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#81 Post by JustGreg »

I have been using Slacko 5.3.3 on my ASUS Eee PC and it works just fine. When I attempt to boot Slacko 5.4, xorgwizard failed both initially and a manual attempt. ASUS Eee PC uses the Intel Atom with Intel Poulsbo Graphic Chip (500 GMA). Normally, one uses the vesa driver with the Intel hack to the mode table. This has work for a good while. I am surprised that the failure.

I also tried Precise Puppy 5.4.1 and got the same failure. I suspect the problem may be in the Woof build, which is common to the two versions.

For now, I will be using Slacko 5.3.3 with this computer. I did check on possible solutions. Tempestuous did post drivers for Puppy 5.1 back awhile. Any thoughts on possible solutions?

12-10 update: I did check Tempestuous drivers for Puppy 5.0/5.1 The kernel module is build for kernel 2.6.33.2 and not compatible with Slacko 5.4 kernel 3.2.33 I did more searching and found the problem with Slacko 5.4. Tempestuous explains it in this post:http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... 1684246909
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PPLOG - error 500 on Slacko-5.4-PAE

#82 Post by SFR »

It's getting funnier - I noticed that installing 666philb's gtk-youtube-viewer has fixed PPLOG issue.

I don't know Perl at all, so by trials & errors I have found the following 4 files are responsible for that:
/usr/share/perl5/unicore/Heavy.pl
/usr/share/perl5/overloading.pm
/usr/share/perl5/utf8_heavy.pl
/usr/share/perl5/utf8.pm


Simply copying these files from devx.sfs to corresponding locations in real filesystem seems to fix PPLOG, however I didn't test if everything works correctly - it just makes that error 500 disappears (at least for me)...

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#83 Post by MinHundHettePerro »

Hello :)!

On a similar note ...

An executable that has been hidden away in the devx for a long time is /usr/bin/update-mime-database, which is needed to properly update the mime-database.
I usually add some mime-types to my Puppies, and feel that is more of a maintenance-task than a development-kind-of-task.
Not having /usr/bin/update-mime-database readily accessible in a vanilla Pup can easily lead to the tinkerer's hack of just editing /usr/share/mime/globs(2) :oops: :oops: - vapourised on the next proper update of the mime-database ...

Yes, I've learnt since quite some time to supply my /usr/share/mime/packages/*****.xml - load the devx - and then update the mime-db.

The point I'm trying to get through is that updating the mime-types-db is something that should be readily do-able in a non-development environment.

Not specific to Slacko in any way ... just my Pup of choice :).

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#84 Post by 666philb »

if a .pet contains more than one application, each with separate .desktop files, they both end up in the same part of the menu.

for instance i had to package gtk-youtube-viewer with sakura terminal for slacko 5.4. and even though the sakura .desktop file was set to utility, it appeared in the multimedia menu along with gtkyoutube-viewer.

installing in precise is fine
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#85 Post by liro »

Hi. As recommended by darkcity in this thread in the Beginners Help forum, here's a problem I have with the new Slacko 5.4:
liro wrote:When I first started using Puppy earlier this year, I originally decided to use Wary (5.3), thinking it might be more suitable for my oldish laptop (IBM Thinkpad X31), but eventually changed to Slacko 5.3.3, which has run fine for me since.

One of the main reasons I stopped using Wary was due to a problem with "suspension" on closing the laptop lid. It would suspend okay, but on reopening the lid it wouldn't wake up again, leaving me with a black screen and having to reboot. After spending too much time messing about with the ACPI settings, I eventually gave up and started using Slacko instead.

Now... I've just tested out Slacko 5.4 and unfortunately this same suspension problem I had with Wary has reappeared in the newer version of Slacko.

Does anyone know what has changed from Slacko 5.3.3 to Slacko 5.4 for this problem to have come back? (and if so, how I can fix it). If there's no simple solution, I think I'll just stick with 5.3.3 for now...

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Re: PPLOG - error 500 on Slacko-5.4-PAE

#86 Post by 666philb »

SFR wrote:It's getting funnier - I noticed that installing 666philb's gtk-youtube-viewer has fixed PPLOG issue.

I don't know Perl at all, so by trials & errors I have found the following 4 files are responsible for that:
/usr/share/perl5/unicore/Heavy.pl
/usr/share/perl5/overloading.pm
/usr/share/perl5/utf8_heavy.pl
/usr/share/perl5/utf8.pm


Simply copying these files from devx.sfs to corresponding locations in real filesystem seems to fix PPLOG, however I didn't test if everything works correctly - it just makes that error 500 disappears (at least for me)...

