Lucid Puppy 5.2.8 - Updated ISO Version 005 - APR 05 2012

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#2501 Post by Karl Godt »

rerwin wrote:

After the "dust settles" on what gets included, my plan is to start a new thread for "5.2.8.6" to support further contributions to it.
1 month of dust ..

Several kernels may need several new threads ..

Just a notice .

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#2502 Post by rerwin »

About the "repos.conf" file, playdayz has recommended that fix to me. It will be in the next set of uploads, along with an updated list of official lucid packages that includes the proprietary video drivers for k2.6.37 (3HD).

Playdayz has also pointed me to yet another kernel-3.x version of lupu to add to the set. Now we have essentially three-headed-dog versions for k2.6.37, k3.0.25 and k3.2.13! Would it make more sense to settle on one 3.x version? Is there any need to make that the same as for precise pup? Is there any need to keep any of the in-between versions?

Also, is the kernel-swap process so tricky that I could not do it myself? Or would one of you volunteer to create the best version that works?

Regarding the dust settling: I am still verifying that the libreoffice SFS implementation actually works. Still messing with java to be sure it is added correctly, without error messages.
musher0 wrote:Lucid Puppy has passed the test of time. The scripts and programs offered in Lucid Puppy, given the large user base and the careful edits over time of its various developers (including you!) Smile, have been well tested, and everything just works, without any surprises that would have you go "Eh?".
That is playdayz' and my goal for lupu. My fear about going too far with the 3.x kernels is that we may run into incompatibilities with other functions such as ALSA and udev versions and who-knows-what-else.

Sorry about forgetting the link to the download page (158):
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... 108#726108
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#2503 Post by James C »

Just for informational purposes....... the k-3.2.13 version appears to be working well. If memory serves, that kernel was compiled by Pemasu and used in Saluki and Carolina.Already has the Quickpet fix too.

# report-video
VIDEO REPORT: Three-Headed_Dog, version 005

Chip description:
Intel Corporation 82865G Integrated Graphics Controller

Driver used by Xorg:


Video mode used by Xorg:
Resolution: Depth:

...the above also recorded in /tmp/report-video

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-Computer-
Processor		: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz
Memory		: 2585MB (238MB used)
Operating System		: Puppy Linux 0.00
User Name		: root (root)
Date/Time		: Sun 20 Oct 2013 03:17:51 PM CDT
-Display-
Resolution		: 1024x768 pixels
OpenGL Renderer		: Unknown
X11 Vendor		: The X.Org Foundation
-Multimedia-
Audio Adapter		: ICH4 - Intel ICH5

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-Version-
Kernel		: Linux 3.2.13 (i686)
Compiled		: #1 SMP Sat Mar 24 13:55:36 GMT-8 2012
C Library		: GNU C Library version 2.11.1 (stable)
Default C Compiler		: Unknown
Distribution		: Puppy Linux 0.00
# free
total used free shared buffers
Mem: 2585748 540492 2045256 0 34144
Swap: 4198396 0 4198396
Total: 6784144 540492 6243652
#

Personally, I'm planning on sticking with the two original kernel versions...2.6.33.2 and 2.6.37.6....but I'll try to help a bit with testing.

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repoes for the Puppy Package Manager

#2504 Post by shinobar »

The Puppy Package Manager in the lupu-5.2.8.6 seems missing the repoes,
puppy-common and puppy-noarch.
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#2505 Post by mavrothal »

rerwin wrote:Now we have essentially three-headed-dog versions for k2.6.37, k3.0.25 and k3.2.13! Would it make more sense to settle on one 3.x version? Is there any need to make that the same as for precise pup? Is there any need to keep any of the in-between versions?
Both 3.0 and 3.2 kernels are "longterm" kernels. However, 3.0 support finishes this month, while 3.2 in 2016.
So the original (for "happy customers") and the latest 3.2 (3.2.50+) would make sense and keep maintenance (and hopefully any trouble) to the minimum possible.

Maybe in a year or so try 3.10-LTS :shock: :D
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#2506 Post by Sylvander »

Made a DVD-RW using "lupusuper-5.2.8.6-20131012.iso"...
Modofied the isolinux.cfg file in the iso to include pmedia=ataflash...
Renamed the iso to "lupusuper-5.2.8.6-20131012-ataflash.iso" and made a new CD.
Both seem to be working just fine with this "new" 2012 desktop PC. :D
Wiped the 1st CD.

Now all I need is to find the time to tweak it to suit my likes. :D

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#2507 Post by nooby »

Sylvander
Modofied the isolinux.cfg file in the iso
to include pmedia=ataflash...
Cool how does one do such? :)
I use Google Search on Puppy Forum
not an ideal solution though

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#2508 Post by musher0 »

Reporting success on all fronts after 12 hours of testing the new "sulu"
version. Works like a charm! It picked up my 5.2.8.6 lupusave without
raising an eyebrow, I just needed to change the beginning of the 2fs
filename from lupu to sulu.

Good work, rerwin! :)
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#2509 Post by nooby »

Wow I've not paid attention. is there a 528-006 even.

I ahve to try that one too then :)

rerwind seems to have it for download here

http://puppylinuxstuff.meownplanet.net/ ... 131012.iso
I use Google Search on Puppy Forum
not an ideal solution though

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#2510 Post by Atle »

I am not sure what one looses with a newer kernel, but there are so many AWESOME new Puppies out there, but they do not have the repo or number of pets.

