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= Valentin-Stefan Cobelea =
= Valentin-Stefan Cobelea =
I am using Fedora since its beginning, at home and of course at the office. Before Fedora, I was using RedHat Linux and I was deeply enjoying it.
I am using Fedora since its beginning, at home and of course at the office. Before Fedora, I was using RedHat Linux and I was deeply enjoying it.
I work in a Romanian office of a major U.S. Devices Software Optimization company, where I am a Development Engineer.
 
Almost in every project, here at work, I've gladly used Fedora as a development platform.
I am a senior engineer in a Romanian office of a major U.S. Devices Software Optimization company, where I am a Development Engineer.




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== Activities within Fedora ==
== Activities within Fedora ==
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* I've been accepted as an ambassador.
* I've been accepted as an ambassador.
* Since in the area where I live there is no big activity regarding Linux, I'll do my best at work, to help my colleagues with Fedora related problems.
* Since in the area where I live there is no big activity regarding Linux, I'll do my best at work, to help my colleagues with Fedora related problems.
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== '''vaLi'''nux ==
== VLFS ==
''my Linux from scratch''
'''''V'''ali's '''L'''inux '''F'''rom '''S'''cratch''
 
* UPDATE: AND AFTER ANOTHER PERIOD OF ISSUES, F*** YOU VERY MUCH FOR THIS, VLFS WILL STILL CONTINUE, WITH THE VERSION 1.0. MORE IN THE NEXT WEEKS.
 
 
* AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS OF NO ACTIVITY DUE TO LEGAL ISSUES WITH THIS PROJECT I AM FINALLY ABLE TO SAY THAT ALL GOOD NOW, AND THE PROJECT CAN CONTINUE.


* '''vaLinux 0.33 [i3u3]'''
* Project put on hold due to legal issues with the company I am working for regarding this Linux distro.
 
* '''vlfs 0.40 [AOs]'''
  ''v0.40b <started> @130808''
  ''stalled for 2 months so far (October & November)''
 
  > kernel 3.12+;
  > VMWARE and VirtualBOX both installed by default;
  > looking for more VIM configuration;
  > GIT tools installed by dafault (gitk, git gui, tig);
  > integrated support for mounting over SSH with SSHFS;
 
  > TODO: startup scripts: autostart selected apps;
  > TODO: system setup scripts;
  > TODO: backup tools (apps/scripts) implementation;
  > TODO: chrome as default web browser;
  > TODO: properly run GTK apps as root;
  > TODO: wallpaper change more easily;
 
  ''v0.40a @130807''
  > multiple window managers: openBox, LXDE, i3wm;
  > better power management via 'pm' daemon;
  > changed login control and lockscreen (more like the one LXDE has); xscreensaver still available;
  > integrated virtualBox by default;
  > grub changed to better default themed screen (non text mode);
  > firefox and thunderbird, along other apps will no longer be depended to the OS libraries (using binaries from the app developer);
  > all other applications will be updated (+libraries);
  > banner made: http://i.imgur.com/htptBk6.png ;
  >> banner updated (use this one): http://i.imgur.com/m6aEvFE.png ;
  > 20130425> changed the default folders structure;
  > 20130425> integrated Eclipse (Android) ADT and tested few applications; emulator with GPU support by default enabled;
  > 20130425> encountered few issues with the latest GCC, pending fixes and tests;
  > 20130508> fixed GCC issues;
  > 20130508> trial tests for Chrome as default web browser;
  > 20130517> kernel v3.9.2 tests almost done;
  > 20130713> kernel v3.9.9 the default one, test over;
  >
  > fixed B035b.02
  > fixed B035b.03
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
* ''the work for v0.3x was stoped and I decided to go with v0.40 (naming and features) since it will contain major changes.''
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* '''vlfs 0.35 [ES]'''
    ''v0.35b @121018''
    > had 5 releases until final 'b';
    > kernel 3.6.1;
    > grub 2.0;
    > GCC 4.7;
    > alsa updated !
    > conky updated (+new config) !
    > all core libs were updated to latest stable ver.;
    > implemented suspend(uber-stable) & hibernate(experimental) (finally!!!);
    > added in openBox menu extries for suspend & shutdown;
    > switched to nVidia akmod, generally to akmod instead of kmod;
    > supports more build systems, the support is made by adding (host) libraries;
    > '/dev' is a self (encrypted) partition -> heavy tests made;
    > '/media' is tmpfs as before, but crypted now;
    > fastest release so far;
    > experimented the 'xmobar & trayer' vs. 'openbox & tint2': things look amazing with these;
    >
    > bugs:
    >> B035b.01 - volumeicon/skype - audio not initialized until a song (whatever media player) starts a song;
    >> B035b.02 - wicd - uses 'wlan0' as for wired (wtf bug);
    >> B035b.03 - xdm/wicd - @login screen, randomly, system gets stuck, kernel panic reported;
   
