Shift Linux 1.0 Alpha 3

[hopp58902 Member]

Finally, a release we can work with (sort of). Shift Linux 1.0 Alpha 3 has working X, and several of the most popular Linux applications. Sorry I didn't write up a better announcement, but I think the release speaks for itself. This is the one you'll want to download. It's most feature-complete and a pretty solid base to work with.

Known bugs/problems:

- HUGE Size (will fix once Arch Linux 2009.02 will be released)

- Shift OpenOffice creates too many menu items (will be released as an update soon)

- I don't like the mouse pointer (is that a bug?)

So without further ado, here it is:

http://shift.itsredegg.com/releases/1.0/sh...inux-1.0-a3.iso

Edited February 15, 2009 by CrimsonRedMk

[Behemoth]

Downloading now! Will post the results after I give it a test run.

[Lee]

Any screenshots? :)

[chazall1]

Any screenshots?:))

The Alpha 3 live cd is working and looking nice. I am using vbox for testing. I will try the install tonight. Great Job and keep up the excellent work.

[Rudy]

The Alpha 3 live cd is working and looking nice. I am using vbox for testing. I will try the install tonight. Great Job and keep up the excellent work.

care to post some screenshots?

[happ]

I am running the alpha 3 on live cd. But, what is the root password? Root doesn`t work.

[Iian K]

Downloading now. I'll report back my findings once I get it up and running.

Cheers :)

[LTSmash]

WHy do you insist on screenshots?

It's not even themed yet, since it's only a base for developers to work with, not actually for users.

I encourage you to, if you downloaded the ISO, if possible boot on real HW and check what works and what doesn't so we can begin working on that... also, any bugs reports will do. remember, this is WAY alpha.

[hopp58902 Member]

Root password is "root". Username is "shift" and password is either "shift" or "linux". I forget. At a friends house as my Internet got cut off by a local fire, so sorry, I'll be off until the company fixes it :(.

[hopp58902 Member]

That was fast, Internet back up!

[happ]

Root password is "root". Username is "shift" and password is either "shift" or "linux". I forget. At a friends house as my Internet got cut off by a local fire, so sorry, I'll be off until the company fixes it :(.

Root password "root" doesn't work for me, for some reason. Either "shift" or "linux" doesn't work, too.

[Kreuger]

Here are some screenshots, for those asking. Hopefully the devs dont mind. Please ignore the fact it's in vmware. I haven't gotten it to a higher resolution yet so it's small for now but you get the idea.

I think I read somewhere that this one is installable, is it true? Also I noticed, the numpad keys don't work inside shift (maybe its something with running it in vmware, Im not sure).

[Ambroos]

If you guys want a Shifty default wallpaper (made) you can PM me, I'm perfectly fine with you guys using it without watermark or anything ^^ If you have any ideas in mind for a picture I'll try to go out on a good day and just shoot it :p