ISO
Utilities
| ISO | Utilities | |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | 2 | |
| 802 | 26 | |
| 0.5% | - | |
| 8.3 | 7.2 | |
| 3 months ago | about 1 month ago | |
| Shell | Python | |
| BSD 3-clause "New" or "Revised" License | BSD 2-clause "Simplified" License |
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ISO
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GPU acceleration for Falkon (helloSystem)
helloSystem, a FreeBSD OS has released version 0.8. On the GitHub page for ISO download (https://github.com/helloSystem/ISO/releases/tag/r0.8.0), it says that "GPU acceleration is now enabled for WebEngine based browsers such as Falkon, thanks @jsm222".
- HelloSystem 0.8 Released
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helloSystem 0.8.0 released
Download: https://github.com/helloSystem/ISO/releases/tag/r0.8.0
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Is GhostBSD a good Livecd to test FreeBSD hardware compatibility?
helloSystem 0.7.0 https://github.com/helloSystem/ISO/releases/tag/r0.7.0 is based on 13.0-RELEASE, although I don't know whether it's the best barometer for telling whether a driver will work with 13.0-RELEASE without helloSystem,
- HelloSystem 0.7 Released
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helloSystem 0.7.0 released, FreeBSD 13 based, Live ISO boots 3x as fast
That's a bug then. Please do open an issue at https://github.com/helloSystem/ISO/issues/ and ideally please run the Hardware Probe utility and mention the URL it gives you in the GitHub issue. This way we can hopefully see why Apple keyboard autodetection fails in your case.
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A curiosity question - are there any distros that are heavily GUI focused with very minimal or no CLI requirements?
The only free software OS I've seen trying to entirely avoid CLI, even for troubleshooting, is helloSystem by the AppImage format's creator, and that's a FreeBSD derivative rather than a Linux distribution.
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helloSystem 0.7.0 (Build 0G91) on Dell Latitude 7380
Hello System 0.7.0 (FreeBSD 13.0) Build 0G91 / GitHub commit id: fad1137. ISO image size 1.04 GB (much smoller than befeore) & faster boot times. ✅ TouchScreen
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Walktrough of helloSystem 0.6.0
Issues with FreeBSD 13 based builds · Issue #198 · helloSystem/ISO
Utilities
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helloSystem 0.6.0 has been released the FreeBSD based desktop system
Keyboard Layout not saved · Issue #58 · helloSystem/Utilities
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The strengths of FreeBSD summarized
https://github.com/helloSystem/Utilities/issues/33#issuecomment-762007802
What are some alternatives?
ravynos - A BSD-based OS project that aims to provide source and binary compatibility with macOS® and a similar user experience.
hello - Desktop system for creators with a focus on simplicity, elegance, and usability. Based on FreeBSD. Less, but better!
NomadBSD - Livesystem based on FreeBSD
Spyder - Official repository for Spyder - The Scientific Python Development Environment
systemrescue-zfs - A fork of SystemRescue (formerly SystemRescueCd) with ZFS built-in and serial console access enabled for all boot options. Download bootable ISOs from the releases page.
ghostbsd-src - GhostBSD Core Operating System Repo
NsCDE - Modern and functional CDE desktop based on FVWM
persepolis - Persepolis Download Manager is a GUI for aria2.
linux-apfs-rw - APFS module for linux, with experimental write support
darling - Darwin/macOS emulation layer for Linux
reactos - A free Windows-compatible Operating System