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Re: Review of the New Puppy Linux (Linux Lucid 5.2.8)

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____/ JeffM on Monday 22 Aug 2011 21:08 : \____

> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>>http://www.garryconn.com/computers/puppy-linux-lucid-5-2-8-review/
>>
> I do wish that folks who review that distro would note that
> a Puppy install does NOT compel you to create an UNPRIVILEGED account.
> Indeed, that is not an option; **everyone** runs as root with Puppy.

And you still have to su, oddly enough.

> These days, folks who are considering Puppy or Damn Small Linux
> should look at MEPIS antiX (pronounced "Antiques").
> 
> At a minimum, thse folks should seek out
> one of the few puplets that DO have a non-root account available.
> http://google.com/search?q=PuppyLinux+MultiUser+iso
> http://google.com/search?q=Lighthouse+puplet
> Note:  The latter is _not_ light and contains Jesus-freak stuff.

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