Upup Raring 3.8.7 with non-PAE 3.8.7 kernel, created using

[pemasu]

OscarTalks. That sounds like a bug. You could file a link to your report in Barry`s blog. He might have idea what could be wrong. Sis_drv.so has been included and it is in appropriate location. Just checked.

[James C]

Just a quick note if anyone else has been unable to play flash videos.....the included Flash 11 in Raring doesn't work with some older cpus (including my trusty Athlon XP).Reverting back to Flash 10 solves it.

[majorfoo]

Full install to ext3 partition
Everything works OTB

Added following

[Sage]

Confirm that the SiS bug is back. But the FlashPlayer issue is a show-stopper for Brits (and possible overseas subscribers to BBC). Then there's the browser choice - good/bad to see rodin confirms SM reported crash.

[linux28]

(xfce4-terminal:9663): GLib-WARNING **: (/build/buildd/glib2.0-2.36.0/./glib/gerror.c:390):g_error_new_valist: runtime check failed: (domain != 0)
Failed to connect to session manager:



sakura

** (sakura:9407): WARNING **: Error retrieving accessibility bus address: org.freedesktop.DBus.Error.ServiceUnknown: The name org.a11y.Bus was not provided by any .service files

[ETP]

Hi Pemasu,

The above runs fine from a DVD-R with Ext2 savefile on a fat32 SD card. It is very quick and notably light on memory usage.

I installed your browser-support-fix-0.0.1.pet followed by Chromium and updated flash to the very latest. No problems playing
Swf files or BBC TV online.

What I did find however, is a problem with f2fs support which was not an issue with UpupPrecise k3.8.3.1. Basically on a fat32/f2fs USB2 stick it does
not see and therefore find the main sfs when it is placed on the f2fs partition. On the same stick I am booting k3.8.3.1 with this code:

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LABEL p3831
MENU LABEL  UpupPre k3.8.3.1    28/04/13
KERNEL /p3831/vmlinuz
APPEND initrd=/p3831/initrd.gz pmedia=usbflash psavemark=2

If I use similar code as below the sfs is not found. If I force the issue with additional codes as shown, the sfs loads but then results in a kernel panic
only soluble by a hard power off.

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LABEL p387
MENU LABEL  UpupRar k3.8.7      28/04/13
KERNEL /p387/vmlinuz
# APPEND initrd=/p387/initrd.gz pmedia=usbflash psavemark=2
APPEND initrd=/p387/initrd.gz pmedia=usbflash pupsfs=sdb2:/p387/puppy_raring_3.8.7.sfs psavemark=2 pdev1=sdb2

It would seem that the f2fs drivers are not being loaded by the kernel at boot time. I am not clear whether this is a feature of the later kernel or a compile option.

[pemasu]

But the FlashPlayer issue is a show-stopper for Brits

There is latest flashplayer included in Upup Precise 3.8.7. I upgraded it because I got complaint about including older version.

So...with old comp which does not accept 11 version, downgrade to use 10 version. Oh....how I do that ?....Easy....just click: Menu > Internet > GetFlash Install Flashplayer and choose Flashplayer10. And download that older version which downgrades the installed Flashplayer11 and older comp can use flashplayer again.

ETP. Thank you of the feedback. My mistake. I had included f2fs as module...not built in...as it should have been.
It means kernel recompile. I will update to the latest kernel version at this situation. Lets see how it behaves. Lol.
And BIG thanks of your bug finding !

[ETP]

Hi Pemasu,

k 3.9 with the much anticipated improvements to f2fs and much besides has just been released.
http://www.zdnet.com/linux-3-9-kernel-r ... 000014649/

Happy compiling.

[pemasu]

ETP. I have to wait aufs 3.9 version. It probably takes 2 weeks to one month before it is available. As much as I would like to compile it right away.

[linux28]

wait 3.9 version
Just installed 3.8.7, configuration, wait for 3.9, look forward to faster

[Sage]

flashplayer

Tried several - no luck. I keep several on USB stick after previous issues!

[pemasu]

http://distro.ibiblio.org/quirky/pet_pa ... 183.23.pet

This is the older one which has been in my builds earlier. If it does not work, then the problem lies somewhere else.

[pemasu]

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=672671
scroll to the bottom.

it is related to this bug with glib 2.36, which Ubuntu Raring uses:

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GLib-CRITICAL **: g_slice_set_config: assertion `sys_page_size == 0' failed

We can only wait until Mozilla.org fixes the bug. It affects Thunderbird, Seamonkey and Firefox. For me it causes Thunderbird hanging after prolonged idle period.

Should I swap to the Chromium browser while waiting ?

[James C]

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=672671
scroll to the bottom.

it is related to this bug with glib 2.36, which Ubuntu Raring uses:

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GLib-CRITICAL **: g_slice_set_config: assertion `sys_page_size == 0' failed

We can only wait until Mozilla.org fixes the bug. It affects Thunderbird, Seamonkey and Firefox. For me it causes Thunderbird hanging after prolonged idle period.

Should I swap to the Chromium browser while waiting ?

FWIW, the error message doesn't bother me and I'll continue using SeaMonkey personally so feel free to use your choice of browser. The choice of web browsers in Puppy always leads to a bunch of divided opinions anyway.

I only reported it because that's the purpose of testing........

