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06-14-2005, 02:11 PM
Nice work Probono :) - a very good way for neewbs and all to try out the software available without installing via apt, then forgetting whats installed, what the program was called and generally making mess! Found lost of good apps via Klik - then discovered them already installed or available for install via apt - i havn't found a good database/web catalog of the apps each distro offers -this is an invaluable resource-especially for new linux users/users who believe that computers are here to make life easier! :idea:
2 QUESTIONS....
1- Mepis still wipes out/forgets the Klik client each re-boot - couldn't find a solution anywhere yet. And whats with all the mounted devices that appear on the desktop (from fstab) when the client is installed - is this necessary?
:and of possibly more importance to 64 bit users:
2-As a x86-64 bit user -testing out all the latest distros, the only thing holding many of us back(from 'turning pure 64') is the lack of Real and Flash players in 64 bit - i did get Kilk working under Kanotix 64 (live) with a few problems (-can't recall what right now - will post when i try again), and i had Wine running: it is possible to get Firefox from the dusty Windows partition (if you have such a thing!) running in 32 bit WITH FLASH/REAL PLAYER WORKING?
Is Klik 32 / 64 bit in-different?
Can Klik launch Firefox 32 bit (linux) with Flash/Real working from 64 bit OS base?(and so avoid using tricky 'chroot' environments)
Questions, questions!! (i know there are more than 2) - but if this can work it will be a MAJOR hurdle cleared for all who intend on moving to 64 bit - especially if it means that effectively ALL software apps (including M$) could be available under 64 bit!!!
Cheers,
Andy.
Granada, ES
Acer Aspire 1510 (64 bit laptop)
Mepis 3.3.1 (for now...)
>>>>>> They say if you play a Microsoft CD backwards you hear satanic messages.
--That's nothing. If you play it forwards, it installs Windows!! >>>>>
2 QUESTIONS....
1- Mepis still wipes out/forgets the Klik client each re-boot - couldn't find a solution anywhere yet. And whats with all the mounted devices that appear on the desktop (from fstab) when the client is installed - is this necessary?
:and of possibly more importance to 64 bit users:
2-As a x86-64 bit user -testing out all the latest distros, the only thing holding many of us back(from 'turning pure 64') is the lack of Real and Flash players in 64 bit - i did get Kilk working under Kanotix 64 (live) with a few problems (-can't recall what right now - will post when i try again), and i had Wine running: it is possible to get Firefox from the dusty Windows partition (if you have such a thing!) running in 32 bit WITH FLASH/REAL PLAYER WORKING?
Is Klik 32 / 64 bit in-different?
Can Klik launch Firefox 32 bit (linux) with Flash/Real working from 64 bit OS base?(and so avoid using tricky 'chroot' environments)
Questions, questions!! (i know there are more than 2) - but if this can work it will be a MAJOR hurdle cleared for all who intend on moving to 64 bit - especially if it means that effectively ALL software apps (including M$) could be available under 64 bit!!!
Cheers,
Andy.
Granada, ES
Acer Aspire 1510 (64 bit laptop)
Mepis 3.3.1 (for now...)
>>>>>> They say if you play a Microsoft CD backwards you hear satanic messages.
--That's nothing. If you play it forwards, it installs Windows!! >>>>>