Carolina: Vanguard Edition Release 2 December 2014

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Geoffrey
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#581 Post by Geoffrey »

p310don wrote: I installed something (can't remember which, but might have been xfce task manager) that screwed up my menu. A couple of the menu entries are now in the wrong order. See attached.

How do I fix this?
Those entries should be

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Categories=Toplevel
in their relevant .desktop files, the

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 /etc/xdg/menus/xfce-applications.menu
may be corrupted, here's my good one

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<!DOCTYPE Menu PUBLIC "-//freedesktop//DTD Menu 1.0//EN"
  "http://www.freedesktop.org/standards/menu-spec/1.0/menu.dtd">
<Menu>
  <Name>Applications</Name>
  <DefaultAppDirs/>
  <DefaultDirectoryDirs/>

    <Include>
      <Category>Toplevel</Category>
    </Include>
    
    <Layout>
        <Merge type="all"/>
        <Separator/>
        <Filename>quick-uninstall.desktop</Filename>
        <Filename>run-command.desktop</Filename>
        <Filename>xfrun4.desktop</Filename>
        <Filename>pfind.desktop</Filename>
        <Filename>control-panel.desktop</Filename>
        <Filename>Save.desktop</Filename>
        <Filename>lock.desktop</Filename>
        <Filename>shutdown.desktop</Filename>       
    </Layout>


  <Menu>
    <Name>System</Name>
    <Directory>Puppy-System.directory</Directory>
    <Include>
      <Category>Monitor</Category>
      <Category>Security</Category>
      <Category>PackageManager</Category>
      <Category>System</Category>
    </Include>
  </Menu>
  <Menu>
    <Name>Utility</Name>
    <Directory>Puppy-Utility.directory</Directory>
    <Include>
      <Category>Utility</Category>
      <Category>Calculator</Category>
      <Category>Viewer</Category>
      <Category>Archiving</Category>
      <Category>TerminalEmulator</Category>
      <Category>Shell</Category>
      <Category>X-PersonalUtility</Category>
    </Include>
  </Menu>
  <Menu>
    <Name>Filesystem</Name>
    <Directory>Puppy-Filesystem.directory</Directory>
    <Include>
      <Category>FileSystem</Category>
      <Category>FileManager</Category>
      <Category>X-FilesystemMount</Category>
      <Category>X-FilesystemUtility</Category>
      <Category>X-FilesystemFind</Category>
    </Include>
  </Menu>
  <Menu>
    <Name>Graphic</Name>
    <Directory>Puppy-Graphic.directory</Directory>
    <Include>
      <Category>Graphic</Category>
      <Category>X-Graphic</Category>
      <Category>Graphics</Category>
      <Category>2DGraphics</Category>
      <Category>3DGraphics</Category>
      <Category>Photography</Category>
      <Category>Chart</Category>
      <Category>FlowChart</Category>
      <Category>VectorGraphics</Category>
      <Category>RasterGraphics</Category>
      <Category>X-GraphicUtility</Category>
    </Include>
  </Menu>
  <Menu>
    <Name>Office</Name>
    <Directory>Puppy-Office.directory</Directory>
    <Include>
      <Category>Presentation</Category>
      <Category>Document</Category>
      <Category>X-Document</Category>
      <Category>WordProcessor</Category>
      <Category>WebDevelopment</Category>
      <Category>TextEditor</Category>
      <Category>X-DocumentUtility</Category>
      <Category>Dictionary</Category>
      <Category>Calculate</Category>
      <Category>X-Calculate</Category>
      <Category>Finance</Category>
      <Category>Spreadsheet</Category>
      <Category>ProjectManagement</Category>
      <Category>X-CalculateUtility</Category>
      <Category>Personal</Category>
      <Category>X-Personal</Category>
      <Category>Calendar</Category>
      <Category>ContactManagement</Category>
    </Include>
  </Menu>
  <Menu>
    <Name>Network</Name>
    <Directory>Puppy-Network.directory</Directory>
    <Include>
      <Category>Network</Category>
      <Category>Dialup</Category>
      <Category>VPN</Category>
      <Category>HamRadio</Category>
      <Category>RemoteAccess</Category>
    </Include>
  </Menu>
  <Menu>
    <Name>Internet</Name>
    <Directory>Puppy-Internet.directory</Directory>
    <Include>
      <Category>X-Internet</Category>
      <Category>WebBrowser</Category>
      <Category>Email</Category>
      <Category>News</Category>
      <Category>InstantMessaging</Category>
      <Category>Telephony</Category>
      <Category>IRCClient</Category>
      <Category>FileTransfer</Category>
      <Category>P2P</Category>
    </Include>
  </Menu>
  <Menu>
    <Name>Multimedia</Name>
    <Directory>Puppy-Multimedia.directory</Directory>
    <Include>
      <Category>AudioVideo</Category>
      <Category>X-Multimedia</Category>
      <Category>AudioVideo</Category>
      <Category>Video</Category>
      <Category>Player</Category>
      <Category>AudioVideoEditing</Category>
      <Category>Recorder</Category>
      <Category>Music</Category>
      <Category>Audio</Category>
      <Category>Midi</Category>
      <Category>Mixer</Category>
      <Category>Sequencer</Category>
      <Category>Tuner</Category>
      <Category>Video</Category>
      <Category>TV</Category>
      <Category>DiskBurning</Category>
      <Category>DiskRipping</Category>
    </Include>
  </Menu>

