Revision [22260]
This is an old revision of puppy526 made by darkcity on 2012-07-13 20:34:48.
Puppy 5.28 Lucid
The fastest, friendliest, and most fun Lucid yet.
LASTEST UPDATE Version 005 released APR 05 2012 thread
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Description
Puppy 5.2.8 is the latest version of Lucid - ubuntu based. Lucid 5.2.8 is a mature, well-tested product with a nice set of usability features, a good amount of available software, and a supportive user base. It precedes Puppy53 Puppy 5.3 Slacko the latest official version of Puppy.
The Lucid series runs from Puppy 5.00 - 5.29. Pets Package compatibility across this range is good.
OTHER UPDATES
Upgrade to Slacko?
Puppy 5.3 Slacko is Slackware based It is not possible to just 'upgrade' to Slacko. To use Slacko requires a new install or live run from DVD required, Puppy53 see Slacko page.
Download
Puppy 5.2.8.005 standard
Here is the current version of the Updated ISO (005).
download -> upu-528.005.iso
md5 checksum -> 8ad170c46b523436776398fa5ce39fa4
Compiling and Development
Install devx to add developer tools-
Development Add-on (devx) -> lupu_devx_528-4.sfs (still valid for -5)
md5 checksum -> bf14b9eea9d67ad2f58dd11dc15832f7
Optional Upgrades
PMusic PMusic 2.2.2 Music player, upgrade provides the dependencies for Pmusic to version 2.2.2, and then further updates can be downloaded from the pmusic thread.
Sylpheed Sylpheed 3.1.2 Email client upgrade to 3.1.2
Dillo Dillo 3.0.1 Internet browser upgrade to 3.0.1
SFSLoad SFS-Load 1.3. Load more sfs's on the fly.
More Features
- smokey01's PuppyHelp101 Puppy Help 101 go to Puppymenu > 'Document' > Puppy Help 101
- i686 libc - Lucid should run just a bit quicker
- report-video-glx for diagnosing video issues
- ffconvert to convert between video formats
- more wallpapers and themes
- hardware detection and configuration routines improved
Drivers
Installation Help
Tutorials
- LucidHelp HELP I need somebody
- Lucid Help also available from Quickpet
- Getting Started with Puppy Linux with David "Pa" McClamrock
- LucidTutorialAddSoftware Add Software Quickpet, LucidPuppySFS SFS, Puppy Package Manager (PPM)
- LucidTutorialDevx Compiling and developing in Lucid
- Change your desktop video
Tips
- Puppy52LuciTipsLowMemory Low Memory Personal Storage file
- Tweaks also available from Quickpet
- Mtpaint mouse scroll zoom (video)
- Openbox cpu monitor = Desktop setting -> fbpanel config -> plugins -> General OK
- Latest LibreOffice for your language
- Converting media eg. ASF to AVI
