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by 8-bit
Fri 04 Sep 2015, 06:09
Forum: Puppy Derivatives
Topic: Blue Pup V6 Released 11th Oct 2014 32-bit
Replies: 307
Views: 576400

flash updating

Geoffey has made two versions of a flash updater that work for mozilla browsers. Not sure about chrome being done automatcally though,
They are available at http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... =781766859

Hope that helps.
by 8-bit
Sat 15 Aug 2015, 06:18
Forum: Security
Topic: Windows [10] listens to you, gathers your keystrokes ...
Replies: 18
Views: 5611

After I let my PC update to windows 10, I thought I would use the "Magic Jellybean Keyfinder" to verify the Windows key. The application came up with a blank window and no key. Also, If you go to set up the MAIL application in it, read the EULI. I found that Microsoft will have access to a...
by 8-bit
Sun 09 Aug 2015, 05:01
Forum: Truly off-topic conversations
Topic: Win 10 pitfalls
Replies: 23
Views: 927

I had win 7 on my pc mainly for some games that required windows. After getting the upgrade offer, I downloaded both the 32 and 64 bit iso's. I waited till the win10 notice said I could update and allowed it to proceed. My desktop icons and wallpaper came up the same as I had them on win 7 and my po...
by 8-bit
Tue 28 Jul 2015, 23:03
Forum: Beginners Help ( Start Here)
Topic: How to install Puppy in my eePC?
Replies: 15
Views: 3516

I have an Asus 900A eepc and got tired quickly of the OS that it comes with and it's inability to keep that OS updated due to old broken update links. I went a different route though. I had a 8gig USB stick that I had previously installed Bluepup version 4 on and figured I would give it a try. After...
by 8-bit
Sat 25 Jul 2015, 15:46
Forum: Puppy Derivatives
Topic: Blue Pup V6 Released 11th Oct 2014 32-bit
Replies: 307
Views: 576400

older blue pup

I recently acquired a Asus 900A EEEpc and restored the original software on it after getting a number of errors. But it still had problems as the Check for Updates software did not work. A update of that was available. But would error out in trying to download with the site not being found. Anyway, ...
by 8-bit
Tue 07 Jul 2015, 17:09
Forum: Truly off-topic conversations
Topic: Shoulld I overclock my CPU?
Replies: 1
Views: 216

Shoulld I overclock my CPU?

I have an older Dell tower with 4 gigabytes of ram and an intel duo core e6300 CPU. The CPU is currently running at 1.89 ghz and I at a temperature of 51 c. I am thinking about overclocking it. I tried for raising the buss setting from 200 to 300 and got afraid of a CPU burnout when on restart, the ...
by 8-bit
Sat 27 Jun 2015, 22:47
Forum: Truly off-topic conversations
Topic: Mr. Robot - TV show with Linux references
Replies: 40
Views: 1505

I have an older Direct TV recorder and am really curious as to the format and contents of the hard drive in it. I am not brave enough to disassemble it since it is a working recorder. But currently, I only have the option to save recorded shows to VHS tapes and would have liked to copy to a digital ...
by 8-bit
Sat 27 Jun 2015, 11:34
Forum: Truly off-topic conversations
Topic: You heard it here first
Replies: 10
Views: 512

What do you think of MS offering Windows 10 to users of win 7 & 8.1? I have received such an offer in the form of a reservation. I am still unsure of replacing my Win 7 though as some programs will be missing from 10 such as Windows Media center and of all things, solitaire. I wonder if this wil...
by 8-bit
Sat 27 Jun 2015, 11:12
Forum: Truly off-topic conversations
Topic: Mr. Robot - TV show with Linux references
Replies: 40
Views: 1505

rockytnji, Thank you also from one in Oregon. I missed the preview and even though I can get USA Network, this gives me the option to view it when I want to. I may set up my recorder to try getting the whole series recorded. I have never known how or tried to save TV shows to mp4 files. What does on...
by 8-bit
Sat 25 Apr 2015, 19:00
Forum: Truly off-topic conversations
Topic: This Microsoft tip will take you a smile...
Replies: 8
Views: 469

