Precise Puppy 5.7.1

[rcrsn51]

This bug is something that development will need to look into for this distro version and maybe release a fix in a future service-pak.

In /usr/lib/cups/backend/pdf-writer, change Line 69 to

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PUPPY_LINUX=1

No reply? The first step to getting a bug fixed is to confirm that the fix actually works.

[Volhout]

Maybe this is not the place for this question..

I am trying to write some Python code to interface to an Arduino system (using serial port). II have 5.7.1 and the devx loaded.
I did install the pySerial package (but that is besides the question here).

I want to create a GUI, and (as in the examples) try to import Tkinter with:

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from Tkinter import *

I get error messages from this line.
Anyone tried using Tkinter in puppy before ? Or what is the preferred GUI programming in Python .. PyGTK ?

I hope someone can put me on the right track..

Thanks.

P.S. tried the same in Slacko 5.3.3, and get a different error message from the same line. It can's find a lib.

[666philb]

Maybe this is not the place for this question..

I am trying to write some Python code to interface to an Arduino system (using serial port). II have 5.7.1 and the devx loaded.
I did install the pySerial package (but that is besides the question here).

I want to create a GUI, and (as in the examples) try to import Tkinter with:

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from Tkinter import *

I get error messages from this line.
Anyone tried using Tkinter in puppy before ? Or what is the preferred GUI programming in Python .. PyGTK ?

I hope someone can put me on the right track..

Thanks.

P.S. tried the same in Slacko 5.3.3, and get a different error message from the same line. It can's find a lib.

hi Volhout,

you didn't post the error message.... but i managed to use the command without an error...

you'll need python-tk and blt (that's BLT) from the PPM ..... type it in the find box.


i believe pygtk (python-gtk2) is used by modern gui apps though

[Volhout]

666philb,

Thanks,
Ik will try this tonight. I was just confused by the fact that it didn't work ootb since it is part of the devx. Apparently nobody uses it, since the missing libs where not identified in the bug thread.

Your suggestion for gtk2 libs also suggests installing lib's that are not in the devx.

So I am wondering...what is included in the devx. What am I supposed to do with python in the form it is included in the devx. If anything I want to do with it requires me to install packages, then we could put the whole python in PPM as a package. Or did I miss the point ?

I will install, and feedback if it works.

[gcmartin]

double post

[gcmartin]

In /usr/lib/cups/backend/pdf-writer, change Line 69 to

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PUPPY_LINUX=1

No reply? The first step to getting a bug fixed is to confirm that the fix actually works.

Tested! It Works!

BarryK, if you're reviewing the thread, this fix resolves the "Print-to-File" bug.

Thanks, @Rcrsn51!

[npierce]

Subject: 4 bugs in the XKB Configuration Manager
Subjetc description: (xkbconfigmanager)

Recently, while musher0 and I were helping a new forum member with some keyboard stuff (http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... 598#725598), I realized that one problem seemed familiar. Sure enough, I found my old bug report, work-arounds, suggested fixes, and patch file here:

Racy Puppy 5.2.2 Final, 18 Nov. 2011: 4 bugs in the XKB Configuration Manager (xkbconfigmanager)

These bugs remain in Precise 5.7.1.

[npierce]

Speaking of keyboard stuff, here are a couple of newly discovered XKB symbol file bugs (and suggested fixes) that have surfaced recently:

Bug thread: [resolved] slacko-5.6 / Punctuation for greek
Post with corrected file: http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... 757#721757

Bug thread: print key not recognized
Post with corrected file: http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... 237#722237

[oushua]

come from 5.6.1 and just install and run precise 5.7.1. plug my usb broadband modem with microsd inside modem but it cant detect my microsd. (external usb thumb/flash HDD just fine) have not had this issue in precise 5.6.1. any solutions?

ok, i think i manage to find the solution to the problem by restart X server everytime i plugged in my modem. it solved the problem although mount it through pmount sometimes seem to work but in my case the drive icon wont or not appear on the desktop for most of the times.

[Tui]

This is a great os have it working well on
this Toshiba laptop c855d-s5320

I have put up a screenshot of what I found.

Can anyone point to what to change to fix the problem

Thanks

[L18L]

Can anyone point to what to change to fix the problem

Which problem?
Are you sure this is a bug in Precise Puppy 5.7.1

[futwerk]

new backgrounds.

[ASRI éducation]

Usually, to create an additional pupsave file, I use the script below.

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#!/bin/sh
dd if=/dev/zero of=precisesave2.3fs bs=1M count=256
yes y | mkfs.ext3 -q -m 0 -F precisesave2.3fs

But with Precise (5.7.1) it does not work well. When restarting the computer, I get an error message (see screenshot below).


What can I do to make the additional pupsave compatible with Precise?

Cordialement,

[gcmartin]

@Tui, on your post ===> "pmount- desktop icon", is there a chance you have your PUPPY installed as a Frugal/Full install? And if so, is it installed on SDA2? Or did you make a SWAP "file" and placed it on SDA2?

Here to help

[xmf-149]

@ASRI éducation recently my desktop looked like that somehow and the fix was at http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic. ... 494#615494

[ASRI éducation]

@ASRI éducation recently my desktop looked like that somehow and the fix was at http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic. ... 494#615494

Thank you for this info.

Therefore, to directly create a pupsave file compatible with Precise, I would have added to the pupsave, the file /etc/gtk-2.0/gdk-pixbuf.loaders

Problem: I know how to create a blank pupsave, but I do not know how to create a pupsave containing a file (/etc/gtk-2.0/gdk-pixbuf.loaders).
If anyone knows how to do, I thank in advance for information.

Cordialement,

[rcrsn51]

Maybe something like this, but I have not tested it.

[Edit] I ran a quick test with Precise and it worked.

Once the savefile is created, mount it. Then write the pixbuf stuff into the mount point.

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mkdir /tmp/mnt
mount -o loop pupsave.2fs /tmp/mnt
mkdir -p /tmp/mnt/etc/gtk-2.0
gdk-pixbuf-query-loaders > /tmp/mnt/etc/gtk-2.0/gdk-pixbuf.loaders
umount /tmp/mnt

[ASRI éducation]

Maybe something like this, but I have not tested it.

[Edit] I ran a quick test with Precise and it worked.

Once the savefile is created, mount it. Then write the pixbuf stuff into the mount point.

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mkdir /tmp/mnt
mount -o loop pupsave.2fs /tmp/mnt
mkdir -p /tmp/mnt/etc/gtk-2.0
gdk-pixbuf-query-loaders > /tmp/mnt/etc/gtk-2.0/gdk-pixbuf.loaders
umount /tmp/mnt

Excellent !
With your solution, I'll be able to update two scripts!
Thank you so much!

[ASRI éducation]

Maybe something like this, but I have not tested it.

[Edit] I ran a quick test with Precise and it worked.

Once the savefile is created, mount it. Then write the pixbuf stuff into the mount point.

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mkdir /tmp/mnt
mount -o loop pupsave.2fs /tmp/mnt
mkdir -p /tmp/mnt/etc/gtk-2.0
gdk-pixbuf-query-loaders > /tmp/mnt/etc/gtk-2.0/gdk-pixbuf.loaders
umount /tmp/mnt

Excellent !
With your solution, I'll be able to update two scripts!
Thank you so much!

Your solution has been integrated into OCI-0.0.2 utility.
Thank you again.

[npierce]

New forum member "balloon" reported an overly tall and unscrollable message window in puppyinstaller. That bug report and my suggested solution are here: A window is improper of GParted from Universal Install

Naturally, it would be good to get this fixed in woof.