Sabayon Linux 4
Feb 06, 2009, 03:05 (0 Talkback[s])
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"Sabayon Linux is comparable to Mandriva or openSUSE in that it
is a large system aiming to meet the needs of a broad section of
users. The first evidence of this is seen at the initial boot of
the live DVD, which contains several modes of operation. Beyond the
default choice that boots with music into a highly customized KDE,
one can also boot an EeePC mode that provides the same KDE
environment at a 640x480 resolution. You can also opt to start the
installation in either graphical or text mode. You can also boot to
an anonymous web browsing mode that uses Tor or boot to play
Sauerbraten, a popular 3D action game. cube
"With most of these boot modes, the user is given the chance to
enable 3D desktop effects with Compiz Fusion if their hardware is
supported. Besides the native Intel support, Sabayon comes with
NVIDIA and ATI proprietary accelerated graphic drivers. So, most
hardware is supported - if you do not mind binary blobs. Compiz
Fusion usually requires a beefy system, but basic functionality was
tested successfully here with 2.0 GHz processor and 512 MB of
RAM.
"Sabayon Linux 4 sports a tasteful new theme that starts at
first boot and is consistent throughout. Gone are the gothic tones
of 2.x and the gawdy bright blue of 3.x. The professional quality
graphics feature gray tones with royal blue accents and is very
easy on the eyes. This new theme reflects the maturity of the
distribution and its developers."
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