Tiny Core Linux
Tiny Core Base => Raspberry Pi => Topic started by: roberts on November 02, 2012, 06:54:45 PM
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I have updated the development build rpiCore to 4.7 base see 20121102 build.
Both qemuPiCore.tgz and rpiCore-20121102.img.gz have been updated.
Also matching and required updated Xprogs.tcz is in the armv6/tcz repository.
See change log for Core v4.7 for 4.7 details.
Additionally updates from bmarkus for libz and e2fsprogs are included.
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REPOSTED was looking at the x86 repository. Fixed to look at armv6.
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Updated image now posted to bring the base system up to 4.7.1.
Also added missing links as reported.
http://code.google.com/p/tinycore-rpi/downloads/list
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Could you please also distribute piCore.gz and kernel.img for future updates?
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If you are thinking that it is easy just to copy over piCore.gz.
It is not. Hex offsets need to be calculated otherwise system will not boot.
I am trying to avoid "does not boot posts". Perhaps, if other reason, I will re-consider.
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Ok, I didn't know that. I had updated only by loop mounting the partition and copying over piCore.gz so far.
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I have posted updated images for both piCore and piCore-qemu to reflect the new default master repository for piCore extensions kindly hosted by bmarkus. Apps GUI now defaults to the new location.
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I have posted updated images (20121202) for both piCore and piCore-qemu to add zsync to the base.
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Added a simple README on how to get X GUI desktop from base piCore image.
Now posted at http://code.google.com/p/tinycore-rpi/downloads/list
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Added TC.tcz to the repository. It is a meta-extension which loads all necessary components to get a TC-like minimal graphical desktop, no need to install other extensions manually.
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New Image posted to bring the base to v4.7.2
For download see: http://tinycorelinux.net/arm.html
For change log see: http://forum.tinycorelinux.net/index.php/topic,14560.msg82587.html#msg82587
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New images are now posted to bring piCore and piCore-qemu to 4.7.3 base.
For download see: http://tinycorelinux.net/ports.html
For Change log see: http://forum.tinycorelinux.net/index.php/topic,14617.msg82942.html#msg82942
Additional notes:
Files likely in your backup that have changed:
/opt/tcemirror This now points to repo.tincorelinux.net
EDIT: REPOSTED for /opt/tcemirror group write.
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Updated piCore image, 20130114, to support 512MB boards now posted in
http://tinycorelinux.net/4.x/armv6
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New images are now posted to bring Raspberry Pi port to 4.7.4 base.
For download see: http://tinycorelinux.net/ports.html
For Change log see: http://forum.tinycorelinux.net/index.php/topic,14723.msg83628.html#msg83628
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New piCore and piCore-qemu images dated 20130226 are now posted to bring Raspberry Pi port to 4.7.5 base.
For download see: http://tinycorelinux.net/ports.html
For Change log see: http://forum.tinycorelinux.net/index.php/topic,14949.msg85230.html#msg85230
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New piCore image dated 20130324 is now posted. It is a bug fix release adding missing gconv libs.
For download see: http://tinycorelinux.net/4.x/armv6/
Direct download: http://tinycorelinux.net/4.x/armv6/piCore-20130324.img.gz
Picore-X also updated. Direct download: http://tinycorelinux.net/4.x/armv6/piCore-X-beta20130324.img.gz
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is there any image that runs ssh out of the box? as funny as that sounds - i have no usb keyboards, and most linux images for pi can be ssh'ed into.
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is there any image that runs ssh out of the box? as funny as that sounds - i have no usb keyboards, and most linux images for pi can be ssh'ed into.
Not yet, but I can create one, as it is requested by others too.
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New piCore image dated 20130331 is now posted. Changes:
- Kernel updated to 3.6.11
- Broadcom firmware updated to 2013 March 24 release
- Minor bugfixes
For download see: http://tinycorelinux.net/4.x/armv6/
Direct download: http://tinycorelinux.net/4.x/armv6/piCore-20130331.img.gz
Picore-X also updated. Direct download: http://tinycorelinux.net/4.x/armv6/piCore-X-beta20130331.img.gz
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are the raspberry boot files also updated? i've noticed that on my card (marked as compatible on r-pi wiki) piCore won't boot unless i replace raspberry boot files with more up to date ones (from the github raspberry pi "firmware" repository) .
that was with previous most recent image.
i am using the 512mb model with kingston sdhc SD4/4GB . so far all system images i put on it worked out of the box, except for piCore.
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Boot files, firmware updated to March 24 release.
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piCore-20130521 version released. Changes:
- base updated to 4.7.7
- kernel updated to 3.8.13
The most visible change that dropped or multiplied input characters are eliminated.
