.25.4 in ExLight. I wrote this as a comment on exlight.exton.net 221129: "I tried ExLight Build 220726 on a really old computer – Acer Aspire 5102WLMi from 2006. Running ExLight on that computer I got the same problems as the ones you have described. I.e. I could only log in from console mode. I could never reach the Enlightenment Desktop. I have therefore decided to upload a new version of ExLight with a new kernel (possibly the newest) and upgraded packages. That will probably happen today. If the new version won’t run on my old Aspire I have to say that ExLight only runs on fairly new computers". ExLight Build 240614/231005 has the same problem. I.e. using my old Acer I can't reach the Enlightenment 0.25.4 Desktop whatever I do. I can run LXDE (and possibly other Desktop Environments) without problem though. Watch this screenshot: https://exlight.exton.net/exlight-lxde-calamares-221130.jpg

WHAT'S NEW IN ExLight BUILD 240614?
NOTE: Version 240614 replaces version 231005.
1. ExLight is now based on Debian "Sid/Trixie" (unstable/testing). 
2. I have upgraded the Desktop environment Enlightenment ("Beauty at your fingertips") to version 0.25.4, which is the stable version of Enlightenment. There is a newer version (0.26.0-4) of Enlightenment, but it doesn't work (yet). I have therefore "blocked" upgrades of Enlightenment with "sudo apt-mark hold enlightenment". You can "unblock" Enlightenment with the command "sudo apt-mark unhold enlightenment". Could possibly work to upgrade Enlightenment after a month or so. 
3. I have replaced kernel 6.5.3-amd64-exton with kernel 6.9.3-amd64-exton. ExLight's ISO file is now a ISO-hybrid, which means that it can very easily be transferred (copied) to a USB pen drive. You can then even run ExLight from the USB stick and save all your system changes on the stick. I.e. you will enjoy persistence!
5. Another big improvement is that ExLight can run from RAM. Use Boot alternative 2 (load to RAM). When the system has booted up you can remove the disc (DVD) or the USB stick. You will need at least 3 GB RAM to run ExLight that way. 
6. This version of ExLight uses the Calamares Installer. Very simple to use! A new user (your user) will be created during the installation process. You can also install ExLight in your preferred language. You can as an alternative use Refracta Installer.
7. MOST IMPORTANT: I've added Refracta Snapshot, which make it possible for you to create your own live installable Debian Sid/Trixie system. I mean change everything to your liking, fire up Refracta Snapshot and wait 10 - 20 min until your new ISO is ready!

MORE ABOUT ExLight
The Desktop Environment is Enlightenment 0.25.4. ("Beauty at your fingertips"). Program content: Refracta Snapshot, Synaptic, GParted, SMPlayer (an alternative to Vlc), Connman, NetworkManager, WPA Supplicant,PCManFM, Firefox (for watching Netflix movies etc.) and Gimp. Furthermore compilation tools so that you can install programs from source. All programs have been updated to the latest available version as at June 14, 2024. Study all installed packages: https://exlight.exton.net/build-240614/exlight-sid-installed-packages-240614.txt

LOCALE
The system language is English. 

LOG IN to Enlightenment 0.25.4
When you start up from the dvd or USB stick you will end up in Enlightenment logged in as the ordinary user user if your computer is "fairly new" - see above. You can log out from user's Desktop screen and log in as root if you want. The password for the ordinary user user is live. The password for root (superuser) is root. NOTE: After a hard drive installation using Calamares the root password will be gone. To fix it log in as user with password live and run the command sudo passwd root.

ABOUT VirtualBox/VMware
You can't run ExLight Build 240614 in VirtualBox or VMware for some unknown reason. The system works very well in Qemu in Linux though. Using Qemu is the best way to run any Linux system virtually.

WIRELESS connections
In Build 240614 NetworkManager, ConnMan and WPA Supplicant are installed. Use the one you prefer. For wireless connections you should use NetworkManager when logged in as root - watch this screenshot: exlight-rfkill-unblock-wifi-231005.jpg
NOTE1: On some computers it can be necessary to unblock WiFi before you can connect. Do it with the command: rfkill unblock wifi
NOTE2: Study /etc/resolv.conf-WORKING and change it (if necessary) to suit your needs.

A VERY ENTHUSIASTIC REVIEW of ExLight Build 221130 on YouTube
The Video is called “ExLight Linux – Lightest Distro I Have Ever Tried“. (It is not made by me).
Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/boqJXOk6HEg

READ MORE: https://exlight.exton.net 

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