Lucid Puppy 5.0 - Bug Reports and Bug Fixes

[edoc]

what I did to make it work is to boot with
puppy pfix=nox
...to stop the X server from trying to start. then I typed
xorg-setup.old

Puppy didn't recognize this, gave me an error. I tried xorg=setup.old and didn't get an error, just back to the prompt.

xwin

Blank or black screen.



UPDATE: I tried it again and this time it worked, no idea why.

Wireless connected fine the first try (LHP 4.43 Gu3 always has to try 3x before a connection, not sure of the difference).

Tried Barry's Browser and it works fine - even handled most of the
http://myfoxhurricane.com site which has brought other browsers to their knees. It didn't render the Chatango Live Chat window fully - just the box for it - and there were a couple of large radar or satellite windows at the bottom that didn't populate ... though maybe they were just coming in slowly and I lost patience. There was also some text-graphic overlap, but I've not seen this page rendered 100% correctly yet, some of the code is sloppy and it appears to have been optimized for a MS version of windows - shame on them for not being 100% platform neutral.

I will try some of the other browsers later.

CUPS also seems to be working better than prior versions - though I am fearful of what may happen when I bring up a laptop at the same time with a different version of CUPS - that usually results in collisions and all manner or mayhem.

So far ... looks great!

[edoc]

Tried to set up my HP P1006 printer by installing the plugin PET the running the plugin installer. What follows was the result - any ideas as to what it is telling me, please?

# cd /mnt/sda2/savestuff/downloads
# install_hp_plugin hp_laserjet_p1006.plugin
Installing plugin...
lj-x86_32.so
lj-x86_64.so
hp_laserjet_p1006-hpijs.ppd
hp_laserjet_p1006.fw.gz
86-hpmud-hp_laserjet_p1006.rules
LICENSE
hp_laserjet_p1006-plugin.version
cp: cannot create regular file `/usr/share/hplip/prnt/plugins/': No such file or directory
cp: target `/usr/share/hplip/prnt/plugins/' is not a directory
cp: cannot create regular file `/usr/share/hplip/data/firmware/': No such file or directory
cp: cannot create regular file `/usr/share/ppd/HP/': Is a directory
# # cd /mnt/sda2/savestuff/downloads
# # install_hp_plugin hp_laserjet_p1006.plugin
# Installing plugin...
bash: Installing: command not found
# lj-x86_32.so
bash: lj-x86_32.so: command not found
# lj-x86_64.so
bash: lj-x86_64.so: command not found
# hp_laserjet_p1006-hpijs.ppd
bash: hp_laserjet_p1006-hpijs.ppd: command not found
# hp_laserjet_p1006.fw.gz
bash: hp_laserjet_p1006.fw.gz: command not found
# 86-hpmud-hp_laserjet_p1006.rules
bash: 86-hpmud-hp_laserjet_p1006.rules: command not found
# LICENSE
bash: LICENSE: command not found
# hp_laserjet_p1006-plugin.version
bash: hp_laserjet_p1006-plugin.version: command not found
# cp: cannot create regular file `/usr/share/hplip/prnt/plugins/': No such file or directory
> cp: target `/usr/share/hplip/prnt/plugins/' is not a directory
> cp: cannot create regular file `/usr/share/hplip/data/firmware/': No such file or directory
bash: command substitution: line 1: unexpected EOF while looking for matching `''
bash: command substitution: line 3: syntax error: unexpected end of file
bash: cp:: command not found
# cp: cannot create regular file `/usr/share/ppd/HP/': Is a directory
> #

[upnorth]

gparted is working properly, displaying uuids here.
one thing different is that i dropped in /sbin/blkid obtained from elsewhere.
anyone with quirky could copy its /sbin/blkid to /sbin. it might help gparted.

[edoc]

OK, after a couple of tries I need some guidance.

When I rebooted it failed to save the display settings so I had to boot from CD again.

