Puppy 4.2 smp
Is this to recompile abiword?
Could the files not be copied over from a previous puppy version (say 4.1.2) where abiword "just worked". Sure .docx would be nice to have but its hardly a critical feature just yet.
Could the files not be copied over from a previous puppy version (say 4.1.2) where abiword "just worked". Sure .docx would be nice to have but its hardly a critical feature just yet.
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to compile own modules, this shoulld work:
Use devx from Puppy 4.2.
And the 2.6.25.16_410.sfs from http://puppyisos.org/files/sfs/Puppy-4.1-smp/
Extract http://puppyisos.org/files/sfs/Puppy-4. ... .16.tar.gz in /usr/src/linux/.
Rename the config to ".config".
Now type:
cd /usr/src/linux
make oldconfig
make prepare
Now if you compile additional modules, they should use the correct settings.
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The files there are a backup, the files I had uploaded in chronology got lost on the original server.
I think, the above work.
If jcoder wants to create a own kernel sfs just to be sure, he can do these steps in the system he used to compile the kernel:
Create on a linux drive the folder k262516smp/usr/src, like
/mnt/sda1/k262516smp/usr/src
Now package your kernelfolder:
cd /mnt/sda1/k262516smp/usr/src
tar -czvf kernel.tgz /usr/src/*
Then extract it at the current location:
tar -xzvf kernel.tgz
Then delete kernel.tgz again.
You also could copy the files, but I sometimes encounter problems copying symlinks, so I prefer to use tar.
Or use Muppyfiler, that internally uses tar to copy files:
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=32575
Finally, build the sfs:
cd /mnt/sda1
dir2sfs k262516smp
Mark
Use devx from Puppy 4.2.
And the 2.6.25.16_410.sfs from http://puppyisos.org/files/sfs/Puppy-4.1-smp/
Extract http://puppyisos.org/files/sfs/Puppy-4. ... .16.tar.gz in /usr/src/linux/.
Rename the config to ".config".
Now type:
cd /usr/src/linux
make oldconfig
make prepare
Now if you compile additional modules, they should use the correct settings.
----------------------------------------
The files there are a backup, the files I had uploaded in chronology got lost on the original server.
I think, the above work.
If jcoder wants to create a own kernel sfs just to be sure, he can do these steps in the system he used to compile the kernel:
Create on a linux drive the folder k262516smp/usr/src, like
/mnt/sda1/k262516smp/usr/src
Now package your kernelfolder:
cd /mnt/sda1/k262516smp/usr/src
tar -czvf kernel.tgz /usr/src/*
Then extract it at the current location:
tar -xzvf kernel.tgz
Then delete kernel.tgz again.
You also could copy the files, but I sometimes encounter problems copying symlinks, so I prefer to use tar.
Or use Muppyfiler, that internally uses tar to copy files:
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=32575
Finally, build the sfs:
cd /mnt/sda1
dir2sfs k262516smp
Mark
ecomoney,
abiword uses no kernelmodules.
The error you get might related to the meanwhile quite old Gtk related libraries in Puppy 4.x.
If you have an Puppy 4.x with an older Abiword that works, you could try to use that version.
You could try a pet from:
http://distro.ibiblio.org/pub/linux/dis ... ackages-4/
There is more than one version.
Mark
abiword uses no kernelmodules.
The error you get might related to the meanwhile quite old Gtk related libraries in Puppy 4.x.
If you have an Puppy 4.x with an older Abiword that works, you could try to use that version.
You could try a pet from:
http://distro.ibiblio.org/pub/linux/dis ... ackages-4/
There is more than one version.
Mark
4.2 SMP installed and running properly on my system. It was nice to install a 4.2 variant and not have to fiddle with the patches. JWM 'rounded' up and running with no problems. My crappy Broadcom wifi worked out of the box too. Have not yet tackled setting up a printer, but as there are no patches added for that, guess it will be chore. I was hoping for better performance from OO, but I guess it is not optimized for dual-core.
Abiword remains pretty poor at Word docs, but OO handles that stuff ok. At least the garbled fonts are gone. It is a bit pointless worrying about Abi on this thread maybe, as by definition, any PC with a dual-core processor is going to have the resources to handle Open Office.
So have I noticed any performance gains............ not really, but this is a pretty impressive distro for more modern PCs, and certainly no performance losses. Thanks...........
Abiword remains pretty poor at Word docs, but OO handles that stuff ok. At least the garbled fonts are gone. It is a bit pointless worrying about Abi on this thread maybe, as by definition, any PC with a dual-core processor is going to have the resources to handle Open Office.
So have I noticed any performance gains............ not really, but this is a pretty impressive distro for more modern PCs, and certainly no performance losses. Thanks...........
