Think I may have upset users by switching ArchBang to i3 window manager. A recent review on Distro Watch highlighted the fact that i3 is not Openbox and is less user friendly. Use i3 on a daily basis and like its minimal setup, which for me makes it more productive and does not get in … Changes are not always welcome….
Well my mirror script in abinstall was not working correctly so I am rebuilding iso with a fix. Basically I was having a problem with redirecting a file. Just needed to simply insert directly into file. Switched out Firefox for Netsurf, iso was getting very close too a gig in size. Uploading new iso now, … Update to fix installer
Another week a new iso, updated packages and kernel. Been a busy week in the real world this week so have not had much time working on ArchBang. Did make some changes to install (Location). Mirrorlist can be created via installer now. It will add the nearest servers based on location, rather than fastest. Still … Updated mirrorlist generator
There seems to be some confusion when it comes to auto mounting in ArchBang. Users expect that on opening pcmanfm file manager any devices or drives will be automatically mounted. This is simply not the case for this you would need udisks2. Adding the package would more than likely push ArchBang over a gig something … Mounting issues, Devmon is your friend…..
Simply an update to iso new kernel and minor edit to Guide. In ~/Scripts you will see a file called mirror. Would be grateful if users could test live. To use it simply open a terminal go into Scripts folder like this: sudo mirror Follow on screen instructions once complete try: sudo pacman -Syyu You … Another week another iso
Came across a review on You Tube by Derek (Distro Tube). He has highlighted some issues with installers. Will not only try to clear up any confusion but also make changes that will help new users (in upcoming releases). Link to video If you want to install ArchBang i3 then use Abinstall (Super + i). … A week of highs and lows
I am really surprised today ArchBang has had over 3500 downloads this week. An all time record. Have to blame (or thank) Matt at ArchLabs for letting users know of release. Think some comments were also made on Distro Watch. Never going to say ArchBang is perfect and it will always need more work Tried … What an amazing week!!!!!
Have just uploaded a release for November, usual thing updated packages and configs. Guide can now be viewed by using Super + g it includes some basic keybind shortcuts in i3. Firefox is back for now, while huge it does support many features that other lighter browsers do not have. Minor changes in abinstall fixes … November Release i3 Tiling Window Manager Based
Uploading a new iso, have gone ‘rc’. Made a few changes: Dmenu colours now fixed, is now called directly from i3 config file i3status bar config is now in ~/.config (make it a little easier to find and modify) config_edit fixed (typo) TODO: Will mess around with keybinds in config at some point. Edit Guide … We are now at ‘Rc’ release
Been working on i3 version for a few days now and am very close to going ‘rc’. Have one more thing to fix in installer (already done). Highlights: Cbatticon.. a systray icon that shows battery or AC power. Changed Wallpaper, really not been out this past 9 months so have not taken any new photos. … Getting there