get iplayer 2.8.3 UPDATE 10
hi clifford,
no this isn't usual behavior, my symlink stays after reboot.
first off is the drive with the getiplayer folder mounted at boot as it will need to be for the link to work.
or if that's not the case then maybe it's something to do with the encrypted save, in which case maybe a script that deletes the old link and makes a new one in /root/Startup may solve it.
no this isn't usual behavior, my symlink stays after reboot.
first off is the drive with the getiplayer folder mounted at boot as it will need to be for the link to work.
or if that's not the case then maybe it's something to do with the encrypted save, in which case maybe a script that deletes the old link and makes a new one in /root/Startup may solve it.
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#!/bin/sh
sleep 4
rm /root/getiplayer
ln -s /path/to/your/getiplayer/folder /root/getiplayer
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Hi
Thanks for your reply.
I'm assuming it gets mounted as the system boots from it and it does appear mounted on the desktop although I'm not sure if it's immediate.
I can try the script, thank you.
More info on the drive it's an ssd samsung evo 120. the encryption is the save file itself that I chose on first save.
Cheers.
Thanks for your reply.
I'm assuming it gets mounted as the system boots from it and it does appear mounted on the desktop although I'm not sure if it's immediate.
I can try the script, thank you.
More info on the drive it's an ssd samsung evo 120. the encryption is the save file itself that I chose on first save.
Cheers.
possibly ..... although once mounted the link should then work and in your case seems not to.
try the script ... you'll have to alter it so it points to your getiplayer folder location and also maybe adjust the sleep interval so the drive is mounted when it runs
try the script ... you'll have to alter it so it points to your getiplayer folder location and also maybe adjust the sleep interval so the drive is mounted when it runs
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ok, so i started again to test to see whether it was my encrypted save file and made a new normal save file but still no cigar.
ive attached an image of the permissions on my drives.
i also tried the script but it in startup made it executable but no luck.
i also edited it to simply delete the folder and ran it there and then but nothing.
perplexed.
ive attached an image of the permissions on my drives.
i also tried the script but it in startup made it executable but no luck.
i also edited it to simply delete the folder and ran it there and then but nothing.
perplexed.
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so after making the symlink from the getiplayer folder on the harddrive to /root and rebooting ,
do you then have a broken symlink to getiplayer in /root?
when you make the link do you choose the 'relative' or 'absolute' option? (maybe try the other option)
do you then have a broken symlink to getiplayer in /root?
when you make the link do you choose the 'relative' or 'absolute' option? (maybe try the other option)
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what seems to be happening is on reboot a fresh getiplayer folder is placed in root copying over the symlink version. so it now resides again in root.
i've just tried the absolute link (i was using relative) and still no good.
sorry for being very precise over this, its just i would imagine that if this is not working then my installation might not be correct.
just want to get it right.
cheers
i've just tried the absolute link (i was using relative) and still no good.
sorry for being very precise over this, its just i would imagine that if this is not working then my installation might not be correct.
just want to get it right.
cheers
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Hello Phil
Is there any chance of you being able to package the latest version of Get-Iplayer? It seems to be up to 2.91 now.
I have tried asking 2.83 to update itself but seems as though I would have to install the compiling tools for Puppy for the update to work and I'm afraid of breaking something the deeper I go into things I don't really understand
Thanks for your work to maintain this handy addition to Puppy - it's a real shame the BBC have broken the older versions.
Will
Is there any chance of you being able to package the latest version of Get-Iplayer? It seems to be up to 2.91 now.
I have tried asking 2.83 to update itself but seems as though I would have to install the compiling tools for Puppy for the update to work and I'm afraid of breaking something the deeper I go into things I don't really understand
Thanks for your work to maintain this handy addition to Puppy - it's a real shame the BBC have broken the older versions.
Will
hi barkingmad,Barkingmad wrote:Hello Phil
Is there any chance of you being able to package the latest version of Get-Iplayer? It seems to be up to 2.91 now.
I have tried asking 2.83 to update itself but seems as though I would have to install the compiling tools for Puppy for the update to work and I'm afraid of breaking something the deeper I go into things I don't really understand
Thanks for your work to maintain this handy addition to Puppy - it's a real shame the BBC have broken the older versions.
