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Parabola GNU/Linux-libre
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Reader supplied reviews for Parabola GNU/Linux-libre
Average rating
8.2 from 6 review(s)
Version: 2021.08.11
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-08-27
Votes: 1
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I use the current Parabola with SystemD and Linux-Libre Kernel 5.15.88. I installed LXDE, for having a lightweight desktop.
Everything works stable as expected. I use wired Ethernet, so I don't know about working Wi-Fi.
I like to have an nearly empty system with just a few LXDE apps. I only install the needed apps and have a clean and fast system. But if one like to have a bigger desktop environment, Gome oder KDE should be no problem. For me LXDE is more than enough.
Icecat 102.5.0esr with LibreJS, JShelter, TPRB, HTTPS Everywhere, Privacy Redirect as the default add-ons and additional default security tweeks make browsing safe and secure.
I installed a second browser, Gnome Web, for pages, not working with Icecat.
The rolling release made the update after Installation very easy. Works like Archlinux, just only with free (as in freedom) software. I'm very satisfied with Parabola. There is a good installation guide and a Wiki. If this isn't enough, one can look into the Archlinux Wiki.
Parabola is very good for a daily driver, no doubt. The only alternative free Linux for me is Trisquel, which runs on another machine. But Parabola is stable enough and I will use it further. Give it a try.
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Version: 2021.08.11
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-06-09
Votes: 4
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Great distro overall, just like arch without non-free software and includes 32-bit support, The only real problem you will encounter will be installation media, do not, i repeat do not use iso's published on the website they're outdated by over a year, on rolling release that's ancient, for your sanity do a quick arch/artix installation and migrate as quickly as possible. It's not a good distro for a beginer, you will encounter problems along the way (just like with arch, that's expected). I recommend this distro for anyone with supported hardware (as it obviously dosen't use non-free drivers) and with basic GNU/Linux knowledge.
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Version: 2021.08.11
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-09-27
Votes: 5
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If you love Arch but are concerned for your software freedom, this distro is excellent. It prevents you from accidentally installing nonfree software by checking for conflicts with the conveniently named package "your-freedom". It may be a slight inconvenience to set up the keyrings, yet that should not be problematic for someone who enjoys Arch.
Apart from warning you about nonfree packages, there are no further restrictions. It does not truly prevent you from installing nonfree software, but it gives you a nice heads up.
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Version: 2020.01.18
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-10-08
Votes: 4
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It's pretty much indistinguishable from arch, meaning all the arch wiki documentation and support is applicable. Parabola wiki also has detailed instructions for librebooting with fully encrypted drive, including /boot.
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Version: 2020.01.18
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-09-06
Votes: 8
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I need to retract my note. Parabola linux is the best distro I've ever used. The problem is in the iso images that come with a graphical environment. These images have many bugs and problems after installing the system, but when parabola with systemd is installed in the same way as Arch Linux, following the Parabola guide, the system is perfect. It's the lightest, cleanest and fastest distro I've ever used, the best for older notebooks. Thank you Parabola team.
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Version: 2019.03.11
Rating: 1
Date: 2021-07-12
Votes: 0
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Bugs for update with gpg keys; Bugs on boot; Forum is dead.
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Latest Reviews
Project: Parabola GNU/Linux-libre
Version: 2021.08.11
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-08-27
Votes: 1
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I use the current Parabola with SystemD and Linux-Libre Kernel 5.15.88. I installed LXDE, for having a lightweight desktop.
Everything works stable as expected. I use wired Ethernet, so I don't know about working Wi-Fi.
I like to have an nearly empty system with just a few LXDE apps. I only install the needed apps and have a clean and fast system. But if one like to have a bigger desktop environment, Gome oder KDE should be no problem. For me LXDE is more than enough.
Icecat 102.5.0esr with LibreJS, JShelter, TPRB, HTTPS Everywhere, Privacy Redirect as the default add-ons and additional default security tweeks make browsing safe and secure.
I installed a second browser, Gnome Web, for pages, not working with Icecat.
The rolling release made the update after Installation very easy. Works like Archlinux, just only with free (as in freedom) software. I'm very satisfied with Parabola. There is a good installation guide and a Wiki. If this isn't enough, one can look into the Archlinux Wiki.
Parabola is very good for a daily driver, no doubt. The only alternative free Linux for me is Trisquel, which runs on another machine. But Parabola is stable enough and I will use it further. Give it a try.
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Project: Parabola GNU/Linux-libre
Version: 2021.08.11
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-06-09
Votes: 4
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Great distro overall, just like arch without non-free software and includes 32-bit support, The only real problem you will encounter will be installation media, do not, i repeat do not use iso's published on the website they're outdated by over a year, on rolling release that's ancient, for your sanity do a quick arch/artix installation and migrate as quickly as possible. It's not a good distro for a beginer, you will encounter problems along the way (just like with arch, that's expected). I recommend this distro for anyone with supported hardware (as it obviously dosen't use non-free drivers) and with basic GNU/Linux knowledge.
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Project: Parabola GNU/Linux-libre
Version: 2021.08.11
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-09-27
Votes: 5
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If you love Arch but are concerned for your software freedom, this distro is excellent. It prevents you from accidentally installing nonfree software by checking for conflicts with the conveniently named package "your-freedom". It may be a slight inconvenience to set up the keyrings, yet that should not be problematic for someone who enjoys Arch.
Apart from warning you about nonfree packages, there are no further restrictions. It does not truly prevent you from installing nonfree software, but it gives you a nice heads up.
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Project: Parabola GNU/Linux-libre
Version: 2020.01.18
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-10-08
Votes: 4
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It's pretty much indistinguishable from arch, meaning all the arch wiki documentation and support is applicable. Parabola wiki also has detailed instructions for librebooting with fully encrypted drive, including /boot.
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Project: Parabola GNU/Linux-libre
Version: 2020.01.18
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-09-06
Votes: 8
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I need to retract my note. Parabola linux is the best distro I've ever used. The problem is in the iso images that come with a graphical environment. These images have many bugs and problems after installing the system, but when parabola with systemd is installed in the same way as Arch Linux, following the Parabola guide, the system is perfect. It's the lightest, cleanest and fastest distro I've ever used, the best for older notebooks. Thank you Parabola team.
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Project: Parabola GNU/Linux-libre
Version: 2019.03.11
Rating: 1
Date: 2021-07-12
Votes: 0
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Bugs for update with gpg keys; Bugs on boot; Forum is dead.
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