I have read pros and cons about the effect on hardware as to shutting down and restarting vs on all the time. Some say that shutting down and restarting is harder on the hardware. But I shut my computer down when I am not using it and sometimes as a result, the scheduled events Windows wants to do i...
by 8-bit
Sat 25 Apr 2015, 18:53
Forum: Multimedia
Topic: VLC 2.1.6 for Dpup Wheezy
Replies: 39
Views: 32112

The version of Unicorn Puppy I am using was compiled by Barry K and VLC was included in it. So I would have assumed that Barry compiled VLC for that flavor. As to the WEB extension on the file that was downloaded using GTK_Youtube_Viewer and I had added it. I am unsure of what type of file a WEB fil...
by 8-bit
Sat 25 Apr 2015, 01:50
Forum: Multimedia
Topic: VLC 2.1.6 for Dpup Wheezy
Replies: 39
Views: 32112

I have Puppy Unicorn as a full install on a 30gig USB hard drive. Recently, I went to play a children's video 1.5 hours in length that had a web extension. VLC started to play it and about half way through, VLC shut down and icons started disappearing from the desktop as well as the 29gigs of free s...
by 8-bit
Sun 19 Apr 2015, 15:00
Forum: Truly off-topic conversations
Topic: John Oliver interviews Edward Snowden
Replies: 1
Views: 202

Did you know that a search of Google Maps for Edward SnowDen shows his location in the White House? :)
by 8-bit
Sat 18 Apr 2015, 05:20
Forum: Beginners Help ( Start Here)
Topic: System doesn't keep the wireless settings
Replies: 9
Views: 2508

If you are going to try to set it up again, before you start your new configuration, load each profile you had previously created and delete it until the only profile to choose from is autoconnect.
Otherwise, the old profiles can create problems for you.
by 8-bit
Sat 18 Apr 2015, 05:07
Forum: Truly off-topic conversations
Topic: Keep keys in the freezer to stop car thieves
Replies: 8
Views: 467

Evidently, those keys work on proximity to the switch. When I got a used PT-Cruiser, I went out and had a regular key make that did not have the electronics. It would start the car and then the car would shut down shortly thereafter. But after getting a key with the electronics, I tried using the on...
by 8-bit
Mon 13 Apr 2015, 05:20
Forum: Users ( For the regulars )
Topic: Issues and partial success with Nvidia GeForce Go 7600
Replies: 4
Views: 1194

I had a similar experience with installing a game on a Dell PC. I got a message that full screen was not supported on the PC. But other games worked with full screen. The was with the on board intel video on the GigaByte board. I was using it for a little while after having the screen wash out to a ...
by 8-bit
Fri 10 Apr 2015, 16:05
Forum: Truly off-topic conversations
Topic: fuel line disolving
Replies: 16
Views: 489

After further searching, I found that the mixture that makes up gasohol is not stable and the components of it will separate after a period of time. So in my case, I plan to drain all the fuel from the mower when it will not be used for a while. I am still unsure about the fuel stabilizer that is so...
by 8-bit
Wed 08 Apr 2015, 23:03
Forum: Truly off-topic conversations
Topic: fuel line disolving
Replies: 16
Views: 489

fuel line disolving

I have a field mower. After the first initial use of it, the fuel line started to soften and dissolve to where pieces of it were plugging up the carburetor. The first time, the mower was under warranty and a fuel shutoff was added. But the fuel line problem persisted. I replaced it with a new one th...
by 8-bit
Tue 24 Mar 2015, 23:18
Forum: Security
Topic: Windows Secure Boot .... it's back!
Replies: 8
Views: 2568

Even if the manufacturer decided to hardwire a PC to no bypass of secure boot and I wanted to run Linux on such a PC, I would install VMware or virtualbox and run Linux on a virtual machine. Of course if enough people refuse to purchase a new PC set up with a no bypass switch, the sellers will get t...
by 8-bit
Tue 24 Mar 2015, 22:48
Forum: Programming
Topic: Arduino and Puppy Linux
Replies: 5
Views: 4111

I have read articles on use of those boards in the building of expansion hardware for old computers. An example would be a hard drive interface for an old computer that was never made to have a hard drive. Also, a USB connected chip programmer it seems was a project. So can you give us an idea of wh...