Zenix | An Ubuntu Zen Remix

FAQ's

General Information

Is Zenix available for 64 bit processors?

Yes, Zenix is available for both i386 (32 bit) and amd64 (64 bit).
What are the minimal requirements for Zenix?

Zenix uses about 100 Mb RAM and 1.5 Gb of space on your Hard Drive (2.5 if you install the language packs and Open Office).
Will Zenix run work with Virtualization, such a KVM or Virtualbox?

Yes, Zenix runs well in both KVM and VirtualBox.

The 32 bit version of Zenix uses the PAE kernel, so in VirtualBox you need to enable PAE:

Go under In the General tab -> System -> Processor -> "Enable PAE"
What window manager does Zenix use?

Zenix comes with XFCE and Fluxbox installed and configured.

Future releases may include LXDE. For now, if you are interesed in Ubuntu + LXDE, take a look at Lubuntu.
How to change the "focus" (click to focus).

In your menu go to:

Applications -> Settings -> Window Manager

Click (select) "Click to Focus".

Support

Where can I get support for Zenix?

Every attempt has been made to keep Zenix as compatible with Ubuntu as possible and you should be able to find support via the Ubuntu Forums, wiki, or irc channels.

For Zenix specific questions, we have an irc channel on Freenode at #Zenix. For those who prefer an online forums, please visit the Zenix Forums.

Zenix PPA

Is there a ppa for Zenix?

Yes.

To activate, add the following repositories :
deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/zenix-shravaka/ppa/ubuntu karmic main
deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/zenix-shravaka/ppa/ubuntu karmic main
Then, to import the Zenix ppa keys, open a terminal and run (commands shown with output):
#gpg --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 56B4D532
gpg: Total number processed: 1
gpg: imported: 1

#gpg --armor --export 56B4D532 | sudo apt-key add -
OK
You should now be able to:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install zenix-xsplash zenix-apparmor-profiles
Please see this link if you need further information on managing repositories.

Firefox

Help, I can not download files with Firefox !?!

Firefox is confined by Apparmor.

By default you may download to ~/Desktop , ~/Downloads, or ~/Documents .

Apparmor

What is Apparmor ?

Apprmor is installed and enabled by default in Zenix.

If you are new to Apparmor, see this thread.
How do I disable Apparmor ??

If you need to disable a profile, use aa-complain:
sudo aa-complain firefox
To put all the profiles into complain, use:
sudo aa-complain /etc/apparmor.d/*
If you wish to disable apparmor altogether, use:
sudo service apparmor stop
How do I debug an apparmor profile ?

Although it may seem intimidation at first, Apparmor is relatively easy to learn. Expect to spend up to 2-3 hours debuging your first profile, with time and experience it can take as little as 5 minutes to fix a profile.

One small piece of advice, firefox has a complicated profile.

To debug apparmor, using firefox as an example:

First, apparmor tends to make a lot of "noise" in the logs, and this makes it confusing to debug a profile.

Thus I advise you clear your logs:
sudo bash -c ">| /var/log/messages"
Next, rather then turning apparmor off, place your problematic profile in complain mode
sudo aa-complain firefox
This will allow you run firefox and log any problems. When you have time, review your logs.

IMO it is easier to run aa-logprof
sudo aa-logprof
This will give you information on how to modify your profiles, BUT, again IMO it is best to hand edit your apparmor profiles.

If aa-logprof does not give you an answer, monitor your logs in "real time" while running firefox.
tail -F /var/log/messages

Encryption tools

Zenix has a gui tool, Crypt Keeper, installed. Click the little lock icon in your upper panel.

IMO it is best to manage (add, delete, decrypt, encrypt) your directories with the gui tool.