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29 june 2012 Alpha 1 Puppi SAP with Chromium Browser
This pup is codenamed "sap", meaning "Squeezed Arm Puppy" and is built specifically to run on the Raspberry Pi. BarryK
When is it available?
First True Puppi Sap6 is now available for debugging
What is unxz or the .xz extension used by Barry K?
.xz is the latest compression type, much smaller than .gz or .bz2 or zip. The 'unxz' utility decompresses it, and it is then piped to 'dd' -- the "|" is the pipe operator, which means that the output of the unxz operation becomes the input to dd.
If downloading via a Windows PC you will need an extractor that supports the "'.xz" file extension for compressed files. Winrar didn't support it. Download another 'universal extractor' in order to then install via the Win32diskimager program.
How was sap6 created?
What needs fixing?
Everything!
Please send bug fixes to Barry K blog comments
What works?
- jwm JWM - Joe's Window Manager - stable - running well
- ROXfiler Rox File Manager (incidentally Rox was developed first on the ARM processor)
- links browser - tip run from menu
- Chrome browser - includes flash - use package manager to download - PPM not yet fully working
How do I change the Appearance of Puppi Sap
Add More Puppi artwork
How do I compile programs in Puppi Sap?
You need the devx
Puppy can be transformed into a complete compile environment by the installation of just one file, that we refer to by the generic name of "devx". In this case it is 'devx_sap6_5.91.sfs'. Normally, the Bootmanager can be used to install and uninstall SFS files, however due to the manner in which Puppy is installed on the SD card, it is necessary to click on the devx file to open it, then copy all the files into "/" -- see instructions at http://puppylinux.com/hard-puppy.htm. I have not tested the devx. If anything is missing out of it, fixes welcome. Note that as well as C/C++ support, the devx has Vala, Genie and BaCon compilers, see http://bkhome.org/genie and http://bkhome.org/bacon -- BaCon is enhanced BASIC and is our recommended language for all newbies who want to be able to create fast and small compiled apps. Note, there is also an IDE for BaCon, and a GUI RAD, but not yet included in the devx.
Lobster note: I am going to test devx now
How do I send email?
Use Gmail, yahoomail or other cloud email service for now
We need a working mail client, working options welcome
Where do I share info?
Any tips?
1. Make use of Puppy resources
We have a great kennel of resources
The forum, Puppy chat etc
2. Turn on the Firewall
3. You can PuppySchoolProgramming create programs in bashscript without the devx
4. Please don't put your Raspberry Pi on the floor. Was one lowered heel away from destruction yesterday - must build case
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