Will
it just needs the devx installed to update... what puppy are you using? full install or frugal?
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devx for precise is here http://ftp.nluug.nl/ibiblio/distributio ... ise-5.7.1/
once downloaded right click on it and choose 'sfs_load' and if it asks if you want to move it choose 'yes'
once downloaded right click on it and choose 'sfs_load' and if it asks if you want to move it choose 'yes'
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Hello
I thought I should report back for info.
I downloaded the Precise pet from the link in the first post of this thread, getting a file named as version 2.83. I installed it in Precise ran it and found the version reported as 2.91 and all seems to be working without needing to "check for updates" within the Get-Iplayer GUI. I did have the devx.sfs loaded when I insteed the pet.
EDIT. Further info for referance. I find that the devx.sfs needs to be loaded whenever Get-Iplayer is running otherwise functions like search fail with errors about compile failed etc. As long as the devx is present all seems well.
Hope these notes might be usefull
Will
I thought I should report back for info.
I downloaded the Precise pet from the link in the first post of this thread, getting a file named as version 2.83. I installed it in Precise ran it and found the version reported as 2.91 and all seems to be working without needing to "check for updates" within the Get-Iplayer GUI. I did have the devx.sfs loaded when I insteed the pet.
EDIT. Further info for referance. I find that the devx.sfs needs to be loaded whenever Get-Iplayer is running otherwise functions like search fail with errors about compile failed etc. As long as the devx is present all seems well.
Hope these notes might be usefull
Will
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The filehost, copy.com, seems to be no more, confirmed at the site...
(Specifically seeking the .pet file for installation in wary 5.5)
Thanks in advance if you can help.
Although I realise this topic is now very old, is anyone able to re-up the files in OP's post, and update the links here, please?Copy was discontinued on May 1, 2016
(Specifically seeking the .pet file for installation in wary 5.5)
Thanks in advance if you can help.
Got a few questions for ya..
Have you ever compiled a program under Linux?
Are you familiar with Perl or CPAN?
If you open a shell and ask "which cpan", does it return >> /usr/bin/cpan?
Granted, you may be asking too much of poor'ol 5.5?
I almost think a smart phone would be the right choice in your shoes..
Have you ever compiled a program under Linux?
Are you familiar with Perl or CPAN?
If you open a shell and ask "which cpan", does it return >> /usr/bin/cpan?
Granted, you may be asking too much of poor'ol 5.5?
I almost think a smart phone would be the right choice in your shoes..
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Semme, sorry for the delay,
answers...
1) No
2) No, though I've heard of Perl, think get_iplayer and certain other programs iuse it in .pet installs?
3)
That's all I get!
4) I've never found Wary to be wanting before, and it, Lupu 5.28, Precise 5.71, (and AntiX MX-14) are the most recent flavours which work comfortably on my ancient hardware. Get-iplayer runs perfectly well on a daily basis on Precise (with devx loaded) and AntiX, and I've no reason to expect it wouldn't also on Wary.
5) I don't really understand what you're asking/saying here, but I don't normally allow my smart phone data permissions, for varioius reasons, so have no plans ever to use it online.
(Anyhow wouldn't the storage limitations be a serious hindrance to trying to use get_iplayer on a phone?)
Thanks for your interest.
answers...
1) No
2) No, though I've heard of Perl, think get_iplayer and certain other programs iuse it in .pet installs?
3)
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# which cpan
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4) I've never found Wary to be wanting before, and it, Lupu 5.28, Precise 5.71, (and AntiX MX-14) are the most recent flavours which work comfortably on my ancient hardware. Get-iplayer runs perfectly well on a daily basis on Precise (with devx loaded) and AntiX, and I've no reason to expect it wouldn't also on Wary.
5) I don't really understand what you're asking/saying here, but I don't normally allow my smart phone data permissions, for varioius reasons, so have no plans ever to use it online.
(Anyhow wouldn't the storage limitations be a serious hindrance to trying to use get_iplayer on a phone?)
Thanks for your interest.