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    From Kevin Nunn@1:19/50.1 to All on Thursday, June 01, 2017 11:49:17
    So, who else has upgraded to ArcaOS5? What are your thoughts?

    Personally I think it is pretty darn good. It's snapper than eCS, boot
    time is quick. I have had a few issues trying to install it on newer
    hardware. But I am not concerned with that aspect just yet. I'll wait
    till an update release before I attempt to put it on newer hardware.
    But it installs and runs great on my Thinkpad T43's.

    Kev


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  • From Robert Wolfe@1:116/18 to Kevin Nunn on Thursday, June 01, 2017 17:26:51
    Hello Kevin.

    01 Jun 17 11:49, you wrote to all:

    Personally I think it is pretty darn good. It's snapper than eCS, boot time is quick. I have had a few issues trying to install it on newer hardware. But I am not concerned with that aspect just yet. I'll wait
    till an update release before I attempt to put it on newer hardware.
    But it installs and runs great on my Thinkpad T43's.

    I would agree with you on all points. The only problem I had was migrating an existing eCS system to ArcaOS -- ArcaOS does not have a migration or upgrade option so you have to do a clean install.

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  • From Holger Granholm@2:20/228 to Kevin Nunn on Friday, June 02, 2017 09:38:00
    In a message on Friday 06-01-17 Kevin Nunn said to All:

    Hello Kev,

    So, who else has upgraded to ArcaOS5? What are your thoughts?

    Personally I think it is pretty darn good. It's snapper than eCS,

    I'll wait till an update release before I attempt to put it on newer hardware. But it installs and runs great on my Thinkpad T43's.

    How about WiFi?
    I've seen a report that it isn't quite ready for that yet.

    For me it's essential.


    Have a nice day,

    Holger


    .. Dog for sale: Eats anything - Is fond of children.
    -- MR/2 2.30


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  • From Kevin Nunn@1:19/50.1 to Holger Granholm on Saturday, June 03, 2017 20:14:17
    HOLGER GRANHOLM wrote to KEVIN NUNN <=-

    How about WiFi?
    I've seen a report that it isn't quite ready for that yet.

    Sadly, when I was installing it on my higher end T43, it did see the
    WiFi adapter, but I knew I was going wired, so I removed the adapter
    before ever testing it, I wasn't in the "Hey, this is a new OS, I should
    test stuff" mindset. But it did see the adapter.

    My other T43 doesn't have a WiFi adapter in it, but I might try to
    pickup a wifi adapter for it and try one of the card adapters.

    Kev


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  • From Holger Granholm@2:20/228 to Kevin Nunn on Sunday, June 04, 2017 11:12:00
    In a message on Sunday 06-03-17 Kevin Nunn said to Holger Granholm:

    Hi Kev,

    How about WiFi?
    I've seen a report that it isn't quite ready for that yet.

    My other T43 doesn't have a WiFi adapter in it, but I might try to
    pickup a wifi adapter for it and try one of the card adapters.

    I thought every laptop did have the built-in antenna to receive the free on-the-air radio signals. At least my Lenovo's T23 and T61, and my Dell
    laptop can use those net signals.


    Have a good night,

    Holger


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