Slacko64-6.3.0

[Billtoo]

Kernel 4.2.5 is uploaded. It uses stemsee's config (same as in peebee's new 'current' LXpup).

It's in the ibiblio repo <-- http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/huge_kernels/

Kernel sources are at pet_packages-slacko6414.1 in the repo.

If you've done a frugal just download and extract it and run

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change_kernels

I changed kernels on my HP desktop install.
It's working okay so far.

Thanks

[gcmartin]

Tests 6101 both 32 & 64 bit. Same problems on AIO.
Now, touch ability is completely missing. And DVD Live boot does not pick up either the AIO's ethernet adapters (wired/wireless), merely "lo" on the AIO.

Further, I see that the fw_drv is missing with the current ISOs.

On the AMD desktop its motherboard wired adapter is found. Pristine to desktop shows: 32bit

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# uname -a
Linux puppypc13955 3.14.55 #1 SMP Mon Oct 26 11:54:01 AEST 2015 i686 AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4200+ AuthenticAMD GNU/Linux
# free
             total         used         free       shared      buffers
Mem:       2848648       659448      2189200            0        74264
-/+ buffers:             585184      2263464
Swap:      4235672            0      4235672

And 64bit

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# uname -a;free
Linux Slacko646101-Acer 4.1.11 #1 SMP Mon Oct 26 11:19:32 EST 2015 x86_64 AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4200+ AuthenticAMD GNU/Linux
             total         used         free       shared      buffers
Mem:       4810664       481100      4329564       240052        44592
-/+ buffers:             436508      4374156
Swap:      4235672            0      4235672

And I am posting from it currently. All seems OK.

[Billtoo]

1.Did a 2nd manual frugal install to a usb-3.0 SSD on Gateway desktop.
2.Switched to kernel 4.2.5
3.Installed proprietary Nvidia driver.
4.Installed the usual apps with PPM + pets.

sh-4.2# uname -ra
Linux puppypc6629 4.2.5 #1 SMP Sun Nov 8 15:18:17 EST 2015 x86_64 Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2600 CPU @ 3.40GHz GenuineIntel GNU/Linux
sh-4.2#


It's working well, no problems so far.

[01micko]

gc - Try your new machine with the new kernel.

Steps to make an iso.

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# download
wget http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/huge_kernels/huge-4.2.5-slacko64.tar.bz2
md5sum huge_kernels/huge-4.2.5-slacko64.tar.bz2
# extract
tar xvf huge_kernels/huge-4.2.5-slacko64.tar.bz2
# rename and move
mkdir newiso
mv vmlinuz* newiso/vmlinuz
mv kernel*  newiso/zdrv_slacko64_6.1.0.1.sfs
# mount the iso
mkdir isomount
mount -t iso9660 /path/to/slacko64-6.1.0.1.iso  ./isomount -o ro
#get the id string
ID=$(tail -c32 isomount/vmlinuz)
# tack it onto the new files
echo -n $ID >> newiso/vmlinuz
echo -n $ID >> newiso/zdrv_slacko64_6.1.0.1.sfs
# copy old iso files to new
for i in $(ls isomount|egrep -v 'vmlinuz|zdrv');do cp -a  isomount/$i newiso/;done
# unmount
umount isomount
# make CD iso image
 mkisofs -D -R -o slacko64_6.1.0.1.new.iso  -b isolinux.bin -c boot.cat -no-emul-boot -boot-load-size 4 -boot-info-table ./newiso/

EDIT:

were a couple of bugs above but fixed now as I actually did the process.

Delta is uploading for newer kernel (it is the same config that you report success for in peebee's thread).

Direct download <-- http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/te ... .iso.delta

[Billtoo]

Delta is uploading for newer kernel (it is the same config that you report success for in peebee's thread).

Direct download <-- http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/te ... .iso.delta

I used the delta to make the new iso and did a manual frugal install with that.
Tried it on my acer laptop with touchscreen but it didn't work, touching the screen would show a mouse pointer about 1 inch to the right and lower about the same.