How do I force it to boot into VESA mode until I figure out the XORG?

[rameshiyer]

I am using Lucid Puppy 5.00 ( full install HDD), However, I regret to inform you that I am not able to use Chromium-browser due to lack of Internet connectivity. As I am getting internet through HTTP Proxy. However, I am not able to setup proxy setup option under Chromium browser. This software option is NOT opening for providing proxy value. Any other methods to enable this option in Chromium.

In quirky, I managed to connect internet in Google Chrome by creating an bin extension fie. The contents of the file is given below:-

http://200.200.200.5:6588
Https://200.200.200.5:6588

However, this methods also fails in Chromium-browser in Lucid Puppy. Looking forward your solution.

[DaveS]

Unable to get USB printer recognised. Fix was to remove usb cable from network socket and plug it into usb socket DUH!

[DaveS]

Dougals remaster script (latest version) borks the package manager. I dont know how to fix it but the work around is to back up the hidden directory /root/.packages before remaster, then restore from the back up after. (you can use renaming instead if you wish).

[lluamco]

Tried to set up my HP P1006 printer by installing the plugin PET the running the plugin installer. What follows was the result - any ideas as to what it is telling me, please?

Hi edoc.
It seems that some directories are missing. You could try creating them, or, if you prefer, installing the pet attached, which takes care of it. Once installed, you should proceed as before: (The name of the executable is not changed)

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install_hp_plugin hp_laserjet_p1006.plugin

I am not familiar with Lucid puppy and the Cups version it uses, so other problems can also appear...
Anyway, I hope that helps.

[upnorth]

@rameshiyer
this is the option that needs to be passed to chromium-browser:
--proxy-server=host:port
or
--proxy-pac-url=
or
--proxy-auto-detect

See if you have /etc/chromium-browser/default
example

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# Default settings for chromium-browser. This file is sourced by /bin/sh from
# /usr/bin/chromium-browser

# Options to pass to chromium-browser
CHROMIUM_FLAGS="--proxy-server=localhost:8118"

here is a view of source code showing most passable options:
http://src.chromium.org/svn/trunk/src/c ... witches.cc

Of course, one can modify the appropriate .desktop file to add startup options as well.

[Jim1911]

gparted is working properly, displaying uuids here.
one thing different is that i dropped in /sbin/blkid obtained from elsewhere.
anyone with quirky could copy its /sbin/blkid to /sbin. it might help gparted.

Great! It worked.
Thanks,
Jim

[Ron]

Don't know if this is a bug; no one else has mentioned it yet. When using FF on Lupu, when I scroll up or down fast enough on some but not all sites, the text either smears badly or leaves missing lines. Ironically, this forum site is one that does it.

FF under 4.3.1 does not do this. Seamonkey under Lupu does not do this.

Any ideas?

EDIT: I just got Lupu working on another computer and FF does not exhibit this problem there. The older computer is slightly slower, a AMD Sempron around 2Ghz and 1 MB memory, so not all that slow. I would blame Firefox, but this does not happen with FF under 4.3.1 on the same computer.

[Béèm]

Don't know if this is a bug; no one else has mentioned it yet. When using FF on Lupu, when I scroll up or down fast enough on some but not all sites, the text either smears badly or leaves missing lines. Ironically, this forum site is one that does it.

FF under 4.3.1 does not do this. Seamonkey under Lupu does not do this.

Any ideas?

EDIT: I just got Lupu working on another computer and FF does not exhibit this problem there. The older computer is slightly slower, a AMD Sempron around 2Ghz and 1 MB memory, so not all that slow. I would blame Firefox, but this does not happen with FF under 4.3.1 on the same computer.

This has been reported before.
I get it sometimes in SeaMonkey also, even in OpenOffice.