Download:
piCore-20130521.img.gz (http://tinycorelinux.net/4.x/armv6/piCore-20130521.img.gz) md5 (http://tinycorelinux.net/4.x/armv6/piCore-20130521.img.gz.md5.txt)
piCore-X updated to new piCore base, preinstalled components synced to repo:
piCore-X-20130521.img.gz (http://tinycorelinux.net/4.x/armv6/piCore-X-20130521.img.gz) md5 (http://tinycorelinux.net/4.x/armv6/piCore-X-20130521.img.gz.md5.txt)
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Hi bmarkus,
Thank you for the new piCore SD card image!
I've installed it today and everything is working fine again, and I didn't notice any multiplied input characters anymore. So that seems to be solved.
There was one thing I noticed: when I issued the "sudo reboot" command the Pi wouldn't boot completely anymore. It got stuck here:
(http://www.gerrelt.nl/RaspberryPi/tinycore/after_reboot_command.jpg)
But when I pull the power plug and plug it back in, it boots normally again.
This is no problem for me, I normally do not use the reboot command. But I thought I should mention it here.
Thanks again!
Greetings,
Gerrelt.
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My system boots, reboots as expected with no problem. Which version of RPi you have? What is connected to the RPi?
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I'm using an early model B with 256 mb memory.
Connected to the Pi is:
- Keyboard Logitech Wireless Combo MK220
- D-Link DUB H4 powered USB hub
- LogiLink USB Soundcard
- LogiLink Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Nano Adapter
- Speedlink Snappy USB powered speakers
- A Samsung TV via HDMI
When I had the "problem", I also had a wired ethernet connection plugged in.
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I would disconnect all devices except monitor, keyboard and mouse. Hopefully it works, If so, add listed devices one bye one to find which one is causing the issue. Than udev monitoring can help to see cause.
BTW does it happen with the new 3.8.13 release?
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I would disconnect all devices except monitor, keyboard and mouse. Hopefully it works, If so, add listed devices one bye one to find which one is causing the issue. Than udev monitoring can help to see cause.
I just tried the reboot command without the HDMI cable, ethernet cable and the Keyboard attached. And now it works without any problems.
This is how the raspberry is normally connected, so my problem is solved.
But I will try to connect some things again and see if I can reproduce.
BTW does it happen with the new 3.8.13 release?
Yes, I was re-installing my Raspberry radio with the new release.
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Hi bmarkus.
Sorry for my late reply, But your new image is working fine, no problem at all.
Do you know of a small web server with php support for the microcore on raspberry?
I was thinking of using mongoose, but I still need php, which is not included. But i Think that it should support php, if installed?
Steen
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Steen
thanks for the feedback. I like this latest 3.8 kernel, this is the first which makes me happy, so I will keep it for a while.
Mongoose supports php by default. I will add PHP to the repo when I get some time.
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New piCore image dated 20130626 is now posted. Changes:
- kernel updated to latest 3.8.y from eLinux
- kernel options revised
- kernel naming changed, version number added; current is 3.8.13-001.piCore
Download:
piCore-20130626.img.gz (http://www.tinycorelinux.net/4.x/armv6/piCore-20130626.img.gz) md5 (http://www.tinycorelinux.net/4.x/armv6/piCore-20130626.img.gz.md5.tx)
piCore-X-20130626.img.gz (http://www.tinycorelinux.net/4.x/armv6/piCore-X-20130626.img.gz) md5 (http://www.tinycorelinux.net/4.x/armv6/piCore-X-20130626.img.gz.md5.tx)
Common kernel modules are available in the repo. If you need some exotic module, the whole module pack:
piCore-modules-3.8.13-001.piCore.tar.gz (http://www.tinycorelinux.net/4.x/armv6/piCore-modules-3.8.13-001.piCore.tar.gz) md5 (http://www.tinycorelinux.net/4.x/armv6/piCore-modules-3.8.13-001.piCore.tar.gz.md5.txt)
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New piCore image dated 20130627 is now posted. Changes:
- rfkill added
- base modules rearranged
Download:
piCore-20130627.img.gz (http://www.tinycorelinux.net/4.x/armv6/piCore-20130627.img.gz) md5 (http://www.tinycorelinux.net/4.x/armv6/piCore-20130627.img.gz.md5.tx)
piCore-X-20130627.img.gz (http://www.tinycorelinux.net/4.x/armv6/piCore-X-20130627.img.gz) md5 (http://www.tinycorelinux.net/4.x/armv6/piCore-X-20130627.img.gz.md5.tx)
Common kernel modules are available in the repo. If you need some exotic module, the whole module pack:
piCore-modules-3.8.13-002.piCore.tar.gz (http://www.tinycorelinux.net/4.x/armv6/piCore-modules-3.8.13-002.piCore.tar.gz) md5 (http://www.tinycorelinux.net/4.x/armv6/piCore-modules-3.8.13-002.piCore.tar.gz.md5.txt)
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Could you upload to the repo not only .img file but also core.gz and kernel?
