LighthousePup-3.01g.iso Gold md5: 9eb03208a3635a121944f374c6199d81
lhpup.org/download.htm or puppylinux.igsobe.com or puppylinux.ca
(Optional Mariner SFS add-on package for LighthousePup-3.01g--details below screenshots)
Please backup your pup_save.2fs first, run in 'clean boot' or 'frugal' install. I don't recommend a full hard drive install, unless you have a specific reason, e.g., kernel work.
2008-11-15 LighthousePup-3.01g.iso - (Gold release)
Much faster shutdown with more feedback
During startup SFS add-on packs are displayed as they are mounted
Sane scanner backends & frontends
Firefox 3.04, Thunderbird 2.0.0.17
xwin fix for power cut/unintended shutdown
KDE Log Out panel now has a slideshow background
IceWM fixes:
. Glipper now docks in icetray
. kmix KDE mixer now runs in icetray
. IceWM menus restored to traditional tall layout with smaller icons
If you already have a copy of 3.01c.iso:
1. Download the small xdelta3 update LighthousePup-3.01c-3.01g.iso.xdelta3
2. Place it in the same directory as your LighthousePup-3.01c.iso
3. If you're running 3.01c, (which has xdelta3) open a terminal in that directory and type
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xdelta3 -d LighthousePup-3.01c-3.01g.iso.xdelta3
4. Verify the md5sum on your new LighthousePup-3.01g.iso
[Update 11/17:] LHP-Mar-02_301.sfs Mariner SFS 150M add-on package for LighthousePup-3.01c
Mariner ver 2_301 fixed Amarok bug, added Xpenguins
Amarok 1.4.10, kdeutils-3.5.10 w/SuperKaramba & LiquidWeather++ desktop applet autostarts in KDE, Gslapt 0.4.0 (latest version) Slackware Package Management, GKrellM System Monitor, Opera 9.62 web browser, Tuxtype2 fun way to improve typing skills
> 200 screensavers from Xscreensavers 5.07 and rss-glx_0.8.1 (Really Slick Screensavers)
> 75 games including Abuse, Armagetron Advanced, Descent2, Emilia Pinball, Frogger, Mahjongg3D, TuxPuck, Tux Racer, X-Tux and 35 in kdegames-3.5.10
BZFlag 2.0.10 "Never Say Never" (Battle Zone capture the Flag) 3D first person tank simulation
Change Log v3.01c ISO
Previous version would not boot on machines with 256M RAM--"out of memory" error fixed by editing the init script to account for a larger main file.
Presence or absence of a linux-swap partition is displayed during boot sequence, and a tip to create one with GParted if swap is not present.
Boot screen now shows whenever e2fsck disk check is running.
Faster boot: Similar to Puppy 4.1, by default pup_301c_lighthouse.sfs is not copied into RAM, regardless of how much RAM there is--unless 'pfix=copy' is specified. To enable copy to RAM in Lighthouse press 'c' (or 'lhp pfix=copy') at the boot menu. Automated test for sufficient free RAM prior to copying. When copy is enabled, both space needed and free RAM are displayed during boot.
Press 'h' <Enter> at boot menu to boot from primary hard disk, starting existing OS, e.g. Win XP or other Linux.
KDE updated to v3.5.10. Flash plugin updated to v10.0r12. Real player 11 and plugins updated
Added GtkPod, Gnomad2 for Ipod/Iriver, Xsane, Iscan scanning software
Fixed odd checkbox behavior of default Gtk theme Panther-LHP
Changed cursor theme from Chameleon SkyBlue Small to Regular
RAM Requirements:
with linux-swap partition: at least 128M
w/o swap partition: 192M
with swap & copy to RAM to free up CD drive: 384M
w/o swap & w/copy to RAM: 448M.
Note: These are approximate. You can also free up the CD drive with a frugal install, or with frugal and a GRUB bootloader configuration.
Updates from Beta7
glibc2.7, K3b 1.0.5, Java 1.6u7, Firefox3.03, Azureus3.0.5.2, Pburn-2.0.9, Fotoxx 5.3.1, gtkam, Juk Jukebox & Music Manager, KScreensavers, Noatun and modified Muppymplayer
* [Edit Oct 14] Replaced Xload with SystemMonitor now fully in the tray--CPU, mem & swap in one trayapp
* Default GTK theme (Panther-LHP) and new KDE color scheme improve consistency and visibility across applications
* Streamlined switching between three included window managers KDE, IceWM and JWM
* LHP-LookNFeel panel--select from Kcontrol, Keyboard & LocaleChooser, reset ROX globicons and KMenu: reset/edit arrange/edit config
* Modified MU-GTK-Themechooser offers to adjust ROX-Filer colors when changing from light to dark or dark to light themes.
* Crystal translucent window decorations in KDE
* Streamtuner updated for Shoutcast
* Flash video converter scripts in ROX context menu via ffmpeg: flv2mpg, flv2avi, flv2mp3
Known Issues
No automount (no HAL) in KDE; I use Pupmount
Help files and language support are minimal, though improved a bit from previous Lighthouse editions.
Conky hides KDE icons when 'Show icons on desktop ' is enabled. I use the Quicklauncher and hide desktop icons anyway.
Logging off under xvesa sometimes drops to command line; just type 'xwin' and hit <Enter>
Thank you for your contributions and inspiration: Bligh, macadavy, MU, Barry Kauler, Pizzasgood, Caneri, ttuuxxx, Wolf Pup, Whodo, Barburo, Nathan Fisher, Lighthouse & Puppy alpha / beta testers, developers and many others' feedback on the forum.
-TazOC