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    Sabayon 3.3 out!

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Riscebiznass, Mar 15, 2007.

  1. Riscebiznass

    Riscebiznass Newbie

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    If you haven't tried Sabayon, give it a shot. It just works - is the motto and it does just that.

    torrent
    http://www.linuxtracker.org/browse.php?cat=390

    It's a Gentoo based distro that is easily installed and runs well from the live dvd. Also includes lots of install options (scroll down on the boot screen on the dvd). It's my personal fav and the new artwork is nice. The only thing I don't care for is the chicken foot logo, but that goes with the name. Give it a shot and get it while it's hot.

    http://www.sabayonlinux.org/
     
    Riscebiznass, Mar 15, 2007
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  2. BigV

    BigV Notebook Deity

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    isn't sabayon an egg custard dessert? ;)

    I think it's a cool distro, but the whole gentoo compile everything every time would get old real quick, if it was me.
     
    BigV, Mar 16, 2007
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  3. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    I know there are Linux people around here who use Sabayon...they will certainly upgrade.
     
    Gautam, Mar 16, 2007
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    syberdave Notebook Enthusiast

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    Oh how I wish I had known about Sabayon earlier. I wouldn't have had to figure out which packages do what I needed. And an instant-gratification install would have been nice.
     
    syberdave, Mar 16, 2007
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  5. TwilightVampire

    TwilightVampire Notebook Deity

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    I'm going to try this out soon. 3.26 is nearly perfect, I'd love to see if 3.3 offers something better.

    Sabayon as a whole is very simple to use. Its like the Ubuntu or PCLinux of the Gentoo world.
     
    TwilightVampire, Mar 16, 2007
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  6. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    @Twilight - Does Sabayon dual boot nicely with Ubuntu?
     
    Gautam, Mar 16, 2007
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    TwilightVampire Notebook Deity

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    Yes it does. It can detect and behave with just about every other operating system out there.
     
    TwilightVampire, Mar 16, 2007
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  8. Lysander

    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    Yeah, as far as Portage distros go, Sabayon is very nice. It's very well presented, but I just don't like portage lol.
     
    Lysander, Mar 16, 2007
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