woof-CE needs you

[rockedge]

thanks Sailor Enceladus... I will try out the ISO after download. which I am doing now.

I do have some really solid reliable Puppies running at the moment from tahr through to bionic..... I will give this Slacko64 a whirl...I will try to install a LHMP (LAMP with Hiawatha instead of Apache) and zoneminder 1.31.44 security camera system on it. test it out for ease of installation and how well it runs!...

[recobayu]

I think it is a good idea in woof-CE to add a button menu in window setting or tray setting that is about group option in traystyle. Like this screenshoot.
I add it manually in /usr/share/jwm/themes.

[Sailor Enceladus]

This Slacko64 one (built with master) seems to be working alright for me now:
http://www.mediafire.com/folder/y13kxdldb9i9d/x86_64

Tried a latest "woof-CE testing" Slacko64 6.9.9.9 + kernel 4.9 + linux firmware build too:
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/y13kxd ... 8b8812ccoh

It looks like the default linux firmware options add about 60MB to the zdrv. No issues on this machine yet...

[Sailor Enceladus]

I tried compiling the DOTconfig-4.14.20-Atom-cherrytrail config for 4.14.48 x86_64.
After adding aufsv=4.14 to build.conf it compiled, though upon reboot I got this message on a Core2Duo:

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This kernel needs a CPU feature you don't have:

movbe

I guess finding a more generic 4.14 config would have made more sense (just tested the one included in woof-CE).

edit: Using the one from easy seemed to work better. Thanks to stemsee. I'll attach it if anyone else wants to try it.

[Billtoo]

I hadn't used woof-ce for quite a long time so I gave it a shot this
morning and built a 32bit slacko.

System: Host: puppypc3479 Kernel: 4.17.6-lxpup64 x86_64 (64 bit) Desktop: JWM 2.3.6
Distro: Slacko Puppy 6.9.9.9
Machine: Device: desktop Mobo: Acer model: Aspire X3950 serial: U02C120500059
BIOS: American Megatrends v: P01-A3 date: 05/05/2010
CPU: Dual core Intel Core i3 540 (-HT-MCP-) speed/max: 1534/3067 MHz
Graphics: Card: Intel Core Processor Integrated Graphics Controller
Display Server: X.org 1.18.3 drivers: intel (unloaded: modesetting,fbdev,vesa)
tty size: 128x29 Advanced Data: N/A for root
Network: Card: Realtek RTL8111/8168/8411 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller driver: r8169
Drives: HDD Total Size: 500.1GB (3.2% used)
Weather: Conditions: 79 F (26 C) - Partly Cloudy Time: July 15, 11:02 AM EDT
Info: Processes: 139 Uptime: 1:51 Memory: 307.2/5892.2MB Client: Shell (bash) inxi: 2.3.8

The build took less that 1 hour, I changed the kernel to peebee's
latest after 1st boot and doing the setup/creating savefile.

I added some applications with PPM, Vlc is older but works well,Kodi is
version 16.1 is older and works but not great.
I compiled the newest Smplayer and Smtube and they work well.

I'm happy with the result, thanks to the Woof-ce workers!

[musher0]

Hi Bill_too.

It's good to see you're still testing the ex-factory Pups. Thanks.

What happens if you type < leafpad >, < ppm > or < sfs_load > from console in this slacko?
Does it output no end of error messages from libglib and GTK before launching the app?
I'm just wondering if the issue of two instances of glib (as pemasu put it) has been solved.

TIA.

[Billtoo]

Hi Bill_too.

It's good to see you're still testing the ex-factory Pups. Thanks.

What happens if you type < leafpad >, < ppm > or < sfs_load > from console in this slacko?
Does it output no end of error messages from libglib and GTK before launching the app?
I'm just wondering if the issue of two instances of glib (as pemasu put it) has been solved.

TIA.

Hi,

I just finished installing the new build to a flash drive:


Video-Info 1.5.1 - Sun 15 Jul 2018 on Slacko Puppy 6.9.9.9 - Linux 4.17.6-lxpup64 x86_64

Chip description:
2.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation Core Processor Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 18)

X Server: Xorg Driver used: intel
X.Org version: 1.18.3
dimensions: 1600x900 pixels (423x238 millimeters)
depth of root window: 24 planes

It's working well so far.

[musher0]

Thanks for the scrot, Billtoo.
This Puppy system does not spew junk after those commands, eh?
Excellent.

BFN.

[greengeek]

I hadn't used woof-ce for quite a long time so I gave it a shot this morning and built a 32bit slacko.

