Is there an easy way to install device drivers?

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Browny
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Is there an easy way to install device drivers?

#1 Post by Browny »

:) Hi all,

I am in need to know the possible ways to install a driver. What i have seen is we have to the compile the drivers to use it which needs some knowledge on commands and scripts. But what i need is first day user also could be able to use these drivers. That just like a copy-paste method. :roll:

raffy
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Try new version

#2 Post by raffy »

The latest release of Puppy is 2.13, and 2.14 beta is now being tried. These contain a driver sfs, which should include many drivers.

If a driver is missing, please post with the device name and model number so other people can help you with it.
Puppy user since Oct 2004. Want FreeOffice? [url=http://puppylinux.info/topic/freeoffice-2012-sfs]Get the sfs (English only)[/url].

Browny
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#3 Post by Browny »

I don't need the whole driver package which has the driver for all manufacturer that will take more memory. if i am having a device with a manufacturer then i need a driver for the particular manufacturer

raffy
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only chosen drivers are loaded

#4 Post by raffy »

Only the drivers chosen automatically at start-up are loaded to memory, and the driver sfs is kept in the hard disk (if you have one) or on the CD.
Puppy user since Oct 2004. Want FreeOffice? [url=http://puppylinux.info/topic/freeoffice-2012-sfs]Get the sfs (English only)[/url].

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#5 Post by Browny »

I am having my puppy in my flash drive with a memory of only 256MB.

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