    ''v0.35a @120913 - dev was on hold for more than two months''
    > stability check for audio and video drivers;
    > improved conky (sys status) config file;
    > found a new bug B04: xscreenlock crashes randomly while screen locked -> screen gets unlocked!;
    > updated Mozilla products: Firefox and Thunderbird;
    > added support for one more build system (added several libraries in default DEV branch);
    > investigated which of the root folders to be self partitions ('/dev' | '/sys' | '/proc'....);
   
    ''branch was on-hold for more than 2 months''
    ''v0.35 branch @120517''
 
* '''vlfs 0.34 [sNOW]'''
    v0.34final reached @120516
    > this version is considered the most stable in compare to the other versions;
    > the time frame is six mounths (1.5 months per sub-branch) due to all the stability and stress and overload tests run;
    > was released only fo x64 arch;
   
    ''v0.34d @120514''
    > mainly consists of improving the system stability and performance;
    > added a system tray pager - neap v0.7;
    > updated system config/run scripts: java setup, bookmarks control, start-all;
   
    ''v0.34c @120430''
    > improved bookmark control;
    > improved startup script (apps only);
    > several apps updated (mozilla f/t, skype, xchat);
    > bug B02 is related to the event listener that openBox has, cant fix without changing openBox internal behavior;
   
    ''v0.34b @120305''
    > implemented bookmarks control for folder and/or files.
    > stability check.
    > fixed bug v0.34a.B01.
    > previous bug v0.34a.B02 accepted as non-blocking.
   
    kernel update to v3.2.7.
   
    ''v0.34a @120203''
    > huge system stability improvement (no crashes in the last 2 months).
    > good job Mozilla! - finally less memory consumption for Firefox & Thunderbird.
   
    > bug B01: default terminal window setup is faulty.
    > bug B02: volume (amixer/volumeicon) does not unmute when volume goes up (muted prior).
    > bug B03:'''FIXED''': ffmpeg-libs unable to dep-link with the latest version of libvpx (which is mandatory for firefox/xulrunner).
   
    kernel updated to v3.2.2.
    grub2 updated to v1.99.
    libreOffice update to v3.4.4.
    Mozilla apps update.
       
    ''v0.34 branch @111223''
 
* '''vlfs 0.33 [i3u3]'''
    ''v0.33final reached @111222''
    > longest time frame (4.5 months) for a branch until this moment.
    > -three months and a half of pre-release development and testing, and, another month of releases (four of them).
    > indexed around 100 working machines with this branch (90% reported to be for testing, chroot & learning).
    > it was the first x64 vlfs.
   
    > hostname.DNS still buggy (bug not blocking / bug accepted).
    > looking into removing openJDK.
   
    ''v0.33d @111219''
    kernel 3.1.5
    RAM 330+MB after boot / user logon.
    RAM 1010MB in normal dev usage mode.
    nVidia kmod updated.
    terminal windows predefined setup.
    xfce-notifyd instead of notif-daemon.
    firefox & thunderbird seems NOT to occupy so much RAM any more.
    faster boot, in average with 2 sec.
    stability++.
   
    ''v0.33c @111214''
    volumeicon in tray.
    media buttons (better than ever).
    audacious as default player (+codecs).
    pcmanfm2 as file browser is back.
    battery-metter replaced by tint2 defaults.
    urxvt instead of xterm.
    nVidia kmod updated.
    startall script updated.
    eth0 -> em1 (ethernet main);
    some system wide bug fixes - network, UI, X11.
    /media & /run are tmpfs now.
    httpd up.
    pastebin server up.
   