Hi Billtoo, are you happy to share the resultant iso? 32bit Slacko's are my favourite puppy so I'm keen to give it a whirl.
cheers!

[greengeek]

Thanks for the scrot, Billtoo..

<chuckle> - "scrot" means something slightly different in newzealandish.

[Billtoo]

I did a Slacko64 built today, after setting up and creating the save
file I changed the kernel to peebee's latest:

video-info-glx 1.5.3 Mon 16 Jul 2018 on
Slacko64 Puppy 6.9.9.9 Linux 4.17.6-lxpup64 x86_64
2.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation Core Processor
Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 18 )

X Server: Xorg Driver: intel
X.Org version: 1.18.3
dimensions: 1600x900 pixels (423x238 millimeters)
depth of root window: 24 planes

direct rendering: Yes
server glx vendor string: SGI
server glx version string: 1.4
OpenGL vendor string: Intel Open Source Technology Center
OpenGL renderer string: Mesa DRI Intel(R) Ironlake Desktop
OpenGL version string: 2.1 Mesa 11.2.2

Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU 540 @ 3.07GHz
Core 0: @2076 1: @1615 2: @2703 3: @1550 MHz

Added some applications with PPM + compiled newest Smplayer/Smtube.

Works well so far.
Thanks again to woof-ce workers and peebee!

[Billtoo]

I hadn't used woof-ce for quite a long time so I gave it a shot this morning and built a 32bit slacko.

Hi Billtoo, are you happy to share the resultant iso? 32bit Slacko's are my favourite puppy so I'm keen to give it a whirl.
cheers!

Hi,
Sorry but I won't be posting this for download anywhere.

[rockedge]

built a Slacko for the first time...won't boot no matter what I try.....the dreaded can't find the puppy_slacko_xx.xx.sfs

so to make my self feel better building a kernel 4.17 with forcepae option for a Bionic to see if I can build one from woof_CE to boot on a IBM T-42Pentium M

[peebee]

I hadn't used woof-ce for quite a long time so I gave it a shot this
morning and built a 32bit slacko.

Hi @Billtoo

Would be interested to know which branch and version of woof-ce you used and whether audio cd autoplay works in your build?

Thanks

[Billtoo]

I hadn't used woof-ce for quite a long time so I gave it a shot this
morning and built a 32bit slacko.

Hi @Billtoo

Would be interested to know which branch and version of woof-ce you used and whether audio cd autoplay works in your build?

Thanks

Hi peebee,

Pmusic plays audio cds fine in the 32 bit version (using a kernel that I built in the kernel kit.
Pmusic also plays fine in the 64 bit version which is using your latest kernel.

I did both builds in the testing branch of Woof-CE.

I guess the version would be the testing branch of the date I posted, 64 bit next day I think.
Thanks.

Edit:I found this in my work directory:

BUILD_FROM_WOOF='testing;ff76581c;2018-07-14 19:50:18 +0800'

Editagain: I compiled the newest 4.4 kernel and switched to that, working okay.

# uname -a
Linux puppypc31983 4.4.143 #1 SMP Sun Jul 22 18:52:53 EDT 2018 x86_64 Intel(R) Celeron(R) 2957U @ 1.40GHz GenuineIntel GNU/Linux
#

[Billtoo]

@peebee

I did a Slacko64 build this morning with the master branch:

System: Host: puppypc22573 Kernel: 4.4.143 x86_64 (64 bit) Desktop: JWM 2.3.6 Distro: Slacko64 Puppy 6.9.9.9
Machine: Device: desktop Mobo: Acer model: Aspire X3950 serial: U02C120500059
BIOS: American Megatrends v: P01-A3 date: 05/05/2010
CPU: Dual core Intel Core i3 540 (-HT-MCP-) speed/max: 1200/3067 MHz
Graphics: Card: Intel Core Processor Integrated Graphics Controller
Display Server: X.org 1.18.3 drivers: intel (unloaded: modesetting,fbdev,vesa)
tty size: 116x28 Advanced Data: N/A for root
Network: Card: Realtek RTL8111/8168/8411 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller driver: r8169
Drives: HDD Total Size: 563.2GB (3.0% used)
Weather: Conditions: 73 F (23 C) - Mostly Cloudy Time: July 23, 7:34 AM EDT
Info: Processes: 175 Uptime: 8 min Memory: 438.7/5896.2MB Client: Shell (bash) inxi: 2.3.8

DISTRO_TARGETARCH='x86_64'
BUILD_FROM_WOOF='master;f561d94;2018-07-06 12:59:16 -0500'

Music cd plays fine.

