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The purpose of OB Puppy is to boot with Openbox directly instead of downloading, installing and customizing it, which takes some time. It is an OpenBox Puppy to boot & go.

New version here

Get the older versions from here thanks to ally

Optional theme collections: gtk-themes, zoncolor, crunchy, ambiance-radiance

It's a new ISO based on Slacko 5.6.5.6 (featuring the initial OB Puppy theme). The Raring build was re-uploaded, and it has now version code U3992. I'm also uploading a revised version of the Precise build in a few days. A preview of OB Puppy S5656 (the other ISO's will also look like this):



Apart from adding OpenboxPlus, Lxterminal and Frugal Installer, I haven't done many changes to the original Slacko, as it's actually an up-to-date puppy made from Woof-CE. Note that Slacko 5.6.5.6 is a development build, a beta of future Slacko 5.7, it is convenient to report bugs tothis thread instead so that they get fixed for Slacko 5.7 final.

Also note that some of the existing langpacks already support Openbox, Lxpanel and the Puppy tools added to OB Puppy. However, you may still need the .mo file for certain applications, for example Lxterminal (Slacko-based OB Puppy) or ROXTerm (Precise-, Raring-based OB Puppy) to see it in your language.

OB Puppy has Openbox and Lxpanel, maintaining ROX-Filer, it isn't inteded to include PCManFM. For those who'd like a puppy with full LXDE (PCManFM included), here is Lxpup.

Known issues
- The default GTK theme "hides" the icons of welcome1stboot, it may be one of the style sheets from the theme folder.
- Slacko-based OB Puppy: switching to JWM you get tray apps duplicated, I made symlinks to /root/Startup because they didn't appear in Lxpanel but I didn't realize there were also symlinks at /root/.config/autostart, which is recognized by JWM but not by Lxpanel. As this puppy was specifically made for use under Openbox, I think it isn't a major problem, especially considering that there will be a new version after Slacko 5.7 is released.

Many thanks to

01micko (creator of Slacko Puppy)
BarryK (creator of Puppy Linux)
Bert
dejan555
don570
josejp2424
L18L
nilsonmorales
OscarTalks
peebee
pemasu
russoodle
RSH
samedog
SFR
Shinobar
Zigbert
The ZonColor Team

...and many others whose work and/or help is in this puppy remaster

Be aware that Upup Raring 3992 has some ACPI issues with at least the ASUS 1000HE / 1000HEB laptops (the difference AFAIK is the 'B' on the label) -- it will not properly shut down or suspend, which (if you are running a full install) WILL corrupt the FS; took about three days for me nuked a flash drive, too (thank heavens I had good backups of that!).

I'm now on XSlacko, which is based on Slacko 5.6 -- you might try that as a base for your next OBpup, vic, since it (at least the XSlacko variant) boots to GUI on even super-tricky Poulsbo hardware (there's a little bit of fussing, but that's all -- you have to manually run xorgwizard and tell it to use 'modesetting' aka 'kms' driver).

Thanks for the information, Starhawk. Then Slacko 5.6 is next.

Yes, these days many people have their preferences depending on what they use and how, building several spins and letting users choose the ones that suits best their needs seems to be the best solution at the moment. I started with Raring simply because it was greengeek's suggestion, I usually boot Precise.

Hi vicmz, this is nice, I'm having all kinds of fun with it. I don't think I've ever used Raring before, flies on here, Thinkpad T61, and I'd forgotten what a pleasure it is to use Seamonkey. I'm not a heavy user by any means but I like things to work and so far everything just works!

Many thanks!

Tote wrote:I like things to work and so far everything just works!

Many thanks!

For that part you should thank the developers, they are the ones that make Puppy fly on almost any computer. Raring is one of Pemasu's puppies optimized for laptops.

Hi vicmz

Great to see that the remaster went well and we have another pup to choose from.

I think there's a problem with the default zoncolorDaylight gtk2 theme - this shows itself if you try to type a password into Frisbee as it gets corrupted and rejected.

Error messages from Frisbee run in a terminal are shown in the attached screenie.

If you change the gtk2 theme then the problem goes away.

Cheers
peebee

Thanks peebee!

