slacko-5.6 Final - plus testing next
Updated from 5.5.81 to 5.5.91 and firefox disappeared!
Apparently the link of /usr/lib/firefox-17.07/firefox to /usr/bin/firefox was passed in pup_rw, so when 91 updated to 17.0.8 the link broke.
If nobody else sees that is probably something I did, otherwise a hack is in order for the final
Apparently the link of /usr/lib/firefox-17.07/firefox to /usr/bin/firefox was passed in pup_rw, so when 91 updated to 17.0.8 the link broke.
If nobody else sees that is probably something I did, otherwise a hack is in order for the final
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Tried above and still cannot get numlock turn off on keyboard.01micko wrote:majorfoo
does it work from a terminal?Works ok here, tested on a usb install, accidentally left it on when I shifted it to my eee, naturally was getting a garbled keyboard! So I flipped it to off in ~/Startup/numlockx and it worked fine.Code: Select all
# numlockx off
This is Hp P4 with Hp keyboard. Tried changing keyboards. No Luck
Numlockx in /root/startup works just fine in Precise 5.71, UIpup Raring3.99.1, Lucid Three Headed Dog and others. This only distro where I have problem...... I can manuallly press numlock key on keyboard to turn it off. No problem
thanks
majorfoo
Re: slacko-5.6 RC
Is this normal now for glxgears when using manufacturers drivers?Billtoo wrote: Driver loaded (and currently in use): nvidia
Loaded modules: dbe dri dri2 extmod fb glx kbd mouse ramdac record shadow wfb
# glxgears
Running synchronized to the vertical refresh. The framerate should be
approximately the same as the monitor refresh rate.
303 frames in 5.0 seconds = 60.417 FPS
300 frames in 5.0 seconds = 59.918 FPS
300 frames in 5.0 seconds = 59.918 FPS
#
It's working well so far.
I remember in the past versions of Puppy, when using the manufacturers drivers, glxgears readings would be much higher.
Is this because graphics control is now being done by Nvidia control programs?
01Micko,
Your latest Nvidia driver 325.45 pet works great for my Geforce GTX 560ti card.
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)
bigpup, "out of the box", yes with newer drivers. They sync to vblank.
To get the higher reading either run export vblank_mode=0 and then glxgears or turn off "sync to vblank" (or similar) in the nvidia or catalyst control centre settings.
To get the higher reading either run export vblank_mode=0 and then glxgears or turn off "sync to vblank" (or similar) in the nvidia or catalyst control centre settings.
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5.5.91 runs on all PCs tested here including EeePC netbook
Live media saving sessions to media....Just Works! Tested 5.5.91 on 7 PCs; all is well. Thanks
Also, tested the SAMBA PET for Slacko found here. I can share files created on all Live Slacko PCs, without issues, with all other LAN PCs.
Everything OK, on preliminary testing
Also, tested the SAMBA PET for Slacko found here. I can share files created on all Live Slacko PCs, without issues, with all other LAN PCs.
Everything OK, on preliminary testing
Sure does make a difference to turn off sync to vblank. A little difference between 60 FPS with sync to vblank on and now with it turned off.01micko wrote:bigpup, "out of the box", yes with newer drivers. They sync to vblank.
To get the higher reading either run export vblank_mode=0 and then glxgears or turn off "sync to vblank" (or similar) in the nvidia or catalyst control centre settings.
# glxgears
79793 frames in 5.0 seconds = 15958.545 FPS
80002 frames in 5.0 seconds = 16000.376 FPS
80070 frames in 5.0 seconds = 16013.820 FPS
80047 frames in 5.0 seconds = 16009.388 FPS
80081 frames in 5.0 seconds = 16016.030 FPS
80047 frames in 5.0 seconds = 16009.208 FPS
Edit.
This cleared up some streaming video issues.
Probably would have affect on any video play programs.
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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)
EeePC is Happy
Test on EeePC booted via the Netboot server in about 22secs. Phenomenal. Still no issues.
