tahrpup 6.0, 6.0.2 & 6.0.5 CE

[rcrsn51]

Re ndiswrapper:

In Tahrpup 6.0-nonpae, I ran "modprobe ndiswrapper" and got a "not found" error. So I ran "depmod -a" and "modprobe ndiswrapper". That found the module but returned a "could not insert" error.

That suggests a problem with the kernel version. I tried to compile ndiswrapper 159 from source, but it failed with numerous problems.

[rcrsn51]

is the atl1c module and ath9k supported by puppy tahr or not?

I checked this in a machine with a PCI ath9k card and it worked fine using PWF as the connection manager.

If you have done a frugal install, remember to include the zdrv_tahr_6.0.sfs file.

[bigpup]

I cannot connect to the internet. I use a netbook with atheros wired and wireless board. When I try to find a module manually I can find none. My question is: is the atl1c module and ath9k supported by puppy tahr or not?

From my Sysinfo:
Manufacturer=NETGEAR WNA
Product=WNA1100
Driver=ath9k_htc

ath9k was there and working for me with no problems.
Network Wizard had my wireless detected and all I had to do was normal required setup.

Does Network Wizard see your hardware?

[rcrsn51]

Ndiswrapper update:

I got new sources from Ubuntu. This compiled and works in non-pae. I don't know if it also works in pae.

[666philb]

thank rcrsn51
you beat me to it.

it seems PAE and noPAE need there own ndiswrapper, i thought as the kernel was the same version it wouldn't matter but it does... which means the one included in tahrpup only works with PAE, and then only after 'depmod -a'

ideally it should have been in the zdrv

[666philb]

I don't know if this is a tahr bug or just my inexperience with conky, trying to get Linux_Australis to be tranparent, here is my conkyrc:

hi tubeguy,

try resetting the wallpaper.
here's an example script you could put in /root/Startup

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#!/bin/sh
sleep 5
set_bg /usr/share/backgrounds/default.png

you may need to alter the sleep value

and tahrpup has vlc intstead of mplayer

[ariel]

Ok guys I have solved my problem with the internet connection.

I have a frugal install and I copied
vmlinuz
initrd.gz
zdrv_tahr_6.0.sfs

in the booting usb stick. In these conditions I didn't get loaded the zdrv file and my internet connection didn't work. Then I've copied these same files in the hard drive partition and everything works fine

By the way atl1c for my wired connection seems to have not been implemented in puppy tahr because I can only connect with ath9k wireless module. please correct me if I'm wrong.

[rcrsn51]

By the way atl1c for my wired connection seems to have not been implemented in puppy tahr because I can only connect with ath9k wireless module. please correct me if I'm wrong.

The atl1c driver is present. Run: modinfo atl1c

And it installs manually. Run: modprobe atl1c

Check for error messages. Run: dmesg

[ariel]

The atl1c driver is present. Run: modinfo atl1c

And it installs manually. Run: modprobe atl1c

Check for error messages. Run: dmesg

thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I've followed your instructions but I can't see my wired board recognized.

I attach a file with the dmesg output.

[rcrsn51]

I can't read the errormsg.txt file.

[ariel]

my bad. I've uploaded a new file with the error message.

[tubeguy]

I don't know if this is a tahr bug or just my inexperience with conky, trying to get Linux_Australis to be tranparent, here is my conkyrc:

hi tubeguy,

try resetting the wallpaper.
here's an example script you could put in /root/Startup

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#!/bin/sh
sleep 5
set_bg /usr/share/backgrounds/default.png

you may need to alter the sleep value

and tahrpup has vlc intstead of mplayer

Thank you, looks like the issue was the wallpaper itself, it was a jpg which I converted to png and transparency works now.

[rcrsn51]

@ariel: You can see the error messages at the end of your dmesg output. These seem to be occurring with some old drivers in some new kernels.

There is a lot of confusing information about this error on the web, but here is something to try:

1. Go to the folder /etc/modprobe.d

2. Create a file named atl1c.conf. Add the line

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alias netdev-eth0 eth0

3. Reboot

4. Type: ifconfig -a eth0. Do you get an eth0 interface?

5. Type: ifconfig eth0 up. Do you get an error?

6. Type: dhcpcd eth0. Do you get an IP address?

[ariel]

@ rcrsn51

I've followed the instructions but stopped at point 4

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# ifconfig -a eth0
ifconfig: eth0: error fetching interface information: Device not found

have you any other suggestion?

anyway, thanks for your help

[LoboGrande]

Tahr pup 6.0 won't find the audio card on my '07 Toshiba Tecra M5. It won't even recognize my keyboard when running from a live cd on my Asus M5A97 mobo. Tahr 5.8.3 had no problems at all.

[trio]

I've just updated jwmthememaker to v 1.6. Now it can generate preview pics (for jwm theme swicther automagically. If anyone would test and report, will be much appreciated

http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic. ... 721#330721

I tried, it wont work correctly.

1. font list is listed with full path
2. ffmpeg is not installed

edit:
Version 1.6.1: fix fc-list compatibility. Fully working for precise 5.7.1 and slacko 5.7, also with fc-list of tahr 6.0 (but tahr needs proper ffmpeg to make jwmthememaker create preview pics, other than that it works)

[tronkel]

Thanks to the all the developers of this great version. This has made my weekend.

Tried to create an encrypted save file (light) on first shutdown. Won't let me log in on next boot up. Unencrypted save file is fine.

Also, when trying to update the PPM, I'm getting a little error message on the yellow screen among the rest of the scrolling messages that there is a "compilation failure". Doesn't seem to cause any obvious problems though. Will keep an eye on it and post any adverse effects back here.

[peebee]

A report of problems with VIA Unichrome PRO S3G IGP graphics at:
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=96271

I tried booting with pfix=nox option. Then, after running xorgwizard, I was presented with the keyboard and time setting screens (They worked fine). Then I had the screen which asked the type of driver for xorg. It had only one option- modesetting unaccelerated driver I chose it, and then it asked for the resolution. I chose NOTHING Let Xorg guess it. Then I asked to "Test X Now" After clicking enter, there was a black screen with no monitor input. I also tried 640x480 resolution, but with the same result.

[Keef]

Probably turn out to just me, but to make sure, can someone open /proc with Rox, and see what happens. If no-one else has a problem, I shall say no more...

[SFR]

Tried to create an encrypted save file (light) on first shutdown. Won't let me log in on next boot up.

Just created a 64MiB savefile with password test and all is ok.
Did you use some special characters or diacritics?
If so, perhaps specifying pkeys=your_keyboard_layout at boot would help...
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Probably turn out to just me, but to make sure, can someone open /proc with Rox, and see what happens. If no-one else has a problem, I shall say no more...

Yeah, the old annoyance with Rox.
Happens if Thumbnails are enabled.
Latest version has it fixed, I think thanks to this commit.
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@666philb: (a little late, but) Congrats!

Greetings!