Puppy 4.2 Alpha4 Seamonkey Bugs & Fixes

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#226 Post by nic2109 »

ttuuxxx wrote:I just printed with abiword, Keep in mind I never used Linux printing before yesterday really, so this is all new to me, But on the other hand I'm pretty good a compiling and getting things to work, so feel confident :) Anyways How does Abiword print, the way I did it was create a PDF and saved it, then opened the pdf and printed it, when I tried 'Generic Postscript' Abiword Crashes, and when I ran it via command line, and tried it again I got this message
# abiword

** (abiword:9606): WARNING **: Can't g_module_open /usr/lib/libgnomeprint/2.18.2/modules/libgnomeprintcups.so

lpr: Error - no default destination available.
Broken pipe

So was the Generic Postscript always broken in Abiword ?
I'll look for a fix
ttuuxxx
@ttuuxxx I've just printed OK from Abiword with your CUPS packages. No intervention was required; I choose the 'Generic Postscript' printer and it went to the printer I set as Default in CUPS.

It "just worked" - praise be. :D

It would eliminate some confusion if the words 'Generic Postscript' could be replaced by 'Default CUPS Printer' (or something to that effect), but I have no idea if that's something that you can influence in the compilation, or if it's too deep down in the code to be accessible.
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#227 Post by ttuuxxx »

nic2109 wrote:
ttuuxxx wrote:I just printed with abiword, Keep in mind I never used Linux printing before yesterday really, so this is all new to me, But on the other hand I'm pretty good a compiling and getting things to work, so feel confident :) Anyways How does Abiword print, the way I did it was create a PDF and saved it, then opened the pdf and printed it, when I tried 'Generic Postscript' Abiword Crashes, and when I ran it via command line, and tried it again I got this message
# abiword

** (abiword:9606): WARNING **: Can't g_module_open /usr/lib/libgnomeprint/2.18.2/modules/libgnomeprintcups.so

lpr: Error - no default destination available.
Broken pipe

So was the Generic Postscript always broken in Abiword ?
I'll look for a fix
ttuuxxx
@ttuuxxx I've just printed OK from Abiword with your CUPS packages. No intervention was required; I choose the 'Generic Postscript' printer and it went to the printer I set as Default in CUPS.

It "just worked" - praise be. :D

It would eliminate some confusion if the words 'Generic Postscript' could be replaced by 'Default CUPS Printer' (or something to that effect), but I have no idea if that's something that you can influence in the compilation, or if it's too deep down in the code to be accessible.
yes nic I set the printer the way you described and it worked. :)
Great it all works then, cool
Time to get going on the packages then :) Thanks :wink:
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#228 Post by ttuuxxx »

Hey WhoDo could you give me 24hrs before the end of the deadline, I'm working on cups issues, and size so far I've saved around 1.5MB compressed in Ghostscript alone. I'm sure I can get you to the 100MB mark, plus have other things working better, Cups, Icewm, and maybe tcl if I don't run out of time? well its up to you but we aren't in a rush even though I'm feeling it. Most the day I had to spend with my Wife because its Valentines Day, nice day for a deadline anyways, Its like having me in 2 places at once all day, lol
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#229 Post by aragon »

nic2109 wrote:1. Has this problem been fixed? I still get it.
I checked my e-mail with Claws and got the mail, but I also got an error message saying "The Bogofilter plugin couldn't filter a message. The command `bogofilter -T -b` couldn't be run."
hi nic,

bogofilter seems not to be in (i looked at the packages list of a4). so install from the rep and run again...

