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tuxtoo · Last edited by tuxtoo on Thu 13 Feb 2014, 13:52; edited 11 times in total

From a previous posting

Hello

I have been viewing the Puppy Power section on the forum and a suggestion that caught my eye there was the one about putting up a web site on Puppy linux. I have been using Puppy Linux since v4.0 exclusively for about two years now, and I am presently using v4.1.2 HD install, As it works very well for me I see no need to change to another version.

The idea I had for a web site was based on v4.1.2. Some of the programs downloaded from the forum sometimes fail to run on v412 because of missing dependencies which then require a search for the require dependency . As v412 this is my preferred version, my idea was to make programs plus their dependencies available in the one place for users of v412. Plus programs from the forum that run without any further dependencies.

I am well aware there is an abundance of Puppy Linux resources on the web and there may be no need for this. As this is only an idea at present, I thought I would run it by you guys and would be grateful if you would give me some feedback on whether it would be worthwhile implementing it.

Update 31st May 2011

New Puppy 412 dedicated website

The above posting has been like an itch I have been unable to scratch. So I have just went ahead and created a website based on the above posting.

It can be found here http://www.412collection.co.uk The list of packages is by no means comprehensive at present but it will grow. If there are any other users of Puppy-412 who have found a solution to a particular package and would like to share it with other users, pleas let me know through the forum or at http://www.412collection.co.uk

So if you guys could have a look at the new website and give me some feedback, it would be gratefully appreciated.

**** Update 12th Feb 2014 ****
Because of complaints about 412 Collection website being inaccessible I am now hosting 412 Collection using a Dropbox account. What this means for visitors is that http://412collection.co.uk/ will still work but now redirects to https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/33223649/412web/index.html although if you would like to link directly to a page on 412 Collection from the forum you should use the the rather lengthy Dropbox link from the address bar to link to internal pages on 412 Collection.

Cheers

tuxtoo

smokey01 · Joined: 30 Dec 2006 Posts: 1795 Location: South Australia

I see my book is still useful.

Looks good, neat and tidy.

Good job.

tuxtoo · Posted: Wed 03 Oct 2012, 16:05 Post subject: Update

Update 3rd October 2012

http://412collection.co.uk has just had a makeover. Why not visit and see whats new.

oligin10 · Joined: 17 Jul 2010 Posts: 189 Location: Buckeye State, USA

Very nice! Thanks for creating this. I will try some of these later, when I have more time. I know there are plenty more. If I can remember some of them, I will post which ones. Thanks, Rob

tuxtoo · Posted: Thu 04 Oct 2012, 16:19 Post subject: Your welcome

Thanks for your kind words. Just glad you like it.

nitehawk · Posted: Thu 04 Oct 2012, 22:06 Post subject:

Hey!
Nice idea. Makes me want to go dig out my old CD of Puppy 412 (which I will,....as soon as I can get the time).

Tote · Joined: 19 Jan 2012 Posts: 226 Location: South Wales

Hi Tuxtoo, good website, I like it, lots of useful stuff there.

I'm using 4.3.2, version3... the updated one, it flies on my old laptop, works like a charm, and I can run the latest Seamonkey without a hitch.

I actually prefer the 4x series puppies, I've tried about forty puppy versions... Very Happy

addicted, I've lost count, but the 4xseries seems to have everything I want.

Thanks for this, I've downloaded some of the pets already.

Tote

cthisbear · Joined: 29 Jan 2006 Posts: 3398 Location: Sydney Australia

tuxtoo:

Cybercafe was based on Puppy 42.1

Made for a Seamens Mission Cybercafe in England.

cyberlinux.iso

http://www.4shared.com/file/j_QM5Uvw/cyberlinux.html

""""""

You have to register at 4 Shared...no big issue.

" Awesome news!
4shared has proven to be completely secure, regarding user data
privacy by one of the reputable web privacy solutions companies – TRUSTe. "

http://blog.4shared.com/proven-privacy-4shared-receives-truste-certification/

Chris.

puppyluvr · Posted: Tue 09 Oct 2012, 20:49 Post subject:

Hello,
I have a lot of stuff for the 4.12 series Puppy, as I built PAW on it, and Mediapup and Pupitup and Hansamben were based on it as well.
PAW is still available..
The Puppy Artists Workshop..
Forum thread:
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=40876
Download:
www.puppylinuxstuff.meownplanet.net/puppyluvr/PAW_RC-2.iso[
Username puppy
Password linux

4.12 was slackware based, like Slacko, and gslapt worked well...
I still have several 4.12 Puplets I use daily..
Good focus... 4.12 was really good...

NeroVance · Joined: 10 Oct 2012 Posts: 149 Location: Canada

I still regard Puppy 412 as likely the best modern version.
Some people like 2.14, 3.01, but I find 4.1.2 to be quite useful, I can't remember if it had built in Tcl/Tk like >=3.01

I kinda wonder if anyone has thought about a puplet using 412, but updating the components perchance. Then again, I don't know how much updating would need to be done for a good system.

tuxtoo · Posted: Fri 12 Oct 2012, 17:59 Post subject:

puppyluvr and cthisbear

If it's alright with you both I will mirror your puplets on 412 collection.

However, my pentium 4 PC finally died and had to go the recycling centre and I bought a barebones pc base unit with no OS to replace it.

Therein lies the problem, the motherboard an Asus P8H6-MX R2.0 dual core job with the newer UEFI BIOS and I am unable to get Puppy-412 to boot from either CD or USB although Wary boots and installs to HD with no problems. I suspect the hardware might be too new for Puppy-412. Although not being an expert in these matters, I'm not entirely sure.

I do have a netbook that can run Puppy-412 ok but I just find it a bit small to use for extended periods. So unless I can get Puppy-412 to run on the new PC this may be the end of 412Collection . Just when I was getting into the swing of it and thoroughly enjoying my self with this project I may have to give up on it which is a pity.

May have to change the name to Wary Collection, don't know, lets see what the future brings.

puppyluvr · Posted: Fri 12 Oct 2012, 19:13 Post subject:

Hello,
I also have MANY pets compiled for, and on, 4.12.
I can post them to my meownplanet link if you like.
As for 4.12 booting on your new machine...
I have run PAW (4.12 based) on virtually everything..
IF your Wary is Frugall installed... (Dont Full install... Evil or Very Mad

)
For me, just for S&G Laughing

, do this.. (manual frugal install)
I have 26 frugal installs... Shocked

Boot Wary..
In /mnt/home:
Copy the Wary directory, and rename it 412.
Delete the contents.
Copy the 412 ISO contents into 412.
Got to /boot/grub and open menu.lst
Copy the Wary entry, and paste it below itself.
Change every Wary to 412. Including "Title"
Reboot....

Puppyt · Joined: 09 May 2008 Posts: 561 Location: Gatton, Queensland

Bookmarked Smile

Fabulous initiative of yours, tuxtoo - much appreciated!
I guess your Foxit Reader won't support user's saved annotations and highlights, as per all Foxit's Linux versions? If so, could I ask if you think about compiling a pdf viewer/editor that will? No big hurry, but would help turn old laptops into great tools for a mobile office.
Thanks again.

EDIT: oops! Panned down further in your apps and saw Xournal is already in your repository. Belay my request above - great work!

NeroVance · Joined: 10 Oct 2012 Posts: 149 Location: Canada

cthisbear · Joined: 29 Jan 2006 Posts: 3398 Location: Sydney Australia

Toyota moment....bugger.

http://xmb.stuffucanuse.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=4814

" However, my pentium 4 PC finally died "

Mirror is fine mate.
Must be plenty of old PCs around....not even $10

Chris.