     ''v0.33b @111128''
     ''v0.33b @111128''
     arch: x64.
     arch: x64.
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     things look more than perfect, RAM consumption 64MB, disk space 360MB, boot time (until login) 9 seconds average.
     things look more than perfect, RAM consumption 64MB, disk space 360MB, boot time (until login) 9 seconds average.
     probably this will be labeled to 0.40 instead of 0.33.
     probably this will be labeled to 0.40 instead of 0.33.
     preparing huge system overhaul: based on kernel 3.0x, and i3WM (now you see why so many '3's in the name).
     preparing huge system overhaul: based on kernel 3.0x / 3.1x, and i3WM (now you see why so many '3's in the name).
     UI: OpenBox/tint2/xScreenSaver will be included also as alternative setup for i3WM/i3Bar/i3Lock.
     UI: OpenBox/tint2/xScreenSaver will be included also as alternative setup for i3WM/i3Bar/i3Lock.
     FS: probably BTRfs - if it will get 'more' stable until December 1st.
     FS: probably BTRfs - if it will get 'more' stable until December 1st.
         ext4E still included.
         ext4E still included.
     Apps: latest and greatest.
     Apps: latest and greatest.
     ''v0.33 branch @111102''
     ''v0.33 branch @111102 ('.a' version was for 3 months in tests)''
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* '''vaLinux 0.32 [VBOX2]'''
* '''vlfs 0.32 [VBOX2]'''
     ''v0.32b - update mainly''
     ''v0.32b - update mainly''
     ''v0.32 branch will continue until 0.32c''
     ''v0.32 branch will continue until 0.32c''
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     ''v0.32 branch @110724''
     ''v0.32 branch @110724''


* '''vaLinux 0.31 [VBOX1]'''
* '''vlfs 0.31 [VBOX1]'''
     ''v0.31.final reached @110723''
     ''v0.31.final reached @110723''
     improved boot time (cleaner modules list).
     improved boot time (cleaner modules list).
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     ''v0.31 branch @110516''
     ''v0.31 branch @110516''


* '''vaLinux 0.30 [D3US]'''
* '''vlfs 0.30 [D3US]'''
     ''v0.30.final reached @110513''
     ''v0.30.final reached @110513''
     send me an email/message for repo (git) access (limited to less than 40 users).
     send me an email/message for repo (git) access (limited to less than 40 users).
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     included GNU Make 3.81 (as "make_381") for @ndroid kernel build compatibility.
     included GNU Make 3.81 (as "make_381") for @ndroid kernel build compatibility.
     started testing Scrotwm [http://scrotwm.org/] as alternative WM againts Openbox.
     started testing Scrotwm [http://scrotwm.org/] as alternative WM againts Openbox.
     named vaLinux 0.30s - Scrotwm instead of Openbox, two different branches only for testing.
     named vlfs 0.30s - Scrotwm instead of Openbox, two different branches only for testing.
     fixed 38 bugs out of 41 (reported).
     fixed 38 bugs out of 41 (reported).
     received reports of vaLinux running mainly on low-specs machines (specially nettops).
     received reports of vlfs running mainly on low-specs machines (specially nettops).
     ''0.30.beta out on 110506''
     ''0.30.beta out on 110506''
     ''0.30.alpha out on 110404''
     ''0.30.alpha out on 110404''
     screen from 0.30a : http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/8777/valinux030a110121.png
     screen from 0.30a : http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/8777/valinux030a110121.png


* '''vaLinux 0.29 [DEU2]'''
* '''vlfs 0.29 [DEU2]'''
     counted 409 active machines with vaLinux 0.29 @110130 - no more registrations slots.
     counted 409 active machines with vlfs 0.29 @110130 - no more registrations slots.
     ''v0.29.final reached @110129''
     ''v0.29.final reached @110129''
     ''continue the 0.29 branch development until 0.30 will become final''
     ''continue the 0.29 branch development until 0.30 will become final''
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     kernel upgrade to 2.6.37 branch
     kernel upgrade to 2.6.37 branch


* '''vaLinux 0.28.0 [DEUS]''':
* '''vlfs 0.28.0 [DEUS]''':
     ''v0.28.0.final reached @101220''
     ''v0.28.0.final reached @101220''
     ''0.28.2 out on 110124 - last subversion on this branch''
     ''0.28.2 out on 110124 - last subversion on this branch''
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     -new Grub splash image '''[done]'''
     -new Grub splash image '''[done]'''


