Fatdog64-630rc1 (16 Oct 2013) [CLOSED]
Posted: Thu 17 Oct 2013, 00:56
UPDATE: rc1 testing is over, 630rc2 is released.
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Kirk and James are happy to announce Fatdog64-630rc1. This a continuation of the 600 series with package updates, some new features, and bug fixes.
You can read the 621 release notes here.
Changes from 621:
Updates:
* Default dpi is now set to 96, font size reduced from 12 to 10 to maintain similar appearance to previous versions
* freetype 2.5.0.1, now with Adobe CFF hinting
* gptfdisk updated to 0.8.6
* Enable suspend with mounted usb drive.
* Linux 3.11.4 with lxc support (no USER_NS), with support for the new radeon dynamic power management (dpm).
* Structure of lxpanel menu entries reverted to puppy's.
* Important multisession and usb-flash fix for certain scenarios where deleted files re-appear or saved files appears missing.
* Correct PATH_TRANSLATED for mongoose
* busybox updated to 1.22-git (2 July 2013)
* Seamonkey 2.21 with calendar
* glamor-100913
* libdrm-2.4.46
* libvdpau-0.7 (Moved to pet package vdpau-630.pet)
* libX11-1.6.2
* libxcb-1.9.1
* MesaLib-9.2.1
* xf86-input-evdev-2.8.1
* xf86-input-keyboard-1.7.0
* xf86-input-mouse-1.9.0
* xf86-input-synaptics-1.7.1
* xf86-input-wacom-0.22.1
* xf86-video-ati-7.2.0
* xf86-video-intel-2.21.15
* xf86-video-modesetting-0.8.0
* xf86-video-nouveau-1.0.9
* xf86-video-vesa-2.3.3
* Flash player 11.2.202.310
* Wpa_supplicant & Wpa_gui (patched) 09-08-13 git
* libaacs-092513
* libbluray-092513
* libdvdcss-1.2.13
* libvpx-092613
* libxvid-1.3.2
* VLC-2.0.8a w/Live555 support. (Live555 is a pet package.)
* Full version of GNU cpio
* dvdrw patched with debian patched to support large capacity bluray burning -- thanks rcrsn51!
* Peasydisc updated to 1.8 (thanks rcrsn51).
New Features:
* Multiple sandboxes can run at the same time.
* experimental LXC-based sandboxes (requires lxc pet package from repository)
* add ttyrec 1.0.8 (tty recorder), an enhanced version of "script"
* add htop 1.0.2
* GPT support for Fatdog Installer (only for BIOS systems, not for UEFI!)
* System hardware clock (hwclock) can be configured inn localtime or utc.
* base2ram=expand parameter to expand basesfs before loading in RAM
* Add cpulimit (command line utility to limit cpu usage for a process.)
* Wpa_gui now has a check box for "select any network". If you uncheck this box and want it remembered for next boot, you will need to go to File-Save-Configuration.
* Shotcut replaces Avidemux, a much better video editor. Note that there are no effects yet.
and numerous bug fixes.
You can get it here:
http://distro.ibiblio.org/fatdog/
Make sure to use a new savefile or save folder while testing. Also note that there are no Nvidia or ATI proprietary video drivers yet. These will come with 630 final, the kernel will be updated again before final.
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UPDATE on radeon power management:
Update: this release comes with kernel 3.11.r which comes with improved power management support for radeon cards; for more details please see this post from the radeon developer himself. This support is enabled by default, however the strategy is left at the default as "balanced".
If you're on a laptop and want to maximise battery life (as well as running cooler), you can change the power_dpm_state and power_dpm_force_performance_level as described int the blog post above; or alternatively use the attached script to set the power-level to "low", "auto", or "high" (=as in, high performance + high temperature + high power = less battery life). Personally I find that the 'low' level, my laptop now runs much cooler - reaching the levels previously only achievable when using Catalyst.
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UPDATE on vdpau
vdpau is a framework for video acceleration, promoted for years by nvidia but has only been recently adopted by other GPU drivers like amd and intel. 630rc1 comes with VDPAU support for intel and amd but it is not included in the main iso because of the size (about 12MB compressed) - it is available on the package repo. If your flash video is stuttering and/or the laptop is getting hot when playing flash video, try installing vdpau pet package, it may help.