BTW my EeePC's RAM use is ONLY 91MB. It seems coincidental that the last 2 digits on the "RC" is "91??? (see Hardinfo report below) How did you manage that. (ha-ha)
P.S. The customization for the system's utilities is a GRATE-GREAT addition to this distro's understanding and use! Congratulations MicK! Thanks for the clarity which has been added.
Touch laptop report coming next.
BTW my EeePC's RAM use is ONLY 91MB. It seems coincidental that the last 2 digits on the "RC" is "91??? (see Hardinfo report below) How did you manage that. (ha-ha)
P.S. The customization for the system's utilities is a GRATE-GREAT addition to this distro's understanding and use! Congratulations MicK! Thanks for the clarity which has been added.
Touch laptop report coming next.
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slacko-5.5.91PAE
In which case, there should be no code for pupdesk.flg in init ... OK let's see what's available there:
01micko, you are a trustworthy person, right?
Really? Including for pupmode=5?latest woof
disabled pupdesk.flg
In which case, there should be no code for pupdesk.flg in init ... OK let's see what's available there:
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line 143#130515 woof 3builddistro ask question to disable pupdesk.flg, edit this script
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line 194 PUPDESKFLG=0
Code: Select all
line 354#130513 want to give preference to write pupdesk.flg to a linux partition...
LINUXFS="$(echo "$LESSPARTS0" | grep -E 'ext2|ext3|ext4|reiserfs|minix|f2fs' | head -n 1)"
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line 508-521 #130513 if we find a rw f.s., create pupdesk.flg. only needed in PUPMODE=5, see /usr/sbin/quicksetup.
if [ "$PRAMONLY" != "yes" -a $PUPDESKFLG -eq 1 ];then #130514 exclude. 130515
if [ ! -f /tmp/RWPART ];then
if [ "$LINUXFS" ];then
RWPARTFLG=''
case $ONEFS in
ext2|ext3|ext4|reiserfs|minix|f2fs) RWPARTFLG="$(cat /proc/mounts | grep "/dev/${ONEDEV} " | grep ' rw,')" ;;
esac
else
RWPARTFLG="$(cat /proc/mounts | grep "/dev/${ONEDEV} " | grep ' rw,')"
fi
[ "$RWPARTFLG" ] && echo -n "${ONEDEV}|${ONEFS}" > /tmp/RWPART #where we intend to create pupdesk.flg, see further down.
fi
fi
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line 1490-1518#130513 create pupdesk.flg...
if [ $PUPMODE -eq 5 ];then
if [ -s /tmp/RWPART ];then
pdFLG=0
pdDEV="$(cat /tmp/RWPART | cut -f 1 -d '|')"
pdFS="$(cat /tmp/RWPART | cut -f 2 -d '|')"
pdMNTPT="$(cat /proc/mounts | grep "/dev/${pdDEV} " | cut -f 2 -d ' ')"
if [ ! "$pdMNTPT" ];then
mkdir -p /mnt/$pdDEV
#mount -t $pdFS /dev/$pdDEV /mnt/$pdDEV
mntfunc $pdFS /dev/$pdDEV /mnt/$pdDEV #130518
pdFLG=1
pdMNTPT="/mnt/${pdDEV}"
fi
if [ ! -f ${pdMNTPT}/pupdesk.flg ];then
touch ${pdMNTPT}/pupdesk.flg #read in quicksetup.
else
#quicksetup writes auto-selected driver into pupdesk.flg (at previous boot).
mkdir -p /pup_rw/var/local #130518
cp -f ${pdMNTPT}/pupdesk.flg /pup_rw/var/local/quicksetup-pupmode5-autodriver #xorgwizard-cli reads this.
mkdir -p /pup_rw/root #130518
touch /pup_rw/root/.xorgwizard-reenter #see /root/.profile, will cause xorgwizard to run.
#...see also /etc/rc.d/rc.sysinit
fi
[ $pdFLG -eq 1 ] && umntfunc $pdMNTPT
fi
else
[ -f /tmp/RWPART ] && rm -f /tmp/RWPART
fi
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anikin,
"0" disables it..
It's in standard woof. Barry leaves all legacy code there, even stuff from old puppy 2 series. It's disabled.. I checked.