* vaLinux 0.27.3 is out: faster than previous, cleaned the services list, removed unneeded libraries (*-devel mainly), several core apps upgraded.
* vlfs 0.27.3 is out: faster than previous, cleaned the services list, removed unneeded libraries (*-devel mainly), several core apps upgraded.
* vaLinux 0.27.2 released: no window decoration (default), many system wide key-binds, automated application start with proper (pre-set) layout, quad monitor support (multiple CRTC support in graphical card required).
* vlfs 0.27.2 released: no window decoration (default), many system wide key-binds, automated application start with proper (pre-set) layout, quad monitor support (multiple CRTC support in graphical card required).
* version 0.27 of vaLinux released: openBox & tint2 (Gnome/KDE free) as done before.
* version 0.27 of vlfs released: openBox & tint2 (Gnome/KDE free) otimization and setup.
* version 0.26 of vaLinux out: RPM-build support added, yum added as default pkg manager, yumex added, many optimizations done in the process list and start sequence.
* version 0.26 of vlfs out: RPM-build support added, yum added as default pkg manager, yumex added (as less as it can be, the RPMs and yum*, will be used only for end user apps), many optimizations done in the process list and start sequence.
* version 0.24 of vaLinux done: removed NetworkManager, using now: wicd.
* version 0.25 of vlfs lived shortly, it was mainly a RPM packages test versus direct software install from archives.
* version 0.24 of vlfs done: removed NetworkManager, using now: wicd.
* versions 0.21 -> 0.23 of vlfs were mainly file system, configuration, packages (libs, bins & apps) versions changes and way too many stability tests.
* v0.19.3 renamed to v0.20 after the kernel was built from scratch.
* v0.19.3 renamed to v0.20 after the kernel was built from scratch.
* First official version (0.19.3) of vaLinux released: http://img19.imageshack.us/f/valinux0220100615232834.png/ using: terminator, conky, pcmanFM...
* First official version (0.19.3) of vlfs released: http://img19.imageshack.us/f/valinux0220100615232834.png/ using: terminator, conky, pcmanFM...
* several versions were done for personal use ONLY, highly experimental in what the GUI could offered.
* several versions were done for personal use ONLY, highly experimental in what the GUI could offered.


== Latest things I've done ==
== Latest things I've done ==
''latest here...''
''latest here...''
* Got Fedora 16 before the release, good thing this always worked. PS I was in the first ten to have F16.
* Got Fedora 19, x64, installed on the "home server", enjoyed since.
* Started the '''vaLi'''nux v0.33 - complete system change (see above).
* Tested Fedora ARM on Raspberry Pi.
* Downloading Fedora 17 (32 and 64 bits).
* Prepared a new system for update towards Fedora 17 (x64).
* Finalized the vlfs v0.34 branch; continue to v0.35.
* Renamed my personal Linux distro to '''VLFS''', from '''vaLi'''nux.
* Prepared for winter holidays.
* Finalized the vlfs 0.33 branch with a fourth release.
* Got Fedora 16 before the release, good thing that download link rename always works. PS I was in the first ten to have F16.
* Started the vlfs v0.33 - complete system change (see above).
* Hmmm, removed the old Fedora 12 from my server, preparing for F16.
* Hmmm, removed the old Fedora 12 from my server, preparing for F16.
* Pro commented on BTRFS as default in the next Fedora release.
* Pro commented on BTRFS as default in the next Fedora release.
* Updated to Fedora 15 on the repo server.
* Updated to Fedora 15 on the repo server.
* Voted for Fedora 16 name.
* Voted for Fedora 16 name.
* Continue the '''vaLi'''nux project with a new release v0.29.beta on January 21, 2011.
* Continue the vlfs project with a new release v0.29.beta on January 21, 2011.
* Downloaded Fedora 14 (i386, x64 and live spins) and installed.
* Downloaded Fedora 14 (i386, x64 and live spins) and installed.
* Played with Fedora 14.beta on several machines.
* Played with Fedora 14.beta on several machines.
* Start working on a new project '''vaLi'''nux : my own Fedora-based distro: minimal installation, outstanding performances, GUI based on: XDM/Openbox/Tint2, NO GNOME/KDE !!
* Start working on a new project vlfs : my own Fedora-based distro: minimal installation, outstanding performances, GUI based on: XDM/Openbox/Tint2, NO GNOME/KDE !!
* Created a Pastebin server based on Fedora 10 running on an old computer.
* Created a Pastebin server based on Fedora 10 running on an old computer.
* Already downloading the Fedora 13 release. Informing the nation about this on: irc channels, forums, mailing-lists.
* Already downloading the Fedora 13 release. Informing the nation about this on: irc channels, forums, mailing-lists.

Latest revision as of 22:50, 19 July 2024

Valentin-Stefan Cobelea

I am using Fedora since its beginning, at home and of course at the office. Before Fedora, I was using RedHat Linux and I was deeply enjoying it.

I am a senior engineer in a Romanian office of a major U.S. Devices Software Optimization company, where I am a Development Engineer.


Contact

  • Email: too much spam, email removed (mail me using the Fedora Project email)
  • Skype: valentin.cobelea
  • IRC: kobelev @ #fedora-ambassadors , #fedora-meeting , #fedora-mktg , #fedora-bugzappers , #fedora-python , #fedora-ro , #fedora
  • GPG key: 7695 7091 93B6 9B9B 865C 53A7 EB97 8A6E 0ADA 6AF7
  • Fedora Account: Valente


Activities within Fedora

  • I've been accepted as an ambassador.
  • Since in the area where I live there is no big activity regarding Linux, I'll do my best at work, to help my colleagues with Fedora related problems.
  • I've been accepted as a bug-zapper.
  • Established contact with the Romanian team from Fedora Project.
  • Bugs reporting (as many as I can do with ABRT).


