CRUX
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 Screenshot KDE Desktop for Crux Linux OS (2007). | |
| Developer | Per Lidén and CRUX community |
|---|---|
| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
| Working state | Active |
| Source model | Open source |
| Initial release | December 2002 |
| Latest release | 3.7[1] / September 26, 2022 |
| Update method | ports |
| Package manager | pkgutils[2] |
| Platforms | x86-64 |
| Kernel type | Linux (Monolithic) |
| Userland | GNU |
| Influenced | Arch Linux |
| Default user interface | Openbox |
| License | Various |
| Official website | crux |
CRUX is a lightweight
ports system to install and upgrade applications.[4]
Although
Installation
CRUX does not include a
NFS share along with the partitions made previously for use by the package installation script; compiles a new kernel; and installs a bootloader, all via shell commands.[6][7]
Package management
CRUX implements an infrastructure similar to that of
compiled, and installed using the prt-get frontend to pkgutils.[2]
The software sources are downloaded from the websites of their respective upstream at the address specified in the Pkgfile.
Releases
| Version | Date |
|---|---|
| 1.0 | 2002 December |
| 1.1 | 2003 March |
| 1.2 | 2003 August |
| 1.3 | 2003 December |
| 1.3.1 | 2004 February |
| 2.0 | 2004 March |
| 2.1 | 2005 April |
| 2.2 | 2006 April |
| 2.3 | 2007 March |
| 2.4 | 2007 December |
| 2.5 | 2008 December |
| 2.6 | 2009 September |
| 2.7 | 2010 October |
| 2.7.1 | 2011 November |
| 2.8 | 2012 October |
| 3.0 | 2013 January |
| 3.1 | 2014 July |
| 3.2 | 2015 November |
| 3.3 | 2017 February |
| 3.4 | 2018 May |
| 3.5[8] | 2019 June |
| 3.6[9] | 2020 December |
| 3.6.1 | 2020 December |
| 3.7 | 2022 September |
Reviews
Simone Rota reviewed CRUX for OSNews:[10]
Since to use CRUX you must compile your own kernel and modules, the hardware compatibility list is basically the same as the Linux kernel.(2.4.21 on the tested release). No third-party modules are available on the CD, in case of unsupported hardware the only option is to fetch the drivers from another machine. The bootable CD-Rom kernel is compiled with a relatively small set of options, that should be enough to boot the machine and proceed with installation.
References
- ^ "CRUX 3.7 Released!". 26 September 2022. Archived from the original on 2022-10-03. Retrieved 2022-10-03.
- ^ a b "The Package System", Handbook, Crux.nu, archived from the original on January 22, 2013, retrieved January 19, 2013
- ^ Loli, Eugenia. "Interview With the Creators of CRUX and Root Linux". OS News. Archived from the original on 27 May 2018. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
- ^ HomePage, Crux.nu, archived from the original on August 13, 2001, retrieved January 19, 2013
- ^ "6. Miscellaneous", FAQ, Crux.nu, July 22, 2008, archived from the original on February 20, 2008, retrieved March 26, 2012
- ^ "Installing CRUX", Handbook, Crux.nu, archived from the original on May 27, 2010, retrieved March 26, 2012
- ^ "NFSInstall", Wiki, Crux.nu, July 15, 2008, archived from the original on September 24, 2008, retrieved March 26, 2012
- ^ "CRUX | Main / ReleaseNotes3-5". crux.nu. Archived from the original on 2021-05-12. Retrieved 2020-12-11.
- ^ "CRUX | Main / ReleaseNotes3-6". crux.nu. Archived from the original on 2020-11-27. Retrieved 2020-12-11.
- ^ Review: CRUX Linux Archived 2018-06-12 at the Wayback Machine, OSNews
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to CRUX.
- Official website
- CRUX for Alternative Architectures: x86_64, ppc, ppc64, arm, sparc64
- CRUX at DistroWatch
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