"0" disables it..
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if [ "$PUPDESKFLG" = "" ];then
echo '...enabled'
else
#change the message in iso 'help.msg', see further down.
#modify 'init' script in initrd...
sed -i -e 's%^PUPDESKFLG=.*%PUPDESKFLG=0%' initrd-tree/init
fi
I dunno? I'm not trying to sell you a beat up old veedub only driven to church on Sundays by a little old lady.. or am I?01micko, you are a trustworthy person, right?
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to clarify the meaning of trust:
By disabled you mean including pupmode=5? How come that I have 'quicksetup-pupmode5-autodriver'? Which IS a pupdesk.flg in disguise, see the attached image and read the ending of the above code. Or you forgot to mention, that Barry has a little exception in his code.01micko wrote:I tend to agree. It is a good idea but should ask the user if it's ok to make the file, especially for ntfs/fat. I won't be producing a pup with that enabled.
This is of course just my opinion and I will post to BK's blog.
http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic. ... 129#703129
That code doesn't executeif [ "$PRAMONLY" != "yes" -a $PUPDESKFLG -eq 1 ];then #130514 exclude. 130515
if [ ! -f /tmp/RWPART ];then
if [ "$LINUXFS" ];then
RWPARTFLG=''
case $ONEFS in
ext2|ext3|ext4|reiserfs|minix|f2fs) RWPARTFLG="$(cat /proc/mounts | grep "/dev/${ONEDEV} " | grep ' rw,')" ;;
esac
else
RWPARTFLG="$(cat /proc/mounts | grep "/dev/${ONEDEV} " | grep ' rw,')"
fi
[ "$RWPARTFLG" ] && echo -n "${ONEDEV}|${ONEFS}" > /tmp/RWPART #where we intend to create pupdesk.flg, see further down.
fi
fi
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if [ $PUPMODE -eq 5 ];then
if [ "$DISTRO_XORG_AUTO" = "yes" ];then #see /etc/DISTRO_SPECS
echo -n "$XDRIVERSUCCESS" > /var/local/quicksetup-pupmode5-autodriver
fi
fi
No it isn't....that I have 'quicksetup-pupmode5-autodriver'? Which IS a pupdesk.flg in disguise,
now boot in RAM mode, hard power off then let me know when you boot to cli mode. Do you think I didn't test it?
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Fresh manual frugal install of 5.5.90.....looking good so far.
# report-video
VIDEO REPORT: Slacko Puppy, version 5.5.90
Chip description:
VGA compatible controller: nVidia Corporation C61 [GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a] (rev a2)
Requested by /etc/X11/xorg.conf:
Resolution (widthxheight, in pixels): 1024x768x16
Depth (bits, or planes): 24
Modules requested to be loaded: dbe
Probing Xorg startup log file (/var/log/Xorg.0.log):
Driver loaded (and currently in use): nouveau
Loaded modules: dbe dri dri2 exa extmod fb glx kbd mouse record shadowfb
Actual rendering on monitor:
Resolution: 1440x900 pixels (380x238 millimeters)
Depth: 24 planes
...the above also recorded in /tmp/report-video
# glxgears
nvfx_screen_get_param:95 - Warning: unknown PIPE_CAP 30
nvfx_screen_get_param:95 - Warning: unknown PIPE_CAP 30
nvfx_screen_get_param:95 - Warning: unknown PIPE_CAP 55
nvfx_screen_get_param:95 - Warning: unknown PIPE_CAP 56
nvfx_screen_get_param:95 - Warning: unknown PIPE_CAP 59
nvfx_screen_get_param:95 - Warning: unknown PIPE_CAP 58
nvfx_screen_get_param:95 - Warning: unknown PIPE_CAP 30
Running synchronized to the vertical refresh. The framerate should be
approximately the same as the monitor refresh rate.