[pemasu]

The choice of web browsers in Puppy always leads to a bunch of divided opinions anyway. Laughing

Yeah....seen those. I have kept myself out of them so far
Basically it is easy here. I dont offer official Puppy, so I can decide what I put to the build. But in this case I am somewhat willing to listen the opinions.
Now there is real reason for thinking. Seamonkey has crashed according to the feedback. Okay....keeping it at the update channel and when bug fixed version pops up....I believe people will update quickly.

Or...it can be also that glib 2.36 get ubuntu patch. Who knows....

[James C]

For what it's worth again, the only time SeaMonkey crashed here was the very first time it was launched.....afterward no problem. Running live Seamonkey crashed at first launch...... no problem the rest of the time. On the frugal install same thing...... crashed on very first launch but no problem since.

However.....Raring locks up on my semi-new Nvidia graphics.Boots to a correct desktop but shortly freezes with a garbled display and no keyboard input.

# report-video
VIDEO REPORT: Upup Precise, version 3.7.2

Chip description:
oem: NVIDIA
product: MCP61 - mcp61-86 Chip Rev

Requested by /etc/X11/xorg.conf:
Resolution (widthxheight, in pixels): 1024x768x16
Depth (bits, or planes): 24
Modules requested to be loaded: dbe

Probing Xorg startup log file (/var/log/Xorg.0.log):
Loaded modules: dbe dri dri2 exa extmod fb glx kbd mouse record shadowfb

Actual rendering on monitor:
Resolution: 1440x900 pixels (380x238 millimeters)
Depth: 24 planes

...the above also recorded in /tmp/report-video
#

Had to make my own spin of Precise 372 with a different kernel because of the same problem.

# uname -r
3.2.37_12.12

VGA compatible controller : NVIDIA Corporation C61 [GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a] (rev a2) (prog-if 00 [VGA controller])

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-Display-
Resolution		: 1440x900 pixels
Vendor		: The X.Org Foundation
Version		: 1.11.3


-OpenGL-
Vendor		: nouveau
Renderer		: Gallium 0.4 on NV4C
Version		: 2.1 Mesa 8.0.4
Direct Rendering		: Yes

[pemasu]

# uname -r
3.8.10-upup

[anikin]

The choice of web browsers in Puppy always leads to a bunch of divided opinions anyway. Laughing

Basically it is easy here. I dont offer official Puppy, so I can decide what I put to the build. But in this case I am somewhat willing to listen the opinions.

Then why not release a puppy with no browser at all?
PPM works reasonably well, the end-user himself can make a choice and install his favorite browser. To each his own.

[pemasu]

Xorg 1.13 and savage graphics seems broken:
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+sour ... ug/1083032

[James C]

For what it's worth again, the only time SeaMonkey crashed here was the very first time it was launched.....afterward no problem. Running live Seamonkey crashed at first launch...... no problem the rest of the time. On the frugal install same thing...... crashed on very first launch but no problem since.

However.....Raring locks up on my semi-new Nvidia graphics.Boots to a correct desktop but shortly freezes with a garbled display and no keyboard input.

Panic is over.

Added nouveau.noaccel=1 to the kernel line and Raring 3.8.7 is working fine. SeaMonkey did not crash either.

# report-video
VIDEO REPORT: Upup Raring, version 3.8.7

Chip description:
VGA compatible controller: NVIDIA Corporation C61 [GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a] (rev a2)

Requested by /etc/X11/xorg.conf:
Resolution (widthxheight, in pixels): 1024x768x16
Depth (bits, or planes): 24
Modules requested to be loaded: dbe

Probing Xorg startup log file (/var/log/Xorg.0.log):
Driver loaded (and currently in use): nouveau
Loaded modules: dbe dri exa extmod fb fbdevhw glx kbd mouse shadowfb

Actual rendering on monitor:
Resolution: 1440x900 pixels (380x238 millimeters)
Depth: 24 planes

...the above also recorded in /tmp/report-video
## report-video
VIDEO REPORT: Upup Raring, version 3.8.7

Chip description:
VGA compatible controller: NVIDIA Corporation C61 [GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a] (rev a2)

Requested by /etc/X11/xorg.conf:
Resolution (widthxheight, in pixels): 1024x768x16
Depth (bits, or planes): 24
Modules requested to be loaded: dbe

Probing Xorg startup log file (/var/log/Xorg.0.log):
Driver loaded (and currently in use): nouveau
Loaded modules: dbe dri exa extmod fb fbdevhw glx kbd mouse shadowfb

Actual rendering on monitor:
Resolution: 1440x900 pixels (380x238 millimeters)
Depth: 24 planes

...the above also recorded in /tmp/report-video
#

# glxgears
1208 frames in 5.0 seconds = 241.444 FPS
1375 frames in 5.0 seconds = 274.851 FPS
1340 frames in 5.0 seconds = 267.965 FPS
1369 frames in 5.0 seconds = 273.729 FPS
1350 frames in 5.0 seconds = 269.907 FPS
1374 frames in 5.0 seconds = 274.715 FPS

-Computer-
Processor : 2x AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5200+
Memory : 3373MB (226MB used)
Machine Type : Physical machine
Operating System : Upup Raring - 3.8.7
User Name : root (root)
Date/Time : Mon 29 Apr 2013 09:41:11 PM CDT
-Display-
Resolution : 1440x900 pixels
OpenGL Renderer : Gallium 0.4 on llvmpipe (LLVM 0x301)
X11 Vendor : The X.Org Foundation
-Audio Devices-
Audio Adapter : HDA-Intel - HDA NVidia