HOWTO install KDE v3.5.10 from Slackware v12.2 on Pup v4.1.2

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maddog · #1 Post by **maddog** » Sat 03 Jan 2009, 15:36

Thanks goes to Mark for agreeing to host "missingKDE3510libs.pet".

HOWTO install KDE v3.5.10 on Puppy Linux

First a warning! This could cause problems with your Puppy Linux installation. I found that the KDE menus were a complete mess after installing and I didn't check all applications either. Also, I installed on a full HD install of Puppy v4.1.2. YMMV! Beware!

1) Install qt-3.3 or greater via Petget or by converting the Slackware v12.2 qt-3.3.8b-i486-2.tgz package with tgz2pet.
2) Acquire the Slackware v12.2 KDE.
3) Use "tgz2pet <KDE filename here>" to convert the Slackpacks to PETs.
4) Determine how much of KDE you wish to install as per section “4.5 Description of base packages

maddog · #2 Post by **maddog** » Sat 03 Jan 2009, 15:37

Trying to attach the missing files.

maddog · #3 Post by **maddog** » Sat 03 Jan 2009, 15:45

Trying to attach the missing libraries .pet.

FAILED! The board returned, "No post mode specified". I guess I need someone to host the file. If anyone would like missingKDE3510libs.pet before I find somewhere to put it on the 'net, PM me and I will email it to you. It's an 8.8mb file.

--Ray.

#4 Post by **Flash** » Sat 03 Jan 2009, 15:53

Maddog, have you seen this thread about hosts for large files?

maddog · #5 Post by **maddog** » Sat 03 Jan 2009, 15:55

Flash wrote:Maddog, have you seen this thread about hosts for large files?

No I hadn't. I will investigate. Thanks!

--Ray.

maddog · #6 Post by **maddog** » Sun 04 Jan 2009, 14:57

Well, the first person I contacted hasn't replied as of yet so I uploaded the missing libs to rapidshare. We have ten downloads (and a little bit of time).

http://rapidshare.com/files/179700099/m ... s.pet.html

Enjoy!
--Ray.

#7 Post by **ttuuxxx** » Sun 04 Jan 2009, 18:20

Use ubuntu gutsy for the kde repo, not slackware, Slackware has a different glibc and you'll have errors, gutsy is the closer match.
ttuuxxx

maddog · #8 Post by **maddog** » Sun 04 Jan 2009, 22:28

ttuuxxx wrote:Use ubuntu gutsy for the kde repo, not slackware, Slackware has a different glibc and you'll have errors, gutsy is the closer match.
ttuuxxx

I don't think that's necessary. I didn't have any errors. Tgz2pet worked just fine to convert the slackpacks to dotpets. No problems so far and have been using a full KDE install from the converted packages for over a week.

--Ray.

MUguest · #9 Post by **MUguest** » Sun 04 Jan 2009, 22:32

I can host the files tomorrow.
Did not read yet my PMs as "MU", I just logged in as guest now to post some work I did while I was offline.

I also created a new tool "desktopchooser".
It allows to run KDE, then if you logout, you can reboot with my new logoutscreen.

See:
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... 003#263003

More in the next days.
Mark

Kal · #10 Post by **Kal** » Mon 05 Jan 2009, 10:52

Hi maddog

I think the only major requirement that wasn't mentioned in your how to, is the qt libraries (qt-3.3.8b-i486-2) from Slackware. I know it was an oversight or maybe I missed it with my old eyes.

Good Luck, Kal

Running Puppy 4.1.2 with KDE 3.5.10.

PS: I have not run into any problem with glibc, and I have been running Puppy with Slackware's KDE 3.5.10 since the day it came out on a full hard drive install.

maddog · #11 Post by **maddog** » Mon 05 Jan 2009, 12:38

Kal wrote:Hi maddog

I think the only major requirement that wasn't mentioned in your how to, is the qt libraries (qt-3.3.8b-i486-2) from Slackware. I know it was an oversight or maybe I missed it with my old eyes.

Good catch Kal! I forgot about it as I had installed it from petget. I'll update the howto after work tonight.

--Ray.

#12 Post by MU » Mon 05 Jan 2009, 19:31

mirror 1:
http://dotpups.de/puppy4/dotpups/Librar ... 10libs.pet
mirror 2:
http://puppyfiles.ca/dotpupsde/puppy4/d ... 10libs.pet

Mark

Artie · #13 Post by **Artie** » Tue 06 Jan 2009, 11:56

1. Could you specify exactly how to download, install and switch to KDE? Step-by-step instructions for 4.1.2?

2. Does the little KDE applet that switches between keyboards by clicking on it work or is this a separate install?

3. Which programs work and exactly how and from where do you download new programs? Will every KDE program work?

Thanks for any answer.

Artie

maddog · #14 Post by **maddog** » Tue 06 Jan 2009, 12:55

Artie wrote:1. Could you specify exactly how to download, install and switch to KDE? Step-by-step instructions for 4.1.2?

The slackware v12.2 KDE can be downloaded from one of the mirror sites linked at http://www.slackware.com. The instructions for converting and installing are in the first post of this thread.

Artie wrote:2. Does the little KDE applet that switches between keyboards by clicking on it work or is this a separate install?

3. Which programs work and exactly how and from where do you download new programs? Will every KDE program work?

Sorry, I don't know which applet you are referring too and I haven't tried every KDE application but OTOH, I haven't had anything fail either.

--Ray.

maddog · #15 Post by **maddog** » Sat 24 Jan 2009, 00:49

I have found quick and dirty way to shutdown (no reboot or exit to prompt yet) from KDE. Simply add .....

sync
exec /sbin/poweroff

to the "echo 'Exited from X..." section of /usr/X11R7/bin/xwin so it would read as.....

echo 'Exited from X. Type "xwin [fvwm95|jwm]" to restart X ([ ] mean optional).'
echo '(To shutdown PC type "poweroff", to reboot PC type "reboot")'
if [ -f /usr/X11R7/bin/Xfbdev ];then
echo '(To run the Xfbdev Framebuffer Wizard, type "framebufferwizard")'
fi
sync
exec /sbin/poweroff
if [ "$HAVEX" = "XF86_SVGA" ];then #v1.0.7
echo -en "\\033[1;31m" #34=blue, 33=yellow, 32=green, 31=red, 35=purple, 36=aq$
echo 'If X failed to start, type "xf86config" to setup X'

Not a good way to do things but it is effective.

--Ray.

Kal · #16 Post by **Kal** » Sat 24 Jan 2009, 18:35

Here is what, I am using for a logout menu (from Mu), give it a try. You'll need to undo any modifications you have done.

1. Just download, untar with "rox-filer" by left click on it and with the popup menu, just say, "yes".

2. On the uncompressed file, right click on it for a menu and check that the Permissions are executable or make them so.

3. Now open another rox-filer window and go to /usr/bin, find the file startkde and right click on it for a menu, then Rename "startkde" file to "startkde2" (no quotes).

4. In the original rox-filer window just drag and drop the replacement into the /usr/bin, and copy. Restart KDE with a three finger salute (Ctlr+Alt+Backspace) and at the command line type, xwin startkde. You should after this, get a logout menu when you logout from the main menu and after the confirm message.

I normally do away with the confirm in the sessions manager, if all has gone well.

Kal

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