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I'm trying out SparkyLinux - based on Debian Linux. See the ScreenShots above, of my first run of sparkylinux-3.1-i486-e17, in VirtualBox. I liked how the E17 - Enlightenment Desktop works. There was an error. But, it was able to auto recover. I imagine, this is because I was running it in a VM and not Real Hardware. And it is easy on the System Resources. I ran it in a Single Core, VM. With 768mb of ram and 64mb of Video Memory. I'll try it out with Mate Desktop, later and the Gave Over version, too. Here's the info, from their Site...

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About SparkyLinux

SparkyLinux is a lightweight, fast and simple Linux distribution disigned for both old and new computers featuring customized Enlightenment and LXDE desktops. It has been built on the “testing” branch of Debian GNU/Linux.
Available for i486 and x86_64 machines.
Main features:
- Debian testing based
- rolling release
- lightweight, fast & simple
- main edition – lightweight & fast LXDE desktop
- Enlightenment – lightweight and beautiful
- ultra light edition with Openbox and JWM desktops (Ultra Edition)
- special gaming edition: GameOver
- MATE Edition with GNOME 2 fork desktop
- Razor-Qt Edition with Qt based desktop
- CLI Edition for building own customized desktop
- most wireless and mobile network cards supported
- set of selected applications, multimedia codecs and plugins
- easy hard drive / USB installation

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SparkyLinux based on Debian

: Is it time to dump Linux and move to BSD? | ITworld; Download | SparkyLinux; Home | SparkyLinux; FAQ | SparkyLinux; Forum | SparkyLinux

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Here's some info on using a Portable DVD Player as a Cheap LCD Video Monitor for various Projects. The Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer, would be a good one to use for this kind of thing. There are many links from my Research, below...

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How to Hack a Portable DVD Player into a Cheap LCD Video Monitor - GetLoFi - Circuit Bending Synth DIY

Foreword: This cheap LCD monitor hack was written and submitted for a Hack Magazine, which I never saw in 2006, so I have no idea if it got published or not. This solution is for when you need a no thrills LCD monitor for a standard analog Video signal, Audio Speakers also come as a bonus, for under $25. Here we go:

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http://getlofi.com/how-to-hack-a-portable-dvd-player-into-a-cheap-lcd-video-monitor/

How to Hack a Portable DVD Player into a Cheap LCD Video Monitor

: Custom Raspberry Pi built in a portable dvdplayer - YouTube; Raspberry Pi video out to Portable DVD Player - Google Search; Build Your Own Portable Raspberry Pi (Part 1) - YouTube; RPi XBMC Car Media Player | String on a Finger; How to Hack a Portable DVD Player into a Cheap LCD Video Monitor | GetLoFi - Circuit Bending Synth DIY; Small monitor options for R-Pi | element14; Port a Raspberry Pi Project:

Portable DVD Players - Dynex 9 inch Model DX-PDVD9A and Others

Let me google that for you

dynex DX-PDVD9A at DuckDuckGo

Dynex 9" Portable DVD Player - DX-PDVD9A | Dynex

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Amazon.com: Dynex DX-PDVD9A 9-Inch Widescreen Portable DVD Player: Electronics

Dynex DX-PDVD9A - Google Search

Dynex DX-PDVD9A input hack - Google Search

Dynex DX-PDVD9A video input hack - Google Search

Dynex DX-PDVD9A video input - Google Search

Dynex Video input cord DVD & Blu-Ray Players Problems & Solutions - Fixya

Dynex DX-PDVD9A add video input - Google Search

dynex DX-PDVD9A add video input at DuckDuckGo

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Dynex DX-PDVD9A data sheet - Google Search

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Dynex Dx Pdvd9a Parts Computers Cables and Connectors - DealTime.com

Dynex 9 in Portable DVD Player at DuckDuckGo

Dynex 9 inch Portable DVD Player - Google Search

Dynex 9 inch Portable DVD Player DX-PDVD9A Repair - Google Search

Dynex 9 inch Portable DVD Player DX-PDVD9A Repairs at DuckDuckGo

Dynex 9 inch Portable DVD Player DX-PDVD9A Tear Down - Google Search

Dynex 9 inch Portable DVD Player repair - Google Search

Dynex 9 inch Portable DVD Player tear down - Google Search

How to Hack a Portable DVD Player into a Cheap LCD Video Monitor | GetLoFi - Circuit Bending Synth DIY

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I found a very Helpful Video Series on LCD TV Repair. And he gives allot of good General Electronics Repair Tips and this could help you with your Hacking too. Check out the first video below...

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