Gambalunga
Feb 27, 2014, 8:06:19 AM2/27/14
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I have installed the Android-x86 4.4-RC (kitkat-x86) on an ASUS CM6431 desk top computer. I am booting Windows 8.1 from the main hard disk and Android-x86 from a second hard disk that I have installed specifically for the purpose. I have to say I am impressed. It is not the first time I have tried Android-x86 the last time was about a year or more ago.
First I tried the CD without actually installing on the PC and then I fitted another hard disk that I had laying around and I installed Android-x86 on that. The three main items I had to adjust were: to block auto rotation, to set to never go on standby, and importantly to set my Italian physical keyboard. I have set the wallpaper to Acqua (perhaps that is called Water in English) and also turned off the lock screen which is the default when Android-x86 starts.
As I said above I am really impressed by the work the developers have done and the interface is really nice - very cool.
I have encountered two problems:
I have found that if the system goes on standby, either by time (now set to never go on standby) or by pressing the physical power key, I get a black screen and nothing that I can do wakes the system up again. I have to power off by holding the computer power button down for 6 seconds and then start again.
The second problem is that even though the sound functions when booted from the CD, and originally functioned when booting from the hard disk, I have now lost sound. It may have something to do with apps that I have loaded and I suspect that something has set a parrameter that is affecting sound output. Any suggestions would be welcome.
I believe that Android-x86 has the potential to be an excellent light distribution of Linux but I really don't know how much Linux underlies the Android. I would like to put a few things on the wish list that I think would be important.
Firstly would be and app that enables the installation of drivers that are available under Linux. Examples of this would be printer drivers and drivers for such things as USB speakers.
The second would be the provision of a file management app with the distribution. I am currently using an app calle "File Manager (Explorer)"
Wake up from standby and any key or mouse button (the same as Windows), and perhaps if the compter power button is pressed whilst on standby. The power button will put the system on standby so should be able to wake it up again. I note that standby really seems to be only turning the screen off, not a true standby.
Lastly I would like to see the ability to installer some Linux apps. for this a software installer and link to a compatable Linux labrary would be desirable. The sort of app that I have in mind is, for example Libre Office.
I don't know how much Linux underlies Android-x86, or what is the driving intention behind the development of the software, but if some of this can be done Android-x86 could become a very nice distribution for use on PCs.
First I tried the CD without actually installing on the PC and then I fitted another hard disk that I had laying around and I installed Android-x86 on that. The three main items I had to adjust were: to block auto rotation, to set to never go on standby, and importantly to set my Italian physical keyboard. I have set the wallpaper to Acqua (perhaps that is called Water in English) and also turned off the lock screen which is the default when Android-x86 starts.
As I said above I am really impressed by the work the developers have done and the interface is really nice - very cool.
I have encountered two problems:
I have found that if the system goes on standby, either by time (now set to never go on standby) or by pressing the physical power key, I get a black screen and nothing that I can do wakes the system up again. I have to power off by holding the computer power button down for 6 seconds and then start again.
The second problem is that even though the sound functions when booted from the CD, and originally functioned when booting from the hard disk, I have now lost sound. It may have something to do with apps that I have loaded and I suspect that something has set a parrameter that is affecting sound output. Any suggestions would be welcome.
I believe that Android-x86 has the potential to be an excellent light distribution of Linux but I really don't know how much Linux underlies the Android. I would like to put a few things on the wish list that I think would be important.
Firstly would be and app that enables the installation of drivers that are available under Linux. Examples of this would be printer drivers and drivers for such things as USB speakers.
The second would be the provision of a file management app with the distribution. I am currently using an app calle "File Manager (Explorer)"
Wake up from standby and any key or mouse button (the same as Windows), and perhaps if the compter power button is pressed whilst on standby. The power button will put the system on standby so should be able to wake it up again. I note that standby really seems to be only turning the screen off, not a true standby.
Lastly I would like to see the ability to installer some Linux apps. for this a software installer and link to a compatable Linux labrary would be desirable. The sort of app that I have in mind is, for example Libre Office.
I don't know how much Linux underlies Android-x86, or what is the driving intention behind the development of the software, but if some of this can be done Android-x86 could become a very nice distribution for use on PCs.
Gambalunga
Feb 28, 2014, 7:17:43 AM2/28/14
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The problem with the sound not working has been resolved by a reinstallation of Android-x86. It is now working perfectly. I suspect the issue was with a music player app that I have not re-loaded.
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