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by The Jinx
Sat 08 Nov 2008, 14:30
Forum: Eye Candy
Topic: Icon Themes Exchange
Replies: 432
Views: 668861

Thanks WhoDo,

Although i couldn't find the Firefall wallpaper I made do with this:

http://www.joshleap.com/images/ps/fire_wallpaper.jpg
by The Jinx
Fri 07 Nov 2008, 15:29
Forum: Eye Candy
Topic: Icon Themes Exchange
Replies: 432
Views: 668861

Hey WhoDo, Sorry for my ignorance but may you please teach me or direct me to how I can mimic the way your desktop looks, with the whole Darkfire look. I've downloaded and installed Icewm 1.3.2 from the package manager as well as the darkfire.pet file you posted. But i have no clue on what to do nex...
by The Jinx
Sun 19 Oct 2008, 22:41
Forum: Beginners Help ( Start Here)
Topic: Dual Boot with an Old PII pc?
Replies: 5
Views: 1681

Dual Boot with an Old PII pc?

As the title suggest, I am wondering if it is possible to dual boot puppy linux with a old pc currently running Win2k. The system specs is as followed: Processor: Intel Pentium II 266mhz MMX w/ 512kb L2 Memory: 64mb EDO Hard Drive: 4gb Graphics: I have no idea I know I would have to partition the hd...
by The Jinx
Sun 02 Dec 2007, 21:17
Forum: Puppy Projects
Topic: [obsolete] Compiz-Fusion Puplet for testing -- aka "W...
Replies: 168
Views: 153718

okay well it doesn't work on my laptop with ATI Mobility Radeon x1200. When i tried to type "SKIP_CHECKS=yes compiz-manager" in the terminal window it just kills x.
by The Jinx
Sun 02 Dec 2007, 20:16
Forum: Puppy Projects
Topic: [obsolete] Compiz-Fusion Puplet for testing -- aka "W...
Replies: 168
Views: 153718

Although my system really can't handle it well, I am totally wobbiling now :D. Props to tombh and all for helping.

I will now try this on my laptop with ATI® Mobility Radeon™ X1200
by The Jinx
Sun 02 Dec 2007, 18:41
Forum: Puppy Projects
Topic: [obsolete] Compiz-Fusion Puplet for testing -- aka "W...
Replies: 168
Views: 153718

Well when i typed "compiz-manager" in the terminal window this is what shows up: Checking for Xgl: not present. No whitelisted driver found aborting and using fallback: /usr/bin/metacity no /usr/bin/metacity found, exiting um this is what was generated when i was on the x terminal emulator...
by The Jinx
Sun 02 Dec 2007, 15:48
Forum: Puppy Projects
Topic: [obsolete] Compiz-Fusion Puplet for testing -- aka "W...
Replies: 168
Views: 153718

I also do not have the wobbily after installing the kurk dotpet. :(

Attached is the output of wNOPinspect:
by The Jinx
Sat 01 Dec 2007, 04:26
Forum: Puppy Projects
Topic: [obsolete] Compiz-Fusion Puplet for testing -- aka "W...
Replies: 168
Views: 153718

okay please tombh please bear with me and my dumb questions. So far I have: 1. Boot up wNOP and downloaded the latest ATI.pet 2. Rebooted and created a pupsave.sfs 3. Installed the latest ATI.pet but obtained: " http://www.geocities.com/th3l337/ati-installl.png " 4. Then i proceeded to dow...
by The Jinx
Mon 26 Nov 2007, 18:33
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Building a computer - power button question
Replies: 18
Views: 9155

currently Im probably going to pull my psu from an old Pentium I pc I have lying around. But if i manage to find a part time job ill probably get a PicoPSU along with a CF card and adapter as the hdd.
by The Jinx
Sun 25 Nov 2007, 02:34
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Building a computer - power button question
Replies: 18
Views: 9155

um i would do something like that but too noobish.... Limited experience and limited finances does not really help. I was thinking of making a cardboard pc case like the one Yoshi made http://www.yoshi.us/forums/showthread.php?t=4804&highlight=cardboard . I was thinking about using a Via motherb...
by The Jinx
Sat 24 Nov 2007, 13:54
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Cheap machines ideal for Puppy
Replies: 153
Views: 147615