4989 frames in 5.0 seconds = 997.755 FPS
5489 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1097.780 FPS
5507 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1101.281 FPS
5497 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1099.380 FPS
5526 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1105.116 FPS
ocessor : 2x AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5200+
Memory : 3373MB (283MB used)
Machine Type : Physical machine
Operating System : Slacko Puppy - 5.5.90
User Name : root (root)
Date/Time : Mon 12 Aug 2013 12:58:17 AM CDT
-Display-
Resolution : 1440x900 pixels
OpenGL Renderer : Gallium 0.4 on NV4C
X11 Vendor : The X.Org Foundation
-Audio Devices-
Audio Adapter : HDA-Intel - HDA NVidia
-Version-
Kernel : Linux 3.4.52 (i686)
Version : #1 SMP Wed Jul 10 10:53:04 EST 2013
C Library : GNU C Library version 2.15 (stable)
Distribution : Slacko Puppy - 5.5.90
# report-video
VIDEO REPORT: Slacko Puppy, version 5.5.90
Chip description:
VGA compatible controller: nVidia Corporation C61 [GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a] (rev a2)
Requested by /etc/X11/xorg.conf:
Resolution (widthxheight, in pixels): 1024x768x16
Depth (bits, or planes): 24
Modules requested to be loaded: dbe
Probing Xorg startup log file (/var/log/Xorg.0.log):
Driver loaded (and currently in use): nouveau
Loaded modules: dbe dri dri2 exa extmod fb glx kbd mouse record shadowfb
Actual rendering on monitor:
Resolution: 1440x900 pixels (380x238 millimeters)
Depth: 24 planes
...the above also recorded in /tmp/report-video
# glxgears
nvfx_screen_get_param:95 - Warning: unknown PIPE_CAP 30
nvfx_screen_get_param:95 - Warning: unknown PIPE_CAP 30
nvfx_screen_get_param:95 - Warning: unknown PIPE_CAP 55
nvfx_screen_get_param:95 - Warning: unknown PIPE_CAP 56
nvfx_screen_get_param:95 - Warning: unknown PIPE_CAP 59
nvfx_screen_get_param:95 - Warning: unknown PIPE_CAP 58
nvfx_screen_get_param:95 - Warning: unknown PIPE_CAP 30
Running synchronized to the vertical refresh. The framerate should be
approximately the same as the monitor refresh rate.
4989 frames in 5.0 seconds = 997.755 FPS
5489 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1097.780 FPS
5507 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1101.281 FPS
5497 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1099.380 FPS
5526 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1105.116 FPS
ocessor : 2x AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5200+
Memory : 3373MB (283MB used)
Machine Type : Physical machine
Operating System : Slacko Puppy - 5.5.90
User Name : root (root)
Date/Time : Mon 12 Aug 2013 12:58:17 AM CDT
-Display-
Resolution : 1440x900 pixels
OpenGL Renderer : Gallium 0.4 on NV4C
X11 Vendor : The X.Org Foundation
-Audio Devices-
Audio Adapter : HDA-Intel - HDA NVidia
-Version-
Kernel : Linux 3.4.52 (i686)
Version : #1 SMP Wed Jul 10 10:53:04 EST 2013
C Library : GNU C Library version 2.15 (stable)
Distribution : Slacko Puppy - 5.5.90
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# free
total used free shared buffers
Mem: 3373796 980304 2393492 0 81720
-/+ buffers: 898584 2475212
Swap: 6211580 0 6211580
#
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Just booted into Mint..... using Nvidia 304.88 driver.
james@james-desktop ~ $ glxgears
Running synchronized to the vertical refresh. The framerate should be
approximately the same as the monitor refresh rate.
302 frames in 5.0 seconds = 60.214 FPS
299 frames in 5.0 seconds = 59.719 FPS
299 frames in 5.0 seconds = 59.717 FPS
299 frames in 5.0 seconds = 59.716 FPS
299 frames in 5.0 seconds = 59.719 FPS
james@james-desktop ~ $ glxgears
Running synchronized to the vertical refresh. The framerate should be
approximately the same as the monitor refresh rate.
302 frames in 5.0 seconds = 60.214 FPS
299 frames in 5.0 seconds = 59.719 FPS
299 frames in 5.0 seconds = 59.717 FPS
299 frames in 5.0 seconds = 59.716 FPS
299 frames in 5.0 seconds = 59.719 FPS
Upgrade from 5.5.80 to 5.5.90 on the old Athlon XP box...... looks good.
