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by Scrappy Doo
Thu 05 Mar 2020, 03:16
Forum: Misc
Topic: Nobody on Hexchat?
Replies: 1
Views: 929

Nobody on Hexchat?

On all 3 versions of Puppy that I have used so far, I have yet to see ONE SINGLE person on Hexchat...

Am I doing something wrong and not in the chat room, or does nobody use the IRC?

If you do not use IRC, Why not?
by Scrappy Doo
Wed 04 Mar 2020, 20:35
Forum: Misc
Topic: Do I need anti-virus?
Replies: 16
Views: 3515

See, this is 50% of why I love puppy linux and am now a convert... THE COMMUNITY! Thank you all for all the answers, I had found a bit of info here on the forums, and this is what i found (Sorry for not sharing Flash!) The bulk of what I gathered is summed up best on this thread by mikeslr :The majo...
by Scrappy Doo
Wed 04 Mar 2020, 05:52
Forum: Beginners Help ( Start Here)
Topic: Slacko No-Go
Replies: 12
Views: 1105

i totally agree that it has to be the system.... oddly enough, the smaller system (HP) runs the Pups better than the large one, I figured that my Pups were just not the right versions to run on a faster system. The Intel Core PC (larger one) had a few other issues that i didn't mention, but could be...
by Scrappy Doo
Tue 03 Mar 2020, 22:16
Forum: Truly off-topic conversations
Topic: nostalgia of old games for PC
Replies: 3
Views: 431

very good question, linuxcbon! I myself have been wanting some oder games for my old system...particularly DOOM!

anyone knows where any old PC games are PLEASE let me know! :P
by Scrappy Doo
Tue 03 Mar 2020, 22:13
Forum: Truly off-topic conversations
Topic: Do you live in a big town or small?
Replies: 22
Views: 1289

I am currently in a mid-sized town( about 100,000) , but have lived other places. I spent 2 years in Los Angeles. Now pushing middle age, i like the slower pace where i am.
by Scrappy Doo
Tue 03 Mar 2020, 20:59
Forum: Beginners Help ( Start Here)
Topic: How to stream movies in BionicPup32 8.0?
Replies: 15
Views: 1213

thank you all! PROBLEM SOLVED...

Once i installed chromium, i now am streaming to my hearts content!

ozsouth: thank you for the link, it is the one i used... once i paid attention and did it correctly, it worked lol!

THANkS AGAIN
by Scrappy Doo
Tue 03 Mar 2020, 20:05
Forum: Beginners Help ( Start Here)
Topic: Slacko No-Go
Replies: 12
Views: 1105

I attempted to use Tahrpup off a USB, and it froze up on both systems like the Slacko, so it HAS to be inapprorriate for my systems, as 2 versions wouldn't do this for no reason... my main-use system is: AMD Athlon Dual Core Processor 3GB mem. 32 bit manufactured by hewlett packard model: s3713w i i...
by Scrappy Doo
Tue 03 Mar 2020, 18:44
Forum: Beginners Help ( Start Here)
Topic: Slacko No-Go
Replies: 12
Views: 1105

Thank you for the advice! I know I can access any engine in my browser, I just wanted it to be the default, but Light only uses google,bing, and wiki as a default. Ahh, honestly, that's just my lil pet-peeve (lame pun intended 8) I actually LOVE Bionic Beaver, it is now my main OS, I just want to se...
by Scrappy Doo
Tue 03 Mar 2020, 18:14
Forum: Beginners Help ( Start Here)
Topic: Is Linux for Dummies useful for Puppy too?
Replies: 4
Views: 519

THANK YOU THANKLYOU THANK YOU! :P This is right along the line of what I am trying to acquire. I found a Puppy Linux reference card that I am going to laminate for use


I greatly appreciate all your help, even if I did ask a question that's in the files... I will try to do a better search next time.
by Scrappy Doo
Mon 02 Mar 2020, 19:03
Forum: Beginners Help ( Start Here)
Topic: Is Linux for Dummies useful for Puppy too?
Replies: 4
Views: 519

Rockesge: thank you for the input! I has a feeling that a lot of the basics were the same, and that this book would help, just making sure...

