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Ray MK
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#61 Post by Ray MK »

Hi 8bit

Wifi usually works for me by - Using frisbee only.
Don't use connection wizard.

You probably need to re-boot pfix=ram.

I think you are ok using 32bit - but only after installing
the 64-to 32.sfs in the FD500 sfs repo.

HTH - very best regards - Ray

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#62 Post by mikeslr »

Hi All;

Thanks again kirk & jamesbond for your excellent work.

No real problems on my system. Just one new quirk. In previous versions I was able to run not only "Aurora" --firefox as spot-- but also Opera64 and a Firefox64 nightly build, both of the latter, from directories on /mnt/home. Sorry, I don't recall which Fatdog 64 version I ran last (5?, 7?). At any rate, although I can run Opera64 from mnt/home, neither Firefox5-64 bit, nor the latest Firefox9-64 bit could be launched.
Having failed in that endeavor, I created a second desktop /usr/share/application named "Aurora" by saving the firefox.desktop under that name, specifying a different icon, and erased the "-spot" argument from firefox.desktop's exec argument. After starting firefox, I deleted /.mozilla, and created a symlink to .mozilla in a folder on mnt/home. Now when I start Aurora it has the pristine bookmarks and settings, while starting firefox gives me my usual bookmarks; tools and settings.
Just wondered if anyone had any better ideas, suggestions or comments.

mikesLr

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#63 Post by joe0855 »

Hey 8-bit,

I was able to get wireless on my Toshiba Satellite L755-5216 laptop by:
1) installing 'firmware-realtek_0.28_all.deb' found on:
2) installing Realtek wireless driver pet found on:
3) running Network Wizard (versus using Frisbee)

Any questions, just ask. Good luck!

gcmartin

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#64 Post by gcmartin »

I may have asked this before on this thread, but I can't find it. Who is to report this to Hardinfo group? Even though it has those 2 problems (RAM & MB), this is a very good addition to Hardinfo. It offers a nice Computer view. And, is there a way that when Hardinfo opens, it opens to the Computer view as the default view?
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#65 Post by cthisbear »

As it is a cut down wizard = Epic Fail on this Toshiba.

What point was that....finally thought I had a winner.

Yes the lights run on the router...but zip.

http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... 899#562899

Chris.

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#66 Post by joe0855 »

Cthisbear,

Any luck with what I suggested to 8-bit, a couple of posts before yours?

Namely:
1) installing 'firmware-realtek_0.28_all.deb' found on:
http://packages.debian.org/squeeze/all/ ... k/download

2) installing Realtek wireless driver pet found on:
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... 469#462469

3) running Network Wizard (versus using Frisbee)


While I hate that someone else is experiencing the same frustration as I am with my Toshiba, I'm glad I'm not alone. I will keep trying to find a solution. Hands down, I prefer any Puppy and/or its derivatives for speed and portability (vs other distros).

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#67 Post by kirk »

1) installing 'firmware-realtek_0.28_all.deb' found on:
http://packages.debian.org/squeeze/all/ ... k/download

2) installing Realtek wireless driver pet found on:
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... 469#462469

3) running Network Wizard (versus using Frisbee)
Step 1 is not not necessary, that firmware is already in there. Step two is not a good idea if those are 32bit pet packages.
although I can run Opera64 from mnt/home, neither Firefox5-64 bit, nor the latest Firefox9-64 bit could be launched.
If you're trying to run binaries from mozilla, they need at least the dbus pet installed, maybe more. Run Firefox from the terminal and see what error messages you get.