  <Menu>
    <Name>Fun</Name>
    <Directory>Puppy-Fun.directory</Directory>
    <Include>
      <Category>Fun</Category>
      <Category>Game</Category>
      <Category>Amusement</Category>
      <Category>ActionGame</Category>
      <Category>AdventureGame</Category>
      <Category>ArcadeGame</Category>
      <Category>BlocksGame</Category>
      <Category>BoardGame</Category>
      <Category>CardGame</Category>
      <Category>KidsGame</Category>
      <Category>LogicGame</Category>
      <Category>RolePlaying</Category>
      <Category>Simulation</Category>
      <Category>SportsGame</Category>
      <Category>StrategyGame</Category>
    </Include>
  </Menu>
  
  <Menu>
    <Name>Development</Name>
    <Directory>Puppy-Development.directory</Directory>
    <Include>
      <Category>IDE</Category>
      <Category>GUIDesigner</Category>
      <Category>Development</Category>
      <Category>Building</Category>
      <Category>Debugger</Category>
      <Category>Profiling</Category>
      <Category>RevisionControl</Category>
      <Category>Translation</Category>
    </Include>
  </Menu>
  
  

     
</Menu>
	
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#582 Post by p310don »

That got it. Happy now thanks Geoffrey :)

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#583 Post by p310don »

Any ideas how to get rid of this warning? It doesn't actually seem to cause an issue, but is just annoying. Interestingly, it only seems to have an issue when Chromium isn't running. Does Chromium run in the background??
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#584 Post by starhawk »

Use a build of Chromium provided by peebee.

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#585 Post by p310don »

I'm using the one found in this thread by Geoffrey.

Any link to the Peebee version?

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#586 Post by starhawk »

No, but you'll easily find it in Additional Software, in the Browsers subsection.

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#587 Post by peebee »

Latest: http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... 522#860522

Haven't tested whether this works on Carolina: Vanguard Edition Release 2 December 2014.............

Earlier versions are still available
ImageLxPup = Puppy + LXDE
Main version used daily: LxPupSc; Assembler of UPups, ScPup & ScPup64, LxPup, LxPupSc & LxPupSc64

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#588 Post by p310don »

Peebee's version doesn't seem to play nicely with Carolina VG, for me at least.

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#589 Post by tigersong »

How do I install Vanguard- through a built-in program, or from the command line?

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Clarifying

#590 Post by mikeslr »

Hi tigersong,

I think we've run into a problem with the many uses of the word "install". Carolina-Vanguard is a distinct Operating System. It doesn't install the same way a pet would install, that is into a an operating system.

I've forgotten which Pup you're running and from what media --CD/DVD, Hard-drive or USB-Key. For all, you'll have to download Carolina-Vanguard's ISO.

If your running Pup from a CD/DVD, you can use one of your current Pup's Multimedia applications --perhaps pBurn -- to burn the Carolina-Vanguard to a CD/DVD.

If your running Pup from a hard-drive or a large enough USB-Stick, you can easily create a multiboot environment.

1. Create a folder on your Hard-drive or USB-Stick: using Rox, right-click an empty space, select New and give it a unique name.
2. Right-click Vanguard's ISO --this will mount it, opening a folder to its files. Click-hold and drag the following files to the folder on your hard-drive/USB-stick: initrd.gz, vmlinuz, and every one ending with .sfs. Select copy.
3. Right-click Vanguard's ISO to close it.
4. Use your File-manager to browse to Menu.lst. Click it to open it in your text editor. Scroll down to the bottom of your current Pup's listing. Press return a couple of times to create some empty space. Copy and paste a copy of your current Pup's listing into the empty space. Then edit it --making changes to properly reflect the location of Carolina-Vanguard's files. Save, and your done. The next time you boot the computer you'll have the choice to boot into Carolina-Vanguard.

