How do I add a file to puppy and use as wallpaper?

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J08NS · #1 Post by **J08NS** » Wed 16 Jul 2008, 17:59

Hello,

If i have a wallpaper file to install as puppy 4.00 how do I proceed to do thisl

From download chosen file to ( where?) to make as wallpaper ?( how )

?

Sit Heel Speak · #2 Post by **Sit Heel Speak** » Wed 16 Jul 2008, 18:05

Put the desired .jpg image in /usr/share/backgrounds, then use the Desktop Wallpaper setter. In the Puppy 2 series the image filename had to contain no spaces, e.g. "Mount_Rainier.jpg" not "Mount Rainier.jpg" but I don't know if that has been fixed in 4.

prit1 · #3 Post by **prit1** » Wed 16 Jul 2008, 18:06

@J08NS:

I think this is what you asked:

"How to change my desktop wallpaper on Puppy 4.00 with a downloaded file?"

The answer:
download and copy the file to /usr/share/backgrounds

Go to wallpaper selector (switcher) from the desktop menu and you will have this wallpaper in the list.

If I did not understand your question correctly, I am sorry. Please explain.

J08NS · #4 Post by **J08NS** » Wed 16 Jul 2008, 18:14

Ok

I will dig out the wallpaper and do as you pointed out and post outcome .

Thanks I will try it later ,

J08NS · #5 Post by **J08NS** » Wed 16 Jul 2008, 19:24

not a possibility! Will it take bitmap images ??.

I am only familiar with windows.

J08NS · #6 Post by **J08NS** » Wed 16 Jul 2008, 20:07

For me to copy saved bitmap image in /usr/share/backgrounds I must type that location in box ?

and then click save to ? THen go to switcher and select it . That may be what is confusing me I am used to click location not typing it in . And must it be a jpg format file ? Is the typing of file name how ? Thanks !

I am afraid I will have to have detailed description for now as to saving this file and have this work .
Thanks : )

J08NS · #7 Post by **J08NS** » Thu 17 Jul 2008, 18:40

Hi

, I managed to change the wallpaper finally by ...
1. dragging it from dvd-r file I had it saved to to the desktop.
2. dragging from desktop to Rox file manager.
3. dragging it from Rox file manager to wallpaper setter .
4. then changing to that choice .
5. clicked apply and to my amazement it is now my favorite Puppy 4.00
wallpaper !!

And can you recommend a semi simple reference

to using puppy 4.00

filesystem for the first time

. basic to under stand . J08NS

prit1 · #8 Post by **prit1** » Thu 17 Jul 2008, 18:48

Its good that you were able to do it yourself.

You can find lots of useful links and resources at the below forum thread:

http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=597

(old)Puppy Linux Discussion Forum

(old)Puppy Linux Discussion Forum

How do I add a file to puppy and use as wallpaper?

How do I add a file to puppy and use as wallpaper?