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Tui · Posted: Wed 10 Aug 2011, 06:17 Post subject: Upgrade from Lucid v5.2.5

I have a full install of the version 525 and have loaded
all my extra goodies.

I want to know is it safe to upgrade via the normal way
with this version without blowing away all my other loaded
progs.

Thanks Tui

Brown Mouse · Posted: Wed 10 Aug 2011, 06:28 Post subject:

I tried both versions of Pwidgets from Quickpet and everything except the analogue clock is displayed in white.Seen this before in previous versions.

bigpup · Posted: Wed 10 Aug 2011, 09:42 Post subject:

Lucid 527rc2
Frugal + save on USB flash drive

After several reboots the speaker icon for Retrovol is not showing in the tray.
Worked OK on initial boot and frugal install.
Only after several reboots does this happen.

Run Retrovol from console get this:
sh-4.1# retrovol
Cannot read file: /root/.retrovolrc
Using defaults...
retrovol: hcontrol.c:573: snd_hctl_load: Assertion `hctl->count == 0' failed.
Aborted

In /root/ there is no .retrovolrc file.

xerrs.log has this info:
/usr/bin/openbox
retrovol: hcontrol.c:573: snd_hctl_load: Assertion `hctl->count == 0' failed.
Cannot read file: /root/.retrovolrc
Using defaults...
EXIT="Exit on mouse-over"
/usr/sbin/delayedrun: line 129: 6065 Aborted retrovol -hide ${BGOPT}
openbox
Generating /root/.fbpanel/default...
killall: retrovol: no process killed
killall: blinky_tray: no process killed
/usr/sbin/delayedrun: line 129: 6217 Terminated $a
/usr/sbin/delayedrun: line 129: 6335 Terminated $a
killall: traytemp: no process killed
killall: vattery: no process killed
killall: powerapplet_tray: no process killed
retrovol: hcontrol.c:573: snd_hctl_load: Assertion `hctl->count == 0' failed.
Cannot read file: /root/.retrovolrc
Using defaults...
/usr/sbin/pfbpanel: line 1138: 6625 Aborted retrovol -hide
[9796:9796:227452335:ERROR:extension_prefs.cc(734)] Bad or missing pref 'state' for extension 'hpibmhghjndideebpackbdlpncgkcppp'

Update:
Copied .retrovorc file from the 527.sfs of the 527rc2 ISO to /root/ of the frugal install.
Booted frugal install.
Still no Retrovol speaker icon on tray.
Looked in: /root/.retrovolrc was there.

In xerrs.log now get this:
/usr/bin/openbox
retrovol: hcontrol.c:573: snd_hctl_load: Assertion `hctl->count == 0' failed.
EXIT="Exit on mouse-over"
/usr/sbin/delayedrun: line 129: 6122 Aborted retrovol -hide ${BGOPT}
openbox
Generating /root/.fbpanel/default...
killall: retrovol: no process killed
killall: blinky_tray: no process killed
/usr/sbin/delayedrun: line 129: 6253 Terminated $a
/usr/sbin/delayedrun: line 129: 6385 Terminated $a
killall: traytemp: no process killed
killall: vattery: no process killed
killall: powerapplet_tray: no process killed
retrovol: hcontrol.c:573: snd_hctl_load: Assertion `hctl->count == 0' failed.
/usr/sbin/pfbpanel: line 1138: 6674 Aborted retrovol -hide

bigpup · Last edited by bigpup on Wed 10 Aug 2011, 10:22; edited 1 time in total

Sage · Joined: 04 Oct 2005 Posts: 4623 Location: GB

playdayz · Joined: 25 Apr 2008 Posts: 3705

The project to update Lucid 5.2.5 has been cancelled. It was meant to fill the gap between Lucid 5.2.5 and Slack Puppy but it took too long and has become a distraction. Slack Puppy will be a better product in all ways and it is what deserves the community's attention now.

The last build Luci-528 has been released as a Puppy derivative named Two-Headed Dog.
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?p=551999#551999
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James C · Joined: 26 Mar 2009 Posts: 4741 Location: Kentucky

rerwin · Joined: 24 Aug 2005 Posts: 1317 Location: Maine, USA

bigpup · Posted: Wed 10 Aug 2011, 16:11 Post subject:

Oh Well, another Puppy that almost got to the point of being bug fixed.

DaveS · Joined: 09 Oct 2008 Posts: 3669 Location: UK

Too much chasing unimportant obscure bugs and too many personal agendas?

James C · Joined: 26 Mar 2009 Posts: 4741 Location: Kentucky

smokey01 · Joined: 30 Dec 2006 Posts: 1604 Location: South Australia

Over the years I have seen a number of discussions regarding official versions and version numbering. For many this is very confusing, even to an old dog like me.

It does make some sense to have Official releases separate from many other derivatives.

My main point is, as long as it has a unique title and version identifier it can be recognised as being different.

I never really liked the idea of Lucid versus Lupu versus Luci. It just compounded the confusion. I think Alpha, Beta and RC was enough to let people know it was in development.

My thoughts on numbering has always been as simple as this:

Name-5.2.8

The first digit (5) represents major upgrades/versions
The second digit (2) represents minor upgrades
The third digit ( Cool

represents bug fixes

An example of Name-5.2.0 with a bug fix and some additional changes/apps would be Name-5.3.1

I suppose it is possible to have something like Name-5.87.764 if there were many changes and bugfixes, at least you would know what has affected the change.

Alpha, Beta and RC would not normally be added to a bugfix release.

I didn't post this to create a lot of discussion, simply to provide my point of view and what I believe would be a simpler method.

Smokey01

BTW the product has always been brilliant, and still is.

Bert · Joined: 30 Jun 2006 Posts: 702

cthisbear · Joined: 29 Jan 2006 Posts: 2942 Location: Sydney Australia

Acer eMachines eM350-21G16i .

Booted fine off a multiboot usb.

Sound down a bit...,.60% plus....adjusted in Alsamixer.
So the result is good.

"""""""

Screen appears good....1024 x 600

""""""""

Wireless just worked with the Classic Network Wizard.

No complicated steps as set out below.

I do not use the Simple Network Wizard as I have

>> a split name ............. 15 keys

and >> WPA2-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 with Pre-Shared Key)

I did of course test >> wlan0 and >> Auto DHCP

"""""""""""

This was on the second boot.

Then I noticed that you had Frisbee.....bugger.
Better test it out.

Reboot for the 3rd time.

I can't find Frisbee....>> Ah! it's under internet in the menu.
Frazzling my brain man.

So I see that you recommend reboot with a save file
and then use Frisbee.

Blow that..I install the included pet.....No save file just my first boot.

Astonishment >> it works. Fantastic.

I must try this Lucid 527RC out on a friends EeeePc which I
have never managed to get working with wireless..

"""""""""""

And what's this >> Two Headed Dog??
You lot are onto me ha!

And Isomaster is in the menu...Tick box >> gold star.

Take your time releasing this.
As stressful as it is....does the thing never finish,
you have taken great and classy strides.

"""""""""""

I thought that I better test a browser.
Downloaded Chromium from Aarnet...other sites had failures,
but I see that it tests all sites anyway...smart...
and added Flash when the message came up.

Tried Youtube and I am glad to report that Ray Davies
was singing along no problemo.

////////////

My old wireless setup post.

Updated July 14 2011 >> below...

http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=69877

///////////

Regards....Chris.

PaulBx1 · Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Posts: 2308 Location: Wyoming, USA