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Raspup 8.2 FINAL
New Raspup Website
8.2 Final release notes
It supports all the main Pi boards but not compute module - well untested at least.
Puppy Forum 8.2 thread
You can also get involved, read the experiences of others, provide feedback, in this thread in the Puppy Forum


What hardware do I need to run RPi 4?
NOTE: USB c cables that work:

How do I get started with Raspberry Pi 4?

How do I get HDMI monitor settings correct for Raspberry Pi 4?

How do I turn the RPi 4 off and on again?
There is no on board switch
Use the mains switch, to turn the power supply on
If plugging and unplugging the USB 3. Plug in straight. To remove. I found pinching it out (not wiggling) the most effective

How do I make Puppi secure?
Puppy by default does not have servers and other ports open. Puppy is more secure than other distros
Use Growl if feeling insecure

How do I take a screenshot?
Use Mtpaint/file/actions/time delayed screenshot

How do I do screencasting?
Here's a basic recipe for ffmpeg, oh, you need libusb-1.0 from debian PPM too...
Code:
ffmpeg -f x11grab -s vga -r 25 -i :0.0 ~/myvid.avi

Can I test without a Raspberry Pi?
Help development even without Raspberry Pi hardware

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 can I speed up compiling?
Compile on a Raspberry Pi 4
Compile under Qemu emulation on a fast CPU
Compile outside of X
Compile on Puppy (less deamons)
Compile on a USB connected hard drive if running on Raspberry Pi

Any tips?
1. Reboot Puppy before using dd in Puppy (to write SD image)
2. Make use of Puppy resources
We have a great kennel of resources
The forum, Puppy chat etc
3. Turn on the Firewall during initial boot
5. Please don't put your Raspberry Pi on the floor. Was one lowered heel away from destruction yesterday - must build case
6. Audio possibility
set audio
aplay
what does aplay -l give you?
If it lists multiple cards, you can select the audio out by running:
aplay -Dplughw:X filename.wav
X is the card you choose from 0 to n

====**Ye Olde History**====

How do I change the Appearance of Puppi Sap
Add More Puppi artwork

How do I change the Appearance of Puppi Sap
Add More Puppi artwork

What is SAP like
ye olde Alpha 2 part of screen only recorded in SAP
Chromium in SAP alpha 1
Other programs in alpha 1

Puppi cockroach
Woof build Puppy + Debian Wheezy = Puppi 'cockroach' released by Micko. This is at Alpha 1 and uses faster but less stable code

Puppy + Debian = Puppi SAP
meaning Squeezed Arm Puppy and is built specifically to run on the Raspberry Pi. BarryK
This is currently at Alpha 4 stage and uses older Squeeze code

Where do I find ye olde info?
Puppi alpha1 feedback on Murga forum

How was ye olde sap6 created?

What needed fixing in ye olde Puppi?
Everything!
Please send bug fixes to Barry K blog comments

What works?


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