Or make a directory on the repo and extract img file into it.
This makes updating core more easily.
Thanks,
Akane.
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Hi.
My raspberry pi seems to have an issue with images after picore-20130123. Until (inclusive) this version they all boot. After that they dont. The newest has the same behaviour. The system keeps on booting (it reboots way more than 15 times)... until finally it hangs on loading the extensions...
I'm installing SD cards using Win32 Disk Imager.
What am I missing?
Thanks.
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Please provide details. What do you see on the screen during boot? Did you try another SD card?
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For testing I installed both piCore-20130627.img and piCore-X-20130627.img on a 2GB micro SD card using Win32diskimager-0.8 on Windows XP, SD card placed into external multi card USB adapter. They are working fine as expected.
I see many issues dute to faulty SD card. Please try another one.
BTW, above is true if you see booting messages on the screen. If it is blank, there is another issue with wrong configuration or conenction to the monitor.
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Hey Bela,
Please upload also core.gz and kernel separately.
I would like to update my picore safely and automatically.
Thanks,
Akane.
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http://forum.tinycorelinux.net/index.php/topic,14330.msg81873.html#msg81873
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Thanks and excuse for my rudeness.
I will try to mount the img file...
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tip: read again.
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Please provide details. What do you see on the screen during boot? Did you try another SD card?
Hi bmarkus.
thanks for your interest on this matter.
When booting i see that colorfull screen, then the raspberry pi symbol on the top left corner of the screen and then back to the colorfull screen again. It cycles through this a lot of times. Then, i can see the piCore "post" messages, but it hangs when loading the extensions.
I'm trying 3 different SD Cards. 256MB (transcend 45x), 2GB (regular Sandisk) e 4GB (SDHC Sandisk). They all present the same behaviour.
My Win32 Disk Imager is 0.6 version. I'll try the 0.8
EDIT: win32 diskimager 0.8 doesn't help.
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Is it piCore or piCore-X ? Try piCore. It is the minimal system with no any extensions, just a basic CLI. Which RPi version you have?
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Is it piCore or piCore-X ? Try piCore. It is the minimal system with no any extensions, just a basic CLI. Which RPi version you have?
Both X-piCore an piCore exibit the same behaviour.
My RPi is model B (512MB).
I'm starting to think is something related to hardware. Since some other RPi OS'es also had trouble on booting correctly. I tried 2, and had a 50% success rate.
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Could be. But check the power supply first, next try to get few other SD cards.
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Could you upload to the repo not only .img file but also core.gz and kernel?
Or make a directory on the repo and extract img file into it.
This makes updating core more easily.
Thanks,
Akane.
There are other files which may change from one version to another, like firmware, boot config, etc. Therefore safe update requeries update of whole mmcblk0p1 partition, not only initrd and kernel.
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Could be. But check the power supply first, next try to get few other SD cards.
the problem was with the power cable.
Used another one and it worked fine.
Thanks. ;)
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Hi bmarkus!
Just want to say that I tried piCore-X today and it performed very good even though I used an old 1 GB card that is rather slow. Good work! I've tried chromium-browser in the Raspbian OS and it works pretty good. Would it be something for piCore? Thanks again!
Kind regards,
meo
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Hi Meo
thanks, glad to hear you like it. According to Chromium docs to build it you need min. 3GB RAM, lot of storage space and many, many dependencies. So no way to build native, chross compilation nearly impossible. Spent a week trying to build webkit as an alternative, but it always failed at different point. There is an issue to build the jva scripting engine too. So finally I gave it up.
In my view Raspberry Pi is not for a desktop but for embedded applicationy, like servers, for robotics, for balloon control or whatever you can imagine, where you do noot need even X but a CLI with SSH access :) TC fits very well to this environment. If you still need a desktop, you can use Raspbian, ARCH or another distro.
On piCore I use netsurf which is small and why missing for example JAVA, you can browse most WEB sites including flashing and dancin news sites, I'm happy with it when no other browser around.
BTW, Raspbian is buil native but on a fast and large ARM7 board.
Regards... Bela
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Hi bmarkus!
I used netsurf for the first time yesterday with piCore-X and it was a very positive experience. I found that it was possible to make the cache larger which ment that it would be more responsive and quite fast. All that on an old slow 1 GB SD card. A very positive experience indeed! Thanks for making it possible!
Have fun extending the limits of piCore,
meo
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Hi:
I have RaspberryPI version B and would like to install TinyCore 4.7 --- which card image should I download?
As far as I understand the forum piCore has command line only
what is the difference between piCore and piCore X ?
Thank you for help
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piCore is like Core, the base CLI system.
piCore-X is similar to TC, it is piCore with preinstalled GUI