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nightlite
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 Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 3:01 am Post subject: is this right? |
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I have just read in distrowatch that Gentoo 12.1 has a
"Special Features: Gentoo install wizard;"
is this corrrect?
And will it connect to the net using a usb modem ? |
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whiteghost
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april fools ?
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Click here.
It says:
| Quote: | | Robin Johnson has announced the release of Gentoo Linux 12.1, a live DVD demonstrating the latest Gentoo technologies and open-source software applications: "Gentoo Linux is proud to announce the availability of a new live DVD to celebrate the continued collaboration between Gentoo users and developers. The live DVD features a superb list of packages, including Linux kernel 3.3, X.Org 1.12.0, KDE 4.8.1, GNOME 3.2.1, Xfce 4.8, Fluxbox 1.3.2, Firefox 11.0, LibreOffice 3.5.1.2, GIMP 2.6.12, Blender 2.60, Amarok 2.5 , VLC 2.0.1 and much more. Special Features: Gentoo install wizard; writable file systems using Aufs so you can emerge new packages!; persistence for $HOME is available, press F9 for more info. The live DVD is available in two flavors: a hybrid x86/x86_64 edition, and an x86_64 multi-lib edition." |
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whiteghost
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2012-04-01 Distribution Release: Gentoo Linux 12.1
Gentoo Linux releases 12.1 LiveDVD
Posted on April 1, 2012 by Robin H. Johnson
i just suspect a prank as far as installer goes.
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it's REAL try it!  |
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| Quote: | | Special Features: Gentoo install wizard |
Pics or didn't happen?! If it happened, the end of the world is indeed near.
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likewhoa
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| Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 3:19 pm Post subject: |
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| avx wrote: | | Quote: | | Special Features: Gentoo install wizard |
Pics or didn't happen?! If it happened, the end of the world is indeed near. |
http://ompldr.org/vZDgxdQ enjoy it while you can, that is life  |
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avx
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| Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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| likewhoa wrote: | | avx wrote: | | Quote: | | Special Features: Gentoo install wizard |
Pics or didn't happen?! If it happened, the end of the world is indeed near. |
http://ompldr.org/vZDgxdQ enjoy it while you can, that is life |
Yeah, sure, everyone can whip up that icon, IIRC I've already seen it some time ago. Bet it's just a bad joke, linking to the handbook - if that's the case, that would actually be quite lame, we already had that installer joke already a few years ago.
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cl00t
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| likewhoa wrote: | | it's REAL try it! |
It isn't, clicking the icon generates a pop up informing the user that they are the wizard. Ok, I saw this thread before I downloaded the iso & half expected an april fool prank, and on an unmetered fast connection, a 3gb+ download is inconsequential to me personally. Apart from it being a waste of time, I'm sure the operators of the mirrors wouldn't appreciate folks downloading this for nothing, thinking there is an installer, it's just a waste.
I don't want to get into a debate on whether an actual installer should be included for gentoo, I was interested in trying it out on a spare pc if there was one. |
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| Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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| cl00t wrote: | | Ok, I saw this thread before I downloaded the iso & half expected an april fool prank, and on an unmetered fast connection, a 3gb+ download is inconsequential to me personally. Apart from it being a waste of time, I'm sure the operators of the mirrors wouldn't appreciate folks downloading this for nothing, thinking there is an installer, it's just a waste. |
Indeed. I was told that the DVD at least contains updated packages, so the download isn't completely worthless. Still, the contributors making this DVD should pay a little attention to these things and how they affect the public image of the project before implementing yet more pranks.
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| Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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| cl00t wrote: | | likewhoa wrote: | | it's REAL try it! |
It isn't, clicking the icon generates a pop up informing the user that they are the wizard. Ok, I saw this thread before I downloaded the iso & half expected an april fool prank, and on an unmetered fast connection, a 3gb+ download is inconsequential to me personally. Apart from it being a waste of time, I'm sure the operators of the mirrors wouldn't appreciate folks downloading this for nothing, thinking there is an installer, it's just a waste.
I don't want to get into a debate on whether an actual installer should be included for gentoo, I was interested in trying it out on a spare pc if there was one. |
The icon will be deleted by the livedvd after april 1th, so get over yourself april fool and just follow the handbook like everyone else. |
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cl00t
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| Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 5:35 pm Post subject: |
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| likewhoa wrote: | | cl00t wrote: | | likewhoa wrote: | | it's REAL try it! |
It isn't, clicking the icon generates a pop up informing the user that they are the wizard. Ok, I saw this thread before I downloaded the iso & half expected an april fool prank, and on an unmetered fast connection, a 3gb+ download is inconsequential to me personally. Apart from it being a waste of time, I'm sure the operators of the mirrors wouldn't appreciate folks downloading this for nothing, thinking there is an installer, it's just a waste.
I don't want to get into a debate on whether an actual installer should be included for gentoo, I was interested in trying it out on a spare pc if there was one. |
The icon will be deleted by the livedvd after april 1th, so get over yourself april fool and just follow the handbook like everyone else. |
You obviously missed the bit about me half expecting it being an april fool prank. Removing the icon won't remove the erroneous info duplicated to other sites across the internet claiming this dvd has an install wizard. It's not a good advert for gentoo, nor is the attitude of your response. |
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nightlite
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| Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks all for your reples.
I have tried to download bits of the install from the net, as per the handbook, and keep getting only part files.
Or download times measured in days.
Much as I like what I see on the 12 dvd, the frustration forced me to give up.
Well mainly. Not having usb modems mentioned in the handbook has not helped either.. |
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| Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 9:58 pm Post subject: |
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| cl00t wrote: | | likewhoa wrote: | | cl00t wrote: | | likewhoa wrote: | | it's REAL try it! |
It isn't, clicking the icon generates a pop up informing the user that they are the wizard. Ok, I saw this thread before I downloaded the iso & half expected an april fool prank, and on an unmetered fast connection, a 3gb+ download is inconsequential to me personally. Apart from it being a waste of time, I'm sure the operators of the mirrors wouldn't appreciate folks downloading this for nothing, thinking there is an installer, it's just a waste.
I don't want to get into a debate on whether an actual installer should be included for gentoo, I was interested in trying it out on a spare pc if there was one. |
The icon will be deleted by the livedvd after april 1th, so get over yourself april fool and just follow the handbook like everyone else. |
You obviously missed the bit about me half expecting it being an april fool prank. Removing the icon won't remove the erroneous info duplicated to other sites across the internet claiming this dvd has an install wizard. It's not a good advert for gentoo, nor is the attitude of your response. |
You sound like we got you ... 
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cl00t
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Nah, idiotic pranks on installation media means I will just avoid that distribution. I am way past 15 years old.  |
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Ant P.
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| cl00t wrote: | | I am way past 15 years old. :roll: |
Are you sure about that? It looks very much like you signed up on an internet forum for the sole purpose of trolling... |
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kriz
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best icon ever
...... i like the cute hat |
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Chiitoo
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| Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 6:31 pm Post subject: |
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I think the first place I saw anything about this was via IRC, when someone mentioned it was in the news at Phoronix.
Certainly amusing, and the most hilarious part of it probably was/is the "requires a Linux-supported webcam for interaction".
Really a good one, as I mentioned @ IRC already. 
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