Beryl-0.2.1 for puppy 4.3 and lucid puppy 5
Posted: Wed 30 Mar 2011, 09:58
Note: Beryl works only on hardware supporting 3d acceleration. But there is no harm in trying it. All changes are reversible.
Installation instructions:
1. Switch to Xorg server if you are using Xvesa
Beryl works only in Xorg server. If you are using Xvesa you must switch to Xorg server by exiting X and then typing "xorgwizard".
2. Install related packages
If you are using puppy 430 or puppy 431 then:
4. Install Beryl.
Download and install Beryl-0.2.1-9-SINGLE_GO-p43nl5-i686.pet and then follow on-screen instructions.
If everything went right, then after rebooting, beryl-manager tray icon (a red icon in system tray) will appear in the taskbar. You will be able to enjoy visual effects provided by Beryl and transparent window borders provided by Emerald.
You can change settings through Beryl Settings Manager (Menu>Desktop>Beryl Settings Manager). You can change window borders using Emerald Theme Manager (Menu>Desktop> Emerald Theme Manager).
Emerald themes (files with .emerald extension) can be installed easily by just clicking ( or double-clicking ) on the theme files.
Known issues
Puppy 430/431:
1. Restarting Beryl in puppy 430/431 hangs computer. Once beryl shuts down or crashes, restart X before starting Beryl again using Beryl manager tray icon.
2. Emerald theme manager hangs frequently.
3. Blur plugin doesn't work properly (but reflection part works).
Lucid puppy 5
1. Emerald theme manager crashes on changing theme(For convenience I have included a script which restarts the theme manager).
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Installation instructions:
1. Switch to Xorg server if you are using Xvesa
Beryl works only in Xorg server. If you are using Xvesa you must switch to Xorg server by exiting X and then typing "xorgwizard".
2. Install related packages
If you are using puppy 430 or puppy 431 then:
- 1. Install xorg_xorg_full_dri-7.3.pet to enable 3d acceleration.
2. Install openbox-3.4.7.2-2.pet to use as a fallback window manager.(You may use other window managers, except JWM)
3. Install lxpanel-0.5.6-i486.pet to use as a taskbar, as Beryl does not have one.(You may use any other panel)
4. Install python_for_CCSM-2.pet which contains python dependencies for Beryl Settings Manager.
- 1. Refer to "Drivers" tab in Quickpet to install add-on video drivers.
2. Install lxde-0.5.0-lucid.pet to provide taskbar and fallback window manager.
Note: Don't install it if you are not using JWM or IceWM as your window manager. Also, Lucid Puppy 525 users are not required to install it.
3. Install python_for_CCSM-2.pet which contains python dependencies for Beryl Settings Manager.
4. Install Beryl.
Download and install Beryl-0.2.1-9-SINGLE_GO-p43nl5-i686.pet and then follow on-screen instructions.
If everything went right, then after rebooting, beryl-manager tray icon (a red icon in system tray) will appear in the taskbar. You will be able to enjoy visual effects provided by Beryl and transparent window borders provided by Emerald.
You can change settings through Beryl Settings Manager (Menu>Desktop>Beryl Settings Manager). You can change window borders using Emerald Theme Manager (Menu>Desktop> Emerald Theme Manager).
Emerald themes (files with .emerald extension) can be installed easily by just clicking ( or double-clicking ) on the theme files.
Known issues
Puppy 430/431:
1. Restarting Beryl in puppy 430/431 hangs computer. Once beryl shuts down or crashes, restart X before starting Beryl again using Beryl manager tray icon.
2. Emerald theme manager hangs frequently.
3. Blur plugin doesn't work properly (but reflection part works).
Lucid puppy 5
1. Emerald theme manager crashes on changing theme(For convenience I have included a script which restarts the theme manager).
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Files hosted by OpenDrive
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