[Howto] Install Opera (FLASH works!!!)

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[Howto] Install Opera (FLASH works!!!)

#1 Post by Th3_uN1Qu3 »

The Opera PET package is outdated, not to mention that the Flash player doesn't work. Here's how to install the latest version enjoying all the new functions such as Speed Dial (a thing i can't live without), and Flash functionality out of the box.

First step: Download this package (direct link for your convenience). Updated to 9.51!

Second step: Navigate to the directory you saved the package in, and unpack it with pupzip or with " tar -xvzf opera-9.51-2061.gcc4-static-qt3.i386.tar.gz " (long-ass name, i know, but blaim Opera Software for that). Then change into the newly created folder with " cd opera-9.51-2061.gcc4-static-qt3.i386 ".

Third step: Run the Opera installer by typing " ./install.sh ", and confirm any selections with " y ".

All done. You can find the script for running Opera in " /usr/bin " (enable viewing of all files in ROX to get there or just use the command line). From here on you know what to do. ;)

The default fonts are kinda small and ugly, i'll mess around with them and post back when i get something nice.

Happy browsing! :D
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#2 Post by 106498 »

Of course pressing <tab> saves you having to type the whole long name. If you're lazy like me :)
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#3 Post by MU »

Please read here how to get nice fonts in the menu using the version for shared libraries:
http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=27637

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#4 Post by 6tr6tr »

I've never installed opera on Puppy before, so I have some questions:

Can I download Opera 9.5 and make it work?
Do I still need those extra steps?
Which version of 9.5 do I download? (It asks you to choose a distribution like Debian, Ubuntu, etc)
* Do I choose "other/static rpm"?
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#5 Post by 6tr6tr »

OK, I got it to install by choosing "other/static rpm" and selecting "donwload as a tar.gz format." Then I ran "./install.sh". There's only one small problem:

It said towards the end that it was unable to do part of the install because a folder in usr/share did not exist. I tried reinstalling as super user and this made no difference. I can run Opera fine but in the menu (e.g. File, Edit, View, etc) items, there are open square symbols after some of the items (like after Bookmarks->Bookmark Page). Any idea what's causing this?
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opera 9.5 pet

#6 Post by kayan »

you can download the new opera.pet here
http://puppylinux.ca/tpp/bugs/opera-9.50.pet :wink:
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#7 Post by Polish Rifle »

I downloaded the Opera from that website and the flash still didn't work...
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#8 Post by Polish Rifle »

Sorry for the double post.

After I restarted my computer serveral times since yesterday, Flash started working magically. I hate accepting this theory but I don't know what changed. I clicked on a youtube link forgetting that my flash didn't work but then the video started playing.

My recommendation....just download Opera 9.5
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#9 Post by KF6SNJ »

I have been using opera on linux for years. I have always downloaded and installed from the tar.gz file. I have never had a problem with flash not working either and I did not need to install the Puppy QT library (maybe I will eventually install it, just not today). I am presently using Opera 9.51 as my primary web browser. It works and works perfectly.
The only windows I have are those on my home.
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#10 Post by 106498 »

When I made my own .PET by doing new2dir ./install and installed that on my full hard drive install the qt menus (I think) look funny. When I hover over menu items in the File menu (Eg File | Sessions) it doesn't turn blue and the submenu isn't opened untill I click on it. Very annoying.
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#11 Post by 106498 »

Changing qt version fixed it :)

While searching for my little qt problem I found out some new info and have made a new .PET package for opera. Why? Because this one has static qt libraries which means there is no need to install qt!! The one available from PETget has dynamic libraries which is why you need to install qt seperately. This is probably what KF6SNJ has.

Available at http://tdem.net63.net/files
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#12 Post by Th3_uN1Qu3 »

I'm back! Updated to 9.51, and indeed, you do not need QT, it's already installed in Puppy. Also fonts seem to be prettier in this version. :)
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warnings, etc

#13 Post by puppyuser99 »

I also get the same as 6tr6tr:
cp: cannot stat `usr/share/opera/pixmaps/opera.xpm': No such file or directory
cp: cannot stat `usr/share/opera/pixmaps/opera.xpm': No such file or directory
and when I run OPERA 9.51 it givs me warnings like:
Flash Player: Warning: environment variable G_FILENAME_ENCODING is set and is not UTF-8
plugins:
opera: Plug-in 8327 is not responding. It will be closed.
opera: Define environment variable OPERA_KEEP_BLOCKED_PLUGIN to keep blocked plug-ins.
etc.......
Anyone have a clean working OPERA?

BTW, after 10 mins it closes itself....
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#14 Post by 106498 »

Well I have used http://tdem.net63.net/files/opera-9.51-static-qt3.pet And never had any problems on Dingo. Also you do not need qt installed. The only error messages are
ERROR: ld.so: object 'libjvm.so' from LD_PRELOAD cannot be preloaded: ignored.
ERROR: ld.so: object 'libawt.so' from LD_PRELOAD cannot be preloaded: ignored.
which are ofcourse because puppy has no java.

Oh by the way if you get it from the opera website get the slackware 12 package, not the one you got. Remember puppy is slackware 12 compatible.
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#15 Post by renlac »

Please, after having installed opera, how to call it? I see no icon or menu entry even after reload puppy. I understood there is come line command, but which one? No way for an icon or entry?

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#16 Post by RickGT351 »

The latest Opera is now opera-stable_36.0.2130.65_i386.deb which I have installed with petget but it won't run. Is there a trick?
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