[Billtoo]

I did another slacko64 master branch woof-CE build.

video-info-glx 1.5.3 Wed 25 Jul 2018 on Slacko64 Puppy 6.9.9.9 Linux 4.4.144 x86_64
0.0 VGA compatible controller: NVIDIA Corporation GF110 [GeForce GTX 560 Ti OEM] (rev a1)

X Server: Xorg Driver: nvidia
X.Org version: 1.18.3
dimensions: 3840x1080 pixels (1049x292 millimeters)
depth of root window: 24 planes

direct rendering: Yes
server glx vendor string: NVIDIA Corporation
server glx version string: 1.4
OpenGL vendor string: NVIDIA Corporation
OpenGL renderer string: GeForce GTX 560 Ti/PCIe/SSE2
OpenGL core profile version string: 4.5.0 NVIDIA 390.77

Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2600 CPU @ 3.40GHz
Core 0: @1600 1: @1600 2: @1600 3: @1600 4: @1600 5: @1600 6: @1600 7: @1600 MHz

It's installed to a usb-3.0 SSD.

I updated PPM, ran Update notices - Slackware bugfixes from the setup
menu and installed the updates from PPM.
Also installed the newest proprietary driver for the graphics card.

Works well.

EDIT: Also installed to my HP desktop, downloaded and installed JWMDesk-2.4.2.pet,jwm_gnome_buttons.pet,and JWM_themes_update-2.0.pet to dress things up a bit

[belham2]

Thanks to Billtoo, Sailor and other's inspiration, just did a Slacko64-master-build an hour ago using my old core i3 laptop (took about an hour) and everything seems to be working fine so far. Using the lastest huge S64 kernel:

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▶—— Linux Kernel ——◀

Kernel Release: 4.9.30
Build Date: Sun May 28 11:48:56 AEST 2017
Build GCC: 5.3.0
OS Support: GNU/Linux
Architecture: x86_64
SMP Enabled: Yes

Kernel Command Line:
pmedia=usbflash psubdir=slacko64 pfix=fsck

Will need some time to figure what's been updated from Micko's Slacko64 build he released last year. So far, it seems like a lot or near everything....importantly Firefox is latest 52.9 ESR, openssl is up-to-date, and many other things.

Thanks to all for the build inspiration, and thanks to the Woof-CE team.

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▶—— Distro Specifications ——◀

Distro: Slacko64 Puppy 6.9.9.9
Window Manager: JWM v2.3.6
Desktop Start: xwin jwm

Development:
 Bash: 4.3.48
 Geany: 1.27
 Gtkdialog: 0.8.4
 Perl: 5.22.2
 Yad: 0.36.2 (GTK+ 2.24.31)
 --
 busybox: 1.25.0
 dhcpcd: 6.8.2
 Devx GCC: (GCC) 5.5.0
 Glibc: 2.23
 OpenSSL: 1.0.2o  27 Mar 2018, built on: reproducible build, date unspecified
 wpa_supplicant: 2.6

▶—— /etc/DISTRO_SPECS ——◀

One or more words that identify this distribution:
 • DISTRO_NAME='Slacko64 Puppy'

Version number of this distribution:
 • DISTRO_VERSION=6.9.9.9

The distro whose binary packages were used to build this distribution:
 • DISTRO_BINARY_COMPAT='slackware64'

Prefix for some filenames: exs: slacko64save.2fs, slacko64-6.9.9.9.sfs
 • DISTRO_FILE_PREFIX='slacko64'

The version of the distro whose binary packages were used to build this distro:
 • DISTRO_COMPAT_VERSION='14.2'

The kernel pet package used:
 • DISTRO_KERNEL_PET='Huge_Kernel'

 • DISTRO_XORG_AUTO='yes'

 • DISTRO_DB_SUBNAME='slacko6414.2'

 • DISTRO_TARGETARCH='x86_64'

 • BUILD_FROM_WOOF='master;2018-07-06'

[belham2]

**followup**

Well, I am getting random freeze ups in the Slacko64 I did above. It especially occurs when trying to do a remaster with the woof-CE DEVX loaded. Not sure if anyone else is seeing this, or if it is just because I used the very last S64 kernel from 2017that is still the latest in the woof-CE build if you want a 'slacko' kernel and not xenial kernel. Hoping Micko comes out of retirement and releases an update to his Slacko 700 32 & 64 builds.

[norgo]

@belham2

what GPU you're using ? In case of Intel GPU you could

open a terminal and type

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xorg_intel_uxa.sh

or
install this PET

the script and the PET are doing the same, they are generating this config file /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/20-intel.conf
don't forget to restart X.

HTH