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#230 Post by ttuuxxx »

Hey nic I compiled libgnomeprint and libgnomecups , installed it, restarted abiword and Now I have 4 selections in the print section of abiword, How many do you have?
Also if you have less than 4,
first go to /usr/lib/libgnomeprint <-- delete folder
then install these 2 pets and restart abiword and see how many you have .
I'm not sure if I have the extra selections because I compiled the packages or because I did the cups setup the way you told me. But its strange the way the libsgnomeprint is setup by default on here because it also has the libsgnomecups in the same directory but when you compile them, they are in 2 directories and not one.
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#231 Post by Jim1911 »

ttuuxxx
jim can I have the link to that pet for that driver please? I want to look at the package.
ttuuxxx
That link is apparently no longer valid, Wolfpup's new .pet is at:
http://puppylinux.asia/tpp/bugs/hpijs-2.8.12.pet

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#232 Post by ttuuxxx »

Jim1911 wrote:ttuuxxx
jim can I have the link to that pet for that driver please? I want to look at the package.
ttuuxxx
That link is apparently no longer valid, Wolfpup's new .pet is at:
http://puppylinux.asia/tpp/bugs/hpijs-2.8.12.pet

Thanks,
Jim
Thanks Jim, I'm a tight schedule right now, I'll look into it when I'm finished the cups/icewm/tcl for the beta, not to put you last, just that I have to focus on the main distro first, with my post above, when your using the older filter do you have 4 selections in abiword like I do for 1 printer? like the picture above? I'm not getting much feedback and could use some response so I know where I'm heading.
I'm almost done thinning-out Cups, I've removed around 1MB so far from the package and I'm just about ready to test it before releasing it.
Right about now I could use a few testers, This whole Beta now thing is a bit over the top, I wished I had more notice, Like a PM or something. Oh well you play the cards your dealt. Thanks again
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#233 Post by pa_mcclamrock »

ttuuxxx wrote:Right about now I could use a few testers
You want testers to try out your CUPS package on Alpha4 to see if it's ready for Beta1, right? Sure. Me. Let me know as soon as it's done.
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#234 Post by `f00 »

backgrounds - desktop and app
.. possibly the wallpapersetter issue may benefit from some looks at it (see MU's post on p6 of this thread). The 'setter on the menu didn't work when last I booted into P42a4 (nada, no gui no interface dead), but as usual setting from a r-click and via the backdrop is simplest (even if /root/Choices/ROX-background.jpg isn't updated .. and there lies the oddness if one doesn't quite get how the bg is set in various wms besides jwm and ice). Not to mention the differences in switching wms via the 'soft' or via prompt (each has advantages but it's sort of odd to have a image-bg and etc in bb).

Very nice add with the murrine - more control of gtk is always appreciated and the new themes are a bonus win-win. Will there be a nice gui configurator for icewm in the beta, rc or final? (finally got around to the prefs and it's a bit much at 1st:) but fairly clear to mod linebyline if one so desires, even as gorgeous as `tis).

screenies:
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#235 Post by ttuuxxx »

Okay here ya go. If it worked yesterday hopefully it will work today :)
Works for my printer, I also added the extra cup usb driver.
You need all 3 below plus the one on the link 4 packages total.
http://www.puppylinux.asia/tpp/ttuuxxx/ ... no-ppd.pet
Thanks for the help Guys
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#236 Post by ttuuxxx »

WhoDo wrote:
ttuuxxx wrote:
ttuuxxx wrote:I still have a bit to do on icewm and Cups, right now the Cups package is very large, I'll be able to remove a good size chunk but it will need more testing.
If you can get me 3Mb, we'll be all but ready for the RC! :wink: Sorry but I had to leave Murrina out because of size problems. Clearlooks is still in of course. I'll give you back Murrina if you can get me the 3 meg! :lol:
I managed to get you 2.954MB compressed, Thats close enough to 3 MB when murrine is only 37kb <--- like you had to leave out 37kb when you overshot by 2mb anyways, so lets do some math.
bloated beta#1 102MB-minus 2.954 = 99.046MB hmmmm how about adding alsaplayer+streamtuner + murrine? ,,,Math time