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the method described for jcoder, copies everything.
The source itself, his settings, and the compiled binaries.
So he could upload a complete kernel with everything included.
If you mean my general instruction:
the 2.6.25.16_410.sfs has the complete kernelsource, so also the C headers.
In addition, each devx sfs has a set of some older kernelheaders in /usr/include/linux.
But to compile own modules, you need the ones from the kernel sfs.
Mark
The source itself, his settings, and the compiled binaries.
So he could upload a complete kernel with everything included.
If you mean my general instruction:
the 2.6.25.16_410.sfs has the complete kernelsource, so also the C headers.
In addition, each devx sfs has a set of some older kernelheaders in /usr/include/linux.
But to compile own modules, you need the ones from the kernel sfs.
Mark
The reason Im worrying about abiword (I use OO myself) is that a little bird tells me that it MAY be possible to use this as a base for a CE or next official version. At the moment puppylinux.org is still distributing the very buggy 4.2 standard...and this may be a shortcut to getting those ISO's replaced before too many new linux users get the misguided idea that Linux cant handle M$ Word documents.
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YUP........... printing was the chore I expected. Got it up and running more or less now, but I have to use the 'wrong' driver and install an earlier CUPS courtesy of rcrsn51. I think it might be good to revert to CUPS 1.3.9 for 4.2 smpecomoney wrote:The reason Im worrying about abiword (I use OO myself) is that a little bird tells me that it MAY be possible to use this as a base for a CE or next official version. At the moment puppylinux.org is still distributing the very buggy 4.2 standard...and this may be a shortcut to getting those ISO's replaced before too many new linux users get the misguided idea that Linux cant handle M$ Word documents.
OK, it dont autodect network printers, but it also dont hang at the drop of a hat!
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I absolutely agree DaveS, its better to make sure base functions work before adding nice to haves. Wordprocessing/Printing are the absolute base functions that people want. Thanks for letting us know about your success with reverting CUPS, it seems we may have to do the same with AbiWord also for any official 4.2 bugfix version.
Thanks for the benefit of your knowledge MU, I will test those Abiword packages and get back. Sorry I thought that kernelmodules/C headers and things were used for recompiling. There is a patch to the AbiWord C source code on one of those links to known bugs. I may not know many specifics......but I am aware of general principles
Thanks for the benefit of your knowledge MU, I will test those Abiword packages and get back. Sorry I thought that kernelmodules/C headers and things were used for recompiling. There is a patch to the AbiWord C source code on one of those links to known bugs. I may not know many specifics......but I am aware of general principles
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Ive just got this quote from another thread
Ive moved the abiword bug report to the end of the Abiword problem in 4.2 thread, its better categorized there.
Just a query..is this true? Will the SMP support break existing software?I don't think you can seriously recommend that smp version since it has no kernel source available. You can't compile nvidia drivers, vmware, or anything else kernel related.
Ive moved the abiword bug report to the end of the Abiword problem in 4.2 thread, its better categorized there.
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Hi All,
I would like offer my support for SMP and to see a build with duo/quad core support to proceed to a final with devx, bugfixes etc.
Personally I look for smp support and know of many others wanting duo/quad support as well, judging from my email.
Also..pwidgets is not only bling but useful. The pwidget for core temp and cpu_ram usage is a handy bit if info at a glance for users to be sure a users machine is not overheating and the cores are being used as intended.
I can host all this if anyone wants to do the build. Maybe we can run a new directory just for dual/quad core .sfs etc. I know the public will like it very much.
@Pizzagood....is a seperate build tree needed for smp kernel support on Git?
Anyway..this is just my wish for 4.2SMP...thanks.
Eric
I would like offer my support for SMP and to see a build with duo/quad core support to proceed to a final with devx, bugfixes etc.
Personally I look for smp support and know of many others wanting duo/quad support as well, judging from my email.
Also..pwidgets is not only bling but useful. The pwidget for core temp and cpu_ram usage is a handy bit if info at a glance for users to be sure a users machine is not overheating and the cores are being used as intended.
I can host all this if anyone wants to do the build. Maybe we can run a new directory just for dual/quad core .sfs etc. I know the public will like it very much.
@Pizzagood....is a seperate build tree needed for smp kernel support on Git?
Anyway..this is just my wish for 4.2SMP...thanks.
Eric
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Hi guys,
i feel like i have to sort some things:
What comes next:
- I will try to build a proper devx with the needed kernel-related upgrades. => NOT NEEDED devx from P 4.2 is ok
- I've pm'ed jcoder24 to submit a kernel-sfs if he still has his build. => FIRST POST
- I will upload a patched installer. => FIRST POST
How will this release be maintained?