You might also want to try http://ztechshop.net/computers/sub-100/ $100 PC. * CPU: Intel Pentium 3 1Ghz * Memory: 256MB Upgradable to 512MB * Hard Drive: 10GB * Network: 10/100 Fast Ethernet w/Optional external 56k modem * Audio: Built in sound * 4 USB 2.0 ports * Depth: 13.93 in * Height: 3.57 in *...
by The Jinx
Fri 23 Nov 2007, 16:33
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Building a computer - power button question
Replies: 18
Views: 9155

Building a computer - power button question

Hello, I am planning to create a personalized case for my new puppy linux pc, but i dont know what to do with the power button. I am basically asking if anyone knows how to add a button to power on the computer. I dont know how i would connect a power button that i can find at Radioshack to the moth...
by The Jinx
Thu 22 Nov 2007, 17:35
Forum: Puppy Projects
Topic: [obsolete] Compiz-Fusion Puplet for testing -- aka "W...
Replies: 168
Views: 153718

I would love to help in testing, but i have no idea what steps i should take. I understand I am suppose to install the dotpet, but what do i do with the kernel Source SFS. Do i still follow the instructions to install the devs_301.sfs a couple of post earlier. In addition, while i am on wNOP i notic...
by The Jinx
Tue 20 Nov 2007, 13:24
Forum: Hardware
Topic: VIA mother boards
Replies: 5
Views: 3947

by The Jinx
Tue 20 Nov 2007, 13:23
Forum: Hardware
Topic: VIA mother boards
Replies: 5
Views: 3947

Does anyone know if this motherboard will work "out of the box" with puppy linux. And will it support Compiz Fusion

Thanks,
Jinx
by The Jinx
Tue 20 Nov 2007, 01:13
Forum: Puppy Projects
Topic: [obsolete] Compiz-Fusion Puplet for testing -- aka "W...
Replies: 168
Views: 153718

hey would those links cb88 recommend work with ati xpress 200 (desktop version) or is it strictly for the mobile version of ati xpress 200
by The Jinx
Mon 19 Nov 2007, 06:12
Forum: Puppy Projects
Topic: [obsolete] Compiz-Fusion Puplet for testing -- aka "W...
Replies: 168
Views: 153718

Well Compiz Fusion does not work "out of the box" for me on my ATI Xpress 200 and i have no real experience with linux to tweak it to work. If anyone knows how to fix it so that i can get 3D effects please tell me. I managed to get Compiz working with Sabayon Linux so I know its not the in...
by The Jinx
Mon 12 Nov 2007, 17:25
Forum: Beginners Help ( Start Here)
Topic: Oversized Desktop Icons
Replies: 0
Views: 1036

Oversized Desktop Icons

I am noticing that in the screenshots of many of the other Puppy users online their desktop icons are relatively small or normal if you may say. But when i boot puppy off of my multisession live cd the icons on the desktop is annoyingly large. I just wish to have the size of icons i have on my windo...
by The Jinx
Fri 19 Oct 2007, 04:48
Forum: Beginners Help ( Start Here)
Topic: What is a swap and what to do with my usb key
Replies: 8
Views: 3422

Thanks Bruce I think I might take your advice and just save "my data" on a flash drive. I was trying to aim for having everything on one form of media but I guess this will suffice.
by The Jinx
Thu 18 Oct 2007, 13:37
Forum: Beginners Help ( Start Here)
Topic: What is a swap and what to do with my usb key
Replies: 8
Views: 3422

What would you recommend me to do if i want to use puppy linux on multiple computers but want to keep my data and not run it like a normal live cd. Meaning i would like to do some work at home on my desktop and like bring it to college to type up my papers and stuff. I don;t have enough ram at home ...