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Puppy Linux Windows Installer - V1.1
Expect a Slacko version shortly after release
- 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 forum
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
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
Hey my Internet is not connected?
Not using Ethernet?
Click on the connect icon
Follow the instructions
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
What extra software do I need?
Probably none
Use Slickpet and Puppy Package manager for extra software
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.
Do I need java?
Not usually but it is available in Slickpet
Most browsers already have javascript
(a different language)
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
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
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
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
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 GROWL for security tightening options
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
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
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
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
How do I turn a group of pets to custom sfs?
more tips
