Slacko 6.3.0 (32 bit)

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Terry H · #101 Post by **Terry H** » Thu 12 Nov 2015, 02:28

Downloaded 6.1.3.1 delta and generated new slacko-6.1.3.1.iso. New frugal install to HDD. All working very well.
On this install I am now able to change kernel to 4.1.11, without losing internet and firewall, which I couldn't get to function on 6.1.0.1.

Thank you, great job.

01micko · #102 Post by **01micko** » Thu 12 Nov 2015, 04:43

Ok, someone (can't find the post

) reported 3G modems failing.

Well I found the bug and found a debian patch to patch wvstreams application. Before it was crashing, now I get to 'modem initialized'

I can't test further as it is a locked down modem and I don't have a valid SIM card, but this should now work as it was a known bug with later versions of GCC.

James C · #103 Post by **James C** » Thu 12 Nov 2015, 06:07

Manual frugal upgrade from 6.0.8.1 to 6.1.3.1. Upgrade appears to have been uneventful.Changed kernel to k-4.1.11.

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# report-video
VIDEO REPORT: Slacko Puppy, version 6.1.3.1

Chip description:
VGA compatible controller: NVIDIA Corporation GT218 [GeForce 210] (rev a2)

Requested by /etc/X11/xorg.conf:
  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 dri2 exa extmod fb glx kbd mouse shadowfb

Actual rendering on monitor:
  Resolution:  1440x900 pixels (380x238 millimeters)
  Depth:       24 planes

...the above also recorded in /tmp/report-video

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# inxi -F
System:    Host: puppypc15716 Kernel: 4.1.11 i686 (32 bit) Desktop: JWM 2.3.2 Distro: Slacko Puppy 6.1.3.1
Machine:   Mobo: ASUSTeK model: M5A97 LE R2.0 version: Rev 1.xx serial: 150545593600028
           Bios: American Megatrends version: 2601 date: 03/24/2015
CPU:       Hexa core AMD FX-6300 Six-Core (-MCP-) cache: 12288 KB flags: (lm nx pae sse sse2 sse3 sse4_1 sse4_2 sse4a ssse3 svm) 
           Clock Speeds: 1: 1400.00 MHz 2: 1400.00 MHz 3: 1400.00 MHz 4: 1400.00 MHz 5: 1400.00 MHz 6: 1400.00 MHz
Graphics:  Card: NVIDIA GT218 [GeForce 210] 
           X.org: 1.14.3 drivers: nouveau (unloaded: vesa) tty size: 80x25 Advanced Data: N/A for root 
Audio:     Card-1: AMD/ATI [Advanced Micro Devices ] SBx00 Azalia (Intel HDA) driver: snd_hda_intel Sound: ALSA ver: k4.1.11
           Card-2: NVIDIA High Definition Audio Controller driver: snd_hda_intel 
Network:   Card: Realtek RTL8111/8168 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller driver: r8169 
           IF: eth0 state: up speed: 100 Mbps duplex: full mac: 1c:87:2c:5a:bb:e2
Drives:    HDD Total Size: 1120.2GB (2.5% used) 1: id: /dev/sda model: KINGSTON_SV300S3 size: 120.0GB 
           2: id: /dev/sdb model: WDC_WD10EZEX size: 1000.2GB 
Partition: ID: swap-1 size: 8.60GB used: 0.00GB (0%) fs: swap 
RAID:      No RAID devices detected - /proc/mdstat and md_mod kernel raid module present
Sensors:   None detected - is lm-sensors installed and configured?
Info:      Processes: 136 Uptime: 6 min Memory: 400.3/8000.8MB Client: Shell (bash) inxi: 1.9.17

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# free
             total         used         free       shared      buffers
Mem:       8192852      1215112      6977740       214448        88448
-/+ buffers:            1126664      7066188
Swap:      8396796            0      8396796

sszindian · #104 Post by **sszindian** » Fri 13 Nov 2015, 13:13

Upgrade on a Slacko-5.9.3 to Slacko-6.1.0.1...

Very Nice so far... 'and' it appears you have the 'Conky' just about right in this build... After installing all that is required... for the transparency to work just move the mouse over one of the desktop icons, no clicking necessary !!!

EDIT: Above worked fine at first. even on reboots but... we then had a power-outage and the computer rebooted itself and did a fsck check on the HDD partition and the Slacko file... thereafter back to the old, Restart Graphical Server, R/Click on desktop icon, L/Click it off... then transparency works... bummer, thought it was finally fixed?
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Only bugs I found so far is-

'epdfview' does not display Graphics when reading a local PDF file.

Right/Click on a graphic, the selecting 'move to' does not give the standard list of options.

Adition: desktop bottom-drive icons don't align right.

>>>---Indian------>

gcmartin · #105 Post by **gcmartin** » Fri 13 Nov 2015, 19:05

Hello @sszindian.