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#68 Post by jamesbond »

gcmartin wrote:I may have asked this before on this thread, but I can't find it. Who is to report this to Hardinfo group? Even though it has those 2 problems (RAM & MB), this is a very good addition to Hardinfo. It offers a nice Computer view. And, is there a way that when Hardinfo opens, it opens to the Computer view as the default view?
The hardinfo code has not been updated since August 2010. Look here: https://github.com/lpereira/hardinfo/bl ... /devices.c and go to line 175. What do you see? :D
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#69 Post by 8-bit »

joe0855 wrote:Hey 8-bit,

I was able to get wireless on my Toshiba Satellite L755-5216 laptop by:
1) installing 'firmware-realtek_0.28_all.deb' found on:
2) installing Realtek wireless driver pet found on:
3) running Network Wizard (versus using Frisbee)

Any questions, just ask. Good luck!
Does this mean that the selection of rtl8192se in the network wizard does not include the firmware?
EDIT: I just downloaded the deb file and will let you know how it goes.

I could understand how not having the supporting firmware could cause the problem.
It is kind of a cache 22 though. You need internet access to get the firmware install that is needed to access the internet.
That firmware, if needed, should be made part of Fatdog64 or at least have a downloadable pet of it that can be installed.

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#70 Post by 8-bit »

Kirk,
I tried running the network wizard and it was a no-go at finding my Realtek 8192se wireless device.
I saved my session back to cd thinking that a reboot would help.
Still no wireless device by either network wizard or frisbe.
Hardinfo sees the device, but the apps do not.
I am going to try that other driver from technosaurus and hope.
Windows 7 64bit has no problems and it uses a 32bit driver for the wifi device.

If you have some insight into solving this, I sure would like to know.

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#71 Post by puppyluvr »

:D Hello,
Testing FD64 520..
Had limited success with previous versions, as my wireless card would refuse to turn on, no matter what.. (Keyswitch)..
Anyhow, So far...
Booted straight to desktop, correct res, etc..
Smoking fast, just amazing...

Wireless switches on!!! 8)
However... ( I guess there is always a `however`..LOL)
My machine uses a rt5390 card, which I (obviously) have not compiled against 3.03, meaning I must use ndiswrapper and the 2860 win driver..
Driver loads OK, but if I scan for a network...Boom, down goes Fatdog, either to the command line, and recoverable, or a direct freeze up...

Machine is a Compaq CQ-56..
2.2gb, 2 gb ram, 1 gb swap...

Anyhow... Very fast, every other thing works well..
Did I mention very fast... :wink:
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#72 Post by 8-bit »

I tried loading the module for my wired network card which was already recognized when I started the wizard.
It said no network interfaces found.
When I tried the rtl8192se driver, got the same.
Is the wizard broken?
No wifi on the laptop is a no go for me.
Puppy Lucid 520 booted from a USB stick works fine including WIFI.
Frisbe does me no good, since it can find no WIFI devices,

Oh well, Till this gets worked out, I will just have to wait.

I am connected from my laptop.
But........
I have booted from Puppy Lucid 520 from a USB stick. I am using the built in rtl8192se device and it is working fine.
So I think wireless on Fatdog64 still needs work or something got messed up between earlier test versions and the final one.
Also, I have a Cisco Linksys USB wireless device that works fine on other Puppy versions.
It was recognized in Fatdog64, but a message poped up saying it was down.
When I tried to raise it with wlan up, it failed.

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#73 Post by cthisbear »

" I tried running the network wizard and it was a no-go
at finding my Realtek 8192se wireless device.
I saved my session back to cd thinking that a
reboot would help.
Still no wireless device by either network wizard or
frisbe.Hardinfo sees the device, but the apps do not. "

:::::::::::

" I tried loading the module for my wired network card
which was already recognized when I started the wizard.
It said no network interfaces found.
When I tried the rtl8192se driver, got the same.
Is the wizard broken?
No wifi on the laptop is a no go for me."

""""""""

" I have booted from Puppy Lucid 520 from a USB stick."

Must try that.
My trouble is I get a Puppy with sound...no wireless.
Or Xvesa or Xorg fails...first boot.
Or I got Puppy 5.28 working with wireless, after I install a pet...
but no sound.
5.29...sound >> but no wireless

"""""""""""

" Cthisbear,

Any luck with what I suggested to 8-bit, a couple of posts before yours?

