Visopsys - Exploring Another Non-Linux OS!

Summary

In this video, the presenter explores the Vizopsis operating system, highlighting both its unique features and challenges. After encountering issues with USB drive detection and system freezes, the presenter demonstrates key tools like a text editor, network management, and a fun pre-installed Snake game. They explore system diagnostics, memory tests, and partitioning utilities, noting that despite limitations in the live CD environment, Vizopsis offers notable functionality. Despite installation struggles, the video showcases the potential of this lightweight system created by a single developer.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Vizopsis operating system is bootable from CD but has issues when trying to run off USB drives, especially with different partition types.
• 😀 The system contains a variety of pre-installed tools, including a Snake game, a text editor, and a virtual keyboard.
• 😀 Despite having basic system utilities like device management and disk management tools, the system encounters issues such as unresponsiveness and bugs when interacting with certain hardware.
• 😀 Vizopsis lacks support for modern internet browsing, with network functions relying on legacy tools like a Tnet client and packet sniffer.
• 😀 The system's user interface is minimalist, featuring only essential features such as basic configuration editors and file browsing tools.
• 😀 The Vizopsis system struggles with device detection, as evidenced by its failure to identify network cards and properly detect connected drives.
• 😀 The system is unable to apply changes like wallpaper or screen resolution when running from the live CD, suggesting that some settings may only be functional once installed.
• 😀 The operating system offers a memory test that passed with zero errors, demonstrating stability at least in terms of memory functionality.
• 😀 There is a tool called 'Partition Logic' available for managing disk partitions, which is similar to GParted but based on the Vizopsis platform.
• 😀 The development of Vizopsis, despite its shortcomings, is impressive given that it was created by a single individual and offers a unique, lightweight alternative to mainstream OSes.
• 😀 The speaker attempted to install Vizopsis on multiple machines but encountered installation failures on all eight attempts, citing potential incompatibilities or hardware issues.

Q & A

What is Vizopsis, and what tools are included in the operating system?

Vizopsis is a lightweight operating system that includes a variety of basic tools like a file system manager, network configuration tools, a text editor, a virtual keyboard, a Snake game, and disk management utilities. It also has system diagnostics, memory and disk tests, and tools for changing screen resolution and settings.

What issue did the user encounter with the USB drive during installation?

The user experienced problems with the USB drive, including issues detecting and mounting the drive. The system behaved unpredictably when the USB drive was plugged in, leading to system hangs and failures in detecting the drive properly, despite formatting it to FAT32.

What functionality does the Snake game provide in the Vizopsis OS?

The Snake game in Vizopsis is a simple pre-installed game, offering basic gameplay where users control a snake to avoid hitting walls or itself. It adds a fun element to the OS, but the user briefly mentions dying in the game, which is part of the game's rules.

What is Partition Logic, and how does it relate to Vizopsis?

Partition Logic is a disk partitioning tool based on Vizopsis. It's a tool designed for partitioning drives, similar to GParted, and is used primarily from bootable media such as CD, floppy, or USB drives. It provides disk management capabilities without requiring the full installation of the Vizopsis system.

How does Vizopsis handle screen resolution and wallpaper changes?

In the live CD environment, Vizopsis has limited functionality for changing screen resolution and applying wallpapers. The user experiences issues where changes to the screen resolution and background wallpaper don't save or apply, likely due to running the OS from a live CD rather than a full installation.

What tools are available in the administration section of Vizopsis?

The administration section includes tools such as a configuration editor for system files, network settings (although network devices were not detected), a program manager for task management, and a system diagnostics tool for memory and disk tests. There is also a user manager, though it's not fully functional without installation.

What is the 'Disk Manager' tool used for in Vizopsis?

The 'Disk Manager' tool in Vizopsis is used for managing disk partitions and file systems. It helps users view and modify partitions, which is useful for tasks like creating, deleting, or resizing partitions on a hard drive or other storage devices.

Why is the user unable to install Vizopsis on their computers?

The user faced issues while trying to install Vizopsis on eight separate computers. The installation failed due to difficulties in detecting network devices and other system incompatibilities, preventing the user from completing the installation process successfully.

What system diagnostics tools are available in Vizopsis?

Vizopsis includes system diagnostics tools for performing read-only and read-write tests on disks, as well as a memory test. The user ran a memory test, which completed without errors, demonstrating that the tool works correctly for hardware diagnostics.

What limitations did the user encounter with network functionality in Vizopsis?

The user could not get network functionality working in Vizopsis, as it failed to detect the two network cards installed on the system. The lack of network connectivity prevented the user from accessing online resources or using a web browser, which limited the OS's functionality.