(old)Puppy Linux Discussion Forum

I experienced a similar problem several times.
I think the two are not related to each other possible causes.
1. The pupremaster.sh (or remasterpup, remasterpup2, and the other) incorrectly creates a file format. The files should be scanning for example: lupu_510.sfs and it is not, but this lupu-510.sfs
Solution: you must rename the file.
2. Not sure if that is good for: pmedia =usb
Solution: usb drive name instead of the other should be used.
hard disk drive, the correct answer: pmedia=cd instead of pmedia=atahd

Thanks, I recall in a mknetboot.sh script in the past I had to edit lupu-511.sfs to lupu_511.sfs. Another time I had to point to an upper case version of initrd.gz when I used a Windows-created live puppy CD.

I tried combinations of the solutions but they didn't work for me. Still trying though. I ultimately placed a 2nd copy of lupu-510.sfs on the USB drive and named it lupu_510.sfs. I had both on there but no luck. For now the USB-only drives work (I'm using this solution) and not the USB ImageMate that reads CF cards.

Hi, I am new to BrowserLinux(and Linux in General) and am enjoying it very much. (BrowserLinux401)

I know BrowserLinux is designed for strictly quick websurfing/working. but i was wondering if its possible to modify the desktop at all? I read earlier in the thread about editing icons on the desktop. But I was wondering more about changing the background/wallpaper. BrowserLinux does not seem to have these options out in the open like full puppy.

Thank you so much!

EDIT: So far I've realized that right-clicking an icon will let you open the image-drop background tool. also right clicking an image file while in the file manager will do it. Hope this helps somebody!

AppStarter is a nice signature feature I like about BrowserLinux. I don't like right-clicking to open it though. I like it obvious and ready to click. So, I placed AppStarter in the startup folder so it's open upon boot up:

Using 2 windows: Dragged "AppStarter" file from /root/my-applications/bin/AppStarter to /root/Startup/AppStarter. A dialog asked a question and I most likely chose "relative". That left a shortcut/link named "AppStarter" in the startup folder. That was it. I rebooted and now it's always open when I boot up.

Installed 401 on a USB stick using Unetbootin. Installed Mplayer from the browserlinux website. It shows up in "more apps" but won't start . When I throw a avi on it, it won't start.

What's wrong ?

Volhout wrote:Installed 401 on a USB stick using Unetbootin. Installed Mplayer from the browserlinux website. It shows up in "more apps" but won't start . When I throw a avi on it, it won't start.

What's wrong ?

Install this small file: http://browserlinux.com/software/libnotify.pet

New version: Browserlinux 501

It is an updated 401:
- Firefox 5.0.1
- Flash 10.3

Download: http://browserlinux.com/

puppymartin wrote:New version: Browserlinux 501

So nice. Absolutely love that AppStarter. Unfortunately, like 401, I can't connect to the internet through my DSL modem on the desktop."Failed to negotiate with DHCP..." problem again.

BL366 connects wirelessly on my Eee PC with no problem. Maybe I'll try 501 on it. It's a jewel of puplet.

puppymartin wrote:New version: Browserlinux 501

It is an updated 401:
- Firefox 5.0.1
- Flash 10.3

Download: http://browserlinux.com/

Downloading now.

Will MijnPup be upgraded soon? Or are you waiting for feedback on this first?

HI,

I was looking for a small easy to use Internet kiosk and tried Browserlinux. It is almost the perfect solution for me. There are two issues only:

1. I need the possibility to print, but I think CUPS isn't installed. http://localhost:631 isn't working. Is there a way to add this?
2. I would like to have the option to set a timeout to reset the browser after some minutes of inactivity. Will this be possible?

Thanks for that great Puppy Linux.

maccowley

I have tried to install F-prot but when I look at the more apps list it is not listed?

> P123
> Will MijnPup be upgraded soon? Or are you waiting for feedback on this first?

Maybe I make a new Mijnpup, but not soon I don't have much time to play with the puppies

> maccowley
> I need the possibility to print, but I think CUPS isn't installed

No CUPS in Browserlinux. But there are CUPS-pets on this forum.

> maccowley
> I would like to have the option to set a timeout to reset the browser after some minutes of inactivity. Will this be possible?

I cannot help you, sorry

> P123
> I have tried to install F-prot but when I look at the more apps list it is not listed?

Which version/PET did you use?

The problem was with the latest F-prot (6) from the lucid repo, so I tried an older one from the 4 series repo (XFprot) in the puppy package manager & that appears in the list. I haven't test it properly to confirm that it works properly but at least it is in the list.

I upgraded Firefox to 6.0 without any problem.

I could not download Opera from your website on this occasion. I have been able to before & it worked properly.

One other problem I download the gnome games, some work & others do not. I haven't check the forum to see if this is a common problem yet, but I will later.

Hello all,

Can anyone tell me if is possible to use this distro or the other one with chrome browser on a pxe boot environment?

If yes can you please tell me how to configure the syslinux.cfg file in order to boot from a pxe environment, if possible can you please tell me if there was any way to costume the boot to set the default language keyboard map and the default start web page or to set the browser to full screen by default.

Best regards

what is the pxe boot environment?

you can set the default keyboard layout and get browser to open on a page of your choice, two ways-

create a save file

or

create a remastered version pup

Hello darkcity

The PXE boot environment is a network boot disktless from a tftp server your computer go until the server and boot from this tftp server without any disk or usb or cd.

thank you for the suggestions but the two ways you suggest don't work for me because on this pxe environment I can't access to a disk to save I have to set the parameters on the boot files.

Best regards

Puppy has a PXE setup. It was built by JamesBond and can be found here. You get the Puppy ISO, it does everything else for you.

The enclosed instructions does all the hand-holding. The PC on the LAN that will boot after you setup, does not need a CD/DVD drive or a Hard drive or anything other than a LAN on the Motherboard. Just tested a moment ago with BrowserLinux. It works fine.

Hope this helps

GCMartin,

Thanks for this great puppy. It is only recently I stumbled upon it, and it works great. Simple, straightforward.

The only negative I found is that (running frugal from USB stick) mnt/home is not a drive icon on the desktop. This may have been intentionally, but if it is your only file storage location on a discless system......

Great puppy.....

Regards,

Volhout

Is it possible to install a simple email application like Sylpheed to Browserlinux?

Martin. I absolutely love this Puppy.... It is incredibly neat and really cool.... Thank you for all your hard work in creating it for us.

I want to permanently install it to my old Compaq Presario Hard Drive (currently running it from a CD) as I want it to completely overwrite any Windows stuff that was there originally. Compaq had created a "recovery" drive which I've not been able to delete yet and I want this to be just a totally Linux machine.

I've had a couple of attempts at doing this but not yet succeeded in getting it to boot from the Hard Drive... Is there a foolproof method? I am not a "hands on" Linux person although I do run Ubuntu only on my Desktop.

Any help would be very much appreciated.

Thank you once again for this wonderful Puppy.

Mo