LinuxCNC Install using MX Linux 19.4 - Geared Toward New Users - Discussion

@Greg

First thanks for taking the time for the MX Linux 19.4 docs etc.

I would like to try this. Some time ago I set up a 1200x1200 size plasma with PlasmaC using the axis gui this is about 70 miles from home. It is a production machine so don't want it off line. This has run fine but as you know PlasmaC is EOL so want to convert it to QT.

The plan is to make another ssd with MX and set it up at home first on my machine then take it over and swap out the ssd's.

The setup up is very similar to mine both using a Mesa 7i96

Would MX be stable enough for what I want to do?

Edit: will it work on 32 and 64 bit ?

At first glance it looks very promising MX 19.4 and simple. it has the root filemanager, file search and other nice things. the cnc seems to work well I also try the plasma so with only one system I do both, just a spare disk for safety.

snowgoer540 wrote:

Will what exactly work on 32 vs 64?

The images are different 32 to 64, so I'd guess swapping drives for different architectures would not work.  

Yes. I was really asking if the qt would work on either. I have pc's with 32 and 64 bit architectures.

I suppose I should go with 64.

Thanks snowgoer540 for putting this all together.

I'm just about to get a second PC and load this all up then swap out the one in the shed running the CNC.

Dont want to overwrite the shed one as same as other people, can't have the machine down & no internet in the shed yet.

I'll let you know how 'dummy proof' you have made the instructions.

Cheers