Hi
I have found that this linux version is about the only linux o/s that will function on an old Packard Bell laptop.
I wanted to use it to simply run a very unsophisticated domino program that was written for windows which I can network.
I downloaded the wine package but then could not find a way to run it successfully. I don't want to spend a lot of time if there is not a simple way to do this so please advise.
Linux Puppy 32bit (Bionic Pup32)
Also, how is Bionicpup32 installed?
Full or frugal?
After getting Wine installed and setup. Reboot before using.
This makes sure it is completely installed.
For Wine.
Make sure you have the latest version of Wine.
Good place to get Wine for Puppy.
http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=88711
The pet packages listed will work in most Puppy versions.
They are compiled in different Puppy versions, but not made just for them.
They are universal pet packages, usable in all Puppy versions.
There are 32bit or 64bit versions.
Also, look on the first post of the Wine topic for a added program that puts Wine entries in the menu.
When you get Wine installed and the Wine menu entries.
Run Wine config to setup Wine.
It will probably offer you a few more programs needed for Wine to run properly.
Should download and install them as part of the initial config.
Also, in Wine config->Drivers Select autodetect to get all the driver locations loaded in Wine.
A lot of settup options in Wine config, so check them all.
What version of Windows you want Wine to mimic can affect how a program runs. Wine Config->Applications.
About specific programs running in Wine.
Go to the Wine web site and see what it says about a specific program and issues.
http://www.winehq.org
Using Wine is almost like learning a new operating system.
Takes a while to learn how to use Wine and to get things working properly.
Full or frugal?
After getting Wine installed and setup. Reboot before using.
This makes sure it is completely installed.
For Wine.
Make sure you have the latest version of Wine.
Good place to get Wine for Puppy.
http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=88711
The pet packages listed will work in most Puppy versions.
They are compiled in different Puppy versions, but not made just for them.
They are universal pet packages, usable in all Puppy versions.
There are 32bit or 64bit versions.
Also, look on the first post of the Wine topic for a added program that puts Wine entries in the menu.
When you get Wine installed and the Wine menu entries.
Run Wine config to setup Wine.
It will probably offer you a few more programs needed for Wine to run properly.
Should download and install them as part of the initial config.
Also, in Wine config->Drivers Select autodetect to get all the driver locations loaded in Wine.
A lot of settup options in Wine config, so check them all.
What version of Windows you want Wine to mimic can affect how a program runs. Wine Config->Applications.
About specific programs running in Wine.
Go to the Wine web site and see what it says about a specific program and issues.
http://www.winehq.org
Using Wine is almost like learning a new operating system.
Takes a while to learn how to use Wine and to get things working properly.
Last edited by bigpup on Tue 14 Apr 2020, 15:22, edited 1 time in total.
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)
To install a pet package.
Download it.
In Rox file manager navigate to where you downloaded it.
Left click on the pet.
It will install.
Download it.
In Rox file manager navigate to where you downloaded it.
Left click on the pet.
It will install.
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)
Just to clarify:
bigpup above wrote "Run Wine config to setup Wine."
After installing a wine pet, open a terminal and type "wine winecfg" --without the quotes. You'll find a terminal [AKA console] on the default BionicPup's desktop --one of the icons at the top. Alternatively, urxvt is probably on bionicpup32's Menu>Utilities submenu.
bigpup above wrote "Run Wine config to setup Wine."
After installing a wine pet, open a terminal and type "wine winecfg" --without the quotes. You'll find a terminal [AKA console] on the default BionicPup's desktop --one of the icons at the top. Alternatively, urxvt is probably on bionicpup32's Menu>Utilities submenu.