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by BarryK
Sun Jan 27, 2019 2:02 am
Forum: Puppy
Topic: Quirky Linux 8.1.2 for Pi2 and Pi3
Replies: 7
Views: 25558

Re: Quirky Linux 8.1.2 for Pi2 and Pi3

Wow its Barry you are a Legend Barry :) I used to use puppy a lot i had to stop using it after our little man passed as i found anything dog related too upsetting. I will give this a go later Barry cheers Ps hope alls well with you ;-). I know the feeling. I still think about my little Puppy, even ...
by BarryK
Sun Jan 27, 2019 1:52 am
Forum: Other
Topic: EasyOS 1.0.2 64-bit for the Pi
Replies: 0
Views: 1213

EasyOS 1.0.2 64-bit for the Pi

I created the first build of EasyOS for the Pi in September 2018, but didn't announce it on this forum. Now at version 1.0.2 and many improvements. See blog announcement and download link here: http://bkhome.org/news/201901/easyos-102-64-bit-on-raspberry-pi.html What does need to be understood is th...
by BarryK
Fri Nov 25, 2016 1:09 pm
Forum: Puppy
Topic: Quirky Linux 8.1.2 for Pi2 and Pi3
Replies: 7
Views: 25558

Re: Quirky Linux 8.1.2 for Pi2 and Pi3

On the subject of rolling back, an extra note. Quirky is designed so that any PET package can be uninstalled, and the system will go back to how it was before the PET was installed. If a newly installed PET overwrites an existing file, that file gets archived (look under /audit folder), and if the P...
by BarryK
Fri Nov 25, 2016 12:59 pm
Forum: Puppy
Topic: Quirky Linux 8.1.2 for Pi2 and Pi3
Replies: 7
Views: 25558

Quirky Linux 8.1.2 for Pi2 and Pi3

See announcement and download links on my blog: http://barryk.org/news/?viewDetailed=00457 Quirky is a newcomer to the Pi, and there were some issues with the first release, 8.1, and have been steadily resolving them. Hopefully, you will find 8.1.2 to be a very nice experience. Any issues, please do...
by BarryK
Fri Nov 25, 2016 12:44 pm
Forum: Puppy
Topic: Quirky Linux 8.1 for Pi2 and Pi3
Replies: 27
Views: 33758

Re: Quirky Linux 8.1 for Pi2 and Pi3

Pi2 and 8192cu module. btw, in puppy's forum there user@step had same issue, but you just ignore page-9 #8 . 8.1.2 fixed 8192cu module issue, thanks. Hi, i am surprised that 8.1.2 has fixed it for you, don't know what I did to fix it! Someone else reported in the Puppy Forum, 8192cu not working wit...
by BarryK
Wed Nov 02, 2016 2:44 pm
Forum: Puppy
Topic: Quirky Linux 8.1 for Pi2 and Pi3
Replies: 27
Views: 33758

Re: Quirky Linux 8.1 for Pi2 and Pi3

Note that my website http://barryk.org/ is down, including my blog.

My host hostgator.com has told me too much traffic to my blog.

I am trying to figure out a solution with them.

Yes, I have an "unlimited" account, what they call their "Baby Croc" account, or what they used to call it any way.
by BarryK
Wed Oct 26, 2016 9:08 am
Forum: Puppy
Topic: Quirky Linux 8.1 for Pi2 and Pi3
Replies: 27
Views: 33758

Re: Quirky Linux 8.1 for Pi2 and Pi3

tried .25 & .89 wifi seems broken, module loaded & SSID on list but can not connect wpa(2). does 81 fix ? I need more information. Are you using the Pi3 and its inbuilt wifi? Or if the Pi2, what wifi adaptor? Pi2 and 8192cu module. btw, in puppy's forum there user@step had same issue, but you just ...
by BarryK
Mon Oct 24, 2016 11:36 am
Forum: Puppy
Topic: Quirky Linux 8.1 for Pi2 and Pi3
Replies: 27
Views: 33758

