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gui

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Posted: Aug. 31 2004,22:20

I have boot methods:Live CD with a lot of dsl extensions working very well and now I'm trying again HD-Install
Some extensios works fine others do not at all Is there any way to know which ones can work and which ones do not?

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ripcrd6

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Posted: Sep. 03 2004,19:46

Read the testing thread. Also, any .dsl in the stable area should work OK. If it's in testing, then you take your chances.

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Posted: Sep. 03 2004,20:15

As was said in other threads, extensions are made to be used with a liveCD. They're compiled on non-DSL machines, which means there is a greater chance that they won't work perfectly, and they often have parts removed to save space.

Best idea for a HD install is either use apt-get or install a compiler.

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Posted: Sep. 04 2004,15:29

I'm going to add a hearty "I agree" to the notion that it's probably best NOT to use the dsl extensions for an hdd installation of DSL. While it's nice to have nearly instant access to an application via the MyDSL button, you are much better off using apt-get or compiling your own if you're running from the harddrive.

BTDT, now on my fourth installation of DSL to hdd after screwing things up royally the other day.

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ke4nt1

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Posted: Sep. 04 2004,15:48

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BTDT, now on my fourth installation of DSL to hdd after screwing things up royally the other day.

Isn't it nice that your not doing this with XP !
After reinstalling your OS, then d/l updates, patches,
then drivers, then adware/spyware/virus detectors, then firewalls,
your programs, then update your programs, your personal files, etc...

With DSL, reinstalling to HD is a 10 minute fix !
All my other stuff I keep on another partition..
Makes updating/upgrading/reinstalling s m o o t h & e a s y ...

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ke4nt

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