PostX GNU/Linux Release Notes Version: [0.9] - The latest release of PostX GNU/Linux has arrived. - Focus remains at providing a modern, lightweight, and highly customizable Debian-based distribution, designed to provide a sleek and efficient user experience for those seeking a minimalistic environment with powerful built-in tools. - This release brings a variety of new features, improvements, and optimizations that enhance both usability and performance. user: postx password: live Begin installation: sudo calamares Notice from: https://github.com/postman721/Cyberpunk-Dark-Volume-OSD-On-Screen-Display If keycodes do not work, install evtest and change the input device to match your keyboard. Known issues: After live-build user might to execute a script to get the osd to accept udev keypress events: wget -O normal_system_fix.sh https://raw.githubusercontent.com/postman721/Cyberpunk-Dark-Volume-OSD-On-Screen-Display/main/normal_system_fix.sh && chmod +x normal_system_fix.sh && sudo ./normal_system_fix.sh If for any reason user want to edit udev rules directly this can be done with: sudo nano /etc/udev/rules.d/99-input.rules --- Key Features & Improvements Desktop Environment - X11 with Openbox: PostX continues to use the X11 window system, with Openbox as the lightweight and highly customizable window manager. - Built-in Quick Key Support: Enjoy seamless system navigation and control with built-in quick key support via `xbindkeys`. Keybinds file explaining the configured keys is at the user’s home directory. - Saying no to always running background programs: F6 will bring out Tint2 and clock and also expire them when F6 is pressed again. - Wallpaper Selection: Custom wallpapers are stored in `/usr/share/postx-wallpapers`, with easy access to a wallpaper selector ALT+w. Terminal - Quick Terminal-GTK3: A modern, GTK3-based terminal emulator with tab support, dark mode, and a sleek design for a pleasant terminal experience (F2 key). Music & Video Player - Albix - Track Navigation: Next/Previous track buttons, Shuffle, Repeat, and Mute toggle functionality for a fully-featured music experience. - Playlist Management: Easily create, save, and load playlists in JSON format. Add songs directly to your playlist with simple drag-and-drop functionality. - Playback Control: Enjoy intuitive Play/Pause, Stop, and volume control with the ability to seek through songs using the playback slider. Includes responsive UI elements with hover effects. - Video Playback: Support for local video file playback alongside music. - Radio Stations: Stream live radio stations and add custom stations to your playlist. File Manager - SpinFm - Lightweight PyQt5 File Manager: SpinFm provides a sleek, tabbed file manager with USB device monitoring, back/forward navigation, and multiple file selection. - Clipboard Operations: Cut, copy, and paste files or folders with ease, providing a simple yet effective file management system. - Modular Design: The app is built with modularity in mind for easier maintenance and extension. - Theme support for this file manager is also there, along with usb mounting support. Volume Control - Cyberpunk OSD - Cyberpunk-Inspired OSD: A stylish, PyQt5-based volume on-screen display that integrates with system volume control, providing a visual representation of volume changes. - Hotkeys for Volume Control: Use `Alt + Up` and `Alt + Down` to adjust system volume in 5% increments, or `Alt + M` to toggle mute. - System-wide Volume Control: Adjust system volume without needing sudo privileges by setting appropriate udev rules and group permissions. Bluetooth & Audio Management - Blue_Pulse - PipeWire Integration: Blue_Pulse provides an intuitive graphical interface to manage Bluetooth devices and control input/output audio devices. It includes easy-to-use pairing/unpairing functionality and allows for quick volume adjustments. - Pavucontrol is kept as a volume controller as well. Runner-QT: Custom Runner Dialog - Quick Command Execution: Launch commands and applications with ease using Runner-QT. This minimalist Python application offers a simple, modern interface to execute system commands directly from your desktop (F3 key). Text Editor - Metapad - PyQt5-based Editor: Metapad is a straightforward, efficient text editor with line numbers, basic text formatting, and an intuitive toolbar for quick actions. Web Browser - RunIT Browser - Tabbed Browsing: Open and manage multiple web pages within separate tabs for easy navigation. Enjoy smooth switching between tabs with intuitive mouse gestures and keyboard shortcuts. - Navigation Controls: Back, Forward, Refresh, and Home buttons make navigating the web a breeze. The default homepage is set to Google, but you can customize it to your preference. - Bookmarking: Save your favorite web pages in the `.bookmarks.html` file for later access. A dedicated option to view, organize, and open bookmarked pages. - Context Menu: Right-click on links to open them in new tabs, download resources, zoom in/out, or control your tabs. - Download Functionality: Download files and resources from web pages directly via the context menu. - Full-Screen Mode for Videos: Enjoy full-screen video playback on platforms like YouTube with improved stability. --- System & Package Management - Debian Stable-based: PostX is based on Debian Stable (Bookworm), providing a reliable and stable environment. - Backports Support: Backports repositories are included but commented out by default in `/etc/apt/sources.list.d/extra.list`, giving users the option to enable them for newer packages. --- Customizations and User Experience - System Focus: PostX is designed to offer a lightweight and responsive environment that emphasizes speed and efficiency, making it an ideal choice for users who prefer a minimalistic desktop experience with modern features. - Customizable Appearance: The system allows users to tweak the look and feel of their environment, with quick key support for theme changes and easy wallpaper selection. Hope you enjoy this release, and always remember: Disclaimer - This software is provided "as is," without warranty of any kind. In no event shall the authors or copyright holders be liable for any claim, damages, or other liability, whether in an action of contract, tort, or otherwise, arising from, out of, or in connection with the software or the use or other dealings in the software. - The use of PostX GNU/Linux is at your own risk. The software may have defects or issues that have not been identified. The maintainer is not responsible for any data loss, system failure, or other damages that may result from the use of this software. Yours kindly, JJ Posti.