Re: Quirky Linux 8.1 for Pi2 and Pi3

cjan wrote:tried .25 & .89 wifi seems broken, module loaded & SSID on list but can not connect wpa(2).
does 81 fix ?
I need more information. Are you using the Pi3 and its inbuilt wifi? Or if the Pi2, what wifi adaptor?
by BarryK
Mon Oct 24, 2016 12:15 am
Forum: Puppy
Topic: Quirky Linux 8.1 for Pi2 and Pi3
Replies: 27
Views: 33758

Quirky Linux 8.1 for Pi2 and Pi3

I am happy to announce version 8.1, the first official release of Quirky for the Raspberry Pi2 and Pi3. The announcement and download links are posted to my blog: http://barryk.org/news/?viewDetailed=00441 A more detailed announcement is here: http://distro.ibiblio.org/quirky/quirky6/armv7/releases/...
by BarryK
Fri Aug 19, 2016 12:57 am
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Pi with Andromium Superbook
Replies: 5
Views: 4522

Re: Pi with Andromium Superbook

This is where they announced Pi compatibility:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/an ... ts/1651562
by BarryK
Fri Aug 19, 2016 12:34 am
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Pi with Andromium Superbook
Replies: 5
Views: 4522

Pi with Andromium Superbook

The Andromium Superbook is a Kickstarter project: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/andromium/the-superbook-turn-your-smartphone-into-a-laptop-f/ The Superbook is a shell, that uses DisplayLink technology, and apparently will work with just about any computer device that supports USB-OTG. On many...
by BarryK
Fri Jul 20, 2012 2:42 pm
Forum: Puppy
Topic: Squeezed Arm Puppy alpha4
Replies: 26
Views: 46596

Squeezed Arm Puppy alpha4

"alpha4" is out, see announcement and download links on my blog: http://bkhome.org/blog/?viewDetailed=02910 This is built from Debian Squeeze armel packages. Is it slower than Raspbian? Try it, find out for yourself! Regarding it's "alpha" status, well, all the distros for the Raspberry Pi are alpha...
by BarryK
Mon Jul 16, 2012 3:19 am
Forum: Puppy
Topic: How to get puppy to fit screen
Replies: 13
Views: 38820

Re: How to get puppy to fit screen

I finally have the puppy working on my RP. Does anyone know how to fit it to the screen? Im using hdmi but it over runs the screen a little on all four sides if someone could help me out it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!! The config.txt in Puppy alpha3: # refer: http://elinux.org/RPi_config...
by BarryK
Mon Jul 16, 2012 3:13 am
Forum: Puppy
Topic: Puppy for RP, alpha3
Replies: 20
Views: 28852

Re: Puppy for RP, alpha3

Tried this approach to getting mobile brodband working on puppy: http://shkspr.mobi/blog/index.php/2012/07/3g-internet-on-raspberry-pi-success/ as it is working on presumably the debian distro. Annoyingly there appears to be so many interlocking dependancies missing on puppy alpha 3 that I gave up ...
by BarryK
Sat Jul 14, 2012 2:52 am
Forum: Off topic discussion
Topic: Alternative if you want to spend a lot more
Replies: 16
Views: 6065

Re: Alternative if you want to spend a lot more

Joe Schmoe wrote:Since I won't be monitoring your "blog", you should report here as well (at least to give the link to your "blog")
OK, will do.
by BarryK
Fri Jul 13, 2012 2:05 pm
Forum: Off topic discussion
Topic: Alternative if you want to spend a lot more
Replies: 16
Views: 6065

Re: Alternative if you want to spend a lot more

Barry, be sure to tell us all when you receive it. When do you expect that will be?. They say end of July, early August. Ha ha, remember what they said about the RasPi :lol: But, you never know. They are an experienced company, they might have their act together. I will report on it after it arrive...
by BarryK
Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:38 pm
Forum: Puppy
Topic: Puppy for RP, alpha3
Replies: 20
Views: 28852

