I tried running Puppy 5.0 from CD on my middle-aged Thinkpad. It seemed to boot up okay until it reached the point where the GUI is supposed to display. Then, a blank screen.
Having already tried the same CD on a newer laptop, I suspected that 5.0 has dropped the option for Xvesa (or at least I couldn't find one), and that my Thinkpad can't handle anything more sophisticated than Xvesa.
Any thoughts or advice?
Thanks.
No video after boot-up
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Always specify your PC characteristics in detail. We have no crystal globe to see what you have.
I have a Thinkpad R40 and have no problems.
I have a Thinkpad R40 and have no problems.
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Find packages in a snap and install using Puppy Package Manager (Menu).
Consult Wikka
Use peppyy's puppysearch
Find packages in a snap and install using Puppy Package Manager (Menu).
Consult Wikka
Use peppyy's puppysearch
Updated to 5.01
Lucid Puppy 5.0.1 is available below.
http://distro.ibiblio.org/pub/linux/dis ... se-501.htm
" The main difference in Lucid Puppy 5.0.1 is that it returns to the traditional Puppy boot sequence and video choice.
There were some people using cards that would not boot correctly
directly to the desktop. It was no consolation to these people that
most others could. So now, everyone can boot successfully into
Lucid Puppy 5.0.1. There was also some concern whether the
auto boot always chose the very best video settings,
so that will be addressed also."
http://puppylinux.org/news/
This Puppy has been fine on my comp but others had problems.
At boot when you see the Puppy screen
HIT >>> F2
TYPE just one >>> p
booting stops till you hit enter
complete this command >>> puppy pfix=nox
Now hit enter.
You will then get more options for your screen.
I hope that works.
http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic. ... start=1170
Chris.
Lucid Puppy 5.0.1 is available below.
http://distro.ibiblio.org/pub/linux/dis ... se-501.htm
" The main difference in Lucid Puppy 5.0.1 is that it returns to the traditional Puppy boot sequence and video choice.
There were some people using cards that would not boot correctly
directly to the desktop. It was no consolation to these people that
most others could. So now, everyone can boot successfully into
Lucid Puppy 5.0.1. There was also some concern whether the
auto boot always chose the very best video settings,
so that will be addressed also."
http://puppylinux.org/news/
This Puppy has been fine on my comp but others had problems.
At boot when you see the Puppy screen
HIT >>> F2
TYPE just one >>> p
booting stops till you hit enter
complete this command >>> puppy pfix=nox
Now hit enter.
You will then get more options for your screen.
I hope that works.
http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic. ... start=1170
Chris.