99.046MB default
00.446688 Alsa+streamtuner
00.03853 murrine
------------
99.55141MB <--------Lots of space :) well under 100MB limit :) LOL
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#237 Post by ttuuxxx »

pa_mcclamrock wrote:
ttuuxxx wrote:When i'm done [with] printing and icewm, I'll move over to tcl and build a release, with the dev files available for the devx or to download.
Great--thanks! (Hang on, WhoDo!)
Here's the 2 packages for TCL/TK what I've done to them is
Stripped the bins and so files
removed the 'man' pages and thats it, Left everything else, so you can compile etc with them, :) If you want to remove the dev files feel free to but it doesn't add that much space.
Plus we need them for compiling unless WhoDO is going to put the devs in the devx??
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#238 Post by Minnesota »

After loading all the pet's.. you can't rename one of them can you? Anyway...running on very slow small laptop, so it took quite a while to load.

Install procedure found my Canon ip4300 no problem on the USB line...set it up.. tried abi word first to see if would run a test as the main test print from Cups is very long... more on that... NO Canon printer listed. Went to Spread sheet.. it shows the printer and printed a test.. OK :). Back to Cups and set definite DEFAULT as the Canon. Still does not show in Abiword. :(

OK I selected generic Postscript printer and after some time it printed on the printer...slowly

Print looks to me very high quality.. so I suspect set up is now for either 600 dpi or simply postscript. I think it is possible to reduce the resolution and gain speed again.

Conclusion... seems to work the same as what was sent yesterday???? I know there is not time to clean up the thousand questions ask by Cups but looking forward to that :). THANKS ttuuxxx and everyone.

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#239 Post by Jim1911 »

ttuuxxx,

With a fresh copy of alpha4, I did the following: Abiword only gave me three options, but one was my printer.

It printed fine.

@ttuuxxx
Okay here ya go. If it worked yesterday hopefully it will work today Smile
Works for my printer, I also added the extra cup usb driver.
You need all 3 below plus the one on the link 4 packages total.

Hey nic I compiled libgnomeprint and libgnomecups , installed it, restarted abiword and Now I have 4 selections in the print section of abiword, How many do you have?
Also if you have less than 4,
first go to /usr/lib/libgnomeprint <-- delete folder
then install these 2 pets and restart abiword and see how many you have .
Hope this helps. I'll try to install a later driver for my HP C5280 and report back.

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#240 Post by ttuuxxx »

Minnesota wrote:After loading all the pet's.. you can't rename one of them can you? Anyway...running on very slow small laptop, so it took quite a while to load.

Install procedure found my Canon ip4300 no problem on the USB line...set it up.. tried abi word first to see if would run a test as the main test print from Cups is very long... more on that... NO Canon printer listed. Went to Spread sheet.. it shows the printer and printed a test.. OK :). Back to Cups and set definite DEFAULT as the Canon. Still does not show in Abiword. :(

OK I selected generic Postscript printer and after some time it printed on the printer...slowly

Print looks to me very high quality.. so I suspect set up is now for either 600 dpi or simply postscript. I think it is possible to reduce the resolution and gain speed again.

Conclusion... seems to work the same as what was sent yesterday???? I know there is not time to clean up the thousand questions ask by Cups but looking forward to that :). THANKS ttuuxxx and everyone.
To get abiword working this is what I did
click the Administration tab
click manage settings
click your printer that is listed
pull down the administrator tab and select 'Set As Server Default'
fill in the pop-up with
user = root
password = woofwoof
then a new window opens and close it and restart abiword and test it :)
ttuuxxx

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#241 Post by ttuuxxx »

Jim1911 wrote:ttuuxxx,

With a fresh copy of alpha4, I did the following: Abiword only gave me three options, but one was my printer.

It printed fine.

@ttuuxxx
Okay here ya go. If it worked yesterday hopefully it will work today Smile
Works for my printer, I also added the extra cup usb driver.
You need all 3 below plus the one on the link 4 packages total.

