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Old 12-09-2011, 09:30 PM   #16
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Old 12-09-2011, 09:31 PM   #17
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Ok that's the last of them if I've followed your instructions correctly. Let me know if there are any other commands I should run and post.

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Old 12-09-2011, 10:25 PM   #20
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Seems to be a healthy 4core boot with support for radeon graphics which had been problematic at Puppy 5 kernel 2.6.33.2 ..

For the sound driver snd-hda-intel* i can say it does not work on my HW but snd-intel8x0 ..

This here is my modified /etc/init.d/alsa for stubborn kernels :
Code:
#!/bin/sh
PROG='/etc/init.d/alsa';PROGPAT="$PROG"
EXIT='return || exit'
case "$1" in
 start)

  echo "Starting now $PROGPAT ..."

  CNT=0
  while [ -z "`lsmod | grep -E -i '^snd|sound'`" ] ; do
  echo -e "\\033[0;31m""No Sound Modules found `date`""\\033[0;39m"
  sleep 3
  CNT=$(( $CNT + 1 ))
  if [ "$CNT" = "20" ] ; then
  modprobe snd-card-0
  break
  fi
  done

  if [ "`lsmod | grep -E -i '^snd|sound'`" = "" ];then
  echo -e "\\033[0;31m""Still no Sound Modules found `date`""\\033[0;39m"
  $EXIT
  fi

  echo -e "\\033[0;32m""Sound Modules found : `lsmod | grep -i -E '^snd|sound' | tr -s ' ' | cut -f 1 -d ' ' | tr '\n' ' '`""\\033[0;39m"
   rm -f /var/lock/subsys/alsasound
   #sometimes these don't all load...
   [ -z "`lsmod | grep 'snd[-_]mixer[-_]oss'`" ] && modprobe -v snd-mixer-oss
   [ -z "`lsmod | grep 'snd[-_]seq[-_]oss'`" ] && modprobe -v snd-seq-oss
   [ -z "`lsmod | grep 'snd[-_]pcm[-_]oss'`" ] && modprobe -v snd-pcm-oss

   D=`find /sys -type d -name "*sound*"`
   POOL=''
    for i in $D ; do
     ##echo $i ;
     DEV=`find $i -type f -name "dev" -exec echo -n {}@ \; -exec cat {} \; | tr ':' '@' | tr ' ' '@' -exec echo \; ` ;
     POOL="$POOL $DEV" ;
    done
   POOL=`echo $POOL | rev`
    for i in $POOL ; do
     NODE=`echo $i | cut -f 3 -d '@'`
     NODE=`echo $NODE | rev`
     NODE=`basename $(dirname $(echo $NODE) )`
     MAJ=`echo $i | cut -f 2 -d '@'`
     MAJ=`echo $MAJ | rev`
     Min=`echo $i | cut -f 1 -d '@'`
     Min=`echo $Min| rev`
     echo "$NODE" "$MAJ" "$Min"
     rm /dev/$NODE
     mknod /dev/$NODE c $MAJ $Min
     rm /dev/snd/$NODE
     mknod /dev/snd/$NODE c $MAJ $Min
    done

   CARD=`ls -1 /proc/asound 2>/dev/null | grep '[A-Z]' | tr '\n' '|' | sed 's,|$,,'`
   if [ -n  "`grep -E "$CARD" /etc/asound.state 2>/dev/null`" ] ; then

    alsactl -f /etc/asound.state restore

   else

    #try and set all levels workable...
    #set_mixers #in functions4puppy4
	amixer -s -q <<EOF
set Master 75% unmute
set Master -12dB
set 'Master Mono' 75% unmute
set 'Master Mono' -12dB
set Front 75% unmute
set Front -12dB
set PCM 90% unmute
set PCM 0dB
set Synth 90% unmute
set Synth 0dB
set CD 90% unmute
set CD 0dB
set Mic 0% mute
set PCM,1 90% unmute
set PCM,1 0dB
set Wave 100% unmute
set Music 100% unmute
set AC97 100% unmute
set 'Master Digital' 75% unmute
set DAC 90% unmute
set DAC -12dB
set DAC,0 90% unmute
set DAC,0 -12dB
set DAC,1 90% unmute
set DAC,1 -12dB
set Headphone 75% unmute
set Headphone -12dB
set Playback 100% unmute
set "SB Live Analog/Digital Output Jack" off
set "Audigy Analog/Digital Output Jack" off
EOF

	alsactl -f /etc/asound.state store
   fi

  if [ -n "$DISPLAY" ] ; then
   if [ -n "`which retrovol`" ] ; then
    [ -z "`pidof retrovol`" ] && retrovol &
   fi
  fi
 echo "... $PROGPAT $@ finished"
  ;;
 stop)
 echo "stopping now $PROGPAT ..."
 echo `lsmod | grep snd`

 if [ -n "$DISPLAY" ] ; then
 [ -n "`pidof retrovol`" ] && killall retrovol
 rm -f /var/run/retrovol.pid
 fi