Re: Puppy for RP, alpha3

I am very interested in the wi-fi option though... should this 'work' automatically, or does it require a separate specific input? There are kernel drivers for many usb wifi modules, with the required firmware. They should "just work". Puppy has a "connect" icon on the desktop, and if you click thi...
by BarryK
Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:22 pm
Forum: Puppy
Topic: Puppy for RP, alpha3
Replies: 20
Views: 28852

Re: Puppy for RP, alpha3

hi. is Puppi hard-float optimised as latest Raspian No, Puppy is built from standard Debian Squeeze armel packages. Don't let that one factor sway your decision. There are many factors that affect the startup speed of the operating system and applications, and general responsiveness. I don't think ...
by BarryK
Thu Jul 12, 2012 12:03 am
Forum: Off topic discussion
Topic: Alternative if you want to spend a lot more
Replies: 16
Views: 6065

Alternative if you want to spend a lot more

The Pandaboard is often mentioned as an alternative to the RP if you want more power, and are prepared to spend a lot more. But, there is a new kid on the block, with 1.4GHz quad-core A9 CPU and Mali 400 GPU, 1GB RAM, at US$129, the ODROID-X. I have ordered one, see my blog announcement: http://bkho...
by BarryK
Wed Jul 11, 2012 11:46 pm
Forum: Puppy
Topic: Puppy for RP, alpha3
Replies: 20
Views: 28852

Puppy for RP, alpha3

Alpha3 has arrived! See my blog announcement: http://bkhome.org/blog/?viewDetailed=02899 Hot-pluggable USB devices should now be working. In alpha2, hot-pluggable USB Flash and hard drives work, but now just about anything, including wifi and wireless broadband modules should work. Please do read th...
by BarryK
Mon Jul 09, 2012 3:04 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Network problems and hangs... losing faith... (solved)
Replies: 114
Views: 54231

Re: Network problems and hangs... losing faith...

I would be very interested to know if you guys have better luck with a powered usb hub as the only power source, and running Puppy Linux alpha2, as described here: http://bkhome.org/arm/rp-hardware-setup.htm This configuration may resolve some mysterious problems that may have something to do with t...
by BarryK
Sun Jul 08, 2012 2:17 am
Forum: Puppy
Topic: Puppy for RP, Alpha2
Replies: 38
Views: 47833

Re: Puppy for RP, Alpha2

darkcity, Puppy is running as a "full" installation on the RP, like the other distros. That is what we call PUPMODE=2. There is no initrd and no aufs/unionfs layers. Installing the 'devx" for compiling C/C++/Vala/Genie/BaCon is easy, see instructions for the "full" install situation on this page: ht...
by BarryK
Fri Jul 06, 2012 8:36 am
Forum: Puppy
Topic: Puppy for RP, Alpha2
Replies: 38
Views: 47833

Re: Puppy for RP, Alpha2

Previous post: After the initial boot this alpha Puppy takes two minutes and 4 seconds to boot on my Pi from my class 4 SD card on subsequent boots. I'm using a Class 6 4GB SD card, "Essentials" brand, that I bought from my local Woolworths supermarket here in Perth Australia. It was A$7.99 I think,...
by BarryK
Thu Jul 05, 2012 3:21 am
Forum: Puppy
Topic: Puppy for RP, Alpha2
Replies: 38
Views: 47833

Re: Puppy for RP, Alpha2

From earlier post: It takes an age to boot. From earlier post: After attempting to boot and getting a blank screen, I discovered the forced HDMI in config.txt. Both of these are explained in my announcement and release notes. By now I should not be surprised that some people don't bother to read the...
by BarryK
Mon Jul 02, 2012 5:16 am
Forum: Puppy
Topic: Puppy for RP, Alpha2
Replies: 38
Views: 47833

Puppy for RP, Alpha2

Heh heh, only a few days after uploading Alpha1, we have Alpha2, with significant improvements. See my blog announcement for further details and download links: http://bkhome.org/blog/?viewDetailed=02879 The download file is now 85.6MB, which is perhaps even do-able by those on analog telephone dial...

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