I never did create a save file if that matters.

[01micko]

in Xorg.conf set the following

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    Option "AutoAddDevices" "true"

This 'fixes' touch but breaks other stuff though, maybe even your keyboard!

Touch is a big mess becuase of Xorgwizard. It won't be fixed properly anytime soon unfortunately.

Any kernel should work the same anyway for most touch stuff.

[Billtoo]

This 'fixes' touch but breaks other stuff though, maybe even your keyboard!

No thanks, I can live without touch.

[gcmartin]

@Billtoo
I did use that technique on 1st Slacko64. I didn't have any reported problems then. That does not mean that the current distro is problem-free when that edit is used.

I am not sure if the same setting is used in @TaZoC's Lighthouse or in Dry Falls Just-Lighthouse, but I have not have problems there, over the years of use.

@01Micko,

• What would you advise for those of us who will be getting/using touch PCs as we go forward?
• Or should there be have a thread for using and reporting any issues when running a touch version of Slacko64?

Willing to do whatever you feel is right to assist.

[01micko]

@gc

for touch just do the xorg hack until further notice.

Please test that delta.. you complained, you got. Plus I reckon the kernel is your issue, since it worked in peebee's distro.

[technosaurus]

2015 and terminal frustration?
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Ho ... ot_working
And really annoying default jwm keybindings:
Alt+Left/Right are used for back/forward navigation across nearly all browsers - its really annoying to switch desktops instead.

Am I the only one that uses a keyboard regularly?

Then there are the typical problems with my laptop.
* No right clickability on builtin touchpad (using flsynclient 2/3 finger click workaround + external mouse now)
* Intel sound always tries to use device 0 (hdmi?) instead of the actual audio, but I'll deal with that one whenever I download chrome/chromium so I can watch netflix - I don't need sound to code.

[gcmartin]

My findings after following kernel instructions. This is a pristine DVD boot results from the ISO built via instructions:

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# uname -a
Linux puppypc27216 4.2.5 #1 SMP Sun Nov 8 15:18:17 EST 2015 x86_64 Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU G2020 @ 2.90GHz GenuineIntel GNU/Linux
# ip addr
1: lo: <LOOPBACK,UP,LOWER_UP> mtu 65536 qdisc noqueue 
    link/loopback 00:00:00:00:00:00 brd 00:00:00:00:00:00
    inet 127.0.0.1/8 scope host lo
       valid_lft forever preferred_lft forever
# free
             total         used         free       shared      buffers
Mem:       3911992       426244      3485748       204788        35044
-/+ buffers:             391200      3520792
Swap:            0            0            0

And, the xerrs.log is attached. The GPT messages I understand, but the iptables???

No relief, yet.

BTW: On the ability to "see" all of my USBs, I added 8, and this kernel-version sees all on the AIO desktop.

[01micko]

A delta is up from 6.1.0.1 >> 6.1.3.1 to upgrade your iso image. Use the Xdelta prog in the menu.

See main post

[zigbert]

6.1.3.1 - What an awesome distro

Some first-run-notes:
- I activated the firewall (default options) via the connectwizard BERFORE I set up an internet connection, and it stopped all traffic. There should probably be a msg or similar to avoid this.
- The icon for the Figaros password manager is out of size.
- Will there be available a catalyst driver for Radeon HD 6550D (get correct resolution - now using vesa)?

Sigmund
The Zabuton icons are green

[ally]

6.1.3.1 mirrored here: http://archive.org/details/Puppy_Linux_Slacko

[smokey01]

One finger tapping does not appear to be persistent between reboots on the mouse pad.

[gcmartin]

This post pertains to the 6131 ISO obtained from the@Ally mirror.

On an Intel desktop, Live operations is fast, smooth. And the new desktop layout took no time to understand its objective.

What a work of Art! Very professional desktop, background, etc.

