Latest Version Of Link2 Browser Added To Repositories?
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Latest Version Of Link2 Browser Added To Repositories?
Have finally found a light weight browser for my old PIII 800mhz laptop. Since all the big name browsers dumped there 32 bit support.
Would like to see Link2 2.20.2 the latest version of the web browser added the the Puppy repositories. Current version in the Ubuntu repo is 2.8.
Would like to see Link2 2.20.2 the latest version of the web browser added the the Puppy repositories. Current version in the Ubuntu repo is 2.8.
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I'm using Puppy Tahrpup 6.06, Its old to. I tired Xenial but no programs would load, for some strange reason.
Laptop only has 512mb of Ram and that is max.
Only can do basic pages on Links2, but it is very fast. Wanted to see the newest version posted since I don't know alot about Linux so I don't know how to load programs unless I'm using a Package installer.
Laptop only has 512mb of Ram and that is max.
Only can do basic pages on Links2, but it is very fast. Wanted to see the newest version posted since I don't know alot about Linux so I don't know how to load programs unless I'm using a Package installer.
I can't find recent links2 code to convert. The lightest decent browser on Puppy is Netsurf. The tahr version is here:
http://smokey01.com/OscarTalks/netsurf- ... 6-tahr.pet
Worth a try. Click on .pet in ROXFiler to install. If you don't have a swap file on your linux partition, making one would help programs to run better.
http://smokey01.com/OscarTalks/netsurf- ... 6-tahr.pet
Worth a try. Click on .pet in ROXFiler to install. If you don't have a swap file on your linux partition, making one would help programs to run better.
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This is links-2.20.2 compiled in TahrPup 6.0.5 32bit
http://smokey01.com/OscarTalks/links-2. ... 6-tahr.pet
You are welcome to TEST it.
I think NetSurf is better in some respects.
You should be able to install both and use whichever works best.
http://smokey01.com/OscarTalks/links-2. ... 6-tahr.pet
You are welcome to TEST it.
I think NetSurf is better in some respects.
You should be able to install both and use whichever works best.
Oscar in England
Test of links-2.20.2 on on bionicpup64 8.0 :
OUUUPS normal try to use a 32bits app on a 64bits system !
Sorry for the noise !
Also quiet interested to have it on my 64bits system too ?
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error while loading shared libraries: librsvg-2.so.2: wrong ELF class: ELFCLASS64
Sorry for the noise !
Also quiet interested to have it on my 64bits system too ?
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Load the Bionicpup64 32bit compatibility sfsjplt3 wrote:Test of links-2.20.2 on on bionicpup64 8.0 :
OUUUPS normal try to use a 32bits app on a 64bits system !Code: Select all
error while loading shared libraries: librsvg-2.so.2: wrong ELF class: ELFCLASS64
Sorry for the noise !
Also quiet interested to have it on my 64bits system too ?
That provides the needed stuff, to run 32bit software in Bionicpup64.
You can get Links2 from the Bionicpup64 Puppy Package Manager (PPM), but it is an older version, not v2.20.2
It is a 64bit version of Links2.
Here is the Links main download web site:
http://links.twibright.com/download.php
The things they do not tell you, are usually the clue to solving the problem.
When I was a kid I wanted to be older.... This is not what I expected
YaPI(any iso installer)
When I was a kid I wanted to be older.... This is not what I expected
YaPI(any iso installer)
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They go in /root folder. I just tried cups-pdf again & doesn't work. The test file will print to cups-pdf, but not webpages.
A heavier alternative that may run on your system is peebee's light browser. (Link expired).
Note: a simple way to preserve some of your ram is to edit the boot file (grub.cfg or syslinux.cfg or extlinux.cfg), adding nocopy. It goes in the kernel line as pfix=nocopy. If you already have a pfix entry (i.e. pfix=fsck) amend that to (i.e.) pfix=fsck,nocopy
Will slow the system a little, as less-used files not loaded into ram at boot.
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A heavier alternative that may run on your system is peebee's light browser. (Link expired).
Note: a simple way to preserve some of your ram is to edit the boot file (grub.cfg or syslinux.cfg or extlinux.cfg), adding nocopy. It goes in the kernel line as pfix=nocopy. If you already have a pfix entry (i.e. pfix=fsck) amend that to (i.e.) pfix=fsck,nocopy
Will slow the system a little, as less-used files not loaded into ram at boot.
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Thanks @bigpup i forgot this 32bit compatibility sfs , will try .
bigpup wrote: Load the Bionicpup64 32bit compatibility sfs
That provides the needed stuff, to run 32bit software in Bionicpup64.
You can get Links2 from the Bionicpup64 Puppy Package Manager (PPM), but it is an older version, not v2.20.2
It is a 64bit version of Links2.
Here is the Links main download web site:
http://links.twibright.com/download.php
JpLt
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Links-2.20.2 compiled in BionicPup64 in case anyone wants to test it.
http://smokey01.com/OscarTalks/links-2. ... bionic.pet
http://smokey01.com/OscarTalks/links-2. ... bionic.pet
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Gave the light browser a try yesterday, I installed it but it doesn't load. My hard drive flashes a couple of times and that is it.ozsouth wrote:They go in /root folder. I just tried cups-pdf again & doesn't work. The test file will print to cups-pdf, but not webpages.
A heavier alternative that may run on your system is peebee's light browser. I made a .pet - is here:
http://www.filepup.net/files/a8d44ca91590974817.html
Note: a simple way to preserve some of your ram is to edit the boot file (grub.cfg or syslinux.cfg or extlinux.cfg), adding nocopy. It goes in the kernel line as pfix=nocopy. If you already have a pfix entry (i.e. pfix=fsck) amend that to (i.e.) pfix=fsck,nocopy
Will slow the system a little, as less-used files not loaded into ram at boot.
Sounds like a low ram issue. Did you try the ram free-up suggestion? Another option is to make a swap partition via gparted (caution - if not careful, can lose all data). Also, if you have installed puppy, can run pupswap in a terminal & use some of your disk space (512mb?) - accept the load option when asked & light browser may run.
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Your right about the low Ram issue, since it only has 512mb of Ram. It did run but man is slow due to using the swap partition.ozsouth wrote:Sounds like a low ram issue. Did you try the ram free-up suggestion? Another option is to make a swap partition via gparted (caution - if not careful, can lose all data). Also, if you have installed puppy, can run pupswap in a terminal & use some of your disk space (512mb?) - accept the load option when asked & light browser may run.
I think I switch back to using links2, for speed and it doesn't crash. Hopefully someone will compile the latest version to 32bit for Tahr.