(old)Puppy Linux Discussion Forum

Edit: no more new Browserlinux versions with Chrome, but if you want it:
Download Browserlinux (Firefox) and the Chrome installer.
See: http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=48280



Download bèta 3:
- Latest version of Chrome (4.0.295.0)
- Parent puppy 4.1.2 (bèta 2 was 4.3.1 )

I like this, very clean, very light and after years with Firefox I have reluctantly changed to Chrome, which is so much faster. My main need is for bookmarks sync, which is supported on the version you have included, but it needs to be passed the parameters --enable-sync. I tried editing the desktop item but then it would not start. Can you advise,
thanks.

abedarts wrote:I like this, very clean, very light and after years with Firefox I have reluctantly changed to Chrome, which is so much faster. My main need is for bookmarks sync, which is supported on the version you have included, but it needs to be passed the parameters --enable-sync. I tried editing the desktop item but then it would not start. Can you advise,
thanks.

Right click on the browse-icon on the desktop and choose Edit (not Edit item) Then change line 109 in something like:

Exec=/opt/google/chrome/google-chrome --enable-sync %U

Succes!

Nobody asked, but this is how to add Java:

1 Go to www.java.com and download "Linux (self-extracting file)"
(http://javadl.sun.com/webapps/download/ ... leId=35675)

2 Open a terminal and type:
# chmod 777 /root/Downloads/jre-???.bin
# /root/Downloads/jre-???.bin

3 Now you have a new directory, something like "jre???"
Terminal:
# mkdir /opt/google/chrome/plugins
# cd /opt/google/chrome/plugins
# ln -s /root/Downloads/jre???/lib/i386/libnpjp2.so

Restart Chrome!

sorry, see below...

Puppymartin, thanks for the info. I did as suggested but I still don't see the sync bookmarks option, which appears in the spanner (wrench) pull down when its enabled. Does it appear for you, or do we need a later build such as 266. Can a user update it to a newer build?

abedarts wrote:I like this, very clean, very light and after years with Firefox I have reluctantly changed to Chrome, which is so much faster. My main need is for bookmarks sync, which is supported on the version you have included, but it needs to be passed the parameters --enable-sync. I tried editing the desktop item but then it would not start. Can you advise,
thanks.

I use XMARKS instead of the native Chrome sync feature. Let's me sync across FF, Chrome and IE so I have the same bookmarks everywhere. Has been very reliable for me.

Rick

Do they now allow extensions with Chrome? I guess I'm a little behind the times!

Thanks,

Jack

jacklayne wrote:Do they now allow extensions with Chrome? I guess I'm a little behind the times!

Thanks,

Jack

Yes - the only version of Chrome that runs on Linux is the most recent beta. It is very stable and supports extensions. Google has a page at chrome.google.com/extensions - you can find the XMARKS for Chrome there along with a bunch of others.

Rick

puppymartin, I've been using xmarks for a while and like it, I'm just trying out the whole Chrome thing. I've used their bookmark sync on XP and Ubuntu fine, so I'm trying to get it going on my Netbook with Puppy. Your puplet does what Chrome OS does, and much more besides, in a tiny footprint so I'd really like to get Google bookmark sync going.

Can you explain how to include a newer build of Chrome for linux. Also is it possible to install other Puppy apps in your version, I don't see the package manager.

Thanks

abedarts wrote: Can you explain how to include a newer build of Chrome for linux. Also is it possible to install other Puppy apps in your version, I don't see the package manager.

Install this chrome update-pet (4.0.249.30 -> 4.0.249.43 - 43 is the latest linux version):

http://www.browserlinux.com/software/Ch ... 249.43.pet

The Puppy Packet Manager is still in Browserlinux, but only for uninstalling packages:
/usr/local/petget/pkg_chooser.sh

Installing new applications can be difficult because many libs and bins are removed. Browserlinux is for browsing only...
(But, if you want to try: http://distro.ibiblio.org/pub/linux/dis ... ackages-4/)

I'd like to install Opera 10.10 in Browserlinux Chrome. I tried it, but Opera didn't run. I tried to install with libs, but Opera didn't run. Can I install Opera somehow?
Please help!

puppymartin wrote: Install this chrome update-pet (4.0.249.30 -> 4.0.249.43 - 43 is the latest linux version):
http://www.browserlinux.com/software/Ch ... 249.43.pet

... or download the bèta 2:

- "Brushed" Chrome theme (see image first post)
- Latest version of Chrome (4.0.249.43)

hegy wrote:I'd like to install Opera 10.10 in Browserlinux Chrome. I tried it, but Opera didn't run. I tried to install with libs, but Opera didn't run. Can I install Opera somehow?

Open the terminal and type:

# ldd /usr/lib/opera

then add the "not found" libs.

(Libs, libs and libs are here: http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=24599)

Success

I've settled on my puplet of choice as Browserlinux. Version 3.5.5 works great on my 2000 model Thinkpad. This Chrome version blows it away for speed. One problem: my killer app addin LastPass doesn't work properly. It doesn't login. I think it has something to do with certificates, because other HTTPS sites have problems. I know it works on the Ubuntu(Mint) version.

Any clue what the problem might be?

I just found the problem. Unchecked the box in prefs that says "check for revocation of certificates".

Thanx, puppymartin! Opera needed libaudiofile-0.0.2
Works fine!

hello

boot line regarding options at <f2> is grayed out

took two boots before drives/partitions showed up on desktop

shutdown/reboot both led to freeze requiring manual poweroff
if the cd in drive, if drive empty then browserlinux fell to prompt
then back to desktop, quickly.

could not connect to wireless lan but i'll try again on a different
box, same network, after i post this.

nice work, :: EDIT :: when i read this later it looked like
i was being sarcastic after a list of issues...not at all, the puplet
is full of good ideas, well executed. the menu entry, 'more...'
is a fine example of simplification without loss of services,
achieved with less keystrokes, brilliant! that machine has the
issues :: END EDIT :: cheers, mm

on a different compu browserlinux connected wirelessly
to the same network, same steps in wizard, same info supplied

it's a p2,266mhz,160mb-ram elderly toshiba laptop
...running chrome on a livecd was too slow to watch, so i i've
full-installed browserlinux and look forward to running it once
grub has learned how to find it; at the moment i get:

Error 2: bad file or directory type

cheers, mm

New version with the new Chrome 4.0.295.0

Much smaller (ISO only 73Mb) and, if possible, autoconnect network on first boot.

This version is based on puppy 4.1.2
(previous version 2 was 4.3.1)

i've tried using the same boot params as work for the other pups
rather than the ones which didn't work but came along that is:
'pmedia=atahd nosmp' was replaced 'ro vga=normal nomce pfix-fsck,firest'

anyway i'll try installing the latest creation and see if i can boot it,
cheers, mm

Download link is not working.

Rick