Fedora and me

  • I like and use Fedora for everything I need. I want people to know about Fedora and what it could offer them.
  • When somebody needs help with some issue I always explain and show how to solve that.
  • I've created several documents that shows solutions for general problems, patches, manuals etc. All these things are really helping people, for instance here in the office where I work, because I see that there is no "publicity" for Fedora.
  • Looking at other Linux distros, I think branded CDs, DVDs and even USB-data sticks could make more people use Fedora.


VLFS

Vali's Linux From Scratch

  • UPDATE: AND AFTER ANOTHER PERIOD OF ISSUES, F*** YOU VERY MUCH FOR THIS, VLFS WILL STILL CONTINUE, WITH THE VERSION 1.0. MORE IN THE NEXT WEEKS.


  • AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS OF NO ACTIVITY DUE TO LEGAL ISSUES WITH THIS PROJECT I AM FINALLY ABLE TO SAY THAT ALL GOOD NOW, AND THE PROJECT CAN CONTINUE.
  • Project put on hold due to legal issues with the company I am working for regarding this Linux distro.
  • vlfs 0.40 [AOs]
 v0.40b <started> @130808
 stalled for 2 months so far (October & November)
 
 > kernel 3.12+;
 > VMWARE and VirtualBOX both installed by default;
 > looking for more VIM configuration;
 > GIT tools installed by dafault (gitk, git gui, tig);
 > integrated support for mounting over SSH with SSHFS;
 
 > TODO: startup scripts: autostart selected apps;
 > TODO: system setup scripts;
 > TODO: backup tools (apps/scripts) implementation;
 > TODO: chrome as default web browser;
 > TODO: properly run GTK apps as root;
 > TODO: wallpaper change more easily;
 
 v0.40a @130807
 > multiple window managers: openBox, LXDE, i3wm;
 > better power management via 'pm' daemon;
 > changed login control and lockscreen (more like the one LXDE has); xscreensaver still available;
 > integrated virtualBox by default;
 > grub changed to better default themed screen (non text mode);
 > firefox and thunderbird, along other apps will no longer be depended to the OS libraries (using binaries from the app developer);
 > all other applications will be updated (+libraries);
 > banner made: http://i.imgur.com/htptBk6.png ;
 >> banner updated (use this one): http://i.imgur.com/m6aEvFE.png ;
 > 20130425> changed the default folders structure;
 > 20130425> integrated Eclipse (Android) ADT and tested few applications; emulator with GPU support by default enabled;
 > 20130425> encountered few issues with the latest GCC, pending fixes and tests;
 > 20130508> fixed GCC issues;
 > 20130508> trial tests for Chrome as default web browser;
 > 20130517> kernel v3.9.2 tests almost done;
 > 20130713> kernel v3.9.9 the default one, test over;
 >
 > fixed B035b.02
 > fixed B035b.03

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  • the work for v0.3x was stoped and I decided to go with v0.40 (naming and features) since it will contain major changes.

--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---

  • vlfs 0.35 [ES]
   v0.35b @121018
   > had 5 releases until final 'b';
   > kernel 3.6.1;
   > grub 2.0;
   > GCC 4.7;
   > alsa updated !
   > conky updated (+new config) !
   > all core libs were updated to latest stable ver.;
   > implemented suspend(uber-stable) & hibernate(experimental) (finally!!!);
   > added in openBox menu extries for suspend & shutdown;
   > switched to nVidia akmod, generally to akmod instead of kmod;
   > supports more build systems, the support is made by adding (host) libraries;
   > '/dev' is a self (encrypted) partition -> heavy tests made;
   > '/media' is tmpfs as before, but crypted now;
   > fastest release so far;
   > experimented the 'xmobar & trayer' vs. 'openbox & tint2': things look amazing with these;
   >
   > bugs:
   >> B035b.01 - volumeicon/skype - audio not initialized until a song (whatever media player) starts a song;
   >> B035b.02 - wicd - uses 'wlan0' as for wired (wtf bug);
   >> B035b.03 - xdm/wicd - @login screen, randomly, system gets stuck, kernel panic reported;
   
   v0.35a @120913 - dev was on hold for more than two months
   > stability check for audio and video drivers;
   > improved conky (sys status) config file;
   > found a new bug B04: xscreenlock crashes randomly while screen locked -> screen gets unlocked!;
   > updated Mozilla products: Firefox and Thunderbird;
   > added support for one more build system (added several libraries in default DEV branch);
   > investigated which of the root folders to be self partitions ('/dev' | '/sys' | '/proc'....);
   
