Pentoo Linux Desktop Appearance Applications In any case, Pentoo features a UI typical to base Linux operating systems with a dock, customizable widgets, system tray applets, etc. However, if you’re using Gentoo, aesthetics are probably the least of your concerns. As a user, you are free to set up themes, customizable animations, sounds, tracking apps, etc. Pentoo was not designed for the purpose of being a UI alternative to any distro but it does enjoy the customization features that almost all Linux distros have. Pentoo ships with Xfce as its default desktop environment and my guess is this is so to boost performance given that Xfce is a relatively lightweight desktop environment (compared to Budgie desktop, for example) with several customization options.

As I hinted earlier, you can run it directly from your USB stick. Pentoo is available with a full UEFI complete with secure boot support, Unetbootin, Kernel 5.0.8 coupled with the latest 802.11ac drivers and all the required patches for injection in an easy-to-install ISO image. Mind me, if you are adventurous and like to explore, this distro is worth, giving a try. If You are a professional penetration tester or do it for fun, this is just the right distro for you. If You are an Expert all the tools are available here and can later be downloaded as well. If You are a Newbie You can test it in Live mode without Installation.

Well for a Linux Enthusiastic, Trying a new Distro is Adventurous.

Pentoo Download links Contain both 32-bit and 64 bit Downloads.

Just like with Gentoo, Pentoo has an advanced Python-based package management system with cool features such as “ fake” (OpenBSD-style) installs, system profiles, config file management, safe unmerging, and virtual packages, among others. In short, one shouldn’t go near it if they don’t have the perseverance for filing through Linux documentation. It does not have an installer and users are to translate the software they want before continuing with the installation. If you’re not familiar with Gentoo Linux, it is an advanced Linux distro that enables users to compile their operating system from the source in other to enjoy advantages such as applications and optimal performance specific to the computer, to mention a couple. It is available for both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures and is can be run as an overlay on an existing Gentoo installation. Pentoo is an open-source Live CD and Live USB Gentoo Linux-based operating system designed for experts in the field of penetration testing and security assessment.

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