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Compatible with Slackware 13:37
Puppy Linux is considered as an independent Linux system. However, it is nevertheless compatible with the eminent Linux system Slackware. The beauty of Puppy Slacko 5.3.1 is that programs that are available for Slackware 13:37 (latest version) also can be easily installed and run in Puppy Slacko (and thus also in PuppEX). In Puppy Package Manager, I have added the software repositories for 13:37 Official Slackware, Slackware Salix 13:37 and Slackware 13:37 Slacky. This means that virtually all programs intended for Slackware 13:37 can be installed in PuppEX. See a picture that shows how it looks when the Puppy Package Manager is running. |
PuppEX 2012 LiveCD
PuppEX 2012 is a remaster of Puppy Linux Slacko 5.3.1, released on December 12, 2011. Kernel 2.6.37.6 is used when running the system live, but if you install PuppEX to hard disk, you can use "my" own compiled kernel 3.1.5-puppex instead. PuppEX 2012 uses, like the original Puppy Slacko, JVM, Fvwm95 and IceWM as desktop interface. In PuppEX there are, however, elements of LXDE, such as the file manager PCManFM and LXTerminal. These programs are more useful than ROX-Filer respectively RXVT, I think. The ISO file is on the whole 405 MB, which is due to me including all the necessary additions in order to install programs from source, the extra kernel 3.1.5, Vlc, Gimp and NVIDIA's own graphics driver 285.05.09. Slacko 5.3.1 is only of 126 MB. PuppEX is despite this still running as fast as the original, which means it runs very, very fast compared to most other Linux systems.
Kernel 3.1.5 is the latest available stable kernel (as of 111215).
Kernel with support for almost anything
If you have a new or/and unusual hardware you should try PuppEX. This is because the system when installed to harddisk can use kernel 3.1.5 with support for "all forms of" now used hardware.
Default language
The default language (locale) is set to English.
Keyboard
The default keyboard layout is American (us). Change it by running the command setxkbmap se (for Sweden) or click on the icon "setup" on the desktop.
Installation to HDD or USB stick
PuppEX can easily be installed to hard disk or USB stick. Click on the icon Install >> Universal Installer. After installing to a USB stick, you can save changes to the system (including software installations) directly on the stick. When you shut down the system for the first time you will be asked if you want to save your changes. After that all changes are automatically saved.
Switching to kernel 3.1.5-puppex
After a hard disk installation (full, not "frugal"), you can switch to "my" kernel 3.1.5-puppex if you wish. Do it like this:
1. Boot up PuppEX from hard disk
2. Run the command cp /usr/share/puppex/boot/vmlinuz-3.1.5-puppex /boot
3. Change your Grub Legacy configuration. Edit menu.lst (/boot/grub /menu.lst) to look like this:
title PuppEX 2012 (sda6)
root (hd0,5)
# kernel /boot/vmlinuz root=/dev/sda6 pmedia=atahd
kernel /boot/vmlinuz-3.1.5-puppex root=/dev/sda6 pmedia=atahd
4. Restart your computer
NOTE: In the above example PuppEX is installed on /dev/sda6. You must of course change (hd0,5) and /dev/sda6 so that it matches your installation.
Read more (if you understand Swedish)...
See a screenshot of the Desktop HERE.
DOWNLOAD
The ISO file (puppex-405mb-111215.iso) can be downloaded from the Swedish Linux Society's server.
md5sum
PuppEX 2012 can also be downloaded from Sourceforge.net - Fast, secure and free downloads from the largest Open Source applications and software directory.
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