Alpha Crucis is a Linux Live CD that runs on the CRUX Linux Live Scripts platform. This software tool is designed to be used in real-time for various Linux operations.
Alpha Crucis is a live Linux CD that is based on the CRUX Linux Live Scripts. It may seem redundant to have yet another Linux live cd, but Alpha Crucis distinguishes itself by being based on CRUX, which is not commonly used as a base for live distros. The goal of Alpha Crucis is to provide users with an i686 optimized live cd based on CRUX, allowing them to use CRUX on any box they come across. Users will be able to try out ports and other features without having to wait until they get back to their own computer.
The live cd was created using the Linux Live scripts and CRUX Linux. It comes with a range of features such as XFCE 4.4.1, Thunar with autodetecting and mounting of media, and different window managers such as JWM, Fluxbox, and Icewm. For lighter machines, users can use the Rox-Filer, Leafpad editor, Stella and Snex9x emulators, NTFS-3g, the Gimp, Gftp, Gpview, Xine with codecs, XMMS, 2.6.21.2 i686 optimized Linux kernel with full driver support, Dillo, Xchat, Eterm, and more.
The main focus of CRUX is simplicity, and the creator of Alpha Crucis has tried to remain true to this idea while still making the live cd user-friendly. Although most of the configuration is taken care of, users will still have a similar experience to running Xubuntu Live. Alpha Crucis aims to be a fun and unique live cd, but it is not related to, condoned, nor authorized by the CRUX project.
The name Alpha Crucis may seem strange, but it is just one of many Linux distros with an unusual name. It refers to the brightest star in the Crux constellation and is also known as "Acrux." The creator opted to use this name out of respect for the CRUX project; he did not want to use a name that sounded too similar to CRUX or any version of that word.
Overall, Alpha Crucis is a solid choice for those who want a live cd based on CRUX. The download link is available with the username and password provided.
The live cd was created using the Linux Live scripts and CRUX Linux. It comes with a range of features such as XFCE 4.4.1, Thunar with autodetecting and mounting of media, and different window managers such as JWM, Fluxbox, and Icewm. For lighter machines, users can use the Rox-Filer, Leafpad editor, Stella and Snex9x emulators, NTFS-3g, the Gimp, Gftp, Gpview, Xine with codecs, XMMS, 2.6.21.2 i686 optimized Linux kernel with full driver support, Dillo, Xchat, Eterm, and more.
The main focus of CRUX is simplicity, and the creator of Alpha Crucis has tried to remain true to this idea while still making the live cd user-friendly. Although most of the configuration is taken care of, users will still have a similar experience to running Xubuntu Live. Alpha Crucis aims to be a fun and unique live cd, but it is not related to, condoned, nor authorized by the CRUX project.
The name Alpha Crucis may seem strange, but it is just one of many Linux distros with an unusual name. It refers to the brightest star in the Crux constellation and is also known as "Acrux." The creator opted to use this name out of respect for the CRUX project; he did not want to use a name that sounded too similar to CRUX or any version of that word.
Overall, Alpha Crucis is a solid choice for those who want a live cd based on CRUX. The download link is available with the username and password provided.
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