How To Install Google Earth In Puppy

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KusaNoKaito · #1 Post by **KusaNoKaito** » Sun 30 May 2010, 14:11

This works in puppy 431 and I believe 500, but doesn't seem to work in 501.

The reason why google earth does not work in Puppy Linux is because JWM is not configured to work with 3D applications or Java.

I'm guessing many of you want this application but don't know how to set it up, well I have figured it out and will attempt to explain.

Google earth requires Java, if you don't have it, get it here.

Before you download google earth you will need to download this .pet.

Unfortunately the latest and greatest version of google earth doesn't seem to work with puppy, BUT an sfs for an older version is available on the lighthouse pup site. link

Note: If you have a full HD install the easiest way to install this would be by using the .sfs installer link (also good for devx)

The freshly installed GoogleEarth with appear in "network"

jafadmin · #2 Post by **jafadmin** » Mon 31 May 2010, 01:28

Worked great! Many thanks!

One note: I had to reboot before it would work. Xorg, I'm guessing...

disciple · #3 Post by **disciple** » Mon 31 May 2010, 06:31

because JWM is not configured to work with 3D applications or Java

FYI it has nothing to to with JWM.

BTW, has Google Earth always relied on Java? I didn't think it used to. That's a shame really.

KusaNoKaito · #4 Post by **KusaNoKaito** » Mon 31 May 2010, 14:54

disciple wrote:
because JWM is not configured to work with 3D applications or Java
FYI it has nothing to to with JWM.

BTW, has Google Earth always relied on Java? I didn't think it used to. That's a shame really.

I'm not sure, but all the versions I used looked and behaved just like Java apps.

spoovy · #5 Post by **spoovy** » Mon 31 May 2010, 14:58

This doesn't work for me. It seems to install ok but when I try to run it I get the following error -

DRM_I830_CMDBUFFER: -22

This is my hardware summary. I've not had any problems running google earth on other distros.

-Computer-
Processor : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T5750 @ 2.00GHz
Memory : 3105MB (213MB used)
Operating System : Puppy Linux 0.43
User Name : root (root)
Date/Time : Mon 31 May 2010 03:53:11 PM GMT
-Display-
Resolution : 1440x900 pixels
OpenGL Renderer : Mesa DRI Unknown Intel Chipset 4.1.3002 x86/MMX/SSE2
X11 Vendor : The X.Org Foundation
-Multimedia-
Audio Adapter : HDA-Intel - HDA Intel
-Input Devices-
SynPS/2 Synaptics TouchPad
AT Translated Set 2 keyboard
Power Button
Lid Switch
Power Button
Chicony USB 2.0 Camera
HDA Intel Mic
HDA Intel Mic
HDA Intel Headphone
Video Bus
-Printers (CUPS)-
CUPS-PDF : <i>Default</i>
-SCSI Disks-
ATA TOSHIBA MK2546GS
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-T40N
Kingston DataTraveler 2.0

KusaNoKaito · #6 Post by **KusaNoKaito** » Mon 31 May 2010, 15:43

It could be the kernel or puppy version.

spoovy · #7 Post by **spoovy** » Mon 31 May 2010, 19:43

O right is there a problem with GoogleEarth in Puppy 4.3.1?

What Puppy version did you install it on then? Lucid puppy?

jafadmin · #8 Post by **jafadmin** » Mon 31 May 2010, 20:17

spoovy wrote:O right is there a problem with GoogleEarth in Puppy 4.3.1?

What Puppy version did you install it on then? Lucid puppy?

I have installed it on 4.21 & 4.31 using the above instructions.

disciple · #9 Post by **disciple** » Mon 31 May 2010, 20:42

I suspect you'll find that it is a problem with specific graphics hardware in specific Puppy versions.

spoovy · #10 Post by **spoovy** » Mon 31 May 2010, 21:30

Anyone got any ideas how to sort it? I've googled around and can't find anything related to this. I've never had problems with this hardware before with any graphical app, including googleearth.

I really don't know where to start trying to fix this tbh!

ADDITIONAL -

I've raised this issue in the beginners help forum as I think it is probably more appropriate for me.

Thanks

spoov

Magruder · #11 Post by **Magruder** » Tue 01 Jun 2010, 01:27

Well, fudge, it doesn't work.

I got to where Google Earth was loading. After showing the splash page for a few seconds, the system froze and I had to reboot.

Probably the darned nVidia graphics. Again.

disciple · #12 Post by **disciple** » Tue 01 Jun 2010, 11:56

Anyone got any ideas how to sort it?

Have you tried Puppies with different kernel versions, as was suggested?

spoovy · #13 Post by **spoovy** » Tue 01 Jun 2010, 12:16

No, I am trying to get it working on Puppy version 4.3.1 - that's the version I have.

disciple · #14 Post by **disciple** » Tue 01 Jun 2010, 12:50

Well I think there are two builds of 4.3.1, with different kernels. So it might be worth trying the other one to see if it makes a difference.

tubby · #15 Post by **tubby** » Tue 01 Jun 2010, 14:12

Anyone who wants to try this software should check after first installing the dri.pet if their graphics screen can resolve dri.
The easy way to check is via the /tmp/xerrs.log, check line 21.
May save you needlessly downloading a lot more wasted software.

samarai · #16 Post by **samarai** » Wed 02 Jun 2010, 02:44

Thanks poster,

But ,
The Xorg*.pet need restartx,
and there is some problem with Xorg*.pet~

and I was failured ,I will retry~
so thanks~

KusaNoKaito · #17 Post by **KusaNoKaito** » Mon 28 Jun 2010, 01:03

I hate to bump threads, but I just updated the first post.

The new information might be of help to some of you who are still having trouble installing this.

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