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hi SFR,

this kinda makes sense, as gtk-youtube-viewer is packaged with some perl packages that are in the devx.
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#87 Post by peebee »

ffconvert 1.3 in slacko 5.4 has a problem with filenames with spaces...

patch to cure by member SFR:
http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic. ... &start=188
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#88 Post by Lobster »

Installed on USB for my sisters zoostorm laptop.
Had to use the second option to install to USB (the Boot Flash installer rather than the universal installer).
Seems to be OK.
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I am using Slacko now and was glad to have the Openshot SFS, which seems OK. Maybe over Christmas will try getting SecondLife running with my Radeon card and Slacko . . .

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#89 Post by Sage »

Today, BK tells us:
However, other recent Woof-built pups, such as Slacko 5.4, would also be able to use it, just take out the Precise-package-related files and leave in Woof files. So, here is the PET (422K):
http://distro.ibiblio.org/quirky/pet_pa ... recise.pet
Any chance you could expand on that explanation, please, micko - the 'take out' part in particular?

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#90 Post by 01micko »

@Sage, I'll get back to you about that and soon will make an SP1 designed for Slacko-5.4, stay tuned,

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In other news...

Finally [ :roll: ], the PAE version is up at ibiblio and the upload didn't break so the checksum *should* be ok, should be up at nluug by now also, confirmation required, TIA. EDIT: checksum now confirmed correct at nluug. Aarnet is wrong, I have emailed the webmaster.

Just the devx and FF version (which broke, but leaving broken piece there to overwrite at a later date) to go...
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does it have?????

#91 Post by boof »

by default, a local directory to install downloaded programs from in PPM?

I grow tired of racking my brain trying to create this function, as I frequently try to install non pet files and find it difficult, if not utterly impossible-even though I know it is designed to do it. The lack of automation/clear 4 noobs documentation is abominable, or i'm not doing it right. I'm getting too old to keep doing this.

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#92 Post by 01micko »

devx is up at ibiblio, can someone check md5 please? I'm out for the day now.

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#93 Post by James C »

01micko wrote:devx is up at ibiblio, can someone check md5 please? I'm out for the day now.

Thanks
Looks good.Downloaded from main Ibiblio server.
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#94 Post by MinHundHettePerro »

Beware, though, that although nluug shows the correct devx-size, md5 bums out ...

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#95 Post by Billtoo »

I connected a 19" widescreen monitor to my netbook and set
it up with the catalyst control utility.
The external monitor is set to monitor 1 and the netbook is monitor 2,
each monitor has the correct screen resolution.
Never tried it before, it works well.
# report-video
Report Video 1.4 - Thu 13 Dec 2012 on Slacko Puppy 5.4 - Linux 3.2.33-4g i686

Chip description:
5.0 VGA compatible controller: ATI Technologies Inc M880G [Mobility Radeon HD 4200]
oem: ATI ATOMBIOS
product: RS880M 01.00

X Server: Xorg Driver used: fglrx

X.Org version: 1.12.3
dimensions: 2464x900 pixels (651x238 millimeters)
depth of root window: 24 planes

...the above also recorded in /tmp/root/ as report-video,
and archived with xorg.conf and Xorg.0.log as report-video-full.gz
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#96 Post by bigpup »

An upgrade issue with version 5.3.3 to 5.4 and the fix.
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=82923
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#97 Post by 01micko »

bigpup wrote:An upgrade issue with version 5.3.3 to 5.4 and the fix.
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=82923
:lol:

bigpup... he is quoting the release notes :wink: . Glad they were somewhat accurate.

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Thanks James and MHHP for checking the devx, nluug will catch up. Firefox iso is up too now, byte size is correct so if anyone wants to check and report please do. Many thanks.
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#98 Post by James C »

01micko wrote: Thanks James and MHHP for checking the devx, nluug will catch up. Firefox iso is up too now, byte size is correct so if anyone wants to check and report please do. Many thanks.
Regretfully, no match from main Ibiblio server.

Size is 161 MB (169,414,656 bytes) which is same size as the one I originally downloaded from smokey01's server.
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#99 Post by 01micko »

Thanks again James, well we try yet again .. fingers crossed. (I think I'm wearing out my upload limit!)
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#100 Post by gcmartin »

In this other thread, here,a member is reporting a problem in 5.4 with it saving its session changes.

Question
  • Can someone post what would be needed from the member to address the problem he indicates?
  • Is this a known problem?
Thx

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