NEWS 260501 ABOUT ExTiX with Deepin 25.1 STABLE (released 260410)
I’ve released a new version of ExTiX Deepin today (260501). The previous ExTiX Deepin version with Deepin 25 STABLE is from 260123. This ExTiX Build is based on Deepin 25.1 STABLE (latest version) released by Deepin Technology on April 10, 2026. Please read the Release Notes. ExTiX 26.5 uses kernel 7.0.2-amd64-exton. ExTiX 26.5 works in the same way as all other ExTiX versions. I.e. you can install it to hard drive while running the system live. Use Refracta Installer for that. Deepin Installer doesn’t work in ExTiX. You can also create your own live installable Deepin 25.1 system with Refracta Snapshot. (Using ExTiX 26.5 as a “base system/template”). So easy that a ten year old child can do it!
Study all installed packages in ExTiX Deepin 26.5.
PERFORMANCE
Even though the system is BIG it runs quite fast. Especially if you run ExTiX from RAM.
USED KERNEL
7.0.2-amd64-exton
Install to hard drive
While using Refracta Installer in VirtualBox you don’t have to “chroot” to install Grub. Just choose to “Copy Grub files” when asked to. Watch this movie…
NOTE: While installing ExTiX to hard drive using Refracta Installer you should keep the username user and the passwords for user and root. You can always change that afterwards.
Runs LIVE from RAM
You can run ExTiX from RAM. Use boot alternative 2 (load to RAM) or Advanced. A wonderful way to run Linux if you have enough RAM. Everything will be super fast. When ExTiX has booted up you can remove the DVD or USB stick.
NOTE: You’ll need at last 16GB RAM to run ExTiX 26.5 in RAM.
UNIQUE?
Previous versions of ExTiX Deepin (for example ExTiX Deepin 23 STABLE) were unique since the original Deepin System wasn’t a LIVE System. As regards Deepin 25.1 STABLE you can also test run the System Live before installing to hard drive. You can, however, not make your own Deepin 25.1 System from the original using Refracta Snapshot. That’s because it is impossible to install Refracta Snapshot (and Refracta Installer) according to my experience. Even if you manage to install those apps you can’t use them properly, since the original Deepin 25.1 System is Read-Only. I.e System directories are mounted as read-only (and you can’t change that). This means (among other things) that you can’t create the necessary links /initrd.img and /vmlinuz. Read this article about it.
About Refracta Snapshot
You can watch this animated GIF showing the whole process.
A YouTube REVIEW of ExTiX 23.9 WITH Deepin 23 BETA
I must share a video on YouTube about ExTiX 23.9, which was released 230903. The video will give you a complete picture of ExTiX’s functions and benefits.
AN ENTHUSIASTIC REVIEW of ExTiX 22.12 with Deepin 20.8
I must also share a video on YouTube about ExTiX 22.12, which was released 221219. The video will give you a complete picture of ExTiX’s functions and benefits. Watch the video…
SCREENSHOTS
1. ExTiX 26.5 running in VirtualBox
2. About Deepin and the System
3. Showing the Desktop for user
4. About Deepin 25.1
NOTE: All wallpapers are (of course) AI-generated (by me).
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about my Android 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, Pie, Oreo, Nougat, Marshmallow and Lollipop versions for Raspberry Pi 5, Pi 4 and Pi 3/2 at raspex.exton.se – latest is RaspAnd 16 (with GAPPS), RaspAnd 15 (also with GAPPS), RaspAnd 14 (also with GAPPS), 13 and 12 (without GAPPS), RaspAnd 11 (with GAPPS) and RaspAnd Oreo 8.1 (also with GAPPS)