[JustGreg]

I have a strange occurrence with Lucid. With Quirky 1.10, the nv xorg driver works great. But, with Lucid, it fails and I have to use the proprietary nvidia pet. I thought both had the same xorg drivers. I am using an Acer Aspire Revo (nvidia ion chip set) with AOC LCD (1360 by 768). I will keep trying things to see if I can more information on the difference between the two distributions and the use of the nv driver. Thanks for Lucid, it is nice and will be better in the future.

[Bamoset]

Dougals remaster script (latest version) borks the package manager. I dont know how to fix it but the work around is to back up the hidden directory /root/.packages before remaster, then restore from the back up after. (you can use renaming instead if you wish).

Hi DaveS,
Also as a workaround you might try the Dougal remaster script by Panzerkopf at http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... 780f24a001 I have had good luck with this script in that it seems to retain all packages as well as CUPS setup in the remaster.

[Bamoset]

Don't know if this is a bug; no one else has mentioned it yet. When using FF on Lupu, when I scroll up or down fast enough on some but not all sites, the text either smears badly or leaves missing lines. Ironically, this forum site is one that does it.

FF under 4.3.1 does not do this. Seamonkey under Lupu does not do this.

Any ideas?

EDIT: I just got Lupu working on another computer and FF does not exhibit this problem there. The older computer is slightly slower, a AMD Sempron around 2Ghz and 1 MB memory, so not all that slow. I would blame Firefox, but this does not happen with FF under 4.3.1 on the same computer.

This has been reported before.
I get it sometimes in SeaMonkey also, even in OpenOffice.

The scrolling problem, the refresh under window problem mentioned here, as well as a transparent menu problem and lines like spider webs on the screen that I haven't seen mentioned yet but I have had with LUPU-500, began to occur when I upgraded to Ubuntu 9.10 last October. In fact, it is what brought me to Puppy in the first place.I Think its a kernel or XORG problem imported to Puppy from Ubuntu. Graphics card here is SIS Mirage2, 128MB shared video memory (SIS 760). There is a driver for this card in LUPU, but the VESA driver seems to work better.

[jeffy39]

Howdy All,
Attempted to install XPAT2 from the rpos. (universe).
Seemed to install with no missing deps.
NO menu entry.
The last time I tried to install VirtualBox, several missing mods.
Also no sound with any .pps that has sound be there.
Any - all help appreciated.
Any hope for a q-pet VB?
Thanx, jw

[DaveS]

Dougals remaster script (latest version) borks the package manager. I dont know how to fix it but the work around is to back up the hidden directory /root/.packages before remaster, then restore from the back up after. (you can use renaming instead if you wish).

Hi DaveS,
Also as a workaround you might try the Dougal remaster script by Panzerkopf at http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... 780f24a001 I have had good luck with this script in that it seems to retain all packages as well as CUPS setup in the remaster.

That is the version I was using.... no joy

[scsijon]

have a acer v3700gx and using the onboard ibm video;
monitor is an old hp p1120 that although will run at 85hz I usually run at 48.4khz/ 60 hz as the unit squeels at 85;
screen set at 1024x786x24bit.

problems:-

XORG - screen only uses middle bit, about an inch/25mm blank at edges (no i won't change the screen width settings, else I have to change them back for the other four partition versions that work OK!)

xvesa - screen pushed to the right and tries to run at 85hz, won't allow me to do anything to change it except screen setting (640, 800, etc). Older versions use xvesa at 60hz, which is ok!

Any sugestions please?

scsijon

[lugligino]

I tryed to full install Lupu 5.0 and it works well with few excepitions after I changed the I810 chipset in Intel:
1) I see the mouse arrow splitted in three in horizontal direction and the left arrow is the valid one. A lot of change in chipset gives the same result:?
2) Seamonkey 2.0.4 was the chosen browser but when its window is in fullscreen mode and the page is scrolled using the up/down arrows of the vertical bar the page loses graphic integrity and some rows becomes not readable.
Any hint, please?

[hellin]

I have 2 bugs in my computer
1. I cant start Gxine (it crash)
2. sound dont work (it worked in puppy 4.3)