Then if a simple change of gtk theme solves it, I'd rather wait until there are enough new program versions/improvements before making another ISO based on Raring. For new remasters I decided to change themes until I can fix that thing.

Meanwhile, my Slacko 5.6 remaster gives an error of main sfs not found at boot. I checked the DISTRO_SPECS file of both the main puppy.sfs and the initrd.gz, they seem to be OK. I haven't tried other puppies yet, so I'll see what ISO gets ready first (likely Precise).

Looks really nice, almost crunchy I must say. Keep going with it.

Best regards,
John

OB Puppy S56 is available. Precise-based OB Puppy coming soon.

OB Puppy P571 now available. See first post for details.

I intend to polish Precise- and Slacko-based OB Puppy a little bit. I want to apply themes as close to the original ones as possible, like this:

http://i.imgur.com/KkdfxNc.jpg

It seems some of the packages I added make the ISO a little bigger, I may leave out the bigger ones.

Your projects are looking good, and I encourage you to continue if you can spare the time. I've had to scale back on my projects due to more hours of working, time spent with my family, other projects, etc. I will send you a PM shortly.

OB Puppy S5656 now available, see the first post.

Very nice pup vicmz
Actually the only one to handle the sound card on my new mini laptop, see
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/index.php?f=29
Really fast, installed on 8 GB USB stick, will keep you posted on any bugs, etc...
Thank you, keep it up please.

eztuxer wrote:Very nice pup vicmz
Actually the only one to handle the sound card on my new mini laptop, see
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/index.php?f=29
Really fast, installed on 8 GB USB stick, will keep you posted on any bugs, etc...
Thank you, keep it up please.

I'm glad that your sound card works.
However, OB Puppy S5656 is a remaster of Slacko 5.6.5.6, so actually it works thanks to 01micko & co.
In case you find any issues, it is convenient to report them here:
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=90489
for them to get fixed for Slacko 5.7 final.

Please read the Known Issues in the first post, they're important although they don't seem to be relevant to the purpose of this remaster (to boot with Openbox directly instead of downloading, installing and customizing it).

Hello, love OBSlacko. Downloaded it last night and full-installed to replace my system after a frugal of another version crushed, and it works great!

Not sure if this is an issue with Slacko 5.6.5.6 or a new conflict (I don't have that version) but I notice that when I try to save touchpad settings they are lost after I reboot. Not a big deal,but kind of annoying. Where is the file were I would change the settings?

Again, thanks! Love this version-- straightforward, clean & fast!

Deacon wrote: Not sure if this is an issue with Slacko 5.6.5.6 or a new conflict (I don't have that version) but I notice that when I try to save touchpad settings they are lost after I reboot. Not a big deal,but kind of annoying. Where is the file were I would change the settings?

Hello Deacon, I wish I could help but I don't have a laptop. Have you tried the original Slacko? Can it save your touchpad settings?

You said it's a full install, I had similar annoying issues running full, for example not getting my language settings saved. This doesn't happen when I go frugal, so you may want to try frugal again and see if your touchpad settings are saved.

vicmz wrote:

Deacon wrote: Not sure if this is an issue with Slacko 5.6.5.6 or a new conflict (I don't have that version) but I notice that when I try to save touchpad settings they are lost after I reboot. Not a big deal,but kind of annoying. Where is the file were I would change the settings?

Hello Deacon, I wish I could help but I don't have a laptop. Have you tried the original Slacko? Can it save your touchpad settings?

You said it's a full install, I had similar annoying issues running full, for example not getting my language settings saved. This doesn't happen when I go frugal, so you may want to try frugal again and see if your touchpad settings are saved.

I did try the first Beta for 5.6 and the touchpad settings I think saved. That may have changed since. Frugal does save settings better, but I encrypted my frugal on my last system install and when the .xinitrc file corrupted I was basically doomed. So I'really prefer full, which has always worked for me.

My guess is that if I find the file with the touchpad settings the GUI modifies I can replace it with my settings, and presumably lock it, so it will have to keep them. Just a little extra homework, methinks.

Again, going on day 2, and it's running flawlessly. Fastest loading Slacko yet and the wireless internet connection is fantastic.