   branch was on-hold for more than 2 months
   v0.35 branch @120517
 
  • vlfs 0.34 [sNOW]
   v0.34final reached @120516
   > this version is considered the most stable in compare to the other versions;
   > the time frame is six mounths (1.5 months per sub-branch) due to all the stability and stress and overload tests run;
   > was released only fo x64 arch;
   
   v0.34d @120514
   > mainly consists of improving the system stability and performance;
   > added a system tray pager - neap v0.7;
   > updated system config/run scripts: java setup, bookmarks control, start-all;
   
   v0.34c @120430
   > improved bookmark control;
   > improved startup script (apps only);
   > several apps updated (mozilla f/t, skype, xchat);
   > bug B02 is related to the event listener that openBox has, cant fix without changing openBox internal behavior;
   
   v0.34b @120305
   > implemented bookmarks control for folder and/or files.
   > stability check.
   > fixed bug v0.34a.B01.
   > previous bug v0.34a.B02 accepted as non-blocking.
   
   kernel update to v3.2.7.
   
   v0.34a @120203
   > huge system stability improvement (no crashes in the last 2 months).
   > good job Mozilla! - finally less memory consumption for Firefox & Thunderbird.
   
   > bug B01: default terminal window setup is faulty.
   > bug B02: volume (amixer/volumeicon) does not unmute when volume goes up (muted prior).
   > bug B03:FIXED: ffmpeg-libs unable to dep-link with the latest version of libvpx (which is mandatory for firefox/xulrunner).
   
   kernel updated to v3.2.2.
   grub2 updated to v1.99.
   libreOffice update to v3.4.4.
   Mozilla apps update.
       
   v0.34 branch @111223
  • vlfs 0.33 [i3u3]
   v0.33final reached @111222
   > longest time frame (4.5 months) for a branch until this moment.
   > -three months and a half of pre-release development and testing, and, another month of releases (four of them).
   > indexed around 100 working machines with this branch (90% reported to be for testing, chroot & learning).
   > it was the first x64 vlfs.
   
   > hostname.DNS still buggy (bug not blocking / bug accepted).
   > looking into removing openJDK.
   
   v0.33d @111219
   kernel 3.1.5
   RAM 330+MB after boot / user logon.
   RAM 1010MB in normal dev usage mode.
   nVidia kmod updated.
   terminal windows predefined setup.
   xfce-notifyd instead of notif-daemon.
   firefox & thunderbird seems NOT to occupy so much RAM any more.
   faster boot, in average with 2 sec.
   stability++.
   
   v0.33c @111214
   volumeicon in tray.
   media buttons (better than ever).
   audacious as default player (+codecs).
   pcmanfm2 as file browser is back.
   battery-metter replaced by tint2 defaults.
   urxvt instead of xterm.
   nVidia kmod updated.
   startall script updated.
   eth0 -> em1 (ethernet main);
   some system wide bug fixes - network, UI, X11.
   /media & /run are tmpfs now.
   httpd up.
   pastebin server up.
   
   v0.33b @111128
   arch: x64.
   kernel: 3.1.2.
   ui: OpenBox 3.5; tint2; XscreenSaver.
   gpu driver: nvidia.
   
   v0.33a @111126
   kernel: 3.1.0.
   gpu driver: nouveau.
   + see above
   
   probably i3wm will be postponed to v0.33c or v0.33.1.
   