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# uname -a
Linux Slacko646313Helen 4.1.11 #1 SMP Mon Oct 26 11:19:32 EST 2015 x86_64 Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.06GHz GenuineIntel GNU/Linux
# free
             total         used         free       shared      buffers
Mem:       3065688       498244      2567444       272012        42404
-/+ buffers:             455840      2609848
Swap:      4290556            0      4290556
# samba -V
Version 4.1.20

Will try the CD on the "problem" AIO PC, next.
Update on the "problem" AIO PC: LAN issues have disappeared! Now, this PC can be used for local and internet WAN needs, again using SLACKO64.
Update 2 - I was premature in the LAN service. It only last for about 1/2 minutes when it stops allowing traffic in/out of the PC. Further, SWAP is not found at boot. Thus, all 3 issues reported earlier, remain. I did have my fingers crossed. This AIO is my newest and fastest of the bunch in the house. I am hopeful that Slacko64 can be its main OS distro. Wondering if the problem is the kernel or some other issue where the distro is mis-reading the UEFI firmware on boot, leading to the problems upon arrival at FirstRUN???

Update 3 - Tried boottime puppy "pfix=fw_drv". No change to any issue.

Funny it works on most of the 64bit distros, but not this one. And its the newest PC in the house; the only one which embodies UEFI.

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# echo "This is a pristine boot on AIO-touch using same CD as used with a desktop PC"                                                                                         
This is a pristine boot on AIO-touch using same CD as used with a desktop PC
# uname -a
Linux puppypc18539 4.1.11 #1 SMP Mon Oct 26 11:19:32 EST 2015 x86_64 Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU G2020 @ 2.90GHz GenuineIntel GNU/Linux
# free
             total         used         free       shared      buffers
Mem:       3910220       508484      3401736       267040        43132
-/+ buffers:             465352      3444868
Swap:            0            0            0

Thanks for all the contributions that is allowing this distro to evolve. It all appears to be coming together beautifully.

Edited: To provide Updates

P.S. Did anyone else see the contribution by @RufWoof to give this distro the ability so that other PCs on the LAN can boot without the use of any local peripherals; namely no HDD/USB/SD/DVD/etc is used to boot the LAN PC swiftly. That package should be in the Repo, if someone can PET it.

[rufwoof]

P.S. Did anyone else see the contribution by @RufWoof to give this distro the ability so that other PCs on the LAN can boot without the use of any local peripherals; namely no HDD/USB/SD/DVD/etc is used to boot the LAN PC swiftly. That package should be in the Repo, if someone can PET it.

It's 'simply' a (weird) remaster. Wary 5.3 barebone with just XVesa, so a good chance that it will load straight to desktop and net connect, added to a Tahr 6.04 kernel - so wide range of hardware supported.

Ally's kindly already mirrored it (thanks Ally).

http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic. ... 518#871518

Once the small barebone pup (Wary 5.3) has loaded to desktop there's a script in the root directory that first runs a remaster (without needing a CD/ISO) and makes that boot image available for other PC's on the same LAN to boot from, flashes through in seconds as it throws the compression of the remastered initrd (with puppy sfs inserted into that) to the background - whilst it downloads the latest firefox and a Wary 5.5 full blown image from the 'Cloud'. Once booted the client can then become a server to boot other PC's from (prior server can become a client of one of its prior clients).

In effect Wary 5.5 running a late kernel. Old but still good in many respects. Runs the latest firefox, Skype works fine, older but still good (and stable) Abiword etc. I've just been watching BBC iPlayer for instance on this old clunker and XVesa holds up well. With Libre sfs loaded even some of my largest Libre Calc spreadsheets with loads of graphs/images display/run fine. On later hardware it's very fast.

[James C]

Manual frugal upgrade from 6.0.8.1 to 6.1.3.1.Appears to be pretty problem free.