No good...but thanks.
Nothing shows on first boot...this Acer.
Tried a few things...getting desperate.
As soon as I restart xserver with your fix...wireless shows.
If I only use Debian...but no pet...wireless still shows.

I tried all sorts of combinations...to beat it.
I am not a one idea fixee' person.
Off the wall solutions sometimes give me a good result.
But not this week.

I have spent hoursssssssssssssss ...on this.
Haven't tested so many Pups in yonks.

Also tried >> squeeze-5.0.0.3-SCSI.iso...today.
Sees wireless....not network.

"""""""""

" Step 1 is not not necessary, that firmware is already in there."
But it shows up zilch.

And I can cheat if I have to.
I have made many a wireless post in the last months.

http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=71334

Chris.

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#74 Post by Aitch »

chris

I'm no expert on this, but maybe its a kernel compiled drivers thing that could be cured by using different compile setup, or a change of kernel?

....but don't ask me how.... :(

also see http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=54884

scsijon reports the same audio working here using Puppy Squeeze Reborn 4.9.9.1 Alpha 2

http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?p=548743

Aitch :)

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#75 Post by kirk »

If your having problems with one of these wifi devices:

RTL8188CE/RTL8192CE

RTL8191SE/RTL8192SE

RTL8192DE

I've compiled the proprietary driver for it. You can get it here.

http://distro.ibiblio.org/pub/linux/dis ... -3.0.3.pet

I don't have one of these devices, so I can't test it. The rtl8192se is supposed to be supported in the 3.0 linux kernel, but it looks like it has some problems. So try the package above. You might want to start with a new save file if you've been trying to fix the included one. Also this pet overwrites the linux 3.0 rtl8192 drivers.


I've also compiled the proprietary driver for RT5390-5392 and maybe rt2860. It's here:

http://distro.ibiblio.org/pub/linux/dis ... -3.0.3.pet

You may have to blacklist or delete any rt2x00 drivers that claim this device, supposedly the rt2x00 drivers support it.

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#76 Post by 8-bit »

Kirk,
All others having WIFI problems with Realtek RTL8192se device,

I downloaded the updated firmware and driver PETs in the post preceding this one.
I installed the PETs, rebooted, and my WIFI was found instantly.
Since my DSL modem has a key, I used the network wizard to set it up.

But now, I am online from my Toshiba laptop and like it.

I have to express my feelings here.

WHOOO! WHOOO!

Thank You Kirk! :D :D :D

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#77 Post by Sage »

WHOOO! WHOOO!
Hold your horses. It's not just the smart kiddies with scanners in your neighbourhood that are collecting info about you. There are 'professionals' as well as State-sponsored organisations who know what you had for breakfast. As I said before - pull up the floorboards and hard wire your house. Wi-Fi is the enduring proof that there's no such thing as a 'free lunch'. Why do you think the trade is so keen to have you broadcast yourself?! [Just in case anyone missed the point - FaceTube & co aren't so much social networking apps, more free trawls about consumers, where they live, what they buy, what they think, etc - the whole demographic picture.]
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#78 Post by gcmartin »

jamesbond wrote:The hardinfo code has not been updated since August 2010. ... .
Thanks. I now understand. It appears that back then, they understood that those 2 fields were incomplete, so they "void".

That's their way of highlighting area of future concerns.

Even though Hardinfo has those 2 issues, its still a welcomed addition.

ThankYou.

gcmartin

Hardinfo

#79 Post by gcmartin »

Hardinfo news for Kirk and JamesBond. Check your PM

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#80 Post by puppyluvr »

:D Hello,
The rt5390sta driver, after a bit of coaxing, did the trick, and I am posting from FD54-520 ATM..

OK, so I have the devx..
Where is the kernel source sfs for 3.03??
Time to make some 64 bit apps...
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