EeeOS - The Eee Linux OS

Welcome to Eee Linux OS!

EeeOS is designed to be a minimalistic Custom Debian Distribution that provides a base system (drivers, system tools, Xorg) and nothing more. The idea behind such a release is so that users of Eee Linux OS can configure and build their own Eee experience... an EeeXperience if you will :P
While systems like Ubuntu, Fedora, Suse and Xandros are all amazing in their own right, they often come pre-configured and with a lot of bloat. Some power users prefer to have complete control over their systems and it is with these users in mind that Eee OS was created.

EeeOS Strengths

  • Minimalist design. This helps save space on the smaller SSD in the EeePC
  • No unneeded software. You decide what goes into your system
  • Strong Debian base. EeeOS is not a fork, so it is completely compatible with Debian.. because it is Debian!
  • Runs from the Eee's internal SSD, USB Stick or SD Card

EeeOS is not going to...

  • become Ubuntu. Linux knowledge is needed
  • do everything for you "out of the box".
  • make every little task easy and simple with a GUI
  • become a fork of Debian. The only non-Debian packages are used for Eee hardware.
  • take the power out of your hands

Eee Linux OS Files

Images and Binary Packages

To Install:

  1. Download the image.
  2. The image is 1Gb in size. You'r destination device MUST be at least this, or larger.
  3. On an already working Linux machine, change to the directory containing the image you just downloaded. Now type:

    gunzip -dc eeeos_beta2.img.gz | sudo dd of=/dev/DEV

    ... where /dev/DEV is the name of your target device (e.g. /dev/sdc).

  4. Now run e2fsck -f /dev/DEV1 to make sure it copied correctly
  5. You may need to re-install the bootloader (grub) onto your device. On a Linux system that is already using grub (like Ubuntu or debian) type the following:

    sudo mount /dev/DEV1 /mnt
    sudo grub-install --recheck --root-directory=/mnt /dev/DEV
    sudo umount /mnt
EeeOS should now be bootable from /dev/DEV. Place the media into your drive and reboot your Eee.

Modified Sources

EeeOS uses only two modified sources in it's images. These source files are patched to include support for EeePC specific hardware that may not be compatible with vanilla sources.

In accordance with the GPL the sources and patches have been provided bellow. If you Believe something is missing, or would like further information, please contact me.

Eee Linux OS Contacts and Links

Eee Linux OS is built and maintained by Timbobsteve (timbobsteve AT gmail.com).

Any questions or bugs can be posted on the EeeUser Forums. where they will be checked regularly. Please refrain from e-mail unless you have to, as the response time leaves a lot to be desired.

Copyright

The EeePC and ASUS labels are copyright and owned by AsusTek Corp.

EeeOS and "Eee Linux OS" can be considered public domain unless otherwise specified by AsusTek and it's subsidiary companies.

EeeOS/Eee Linux OS, it's authors, AsusTek, Asus and the hosts supplying the files are not responsible for any damages that may arrise from using this software. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK! EeeOS - The EeePC Linux OS

EeeOS - The Eee Linux OS

Welcome to Eee Linux OS!

EeeOS is designed to be a minimalistic Custom Debian Distribution that provides a base system (drivers, system tools, Xorg) and nothing more. The idea behind such a release is so that users of Eee Linux OS can configure and build their own Eee experience... an EeeXperience if you will :P
While systems like Ubuntu, Fedora, Suse and Xandros are all amazing in their own right, they often come pre-configured and with a lot of bloat. Some power users prefer to have complete control over their systems and it is with these users in mind that Eee OS was created.

EeeOS Strengths

  • Minimalist design. This helps save space on the smaller SSD in the EeePC
  • No unneeded software. You decide what goes into your system
  • Strong Debian base. EeeOS is not a fork, so it is completely compatible with Debian.. because it is Debian!
  • Runs from the Eee's internal SSD, USB Stick or SD Card

EeeOS is not going to...

  • become Ubuntu. Linux knowledge is needed
  • do everything for you "out of the box".
  • make every little task easy and simple with a GUI
  • become a fork of Debian. The only non-Debian packages are used for Eee hardware.
  • take the power out of your hands

Eee Linux OS Files

Images and Binary Packages

To Install:

  1. Download the image.
  2. The image is 1Gb in size. You'r destination device MUST be at least this, or larger.
  3. On an already working Linux machine, change to the directory containing the image you just downloaded. Now type:

    gunzip -dc eeeos_beta2.img.gz | sudo dd of=/dev/DEV

    ... where /dev/DEV is the name of your target device (e.g. /dev/sdc).

  4. Now run e2fsck -f /dev/DEV1 to make sure it copied correctly
  5. You may need to re-install the bootloader (grub) onto your device. On a Linux system that is already using grub (like Ubuntu or debian) type the following:

    sudo mount /dev/DEV1 /mnt
    sudo grub-install --recheck --root-directory=/mnt /dev/DEV
    sudo umount /mnt
EeeOS should now be bootable from /dev/DEV. Place the media into your drive and reboot your Eee.

Modified Sources

EeeOS uses only two modified sources in it's images. These source files are patched to include support for EeePC specific hardware that may not be compatible with vanilla sources.

In accordance with the GPL the sources and patches have been provided bellow. If you Believe something is missing, or would like further information, please contact me.

Eee Linux OS Contacts and Links

Eee Linux OS is built and maintained by Timbobsteve (timbobsteve AT gmail.com).

Any questions or bugs can be posted on the EeeUser Forums. where they will be checked regularly. Please refrain from e-mail unless you have to, as the response time leaves a lot to be desired.

Copyright

The EeePC and ASUS labels are copyright and owned by AsusTek Corp.

EeeOS and "Eee Linux OS" can be considered public domain unless otherwise specified by AsusTek and it's subsidiary companies.

EeeOS/Eee Linux OS, it's authors, AsusTek, Asus and the hosts supplying the files are not responsible for any damages that may arrise from using this software. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!