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Q0: It's so slow when using apt to install packages. Can it be faster?
A0: Replace apt with aptss to enable multi-thread download. You can have aptss take over directly from apt by installing the package apt-is-aptss.
A0: It is recommended to perform an full upgrade after installation. Please run yes | sudo aptss full-upgrade -y .
Q1: I can't operate bluetooth via Control Center.
A1: It's a known issue. We can't fix it for now. Please use the following command.
sudo aptss install blueman -yThen launch Bluetooth Manager from launcher.
We feel sorry for the inconvenience.
Q2: How to create a bootable disk?
A2: For Legacy boot, it is recommended to use Rufus in DD mode. For EFI, you can use the Deepin Boot Maker.
Q3: I Need to use Android Emulator, I need an older version kernel.
A3: Simply install the package linux-kernel-oldstable-gxde-amd64 and boot with this kernel.
Q4: What is beta testing? How can I join the beta test?
A4: The latest development progress will be included in the beta test. If you want to experience the latest content, you can join the beta, but it is also unstable. It is recommended that users with some experience join.
A4: Starting from version 15.14, you can join the beta test with one click in the Control Center. For details, see: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1FgsvenEjq
A4: Please join our Discord Group: https://discord.gg/t5Uf2xYpvA
Q5：When using KVM to boot GXDE OS，I found the color seems too pink
A5： kvm -vga virtio
Q6: I want to develop GXDE-style applications. How do I do that?
A6: Bash/Python script-based applications can use Garma. For detailed usage, see: https://help.gnome.org/users/zenity/stable/
A6: For native development, please use Qt/Dtk2. Related code is as follows:
Available feature list: https://gitee.com/GXDE-OS/dtk5core/tree/master/src
Available widget list: https://gitee.com/GXDE-OS/dtk2widget/tree/master/src/widgets
Q7: I want to use the Android app, what should I do
A7: Currently, only machines that support amd64 and arm64 architectures and must use the GXDE OS ISO installation image are supported. If your machine meets the above conditions, simply search for the following applications in the Spark App Store and install them with one click
spk link: spk://store/tools/kmre
After installation, you need to restart the computer to start the Android environment normally
Q8: I cannot use Spark App Store/some old-world applications on Loongnix 25. What should I do?
A8: Due to ABI compatibility conflicts between liblol and Loongnix 25's abi-compat package, you need to remove abi-compat.
Execute the following command in terminal and reboot to use Spark App Store/old-world applications normally:
sudo apt purge abi-compat