OK I have Arch Linux on it now...can make SMS and Phone calls, AND I can swipe out of Apps.
Not sure if it made the difference, but I used Trisquel 9 ( vs. 7) with the jump drive and it uses a different version of Archive manager.
I am keeping the thread open for now...just in case...as this is not the first time I thought I had the solution...only to have a major issue.
Thanks to all, but a special thank you to The3DmaN.

Not sure if it made the difference, but I used Trisquel 9 ( vs. 7) with the jump drive and it uses a different version of Archive manager.
I am keeping the thread open for now...just in case...as this is not the first time I thought I had the solution...only to have a major issue.
Thanks to all, but a special thank you to The3DmaN.