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Kirk and James are happy to announce Fatdog64-630rc1. This a continuation of the 600 series with package updates, some new features, and bug fixes.
You can read the 621 release notes here.
Changes from 621:
Updates:
* Default dpi is now set to 96, font size reduced from 12 to 10 to maintain similar appearance to previous versions
* freetype 2.5.0.1, now with Adobe CFF hinting
* gptfdisk updated to 0.8.6
* Enable suspend with mounted usb drive.
* Linux 3.11.4 with lxc support (no USER_NS), with support for the new radeon dynamic power management (dpm).
* Structure of lxpanel menu entries reverted to puppy's.
* Important multisession and usb-flash fix for certain scenarios where deleted files re-appear or saved files appears missing.
* Correct PATH_TRANSLATED for mongoose
* busybox updated to 1.22-git (2 July 2013)
* Seamonkey 2.21 with calendar
* glamor-100913
* libdrm-2.4.46
* libvdpau-0.7 (Moved to pet package vdpau-630.pet)
* libX11-1.6.2
* libxcb-1.9.1
* MesaLib-9.2.1
* xf86-input-evdev-2.8.1
* xf86-input-keyboard-1.7.0
* xf86-input-mouse-1.9.0
* xf86-input-synaptics-1.7.1
* xf86-input-wacom-0.22.1
* xf86-video-ati-7.2.0
* xf86-video-intel-2.21.15
* xf86-video-modesetting-0.8.0
* xf86-video-nouveau-1.0.9
* xf86-video-vesa-2.3.3
* Flash player 11.2.202.310
* Wpa_supplicant & Wpa_gui (patched) 09-08-13 git
* libaacs-092513
* libbluray-092513
* libdvdcss-1.2.13
* libvpx-092613
* libxvid-1.3.2
* VLC-2.0.8a w/Live555 support. (Live555 is a pet package.)
* Full version of GNU cpio
* dvdrw patched with debian patched to support large capacity bluray burning -- thanks rcrsn51!
* Peasydisc updated to 1.8 (thanks rcrsn51).
New Features:
* Multiple sandboxes can run at the same time.
* experimental LXC-based sandboxes (requires lxc pet package from repository)
* add ttyrec 1.0.8 (tty recorder), an enhanced version of "script"
* add htop 1.0.2
* GPT support for Fatdog Installer (only for BIOS systems, not for UEFI!)
* System hardware clock (hwclock) can be configured inn localtime or utc.
* base2ram=expand parameter to expand basesfs before loading in RAM
* Add cpulimit (command line utility to limit cpu usage for a process.)
* Wpa_gui now has a check box for "select any network". If you uncheck this box and want it remembered for next boot, you will need to go to File-Save-Configuration.
* Shotcut replaces Avidemux, a much better video editor. Note that there are no effects yet.
and numerous bug fixes.
You can get it here:
http://distro.ibiblio.org/fatdog/
Make sure to use a new savefile or save folder while testing. Also note that there are no Nvidia or ATI proprietary video drivers yet. These will come with 630 final, the kernel will be updated again before final.
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UPDATE on radeon power management:
Update: this release comes with kernel 3.11.r which comes with improved power management support for radeon cards; for more details please see this post from the radeon developer himself. This support is enabled by default, however the strategy is left at the default as "balanced".
If you're on a laptop and want to maximise battery life (as well as running cooler), you can change the power_dpm_state and power_dpm_force_performance_level as described int the blog post above; or alternatively use the attached script to set the power-level to "low", "auto", or "high" (=as in, high performance + high temperature + high power = less battery life). Personally I find that the 'low' level, my laptop now runs much cooler - reaching the levels previously only achievable when using Catalyst.
----
UPDATE on vdpau
vdpau is a framework for video acceleration, promoted for years by nvidia but has only been recently adopted by other GPU drivers like amd and intel. 630rc1 comes with VDPAU support for intel and amd but it is not included in the main iso because of the size (about 12MB compressed) - it is available on the package repo. If your flash video is stuttering and/or the laptop is getting hot when playing flash video, try installing vdpau pet package, it may help.