06-10-2024, 07:58 AM
For this RC, I focused on making DSL 2024 more low-RAM friendly. I developed a routine that bypasses Slimski and directly launches Xorg with settings that are less RAM-intensive. I also added EmelFM, a functional and low-RAM GTK1.2-based file manager, and the very lightweight icon manager Idesk. You will see new boot options: "low ram" and "lower ram". These modes both use a desktop menu that prioritizes lighter-weight application options.
The results are impressive: the "low ram" option boots to the desktop 30% faster and uses 20% less RAM with icons and Conky running. The "lower ram" option boots 42% faster and uses 36% less RAM with no icons and no Conky.
Additionally, I fixed the repository issue and an annoying resizing bug in XMMS.
Updated packages:
antix-archive-keyring
cli-shell-utils
firefox-esr
fonts-opensymbol
less
libc-bin
libc-l10n
libc6
libdav1d6
libelogind-compat
libelogind0
libglib2.0-0
libgs-common
libgs10
libgs10-common
locales
packageinstaller-pkglist-libre
repo-list
smxi-inxi-antix
I am still looking for laptop refurbishers to partner with.
The results are impressive: the "low ram" option boots to the desktop 30% faster and uses 20% less RAM with icons and Conky running. The "lower ram" option boots 42% faster and uses 36% less RAM with no icons and no Conky.
Additionally, I fixed the repository issue and an annoying resizing bug in XMMS.
Updated packages:
antix-archive-keyring
cli-shell-utils
firefox-esr
fonts-opensymbol
less
libc-bin
libc-l10n
libc6
libdav1d6
libelogind-compat
libelogind0
libglib2.0-0
libgs-common
libgs10
libgs10-common
locales
packageinstaller-pkglist-libre
repo-list
smxi-inxi-antix
I am still looking for laptop refurbishers to partner with.