Hey nic I compiled libgnomeprint and libgnomecups , installed it, restarted abiword and Now I have 4 selections in the print section of abiword, How many do you have?
Also if you have less than 4,
first go to /usr/lib/libgnomeprint <-- delete folder
then install these 2 pets and restart abiword and see how many you have .
Hope this helps. I'll try to install a later driver for my HP C5280 and report back.

Jim
excellent glad to hear :)
good reports are always great to hear when your hitting beta stage, Thanks guys for your help
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#242 Post by Minnesota »

Might be timing issue.. I still had cups install open so simply set the default as you did.. Canon was not seen in Abiword..., spread sheet did... If I get time later I will boot up that machine again and give it another shot. Yes I had closed Abiword and reopened...interesting.
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#243 Post by ttuuxxx »

Finished the icewm updates WhoDo page 1 :)
Off to bed guys 5:30 am, Thanks for the testing. Its a great start :)
Feel free to make your Beta WhoDO :D
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#244 Post by Pizzasgood »

2. One of the first things I do with each new "I think I'll keep this one" installation is to edit rc.shutdown (in /etc/rc.d) and add an 'eject' statement at the bottom. This enables me to remove the CD I forget was still in the tray. Otherwise I have to power up just to take it out which often means aborting a boot-up. Is this A Bad Idea for deep and mysterious Linux reasons, or is it An OK Idea? If it's the latter could it go into the release?
I don't know if there's a good reason not to. If it were to be done, two things would need to be done first:
1: Make sure the CD is unmounted (probably previous code has handled this already)
2: Only eject if Puppy was actually run from the cd. This can be done by checking the PMEDIA variable. If it equals "usbcd" or "cd", then eject.

Another thing is that a lot of people probably don't want Puppy to eject their CD when they get done, because they always boot it, but don't want to bother with installing Grub, so they use the CD to boot. So in those cases, ejecting would be bad.

We could have a way to save the preference somewhere, though. The file holding the preference would need to be read up near the top of the script, before the filesystems are unmounted.

But, people who run with pfix=ram all the time don't have a way to save the setting. So maybe an option could be added to the shutdown script asking first, with a ten second timeout, after which it will default to not eject. People who just use Puppy all the time won't need to stick around for the shutdown to finish anyway, so for them it's fine. For people who want their disk out, they need to stick around to retrieve the disk anyway, so having to hit enter an extra time isn't a big issue.

So in summary, if there isn't a good reason not to, we could do this:

*Near the top, load a preference file from somewhere (/etc/eject_on_shutdown?) and store in a variable ($EJECT_ON_SHUTDOWN).
*Near bottom, after all filesystems are unmounted, check the $PMEDIA variable. If "cd" or "usbcd", then:
*if $EJECT_ON_SHUTDOWN not set, or set to ask, display prompt with 5-second timeout, defaulting to no-eject.
*else if set to true, eject.
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Works, but.....

#245 Post by Minnesota »

To get abiword working this is what I did
click the Administration tab
click manage settings
click your printer that is listed
pull down the administrator tab and select 'Set As Server Default'
fill in the pop-up with
user = root
password = woofwoof
then a new window opens and close it and restart abiword and test it Smile
ttuuxxx
Booted again from CD. Ran all four Pet's, this time in reverse order which I imagine will not make any difference. While cups on screen set Default printer as the canon, it says in the banner Default for Server.

Opened Abiword from icon.. no canon. Keyed a few characters of data, printed postscript generic.. OK, printed. (Even tried abiword from the menu...opened several times...same no show)

Opened Gnumeric.. .shows CANON.
Opened Geany Shows CANON
Opened SeaMonkey shows CANON
All print when selected.

Opened Inkscapelite.... DOES NOT show CANON, Prints on generic OK.

YOU may ask.... did you go back in and set default a second time... YUP.. sill same results on my system.

Cups WORKS, some applications do not show the printer... I have restarted X as well. No help. Might be my old system or something else. Bottom line is we can print. I do not have this on a hard drive so can not reboot without loading all the pets again.

Greg

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