20100721

Peppermint Ice is like Chrome OS without sacrificing local apps

 
 

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via Download Squad by Lee Mathews on 7/21/10

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Plenty of people scoffed at the original Google announcement about Chrome OS. It's just another minimalist Linux distro, they said -- but that's actually not quite true. Unlike most lightweight Linux distributions, there won't be any traditional local apps apart from the Chrome browser.

If you'd like a Chrome OS-like experience without having to give up apps like Transmission, VLC, or DropBox? Take a look at the new release from the developers behind Peppermint.

Dubbed Peppermint Ice, the new spin replaces Firefox with Chromium and includes the same selection of web app shortcuts (Facebook, Seesmic, Google Docs, Hulu, Pandora, etc.) and local apps (like DropBox, Tranmission, and XChat). Want to add your own web app shortcuts? It's a snap using the built in Ice tool. And since Peppermint is derived from Linux Mint, apt-get is available via the terminal -- meaning you can install boatloads of other apps if you want to.

Kendall Weaver, who heads up Peppermint development, told me that on his Core2 notebook with an OCZ Vertex SSD Peppermint Ice boots up in about 6 seconds. That's definitely speedy enough to compete with just about any "instant-on" OS I've tried out. Even on my admittedly poorly-configured, Atom-powered Gateway netbook Peppermint boots in 10 seconds... Nice!

Peppermint is a solid Linux distribution for people who just want to surf but don't want to give up the flexibility which Linux distros typically provide. The interface is clean and simple, and should be familiar to anyone who's ever used Windows XP. Hey, if my 5-year-old can jump in and find his YouTube favorites on Peppermint, the learning curve can't be too steep (if it even exists).

Good news if you're a Firefox fan: Kendall also informed me that Peppermint One will be switching to Firefox 4.0 when the second beta arrives. The switch will provide a welcome performance boost, though you might have to deal with some broken extensions temporarily -- although if you're installing Firefox betas you're probably used to that by now...

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20100609

09JUN10

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Well two days ago I payed in a ping pong tourny again. Got 3rd place in singles and 2nd in double. Following day, volley ball game for losers bracket for our commander's cup competition. We lost. 2 point from the end I come down and pop, pop, pop. At least that what I felt in my left knee. Went and saw doc today, he doesn't think I tore any ligaments but could have a meniscus tear. Will have to wait till the swelling goes down and check it again in a few weeks. I may have to go get a MRI and see what happens from there.

Big wrench in the program which means I guess I will have to eat right to lose fat instead of the try and work out a lot but still eat ice cream method!

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20100605

5JUN10

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Time is flying by. Finished moving all our stuff today. Stayed up late yesterday getting most of everything moved. Started early today and got every moved and the office is not arranged but everything is not in place yet. Should be good tomorrow. Because of the move and me doing a inventory on top of it I haven't work out. Not to mention my hand, but will hit it again tomorrow.

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20100603

03JUN10


Today was a hot one. Up to 120 or so. Did a half mile jog in full uniform in the AM. That is how far away the chow hall is from our new building. It is about a mile from my room to work. I may be taking the bus.
Played volleyball again tonight. We didn't do to well so we are out of this tournament.
After losing I figured I would hit the gym.

WORK OUT

"Randy"

75 pound power snatch, 75 reps for time.
I finished in 14:50 and ripped off a callus on palm below my pinky finger.

In case you don't know what a power snatch here is a video

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I didn't do all that jumping, she is over doing it a little. as I got near 75 I did have to jump a little but not a mull kick!

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20100601

01Jun10

Haven't been to the gym like I should be. I was pretty sore so that always makes me not want to go. But I did play in a ping pong tournament on the 31st of May. I got third place in the doubles which got me a 10 buck gift card.
Today I played volleyball. Our unit is having a BN competition with many different sports. Our Company won the game which would be the first time in any sport but ping pong. It was fun, I like volleyball. Will be really busy with moving and Generals and what not this whole week but hopefully will make it to the gym!

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