   things look more than perfect, RAM consumption 64MB, disk space 360MB, boot time (until login) 9 seconds average.
   probably this will be labeled to 0.40 instead of 0.33.
   preparing huge system overhaul: based on kernel 3.0x / 3.1x, and i3WM (now you see why so many '3's in the name).
   UI: OpenBox/tint2/xScreenSaver will be included also as alternative setup for i3WM/i3Bar/i3Lock.
   FS: probably BTRfs - if it will get 'more' stable until December 1st.
       ext4E still included.
   Apps: latest and greatest.
   v0.33 branch @111102 ('.a' version was for 3 months in tests)
  • vlfs 0.32 [VBOX2]
   v0.32b - update mainly
   v0.32 branch will continue until 0.32c
   updated Firefox & Thunderbird + themes changed (to a more compact look).
   default settings for terminals and windows in general changed.
   updated Deluge - default torrent client.
   <*> abandoned the SawfishWM branch.
   <*> abandoned the ScrotWM (wird name) branch.
   <*> continue the i3WM branch - things look more than awesome :D .
   v0.32a - stability improvement on Dell and Asus notebooks
   v0.32 branch @110724
  • vlfs 0.31 [VBOX1]
   v0.31.final reached @110723
   improved boot time (cleaner modules list).
   new terminator UI.
   latest kernel on 2.6.35 (@110620).
   integrated Pidgin for the other IM protocols.
   start working on a P$3 spin (thx Rapth0R).
   start testing BTRFS (versus current EXT4) - so far so good.
   v0.31 branch @110516
  • vlfs 0.30 [D3US]
   v0.30.final reached @110513
   send me an email/message for repo (git) access (limited to less than 40 users).
   continue to final version.
   more usable UI space, by using lightweight mods/skins/themes in application.
   full system update - tested on heavy duty.
   included GNU Make 3.81 (as "make_381") for @ndroid kernel build compatibility.
   started testing Scrotwm [1] as alternative WM againts Openbox.
   named vlfs 0.30s - Scrotwm instead of Openbox, two different branches only for testing.
   fixed 38 bugs out of 41 (reported).
   received reports of vlfs running mainly on low-specs machines (specially nettops).
   0.30.beta out on 110506
   0.30.alpha out on 110404
   screen from 0.30a : http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/8777/valinux030a110121.png
  • vlfs 0.29 [DEU2]
   counted 409 active machines with vlfs 0.29 @110130 - no more registrations slots.
   v0.29.final reached @110129
   continue the 0.29 branch development until 0.30 will become final
   0.28 branch closed
   performance improvements mainly
   more server side support
   full i686 system
   kernel upgrade to 2.6.37 branch
  • vlfs 0.28.0 [DEUS]:
   v0.28.0.final reached @101220
   0.28.2 out on 110124 - last subversion on this branch
   update distribution logo [done]
   nVidia accelerated drivers as default [done]
   tint2 update & new look [done]
   OpenBox update [done]
   VPN support in wicd[done]
   kernel update to latest @2.6.35 branch [done]
   libraries updates for:
    -glibc [done]
    -GCC [done]
   apps updates for:
    -Firefox [done]
    -Thunderbird [done]
    -Deluge [done]
    -terminator [done]
    -mc [done]
   apps changes:
    -replace file manager with: Xfe [done]
    -replace pdf viewer with: xPDF [done]
   distro clean:
    -unneeded libs and apps [done]
   GUI updates / new things:
    -no graphical boot (remove "rhgb" and "quiet" from grub.conf) [done]
    -new GTK2 theme [done]
    -new mouse pointer [done]
    -new volumeicon theme [done]
    -new wallpapers [done]
    -new Grub splash image [done]
  • vlfs 0.27.3 is out: faster than previous, cleaned the services list, removed unneeded libraries (*-devel mainly), several core apps upgraded.
  • vlfs 0.27.2 released: no window decoration (default), many system wide key-binds, automated application start with proper (pre-set) layout, quad monitor support (multiple CRTC support in graphical card required).
  • version 0.27 of vlfs released: openBox & tint2 (Gnome/KDE free) otimization and setup.
  • version 0.26 of vlfs out: RPM-build support added, yum added as default pkg manager, yumex added (as less as it can be, the RPMs and yum*, will be used only for end user apps), many optimizations done in the process list and start sequence.
  • version 0.25 of vlfs lived shortly, it was mainly a RPM packages test versus direct software install from archives.
  • version 0.24 of vlfs done: removed NetworkManager, using now: wicd.
  • versions 0.21 -> 0.23 of vlfs were mainly file system, configuration, packages (libs, bins & apps) versions changes and way too many stability tests.
  • v0.19.3 renamed to v0.20 after the kernel was built from scratch.
  • First official version (0.19.3) of vlfs released: http://img19.imageshack.us/f/valinux0220100615232834.png/ using: terminator, conky, pcmanFM...
  • several versions were done for personal use ONLY, highly experimental in what the GUI could offered.

Latest things I've done

latest here...

