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Slacko 5.3 is now our recommended "first stop" for all newcomers. Try Slacko!
Barry Kauler
Getting Started
DO NOT try and 'upgrade' from Lucid or an earlier Puppy Linux. They are not compatible. You should start with a fresh install
Ok let's get Puppy . . .
Move any essential files to storage media eg. backup bookmarks
InstallationIndex Download and burn the ISO (make sure you know how to do this)
Boot and run from CD/DVD
Now first run:
- If you have previous other versions of Puppy it is a good idea to type 'puppy pfix=ram' at the initial boot:
I do this because I will have a previous save file and do not want to boot with that config
- Use Probe and other settings, wizards
- Turn on firewall from icon bar bottom right (right click for options)
- You could do a reboot now to save your settings or you might install to hard disk
- In Rox options/thumbnails/show images
- Add your backgrounds from Hard drive (usr/share/backgrounds)
How does Slacko compare with other Puppy versions?
I sent a pm to Mick congratulating on the release of Slacko 5.3, but would also like to do it publicly.
Personally, I was impressed by Mick's even temperament, patience and persistent enthusiasm.
Our three main Puppys are Slacko, Lucid and Wary. Slacko is designed for newer computers, six or seven years old.
Wary is a conservative design for older hardware, Lucid puppy526 Puppy 528 in use but being phased out, for Ubuntu fans is a mature well supported Puppy.
Saluki is beginning to emerge as our potential next release.
Dpup (Puppy + Debian) is designated as Puppy 6, currently being developed by Dejan555, Iguleder, Pemasu and Sickgut.
Future Puppy will offer x86, PARM ARM and 64 bit versions and have support for tablet, phone, touch, cloud and Android features
Absolute noobs
- Educate yourself by using the IRC platform, wiki and reading the forum
- Create logos, other artwork.
