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#1 Post by Lobster »

Guys
We have all been through trying to burn an ISO and install a Linux OS.

Some of us never went to Puppy School :oops:
http://puppylinux.org/wikka/PuppySchool

We went through a different command line
. . . well OK I try and avoid the command line :roll:

Todays tip - Rock on with Rox :)
http://puppylinux.org/wikka/RoxFiler

What did you learn today?
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#2 Post by stu90 »

If you have already typed out some long command previously to avoid typing it out again open a terminal a press Ctrl + r keys - this will allow you to search for key words in you terminal command history - pressing Ctrl + r again will keep going back through the results.

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Start a puppy project
http://puppylinux.com/development/projects.htm

Here for example is a database that needs including, improving and updating 8)
http://puppylinux.info/topic/p-data-alp ... se#post-20
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#4 Post by greengeek »

Maybe this is not really a tip as such - but I recently discovered that the "prtsc" key on my keyboard works in Slacko. In other puppies I have tried this key just did nothing - I normally have to go into the graphics menu and look for a screenshot function.

Probably there are some other puppies with working prtsc keys too? Worth a try. It is such a handy function.

EDIT:
Prtsc key also works out of the box on:

- SolidPup 5.1.1TINT2
http://www.smokey01.com/Tman/SolidPup51 ... -Tint2.iso

- Saluki
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=73687


..and further down this thread check out Monsie's comment about making the prtsc key work in other puppies...
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Find something extraordinary :)
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#6 Post by rjbrewer »

The same 7 inch paper clip I use to open cd/dvd
drives makes a good temporary antenna for dtv
tuner or converter boxes.

The price is quite reasonable. :lol:

Inspiron 700m, Pent.M 1.6Ghz, 1Gb ram.
Msi Wind U100, N270 1.6>2.0Ghz, 1.5Gb ram.
Eeepc 8g 701, 900Mhz, 1Gb ram.
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#7 Post by nitehawk »

rjbrewer wrote:The same 7 inch paper clip I use to open cd/dvd
drives makes a good temporary antenna for dtv
tuner or converter boxes.

The price is quite reasonable. :lol:
OH! You have one of those nice little fancy "open-up-the-dang-DVD-that-won't-open-on-it's-own-anymore" tools too!

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Use Mtpaint
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... 553#492553

You can take screenshots
Modify photos
and create artwork, logos etc

Have fun
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greengeek wrote:Maybe this is not really a tip as such - but I recently discovered that the "prtsc" key on my keyboard works in Slacko. In other puppies I have tried this key just did nothing - I normally have to go into the graphics menu and look for a screenshot function.

Probably there are some other puppies with working prtsc keys too? Worth a try. It is such a handy function.
It turns out that the "PrtScr" key will work in other Puppies, and in conjunction with mtPaint too... --speaking of mtPaint. :)

First, see the post by jamesbond in the fatdog thread over here which explains the issue with the keycodes for this dual purpose key, and how to fix it.

Then, -->./jwm (hidden directory) and edit jwmrc-personal to include the following line in the <!-- Key bindings --> section:

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<Key keycode="111">exec:mtpaintsnapshot.sh</Key>
This same line can be added to jwmrc-personal2 as I believe it pertains to running a second and/or multiple desktops, but am not 100% sure on this... maybe someone can clarify the purpose of having the second file.

I have this (PrtScr) working in Wary Puppy 5.3

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stu90 wrote:If you have already typed out some long command previously to avoid typing it out again open a terminal a press Ctrl + r keys - this will allow you to search for key words in you terminal command history - pressing Ctrl + r again will keep going back through the results.
stu90,

Recently, I discovered (accidentally) another way to get at my command history in the terminal... and that is to use the "arrow-up" key while I have the terminal open. It functions sort of like a Backspace key (like when I want to go to previously viewed web pages) as it cycles backward one command at a time until I get to where and what I want. Once I've started cycling through my history, then I can use the "arrow-down" key to move forward again if need be.This is also useful for pasting in previously used commands within a session --especially if I do not have a middle button on my mouse.

I haven't seen this mentioned yet, but I'm sure it must be documented somewhere....

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#11 Post by darkcity »

top tip - add tips to wiki and expand the Puppy knowledge base ; -)

http://puppylinux.org/wikka/HomePage

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darkcity wrote:top tip - add tips to wiki and expand the Puppy knowledge base ; -)

http://puppylinux.org/wikka/HomePage
darkcity,

I think the tips from stu90 and myself about accessing the terminal command history are useful bits of info that could be included in your How To section re: the Command Line. That said, I don't know the protocol regarding making entries on your page, deciding exactly what goes on it, etc.

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Learn Everything. E v e r y thing
Puppy taught me to use a wiki. How to bash script. How to hang out with smart dogs. How to do video editing. Etc etc etc (said in my best Yul Brynner accent) Gosh.
http://youtu.be/j-t7uVdID3s

Not had time to use 'processing' . . .
http://processing.org/discourse/beta/nu ... 82003.html
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#15 Post by reckrhodes »

Double pressing the tab key in terminal or command prompt will display
all the commands in linux. Not sure, please correct me. :?

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reckrhodes wrote:Please correct me. :?
Quick commands for self correction :)
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Make use of any unused multimedia keys.

#17 Post by ETP »

If you are using JWM & have spare mm keys that do nothing when pressed:

File to be edited /root/.jwm/jwmrc-personal (hidden file)
Add to key bindings section.

EXAMPLES - modify as you see fit.

1. Launch puppy forum index in browser. (Favorites key)

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<Key keycode="230">exec:chromium murga-linux.com/puppy/index.php?sid=9fda08f93c51196c55633d5a0e2d3f37</Key>
2. Open/close CD drive. (Play/Pause key)

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<Key keycode="162">exec:eject -T</Key>
3. Restart X

Notes:
Replace chromium with the appropriate command if you use another browser - look in
"defaultbrowser" or just try substituting "defaultbrowser" which works with chromium.
If the above does not work check keycodes as yours may differ from mine.
To check:
A. Open a urxvt terminal, type xev & press enter
B. Briefly press & release the desired mm key.
C. Use the keycode that appears in the two events (press&release)
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Learn to use Rox
http://youtu.be/uakVLQvK6LU
If some of the tutorial looks wobbly it is because I have used Google enhancements to stabilise and brighten the video. I probably took that with a phone whilst using a keyboard and mouse and rambling

Rox is a Puppy gem, originally developed for Riscos (which is being developed once again to run on Raspberry Pi)
http://puppylinux.org/wikka/ROXfiler

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#19 Post by Monsie »

Hi all,

Sometimes an application does not include an icon for the executable file. Usually one searches for a suitable icon, a png file, then right-clicks on the executable to select Set Icon then drags and drops the png file into place... done.

Did you know that Puppy will also accept Windows icons... the files with the ico extension? I discovered this fact "by accident" earlier today. The particular package had an icon to set, but it was in ico format only.

Whether intended or not, this "feature" could come in handy the odd time when one is looking for that perfect icon to highlight a program.

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