{{include tonguesSlackoTips}} [[HomePage]] > [[PuppyVersionIndex Puppy Version]] > [[Puppy5Index|Puppy5]]/[[Spup]] > [[Puppy53|Slacko]] {{image url="http://www.meownplanet.net/puppylinuxstuff/darkcity/slacko48.png" title="logo" alt="logo"}} {{include pagesSlacko}} ====Slacko Tips==== - Do you know ISO's can be burnt to CD-RW or DVD-RW many times? //So now you can boot and text reports to the [[http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/index.php forum]]// {{color fg="black" bg="yellow" text="Do I need the PAE version?"}} slacko-5.3.3 - most users PAE slacko - those with post 2006 computers or 4GB or more of RAM {{color fg="black" bg="yellow" text="Is there an exe to help installing directly from MS Windows?"}} [[http://www.mediafire.com/?5ah0d0rzcz5cc Windows Installer]] {{color fg="black" bg="yellow" text="How do I use a roll up a window?"}} Placing the mouse cursor on the top window bar and vertical scrolling up or down shades/unshades the window! {{color fg="black" bg="yellow" text="How do I use a pic on the desktop?"}} Right-click on lock (top right of desktop) select backdrop drag and drop an image For permanent images add images to **/usr/share/backgrounds** and use //Menu / Desktop / Nathan Wallpaper setter// [[http://2photo.ru/2008/10/21/miry_khudozhnicy_inga_nielsen.html Here are some pics]] {{color fg="black" bg="yellow" text="Can I zoom in and out using the browser?"}} Got a mouse-wheel? In the enclosed browser (Seamonkey 2.4.1) goto the pull down menu and select ''Edit/preferences/advance/mouse-wheel'' Now change to zoom in and out {{color fg="black" bg="yellow" text="Hey my Internet is not connected?"}} Not using Ethernet? Click on the connect icon Follow the instructions {{color fg="black" bg="yellow" text="Which browser should I use?"}} Slacko has the Seamonkey browser built in, includes an HTML editor and Email client Extra downloads include stable and Beta release Browsers Firefox Opera - small and efficient with email client Chrome - still being optimised but cutting edge {{color fg="black" bg="yellow" text="What extra software do I need?"}} Probably none Use Slickpet and Puppy Package manager for extra software {{color fg="black" bg="yellow" text="Should I customise?"}} Want compositing effects including drop shaddows to your windows? Add this line near the bottom of the hidden file /root/.xinitrc Code: xcompmgr -c -C & so that the bottom of the file looks like this: Code: **# rox -p /root/Choices/ROX-Filer/Puppypin #fi xcompmgr -c -C &** ''#exec $CURRENTWM #v2.11 GuestToo suggested this improvement... which $CURRENTWM && exec $CURRENTWM [ -x $CURRENTWM ] && exec $CURRENTWM exec jwm ""###END###""'' Re-start X for effects to start. {{color fg="black" bg="yellow" text="Do I need java?"}} Not usually but it is available in Slickpet Most browsers already have javascript (a different language) {{color fg="black" bg="yellow" text="How do I move programs between windows?"}} Right click on your program 'rectangle' in the icon bar (far left) and drag to the second window Create up to 10 Windows with Menu / Desktop / JMM configuration / tray management {{color fg="black" bg="yellow" text="How do I compile and develop in Puppy?"}} Use [[Devx]]. Go to SFS in Quickpet and click the button. Reboot. You now have C, Bacon, Glade, Vala program languages and other development tools {{color fg="black" bg="yellow" text="How do I know what programs I have installed?"}} Use the package manager and notice the list of installed software Be careful now - one click and they uninstall {{color fg="black" bg="yellow" text="What is this Puppy called?"}} It is called **Puppy 5.3** or "Slacko" During development the name Spot and Slacko were used for development ISO releases {{color fg="black" bg="yellow" text="Why does Puppy run as root?"}} Convenience Puppy users control their environment. We are designed to load and run from USB or DVD (straight to desktop) A root running live CD or DVD system remains MORE secure than an accessible and hackable hard disk install We are not designed for multi-user deployment. You can use menu/network/Growl for [[security]] tightening options {{color fg="black" bg="yellow" text="So technically, Puppy is dangerous?"}} Very. We bypass network security and firewalls We can repair and edit other operating systems files such as Windows 7 bypassing administrator limitations Recommended by security agencies as unhackable when running from DVD Programs on the CD/DVD are never compromised. With Puppy, comes great potential in a small package {{color fg="black" bg="yellow" text="What about tech support?"}} Try us. Puppy users are loyal because our forums, wikis, IRC, blogs and web sites are constantly friendly, updated and improved {{color fg="black" bg="yellow" text="What about Thumbnails?"}} Thumbnails are turned off for speedy default. To turn them on: Right-Click on an icon and choose Rox-Filer -> Options -> Thumbnails -> #%click box#% show image thumbnails {{color fg="black" bg="yellow" text="How can I optimise booting?"}} go to Menu / System / Bootmanager configure bootup (that is, right click on desktop or bottom left click) then . . . Manage System Services Use Help to sort out what to do {{color fg="black" bg="yellow" text="How do I turn a group of pets to custom sfs?"}} [[http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?p=473344&sid=a872400e45c65fa841bf6bd82a40fab7#473344 pets to custom sfs]] [[http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?p=570897#570897 more tips]]