Caution:Keep in mind that together Carolina's puppy_vlina.sfs and advr_vlina.sfs need 500 Mb of space. Your SaveFile will need space. And Carolina has a great many applications you didn't know you need until you find out you can get them. :lol: So plan on using at least 2 Gbs of storage.

mikesLr

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#591 Post by tigersong »

I've forgotten which Pup you're running and from what media --CD/DVD,
Right now, it's Vanguard on a USB-key.

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PNethood on Carolina Vanguard

#592 Post by TTW »

I have used pNethoood with no problem on Saluki
It just connects straight away to the shared drive on our network

In Carolina Vanguard I get the attached error log saying it failed to mount.

Any ideas anyone?

Thanks
TTW[/img]
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#593 Post by p310don »

I always liked Pnethood, but Carolina doesn't come with it.

It does have a great network discovery tool build into the file manager.

Have you clicked on "network" in XFE file manager in hte left panel?

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#594 Post by TTW »

p310don wrote:I always liked Pnethood, but Carolina doesn't come with it.

It does have a great network discovery tool build into the file manager.

Have you clicked on "network" in XFE file manager in hte left panel?
Yes I agree Pnethood is great. I found a version in the Carolina Puppy Packet manager and assumed it would work. But no luck.

Yes I tried the network option on the file manager but it failed to connect. Can't remember the error message and don't have the netbook with me today.

Pelo

2.20 Glibc Support for new software!

#595 Post by Pelo »

3.18.1 kernel
New drivers for new hardware!
2.20 Glibc
Support for new software!


2.20 Glibc
Support for new software! that could be true if there were new software :(

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Re: 2.20 Glibc Support for new software!

#596 Post by Geoffrey »

Pelo wrote:3.18.1 kernel
New drivers for new hardware!
2.20 Glibc
Support for new software!


2.20 Glibc
Support for new software! that could be true if there were new software :(
Vanguard needs members to create packages specifically for it, the PPM doesn't cater for Vanguard pet's so they can't be added,
thought if sfs packages are used they can be added to the sfs downloads, as long as they are named appropriately "vanguard", as they will not be usable in Carolina 1.3.

Battleshooter appears to be missing in action, so I don't know whats to happen in regard to Vanguard development.
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the programmers for new software..

#597 Post by Pelo »

There is a missing link in the puppy system, the programmers for new software... Ubuntu ones are now transfered to I-phones or servers.
In spite of improvment of the movie theatre, i feel as having always the same movies provided to users.
I am fond of Saluki. Carolina is too big for a Puppy.
I wanted to give my opinion. A forum is a Libre exchange site. My opinion is only one vote. [/b]

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Window share - network

#598 Post by TTW »

TTW wrote:
p310don wrote:I always liked Pnethood, but Carolina doesn't come with it.

It does have a great network discovery tool build into the file manager.

Have you clicked on "network" in XFE file manager in hte left panel?
Yes I agree Pnethood is great. I found a version in the Carolina Puppy Packet manager and assumed it would work. But no luck.

Yes I tried the network option on the file manager but it failed to connect. Can't remember the error message and don't have the netbook with me today.
UPDATE
Ok so it has takena while to post back, mainly because I haven't had time to find the solution. Well I can't get the pnethood carolina pet to work. Which is a shame because it is a great tool. However, finally had some time over Christmas break to sit down and play with Carolina Vanguard properly.
I used the built in Gigolo app - one I had not come across before and low and behold it connects to my networked drive.
Have to select the WindowShare option not the SSH one. Then type in the IP address - the drive is plugged straight into my router so that was easy and straight away the drive was found by Gigolo.
Perfect.

I am now working through my wish list of applications that I need to finally ditch windows for good.

Have the main culprits ticiked off:
Printing - CUPS works well with my HP printer using the additional hpLip pet
Now using Shinobar's portable firefox and portable thunderbird - so email and browsing are covered
Libre office covers off most other things.
Impressed to see that Vanguard includes Skype -now I just need it to recognise the built in webcam on my netbook - although I may just buy a new HD USB cam and try that
Now if there is any chance that I can connect a Citrix Receiver pet then I'll be all set for work too.

TTW

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#599 Post by Insomniacno1 »

Anyone have a working link? The link in first post no longer works:(

JBJ

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#600 Post by rg66 »

Insomniacno1 wrote:Anyone have a working link? The link in first post no longer works:(

JBJ
Thanks to ally

https://archive.org/details/Puppy_Linux ... a_Vanguard
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