I found on my 32 bit hardware that it was unusable on the pre-emptive kernel. Not as bad as yours though. Latency was around 300,000 so I upgraded to a 64 bit PC. After a few experiments with different distros, I installed Linux Mint and never looked back as it had complete driver support without the need for any back ports or non standard repositories.
Downloaded and run in qemu to check and it seems fine apart from the xfce which is not my preferred gui (just being pedantic).
I'll install and run it for real tomorrow and put it through its paces, all good fun.
I didn't realise there is a lcnc testing page until now, thanks.
A quick review on the latest available as above.
I downloaded and installed both, linuxcnc-stretch-uspace-amd64-r1.iso & v0.iso.
Good points.
A very quick no mess install, saving lots of repository and dependency issues.
Uses the lightweight xfce desktop.
Stepconf wizard tested my motors in both live cd and full install and all worked from the box without issue.
In all a very impressive iso and one I am sure I will keep for a while.
Bad points.
I could be pedantic here but it is only personal preference so I won't.
The only issue I had with the whole setup is a minor one but oh so important to me.
Why setup a root password to have it overwritten by a default?
Don't argue that root is not needed or one shouldn't use root when sudo does the job because without root you cannot create sudo.
Having spent all day installing and reinstalling these iso's.
I have come to the conclusion that if I don't enter a root password I automatically become sudo and can then change root password.
If I do it gets overwritten, this may be standard practice but it is the first time I have encountered it.
Or is it a glitch?
Either way, with this knowledge I have now a running system I am very pleased with and loaded all my preferred apps
I did an update and upgrade and it found some but the whole thing including a stepconfig wizard only takes 10 minutes from start to finish.
A must have for anyone who wants to try cutting edge lcnc it flies.
Thank you for taking the trouble to compile it.