- I will not maintain this as a bugfix-release. Maybe i will provide xdelta-patches if more bugfixes are submitted to the official bugfix-thread of Puppy 4.2.
- I will upload a patched installer. => FIRST POST
- If there are issues with using the standard-packages with the smp-kernel (like pwigets CPU_ram widget) i will try to solve them.
What is it, what is it not?
- It is a quick hack, that will work for some people and for some not.
- It is NOT an official release.
- It is NOT a bugfix release of the official release.
NOTE:
I know, many people want to have a puppy with smp-support. the one i made is an attempt.
But please: Help the TEAM to build and test a new kernel for future official releases. That's what i'm going to do. All power should be allocated there. Please see this thread ofr more information: http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=40488
@ jcoder24
thanks for your info. i sent you a pm.
@ MU
thanks for your input. i will try your steps.
@ DaveS
Is performance and OO possible?
Sorry just kidding. You might not gain performance in running OO seperately but you might gain performance if you run some apps side by side because they could be run on the second kernel.
@ DC
i will try to 'upgrade' the devx and to submit a kernel.sfs. maybe you could test MU's workaround? thanks.
@ ecomoney
you're right, it's better to post these bugreports to the official thread, as long as they belong to the original-packages.
aragon
i feel like i have to sort some things:
What comes next:
- I will try to build a proper devx with the needed kernel-related upgrades. => NOT NEEDED devx from P 4.2 is ok
- I've pm'ed jcoder24 to submit a kernel-sfs if he still has his build. => FIRST POST
- I will upload a patched installer. => FIRST POST
How will this release be maintained?
- I will not maintain this as a bugfix-release. Maybe i will provide xdelta-patches if more bugfixes are submitted to the official bugfix-thread of Puppy 4.2.
- I will upload a patched installer. => FIRST POST
- If there are issues with using the standard-packages with the smp-kernel (like pwigets CPU_ram widget) i will try to solve them.
What is it, what is it not?
- It is a quick hack, that will work for some people and for some not.
- It is NOT an official release.
- It is NOT a bugfix release of the official release.
NOTE:
I know, many people want to have a puppy with smp-support. the one i made is an attempt.
But please: Help the TEAM to build and test a new kernel for future official releases. That's what i'm going to do. All power should be allocated there. Please see this thread ofr more information: http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=40488
@ jcoder24
thanks for your info. i sent you a pm.
@ MU
thanks for your input. i will try your steps.
@ DaveS
Is performance and OO possible?
Sorry just kidding. You might not gain performance in running OO seperately but you might gain performance if you run some apps side by side because they could be run on the second kernel.
@ DC
i will try to 'upgrade' the devx and to submit a kernel.sfs. maybe you could test MU's workaround? thanks.
@ ecomoney
you're right, it's better to post these bugreports to the official thread, as long as they belong to the original-packages.
aragon
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ok some progress.
1. devx
the standard-4.2-devx should be fully useable, at it does not contain any kernel-specific files/infos.
so compiling 'normal' apps and libs should be no problem at all.
2. kernel-files
with some more infos from MU, i packaged a kernel-sfs (on base of MUs files). i will upload this for TESTing this evening. If jcoder has a package of the 'original'-files that would be better but MU said that this could/should also work.
@ DC
i will upload the kernel-sfs this evening (europe) and send you a pm. it would be very nice, if you could test it, as i don't know anything about compiling kernel-modules (atm).
aragon
1. devx
the standard-4.2-devx should be fully useable, at it does not contain any kernel-specific files/infos.
so compiling 'normal' apps and libs should be no problem at all.
2. kernel-files
with some more infos from MU, i packaged a kernel-sfs (on base of MUs files). i will upload this for TESTing this evening. If jcoder has a package of the 'original'-files that would be better but MU said that this could/should also work.
@ DC
i will upload the kernel-sfs this evening (europe) and send you a pm. it would be very nice, if you could test it, as i don't know anything about compiling kernel-modules (atm).
aragon
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uploaded patched puppyinstaller to first post.
aragon
aragon
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OK, I got printing working properly, explanation here http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... 5&start=15
Its a general printing problem related to CUPs/old drivers etc, but in the end was easy to fix with help from this forum.
BUT. Odd problem this one, menu>desktop, set global font size does not load. Can someone test this to see if it is my system or a bug please?
Its a general printing problem related to CUPs/old drivers etc, but in the end was easy to fix with help from this forum.
BUT. Odd problem this one, menu>desktop, set global font size does not load. Can someone test this to see if it is my system or a bug please?
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SEE MAIN POST:
- Test release of Kernel-Src available
- New: Some tips
- Updated: Bugs
aragon
- Test release of Kernel-Src available
- New: Some tips
- Updated: Bugs
aragon
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