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LINUX Unplugged
523: Ride the Rhino
Aug 13, 2023
The hosts explore Rhino Linux, a unique rolling Ubuntu distribution with AUR-like powers. They discuss the benefits of Rhino's package manager, Pacstall, and share their experiences using a specific system and getting involved in the project. They also discuss the pros and cons of stable long-lived systems versus rolling releases in Linux. Additionally, they touch on a customized OS, privacy tools, and a 3D printed love coin.
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- Rhino Linux is a rolling release distribution based on Ubuntu with its own unique features and tools.
- Rhino Linux includes Pac-Stoll, an AUR-like package manager for Ubuntu, and Rhino package, a meta package manager that combines app, Pac-Stoll, flatpak, and snap into one unified interface.
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Rhino Linux: Reinventing the Ubuntu Experience
Rhino Linux is a new rolling release distribution based on Ubuntu with its own unique features and tools. It aims to provide a stable desktop environment and offers Pac-Stoll, an AUR-like package manager for Ubuntu. Rhino Linux also includes Rhino package, a meta package manager that combines app, Pac-Stoll, flatpak, and snap into one unified interface for searching, installing, uninstalling, and upgrading packages. The distribution supports various ARM and x86 devices and offers a modern and visually appealing desktop environment called the unicorn desktop, which combines the look and feel of GNOME with an XFCE base.
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