microcore_v3.8rc2

[roberts]

The Second Release Candidate of Micro Core v3.8 is now posted and ready for testing.
http://distro.ibiblio.org/pub/linux/distributions/tinycorelinux/3.x/release_candidates

microcore_3.8rc2.iso
microcore_3.8rc2.iso.md5.txt

Change log:
rc1
* Updated tce-load - now allows re-downloading non-installed extensions to better handle download failures.
* Updated tce-setup & tce-load to ensure busybox calls thus avoiding conflicts with gnu utilities.
* Updated rc.shutdown - removed sleep to improve shutdown speed.
 
rc2
* Updated busybox  -  1.18.5 new depmod applet and audit of required applets.
* Updated search.sh  - improved searching by title results and support for fat file-system.
* Updated provides.sh  - support for fat file-system.
* Updated tce-setup, tce-load, and loadpack.sh - alias for new depmod applet.
* Updated .profile - new user login sudo issue resolved.

Note: depmod has been moved to extensions, GNU depmod may be required by certain extensions, e.g., alsa.

Note the following have also been updated:
Xprogs.tcz
wbar.tcz

Are needed when using microcore_3.8rc2.iso and X.
See; http://forum.tinycorelinux.net/index.php?topic=10728.0 details.

[vinnie]

Since last week I have returned online with a modem compatible with linux, and then I went back and customize a Microcore.

I found these problems:
-The "Set Time" "Top" "Xkill" menu items don't work
-Both backup from Control Panel and in the exit Menu don't work. Control Panel Error is :
"Error occured.
Make sure you are using a valid backup/restore device. Some errors are logged in /tmp/backup_status"
Shutdown error is:
"Errors occured during backup!
See: /tmp/backup_status."
backup_status file don't exist.

I use safebackup boot code and actual core elements from http://distro.ibiblio.org/tinycorelinux/3.x/release_candidates/microcore/

in the meantime I will make a couple of tests, if I will get some results I will inform

[vinnie]

Ok, without safebackup boot code, backup work correctly.
one question: What does "safe" backup? I have observed that update both the "mydata.tgz" that "mydataback.tgz"
In practice, the old mydata becomes mydataback and new mydata is saved? Is true?

[roberts]

Many people use microcore with full X and no errors.
Perhaps you did not get a full install. What is the specs of target hardware?

In practice, the old mydata becomes mydataback and new mydata is saved? Is true?

Yes.
Hopefully you are rich in disk space. It is best to use filetool.sh -d to check.

Did you add files to your /opt/.filetool.lst?

[vinnie]

This is spec of my netbook:

Asus Eee PC T101MT Technical Specifications:

    Display: 10.1″ LED Backlight/ Resistive Multi-Touch Panel (1024×600)
    Intel CPU & Chipset: Intel Atom N450
    Home – 2GB DDR2
    Wireless: Data Network 802.11b/g/n @2.4GHz
    Bluetooth2.1 + EDR
    320GB HDD
    Webcam: 0.3M Pixels
    Audio: Hi-Definition Audio CODEC
    Stereo Speakers
    High Quality Mic
    Input / Output: 1 x VGA Port (D-sub 15-pin for external monitor)
    3 x USB 2.0, 1 x LAN RJ-45
    2 x Audio Jack (Head Phone / Mic-in)
    Card Reader: MMC/SD supported SDHC capacity up to 32GB SDXC, in High Speed (HS) and Default Speed (DS) modes, and max. capacity up to 2TB
    Battery: 6.5 hrs, 35Wh Slim and Eco-friendly Li-polymer Battery

TInycore work fine

This is my onboot software:

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mirrors.tcz
kmaps.tcz
mylocale.tcz
base-locale.tcz
Xlibs.tcz
Xprogs.tcz
Xorg-7.5-3d.tcz
firmware.tcz
e17-locale.tcz
alsa.tcz
qps.tcz
xfe-locale.tczbut what does the bootcode safebackup?

p.s. filetool.sh -d is usefull command 

[roberts]

Ah, e17 DE. I too, find some menu items do not work with this DE.

I suggest that you switch to a better supported WM or DE as the items you claim don't work do with using supported alternatives.

Or post to the TCE Q&A Forum regarding the e17 collection of extensions.