I dropped 32Bit version of ArchBang as I had little or no interest in it. Suddenly a few users have been in touch looking for iso image. Do not keep old versions simple as Arch updates so often (well it is a rolling release after all) they become out of date very quickly. Do how … 32Bit version [Update]
Well have been working in my new job for three months now and then out of the blue my boss decides he has had enough. Considering I took the role as I got on with him put me me in a bit of a dilemma. First thought was to go for his job (though more … Little changes in ArchBang image
Am building this weeks iso at the moment. Have a few minor changes. Scripts folder is now called AB_Scripts, all the scripts used in ArchBang are here. You can either run them from a key bind or via terminal simply by using script name. Reworked abserver script more to reduce lines and improve logic. You … A few minor updates
Added iwd package for testing under ArchBang. Network manager will use iwd to handle wireless connections. As my desktop is using a wired connection I cannot really test it, so you will have to let me know if it is working? Would like to be able to remove Network Manager and applet and handle wireless … IWD for testing
Am soon uploading a new version of iso, latest kernel and a small addition to packages. Now have lxsession to give polkit support to ArchBang. It now give you the ability to run admin applications as a normal user. Gparted will now ask for a users password (installed) and power options should work without the … Power Options and New Iso …
I have removed archinstall from next release. Archinstall does require a working network connection so given you have a way of connecting to web you can simply install it. It also removes the need to ship iso with Python doe just that package. Key bind menu should also be part of next release, it is … One Less Installer
Just a quick update, made some changes over on Sourceforge to reflect new summer i3 version. You will see a new screenshot from summer iso showing a simple i3 key bind menu in rofi. This will be part of next iso image (end of the week). Also made changes to Guide, both on iso image … Monday Morning
Will be uploading a Summer Beta release today running i3 tiling window manager. Really wanted to build an i3 based iso for a long time and with so little feedback I figure now is the time to play around with iso image. Look and feel is similar to ArchBang Openbox, conky is still present, windows … Summer Beta Release, switch to i3 tiling window manager
Had a little time over weekend to start work on summer release. One major change is I am switching ArchBang to use i3 tiling window manager. Not a decision I took lightly but I very rarely use Openbox and find it slows down my workflow. I have to be mindful that others may find tiling … Starting on new release….
Well it had to happen Archlinux has just updated kernel to 5.18. Only saw this when I went to update my laptop this morning. So I thought I would update iso to run 5.18. This will mean a shorter update time during post install. Currently uploading new iso image as I type. No major changes … If only I had waited a day…..