I also downloaded the Puppy Linux reference card, so I figure that and the book will be a good start!
by Scrappy Doo
Mon 02 Mar 2020, 16:08
Forum: Beginners Help ( Start Here)
Topic: Is Linux for Dummies useful for Puppy too?
Replies: 4
Views: 519

Is Linux for Dummies useful for Puppy too?

I recently downloaded the Puppy Linux reference card, and am wondering, will Linux for dummies have any relevance to running Puppy? There is a copy o can borrow from my library and I was wondering if I should or not... Puppy is my first experience with Linux, I LOVE the control I gain over my system...
by Scrappy Doo
Mon 02 Mar 2020, 15:52
Forum: Beginners Help ( Start Here)
Topic: Slacko No-Go
Replies: 12
Views: 1105

Thank you all very much for the input! I am on the city bus now, but as soon as I get home I will post the PC specs. Zagreb999: I actually thought along that line, the command to restart light is what caused it initially, but, I didn't post all necessary info, so I will have to wait for a fix! I am ...
by Scrappy Doo
Mon 02 Mar 2020, 05:51
Forum: Beginners Help ( Start Here)
Topic: Slacko No-Go
Replies: 12
Views: 1105

Slacko No-Go

I just downloaded Slacko Puppy 6.3.2, and on 2 seperate system it froze up. I was on this system here, and it booted and ran fine, i was online setting the preferences on the browser, and was told i had to shut down and restart Light for the multi process light feature to begin operating. While wait...
by Scrappy Doo
Sun 01 Mar 2020, 23:53
Forum: Beginners Help ( Start Here)
Topic: How to stream movies in BionicPup32 8.0?
Replies: 15
Views: 1213

Oz: o ok thanx, I didn't realize I could just close out that acct. Box and just Download. I will attempt again when I get to my terminal, thaklnk you
by Scrappy Doo
Sun 01 Mar 2020, 18:52
Forum: Beginners Help ( Start Here)
Topic: Can Puppy run from USB and save to the same USB?
Replies: 8
Views: 881

Fossil: I actually thought of something along the lines of what you were saying, and am not going to just throw away the HD. It can be used for storing my androids pix permanently if nothing else... Something you said is right on point with what I have JUST come to realize... The frugal install is a...
by Scrappy Doo
Sun 01 Mar 2020, 18:39
Forum: Beginners Help ( Start Here)
Topic: How to stream movies in BionicPup32 8.0?
Replies: 15
Views: 1213

Thank you for all the help everyone! ozsouth: that link sent me somewhere that wanted an account opened and after set up asked for a CC. Thank you, but I am on an old system not worth spending on, so I passed on that option. Flash: Thank you for this! when I get a sec. to really sit down and soak it...
by Scrappy Doo
Sun 01 Mar 2020, 05:06
Forum: Beginners Help ( Start Here)
Topic: How to stream movies in BionicPup32 8.0?
Replies: 15
Views: 1213

Sorry, I had to log off for a bit...

No, I do not know how to load an sfs , can you direct me to a thread that explains it, or tell me yourself? Any help would be greatly appreciated
by Scrappy Doo
Sun 01 Mar 2020, 02:48
Forum: Beginners Help ( Start Here)
Topic: How to stream movies in BionicPup32 8.0?
Replies: 15
Views: 1213

Awesome...

I will try it right now....
by Scrappy Doo
Sun 01 Mar 2020, 02:39
Forum: Beginners Help ( Start Here)
Topic: Can Puppy run from USB and save to the same USB?
Replies: 8
Views: 881

I installed on HD... I am using the 32 bit bionic beaver ( bionicpup32 8.0) Yes i would like it all on the same USB, so I CAN save to the same USB and just run it like that? It's a 16GB USB, much more space than the HD. I just gained an account here after trying for a week, and the HD has plenty of ...
by Scrappy Doo
Sun 01 Mar 2020, 02:21
Forum: Beginners Help ( Start Here)
Topic: How to stream movies in BionicPup32 8.0?
Replies: 15
Views: 1213

I am using BionicPup32 8.0 (Bionic Beaver)

the site is fullmoonfeatures.com

I tried accessing it in Light and Seamonkey, with no-go, , then got my account here activated and posted this.

i am on an old HP,AMD Athalon dual core processor4450e 2.30 GHz 32 bit 3.0 memory(RAM)