# report-video
VIDEO REPORT: Slacko Puppy, version 5.5.90
Chip description:
VGA compatible controller: nVidia Corporation NV18 [GeForce4 MX 440 AGP 8x] (rev c1)
Requested by /etc/X11/xorg.conf:
Resolution (widthxheight, in pixels): 1440x900
Depth (bits, or planes): 24
Modules requested to be loaded: dbe
Probing Xorg startup log file (/var/log/Xorg.0.log):
Driver loaded (and currently in use): nouveau
Loaded modules: dbe dri dri2 exa extmod fb glx kbd mouse record shadowfb
Actual rendering on monitor:
Resolution: 1440x900 pixels (380x238 millimeters)
Depth: 24 planes
...the above also recorded in /tmp/report-video
# glxgears
132 frames in 5.0 seconds = 26.334 FPS
136 frames in 5.0 seconds = 27.122 FPS
138 frames in 5.0 seconds = 27.589 FPS
140 frames in 5.0 seconds = 27.819 FPS
139 frames in 5.0 seconds = 27.594 FPS
-Computer-
Processor : AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2400+
Memory : 1033MB (276MB used)
Machine Type : Physical machine
Operating System : Slacko Puppy - 5.5.90
User Name : root (root)
Date/Time : Mon 12 Aug 2013 01:17:20 AM CDT
-Display-
Resolution : 1440x900 pixels
OpenGL Renderer : Gallium 0.4 on softpipe
X11 Vendor : The X.Org Foundation
-Audio Devices-
Audio Adapter : VIA8233 - VIA 8235
# report-video
VIDEO REPORT: Slacko Puppy, version 5.5.90
Chip description:
VGA compatible controller: nVidia Corporation NV18 [GeForce4 MX 440 AGP 8x] (rev c1)
Requested by /etc/X11/xorg.conf:
Resolution (widthxheight, in pixels): 1440x900
Depth (bits, or planes): 24
Modules requested to be loaded: dbe
Probing Xorg startup log file (/var/log/Xorg.0.log):
Driver loaded (and currently in use): nouveau
Loaded modules: dbe dri dri2 exa extmod fb glx kbd mouse record shadowfb
Actual rendering on monitor:
Resolution: 1440x900 pixels (380x238 millimeters)
Depth: 24 planes
...the above also recorded in /tmp/report-video
# glxgears
132 frames in 5.0 seconds = 26.334 FPS
136 frames in 5.0 seconds = 27.122 FPS
138 frames in 5.0 seconds = 27.589 FPS
140 frames in 5.0 seconds = 27.819 FPS
139 frames in 5.0 seconds = 27.594 FPS
-Computer-
Processor : AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2400+
Memory : 1033MB (276MB used)
Machine Type : Physical machine
Operating System : Slacko Puppy - 5.5.90
User Name : root (root)
Date/Time : Mon 12 Aug 2013 01:17:20 AM CDT
-Display-
Resolution : 1440x900 pixels
OpenGL Renderer : Gallium 0.4 on softpipe
X11 Vendor : The X.Org Foundation
-Audio Devices-
Audio Adapter : VIA8233 - VIA 8235
5.5.90
Run 5.5.90 (this is the 4G version ? This netbook has an N270 processor, so I need the 4G version .. I recall) from USB key, and try to install from there as an f2fs install on 4 gig SD card (just to try, I never used f2fs before).
Get error message that syslinux does not support f2fs. Is this because the 3.10.x kernell only supports f2fs (5.5.91) ? If the 3.4.52 (5.5.90) does not support f2fs, then you could remove the f2fs installer from the menu in 5.5.90.
Also tried 5.5.90 frugal on a Dell with i5....amazing....this is blazing fast.!!
All works OOTB (network, wifi, video, audio).
No offence meant on this remark 01Micko, but what about asking one of the artistic guys in the "eye candy" thread to give this great product great looks...?? You do have some nice wallpapers in there, but I can imagine there are guys there that would love to give your masterpiece the finishing touch. Maybe just 1 or 2 themes. The little extra that would make it WOW....