Just the last 24 hours i tested

Simplicity 13.10
FatDog64 630rc1
AlphaOS 12.1

I think the strength of Lupu or is it Lucid, is in the hidden treasures in the forum, pets and SFS that are not in the repo or in the QuickPet.
These are goodies like=


Shareinternet (as custom as it gets)
Nwipe
LHMP
Tixati

Could it be that these and probably lots of others are left behind if one starts competing with other Puppy's that has newer stuff under the hood, but that are not allrounders like 5.2.8?

If I was to compare 5.2.8 with something on wheels, it would be this thing here that i used to have...

What i have been missing the most is to round up e'm lost pets in the forum and elsewhere and get them presented in a good way like QuickPet.

Look at Quickpet in Simplicity. It was surprisingly amounts of software there.

I think its a bit like of it will not run 5.2.8, you jump on to Slitaz for support for older hardware and even 486 compatibility.

In my view 5.2.8 should not join the Kernel race, but rather round up em lost pets there out in the wild.

I test Lupusuper now and report. Just need to reboot:-)

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#2511 Post by Atle »

Tested lupusuper and it works great, discovering all of my 4 gig of ram:-)

So i guess this is a PAE version? Very cool.

Quickpet is not connecting
Packet manager does and i am udating it... *Update... Packet manager does download stuff like firefox 24, the same file that Quickpet does not.*

is there anything special that i should test or post?

The machine is a ASUS U36SD with i5 and 4 gig ram.

I shall test to install some pets and SFS anyhow.

UPDATE And they do install fine. Testing OpenOffice now as a SFS as Firefox 24 and Gpredict installed fine.

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#2512 Post by Sylvander »

nooby wrote:Cool how does one do such? :)
See this.
Except...
These days I'm finding that the filemnt command fails to mount the ISO [held on an external HDD (USB connected)], so I'm now often forced to copy the isolinux.cfg file from the mounted CD ["partition file system"][by clicking on the CD icon on the desktop]...
Then modify it, and then follow the method given [using ISOMaster] to replace the ISO copy of isolinux.cfg with the new edited version.

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#2513 Post by rerwin »

Although I think I have seen mention of the "ataflash" business in many threads or periods, but never grasped the complete picture as to what is deficient and what is desired. Has it ever been resolved in a puppy version somewhere? I would like to help with solving the issues (whatever they are) if I can.

From the above postings I conclude that flash media are being used as substitute hard drives but are not being treated appropriately for flash media (the delayed writes). But I am confused about discussion of iso images. I think I have heard of the concept of booting from an ISO image, but that seems a different issue than the delayed writes to flash media. Could someone "spell it out" for me, so I can home in on a solution, if possible?

From the above postings, a simple/simplistic solution might be to offer ISO files with the isolinux.cfg file already set with "ataflash". But how should I describe how/when it should be used? Also, what is the problem with using the boot parameter, media=ataflash?

Or is there something needed for the installer to cause it to know when ataflash is appropriate. I hope this has been fixed somewhere. But I am willing to try for a fix of some sort, for lupu and maybe then for other puppies.
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#2514 Post by RickGT351 »

The only catch is that I downloaded Lupu Libre and Libre office wasn't on the download. I had to install the sfs

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#2515 Post by nooby »

Thanks Sylvander!
I use Google Search on Puppy Forum
not an ideal solution though

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#2516 Post by Sylvander »

1.
rerwin wrote:From the above postings I conclude that flash media are being used as substitute hard drives...
I hope you didn't get that idea from anything I said.
Actually, it's exactly the opposite.
I use the pmedia=ataflash setting in isolinux.cfg...
To make the Puppy treat the pupsave file on an internal HDD as though it is a pupsave on a Flash Drive.
[See item 4 here]
Hence:
a. The "Menu->System->Puppy Event Manager->Save Session->Save interval" can be set to zero [0], so that there is no autosaving during the session.
[As in item 1 here]
Then I can also...
b. Make some modifications so as to be given the choice at shutdown/reboot "to save or not to save".
[See item 2 here]
And so as to make "Don't save..." the default:
See this post.

2. By-the-way...
The creator of Lighthouse64 told me [in a post on his thread] that...
The next version of Lighthouse64...
Will include a simple command that can be entered during Startup...
To turn off auto-saving by default...
And this turn-off will then be permanent for that installation of Puppy.
At present there is a simple command to do this, but it lonly lasts for the following session; is not permanent.

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#2517 Post by musher0 »

Hello.

This may be of interest to some.

Upgrading the support files of a Puppy distro: a successful experiment

http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic. ... ost#731719

Bye for now.

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#2518 Post by musher0 »

rerwin?

I just read a post
http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic. ... ost#731472
mentioning that

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xwin icewm-session
is the better way to launch icewm.

If lupu/sulu is launched with that command, the result is that fbpanel is launched also. (Please see attached pics.)

If the existing line 163 of .xinitrc is replaced with this one:

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if [[ "$CURRENTWM" != "jwm" && "$CURRENTWM" != "icewm" && "$CURRENTWM" != "icewm-session" && "$CURRENTWM" != "startxfce4" && "$CURRENTWM" != "startfluxbox" ]];then
fbpanel is not launched.

I hope this helps. Best regards.

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#2519 Post by Atle »

I could not find a place to put this link that I found on the great service offered by NewsNow Linux section

But being a 5.2.8 fan, i hope this can be of use or interest for a renewed version concerning icons for the distro

Nitrux-OS-Pack with latest set if icons

Sorry if this is not directly 5.2.8.06 related, but I hope it can become:-)

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ffconvert-1.4

#2520 Post by shinobar »

ffconvert-1.4 adds new feature, ffinfo and mkplaylist, ROX Filer right-click options.
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... &start=196
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