The 6101 beta has moved to 6131 RC1. @Ally post the 6131 ISO below, it is here. Might see some major difference in desktop look and feel.

Hope this is helpful

ally · #106 Post by **ally** » Fri 13 Nov 2015, 19:18

direct link

http://archive.org/download/Puppy_Linux ... .1.0.1.iso

edit - thanks

rcrsn51 · #107 Post by **rcrsn51** » Fri 13 Nov 2015, 19:31

ally wrote:direct link http://archive.org/download/Puppy_Linux ... .1.3.1.iso

This is the 32-bit thread.

sszindian · #108 Post by **sszindian** » Sat 14 Nov 2015, 19:47

gcmartin wrote:
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Hello @sszindian.

The 6101 beta has moved to 6131 RC1. @Ally post the 6131 ISO below, it is here. Might see some major difference in desktop look and feel.

Hope this is helpful
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The earlier problems I posted on page-7 (this thread) persist in Slacko-6.1.3.1

'Thanks'

>>>---Indian------>

ally · #109 Post by **ally** » Sun 15 Nov 2015, 03:48

already modified the link....

01micko · #110 Post by **01micko** » Sun 15 Nov 2015, 11:43

Some video drivers are avalable

ATI/AMD

http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/pe ... 5-i686.pet

Sorry no legacy, ATI/AMD don't lend many resources to linux /fglrx development. That said, they do offer plenty to the open source ati driver and that is on the improve. At least they offer their firmware and it is available at kernel.org.

NVIDIA

http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/pe ... 5-i686.pet

http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/pe ... 5-i686.pet

As for nouveau.. well it works for me OK but still, as far as open source is concerned.. "F*ck you, NVIDIA!" (Torvolds).

Feel free to compile the old 173 or 96 drivers or the newer 35? series if you wish and send me a link to the package.

bigpup · #111 Post by **bigpup** » Mon 16 Nov 2015, 20:17

Slacko 6.1.3.1
Frugal on USB flash drive

Initial boot, Quick Setup Window.
Unable to select option to turn on Firewall.
Option was grayed out.

Had to start firewall by right clicking on tray firewall icon and selecting firewall setup.

After doing this and getting firewall turned on.
Quick Setup Window now shows the firewall option as checked and enabled.

bigpup · #112 Post by **bigpup** » Mon 16 Nov 2015, 20:34

I have given my version of Slacko 6.1.3.1, to the testing lab, for more rigorous testing.

If the yellow flashing lights section gets it, there will be trouble

01micko · #113 Post by **01micko** » Mon 16 Nov 2015, 20:58

The firewall thingy is a design choice. If you are not connected then all firewall buttons are greyed out. Sometimes quicksetup runs just before connection is established, so it's greyed out. I suppose we could put a loop in there to wait a few seconds and pop quicksetup but then again why?

Bear in mind that this firewall actually works!

Anyway, all spec as slacko 630 is out!

bigpup · #114 Post by **bigpup** » Tue 17 Nov 2015, 02:57

I would like the firewall active before I connect to the Internet.

The Quick Setup has been able to do this before.
Not sure why you feel that is not possible now.

So what do firewalls do exactly?
More than anything, they stymie inquisitive software that pings, sniffs, and queries IP addresses in the hopes of finding a wide-open system.

01micko · #115 Post by **01micko** » Tue 17 Nov 2015, 03:07

bigpup wrote:I would like the firewall active before I connect to the Internet.

The Quick Setup has been able to do this before.
Not sure why you feel that is not possible now.

So what do firewalls do exactly?
More than anything, they stymie inquisitive software that pings, sniffs, and queries IP addresses in the hopes of finding a wide-open system.

Um.. the old firewall was broken. Badly broken.

starhawk · #116 Post by **starhawk** » Tue 17 Nov 2015, 03:59

'ey micko -- what was broken on the 'old' firewall, and what is the most recent Pup affected?

(I've kind of questioned the need for that thing -- in my own head mind you, not on this forum -- for some time now...)

01micko · #117 Post by **01micko** » Tue 17 Nov 2015, 04:05

All the high numbered ports were open even with the most rigorous settings! Sure you could block icmp, ftp, ssh and all those but you could sneak in on a higher unassigned port.

I discovered this when running rcrsn51's 'gnetcat' proggy. Was working fine until I realised it shouldn't because I had the firewall on!

I should have discovered it before when we were farting around with the spacehip sim. I was using netcat there in high numbered ports.

starhawk · #118 Post by **starhawk** » Tue 17 Nov 2015, 04:22

"spacehip sim"...?

It wasn't that hip, Captain...

mavrothal · #119 Post by **mavrothal** » Tue 17 Nov 2015, 05:44

bigpup · #120 Post by **bigpup** » Wed 18 Nov 2015, 02:52

Thanks, 01micko!!!!!

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