For the developer this may seem nonsense, but users would love it !! (I would). It may add a few Mbyte ...
A suggestion (from a user) could be to strip some of the programs that are double. Example: documents menu contains Abiword (for docs) and Geany for programs. Then there is Leafpad for simple text, but same could be done with Geany... And then... MP and E3 editors... are these needed ? Similar: do we need 2 calculators ? There are several system process viewers/managers. Maybe this saves the Mbytes spend above on eye candy.
Get error message that syslinux does not support f2fs. Is this because the 3.10.x kernell only supports f2fs (5.5.91) ? If the 3.4.52 (5.5.90) does not support f2fs, then you could remove the f2fs installer from the menu in 5.5.90.
Also tried 5.5.90 frugal on a Dell with i5....amazing....this is blazing fast.!!
All works OOTB (network, wifi, video, audio).
No offence meant on this remark 01Micko, but what about asking one of the artistic guys in the "eye candy" thread to give this great product great looks...?? You do have some nice wallpapers in there, but I can imagine there are guys there that would love to give your masterpiece the finishing touch. Maybe just 1 or 2 themes. The little extra that would make it WOW....
For the developer this may seem nonsense, but users would love it !! (I would). It may add a few Mbyte ...
A suggestion (from a user) could be to strip some of the programs that are double. Example: documents menu contains Abiword (for docs) and Geany for programs. Then there is Leafpad for simple text, but same could be done with Geany... And then... MP and E3 editors... are these needed ? Similar: do we need 2 calculators ? There are several system process viewers/managers. Maybe this saves the Mbytes spend above on eye candy.
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Volhout
Thanks for testing!
With F2FS, I am aware that NO boot loader supports it yet, so I have built an installer that makes a 32M vFAT partition to boot from. You will find it in the Menu under Setup >> F2fs Installer - Flash Drives. There is a choice to do frugal or full, both experimental of course as f2fs itself is still experimental.
As for artwork, well, we try and keep it small. Hopefully someone will make a nice puplet. There are already a couple of nice ones based on 5.5 by Jejy69 and Tman.
Cheers
Thanks for testing!
With F2FS, I am aware that NO boot loader supports it yet, so I have built an installer that makes a 32M vFAT partition to boot from. You will find it in the Menu under Setup >> F2fs Installer - Flash Drives. There is a choice to do frugal or full, both experimental of course as f2fs itself is still experimental.
As for artwork, well, we try and keep it small. Hopefully someone will make a nice puplet. There are already a couple of nice ones based on 5.5 by Jejy69 and Tman.
Cheers
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eye candy
Dear 01Micko,
I would not wait for a puplet to add the eye candy. Your product is going to be at Distrowatch. Your product is the one that drives puppy. Unless the named puplet is introduced at distro watch (like Macpup) the thing you are working on is the face of puppy for the rest of the world. I think there are not many people that dive into the ubuntu forums to see what beautiful versions are created by users. They will judge the 13.04 that is released mainstream. Same for Puppy. Please, make it shine !! Some of the beautiful versions on the eye candy thread do not even add a lot of stuff. It is a carefull selection of wallpaper, themes, font etc....
As for the F2FS... that is exactly the menu item I used. And it gave me the error message about the syslinux version, and asked me if I would like to upgrade to a newer syslinux. I stopped there.
I would not wait for a puplet to add the eye candy. Your product is going to be at Distrowatch. Your product is the one that drives puppy. Unless the named puplet is introduced at distro watch (like Macpup) the thing you are working on is the face of puppy for the rest of the world. I think there are not many people that dive into the ubuntu forums to see what beautiful versions are created by users. They will judge the 13.04 that is released mainstream. Same for Puppy. Please, make it shine !! Some of the beautiful versions on the eye candy thread do not even add a lot of stuff. It is a carefull selection of wallpaper, themes, font etc....
As for the F2FS... that is exactly the menu item I used. And it gave me the error message about the syslinux version, and asked me if I would like to upgrade to a newer syslinux. I stopped there.