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# report-video
VIDEO REPORT: Slacko64 Puppy, version 6.1.3.1

Chip description:
VGA compatible controller: NVIDIA Corporation GT218 [GeForce 210] (rev a2)

Requested by /etc/X11/xorg.conf:
  Resolution (widthxheight, in pixels): 1024x768x16
  Depth (bits, or planes):              24
  Modules requested to be loaded:       dbe 

Probing Xorg startup log file (/var/log/Xorg.0.log):
  Driver loaded (and currently in use): nouveau
  Loaded modules: dbe dri2 exa extmod fb glx kbd mouse shadowfb

Actual rendering on monitor:
  Resolution:  1440x900 pixels (381x238 millimeters)
  Depth:       24 planes

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

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# inxi -Fff
System:    Host: puppypc29574 Kernel: 4.1.11 x86_64 (64 bit) Desktop: JWM 2.3.2 Distro: Slacko64 Puppy 6.1.3.1
Machine:   Mobo: ASUSTeK model: M5A97 LE R2.0 version: Rev 1.xx serial: 150545593600028
           Bios: American Megatrends version: 2601 date: 03/24/2015
CPU:       Hexa core AMD FX-6300 Six-Core (-MCP-) cache: 12288 KB 
           Clock Speeds: 1: 1400.00 MHz 2: 2000.00 MHz 3: 1400.00 MHz 4: 3000.00 MHz 5: 1400.00 MHz 6: 1400.00 MHz
           CPU Flags: 3dnowprefetch abm aes aperfmperf apic arat avx bmi1 clflush cmov cmp_legacy 
           constant_tsc cpb cr8_legacy cx16 cx8 de decodeassists extapic extd_apicid f16c flushbyasid 
           fma fma4 fpu fxsr fxsr_opt ht hw_pstate ibs lahf_lm lbrv lm lwp mca mce misalignsse mmx 
           mmxext monitor msr mtrr nodeid_msr nonstop_tsc nopl npt nrip_save nx osvw pae pat pausefilter 
           pclmulqdq pdpe1gb perfctr_core perfctr_nb pfthreshold pge pni popcnt pse pse36 rdtscp 
           rep_good sep skinit sse sse2 sse4_1 sse4_2 sse4a ssse3 svm svm_lock syscall tbm tce topoext 
           tsc tsc_scale vmcb_clean vme vmmcall wdt xop xsave 
Graphics:  Card: NVIDIA GT218 [GeForce 210] 
           X.org: 1.14.3 drivers: nouveau (unloaded: vesa) tty size: 80x25 Advanced Data: N/A for root 
Audio:     Card-1: AMD/ATI [Advanced Micro Devices ] SBx00 Azalia (Intel HDA) driver: snd_hda_intel Sound: ALSA ver: k4.1.11
           Card-2: NVIDIA High Definition Audio Controller driver: snd_hda_intel 
Network:   Card: Realtek RTL8111/8168 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller driver: r8169 
           IF: eth0 state: up speed: 100 Mbps duplex: full mac: 1c:87:2c:5a:bb:e2
Drives:    HDD Total Size: 1120.2GB (2.5% used) 1: id: /dev/sda model: KINGSTON_SV300S3 size: 120.0GB 
           2: id: /dev/sdb model: WDC_WD10EZEX size: 1000.2GB 
Partition: ID: swap-1 size: 8.60GB used: 0.00GB (0%) fs: swap 
RAID:      No RAID devices detected - /proc/mdstat and md_mod kernel raid module present
Sensors:   None detected - is lm-sensors installed and configured?
Info:      Processes: 132 Uptime: 6 min Memory: 487.9/7875.5MB Client: Shell (bash) inxi: 1.9.17 

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# free
             total         used         free       shared      buffers
Mem:       8064528      1447624      6616904       235160       116208
-/+ buffers:            1331416      6733112
Swap:      8396796            0      8396796

Looking good.

[01micko]

One finger tapping does not appear to be persistent between reboots on the mouse pad.

Hmm.. I just tested in 32 and 64 in 6.1.3.1 (and my latest testing) and works in all three across reboot.

Is the flsynclient.desktop file present in $HOME/.config/autostart?

[ally]

I'm currently typing from tahr64 but have a similar touchpad issue on reboot

I use lenovo laptops so have access to the 'mouse' (red tit), I hate touchpads so turn it off in the flsynclient, however when rebooted have to turn it off again, maybe a woof-ce thing?