  • Got Fedora 19, x64, installed on the "home server", enjoyed since.
  • Tested Fedora ARM on Raspberry Pi.
  • Downloading Fedora 17 (32 and 64 bits).
  • Prepared a new system for update towards Fedora 17 (x64).
  • Finalized the vlfs v0.34 branch; continue to v0.35.
  • Renamed my personal Linux distro to VLFS, from vaLinux.
  • Prepared for winter holidays.
  • Finalized the vlfs 0.33 branch with a fourth release.
  • Got Fedora 16 before the release, good thing that download link rename always works. PS I was in the first ten to have F16.
  • Started the vlfs v0.33 - complete system change (see above).
  • Hmmm, removed the old Fedora 12 from my server, preparing for F16.
  • Pro commented on BTRFS as default in the next Fedora release.
  • Updated to Fedora 15 on the repo server.
  • Voted for Fedora 16 name.
  • Continue the vlfs project with a new release v0.29.beta on January 21, 2011.
  • Downloaded Fedora 14 (i386, x64 and live spins) and installed.
  • Played with Fedora 14.beta on several machines.
  • Start working on a new project vlfs : my own Fedora-based distro: minimal installation, outstanding performances, GUI based on: XDM/Openbox/Tint2, NO GNOME/KDE !!
  • Created a Pastebin server based on Fedora 10 running on an old computer.
  • Already downloading the Fedora 13 release. Informing the nation about this on: irc channels, forums, mailing-lists.
  • Waiting for Fedora 13 release on May 25th.
  • Subscribed to other mailing-lists: python-devel & kernel-devel.
  • Voted for Fedora 14 name.
  • Tried Fedora 13 Beta.
  • Created a LXDE spin with Revisor: only development tools are integrated, plus some internet tools.
  • Played with the LXDE official spin.
  • Reported many bugs (almost 40 I think) using the Automatic Bug Reporting Tool. I've also offered some feedback for all the questions I've received in the bugs comments.
  • Making my laptop a triple-view machine: laptop display (default), LCD monitor #1 (via DVI), LCD monitor #2 (via VGA). So cool and so much space.
  • Converting another dude to Fedora.
  • Wrote a HOW-TO with many details and screen-shots about Fedora 12/11 install in parallel with Windowz 7.
  • Voted on all the available polls, on December 7th.
  • Moving all my previous spins to Fedora 12.
  • Fixing the Hu@wei E220 3G modem issues on the Fedora 12. Posting the solution ( http://forums.fedoraforum.org/showthread.php?t=234332 ) so all the Fedora users can enjoy a well paid internet connection.
  • Downloading Fedora 12.... yes I'm doing this already by changing "11" to "12" in the download filename :) .
  • Start working on a Fedora 12 beta (for the moment) Media Center spin for my brand new nettop.
  • Testing Fedora 12 beta on several machines.
  • Downloading (and sharing) Fedora 12 beta.
  • Several replies on FedoraForum.org, just helping the brotherhood :) .
  • Sharing CDs/DVDs to my work colleagues/friends/Linux enthusiasts with the above mentioned spins.
  • Adding new applications to my server dedicated Fedora spin.
  • Bringing more adepts (colleagues) to Fedora Project.
  • Creating another Fedora spin, very small and robust, text only dedicated to my home server called DeuSServer.
  • Finalizing the Fedora "DevSpin".
  • Using the Fedora 11 as work environment.
  • Start working on creating a Fedora Spin dedicated to development work.
  • Wrote an article on www.fedoraproject.ro .
  • Installed Fedora 11, and presented to my fellow colleagues from the office.
  • Start giving away LiveCDs to Fedora users.
  • Received a package with Fedora stuff: tshirt, LiveCDs, stickers. Started to give to colleagues at work, at the University of Galati, Linux fans.
  • Contact the other Fedora Project members from Romania to get some branded LiveCDs. So I could give them to people around me who need them.
  • Helped a colleague with a serious NetworkManager problem.
  • Proposed the name "Deus" for Fedora 12. Waiting and hopping to be approved.
  • Gone to a long good vacation.
  • Created, tested and presented my master diploma project on Fedora 10.
  • Tested Fedora 11 Beta release with my colleagues.
  • Established contact with the other Romanian fellows from Fedora Project (thanks Nicu for all the infos).
  • Presented to my office colleagues how to create .rpm packages for Fedora, from .deb and archives.
  • Helped a guy from Republic of Moldavia to setup his computer with Fedora 10.
  • Created a topic on an important Romanian Linux forum regarding joining to Fedora Project.
  • Invited a colleague from the office to participate to Fedora Project. He enlisted as BugZapper (https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/User:Dstuxo).
  • Subscribed to Fedora BugZappers group.
  • Contributions on several topics on a Romanian large forum.
  • Tested Fedora 11 Alpha release and presented to my colleagues the new things added.
  • Start working on creating service packs (with Service Packs Creator) for computers that don't have internet access (due to security issues).
  • Fixed the error caused by the kernel 2.6.27.9 on several Dell D630 notebooks (mine was the "guinee pig").
  • Created USB memory sticks with Fedora 10 as rescue solutions for broken computers.
  • Installed and configured Fedora on several computers as base servers for different projects.
  • Created several how-to wiki pages (inside company) for Fedora problems/issues.
  • Helped my colleagues with the PackageKit update problem.