  alsactl -f /etc/asound.state store #saves to /etc/asound.state.
  # Kill processes holding open sound devices...
  fuser -k /dev/admmidi? /dev/adsp? /dev/amidi? /dev/audio* /dev/dmfm* /dev/dmmidi? /dev/dsp* /dev/dspW* /dev/midi0? /dev/mixer? /dev/music /dev/patmgr? /dev/sequencer* /dev/sndstat >/dev/null 2>&1
  [ -d /proc/asound/dev ] && fuser -k /proc/asound/dev/* >/dev/null 2>&1
  [ -d /dev/snd ] && fuser -k /dev/snd/* >/dev/null 2>&1
  # remove all sequencer connections if any
  [ -f /proc/asound/seq/clients -a -x "`which aconnect`" ] && aconnect --removeall  ###KRG loads a bunch of modules###ORIG
  # mute master to avoid clicks at unload
  amixer set Master mute >/dev/null 2>&1  ###KRG loads a bunch of modules###ORIG
  # remove all sound modules
  CNT=0  ###KRG
  while [ -n "`lsmod | grep '^snd[-_].*'`" ] ; do
  echo
  echo 'still soundmodules loaded'
  lsmod | grep '^snd_' | grep '\ 0\ $' | tr -s ' ' | cut -f 1 -d ' ' |
  while read line
  do
	 echo -n "$line "
     rmmod -f -w "$line"
     sleep 0.1
  done
  CNT=$(( $CNT + 1 ))
  [ "$CNT" = "5" ] && echo -e "\\033[1;34m"'breaking now'"\\033[0;39m" && break
  done
  # remove the 2.2 soundcore module (if possible)
  rmmod soundcore 2> /dev/null
  rmmod gameport 2> /dev/null
  # remove lockfile if lockdir exists
  [ -d /var/lock/subsys ] && rm -f /var/lock/subsys/alsasound
  echo "... $PROGPAT $@ finished :"
  echo `lsmod | grep snd`
 ;;
 *)
 echo -e "\\033[0;31m""Useage of $PROG :""\\033[0;39m"
 echo "'$PROG start' to start and restore alsa settings"
 echo "'$PROG stop' to unload sound modules , killall sound users and store last alsa settings"
 echo -e "\\033[0;32m""For additional help check 'man alsactl' , 'aconnect' , 'amixer'""\\033[0;39m"
 ;;
esac
It is still alpha/testing .. works for me but not tested on a remastered iso .
To run it :

cp'n'paste it to the editor (geany)
save it under /root/whatever.sh
Code:
chmod +x /root/whatever.sh
/root/whatever.sh stop
/root/whatever.sh start
 
Old 12-09-2011, 11:15 PM   #21
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For the Frisbee Network Setup it looks like it starts by default .
It is a tar.gz in /etc/local with a single pet inside with 2-4 dozens of files .
Looks like you would have to create a save-file fist at shutdown
and uninstall Frisbee from the Puppy Package Manager next boot ,
reboot again and use something like simple network setup .

Far too many files to check for bugs/typos ...
 
Old 12-10-2011, 08:21 AM   #22
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Hey Karl...at work right now so will check on it later this evening. Thanks again for your help!
 
Old 12-12-2011, 11:44 AM   #23
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I'm having about the same problem. except i can get ubuntu 11.04 to boot without failsafe and fedora using the basic video driver. fedora installs great and after update my video (ATI Radeon 6520G) using the driver from AMD it loads Gnome-Shell. Ubuntu, though, has this problem that locks my keyboard and mouse at boot. The FN key will change brightness and volume levels, but alone the F keys and everything else (except the power button) are on lock down. the os itself isn't frozen. i can plug an external mouse in and move it, but it's pointless without the keyboard. Ubuntu 11.10 and include all KDE distros with result in me having a black screen. Even the boot up screen that used to be graphical on my old Celeron laptop is now a simple text version. I know it's the video, but still doesn't make sense on the keyboard/mouse lock ups. I have checked my BIOS and Legacy USB Emulation is enabled.

My system is a Toshiba Satellite L775D-S7206, AMD A6-3400M Quad Core running at a scaled 1.4-2.3 GHz, ATI Radeon 6520G video, 6GB DDR3 RAM, 640 GB HDD, Atheros AR9002WB-1NG and a RealTek PCIe Ethernet, bluetooth and bluray.

As far as I could tell Fedora ran perfect after getting it updated except gnome-shell would occasionally restart. No keyboard/mouse lock ups though which is stange that it locks on Ubuntu.

What are your specs on that gateway?
 
Old 02-09-2012, 08:36 AM   #24
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I'm having about the same problem. except i can get ubuntu 11.04 to boot without failsafe and fedora using the basic video driver. fedora installs great and after update my video (ATI Radeon 6520G) using the driver from AMD it loads Gnome-Shell. Ubuntu, though, has this problem that locks my keyboard and mouse at boot. The FN key will change brightness and volume levels, but alone the F keys and everything else (except the power button) are on lock down. the os itself isn't frozen. i can plug an external mouse in and move it, but it's pointless without the keyboard. Ubuntu 11.10 and include all KDE distros with result in me having a black screen. Even the boot up screen that used to be graphical on my old Celeron laptop is now a simple text version. I know it's the video, but still doesn't make sense on the keyboard/mouse lock ups. I have checked my BIOS and Legacy USB Emulation is enabled.

My system is a Toshiba Satellite L775D-S7206, AMD A6-3400M Quad Core running at a scaled 1.4-2.3 GHz, ATI Radeon 6520G video, 6GB DDR3 RAM, 640 GB HDD, Atheros AR9002WB-1NG and a RealTek PCIe Ethernet, bluetooth and bluray.

As far as I could tell Fedora ran perfect after getting it updated except gnome-shell would occasionally restart. No keyboard/mouse lock ups though which is stange that it locks on Ubuntu.

What are your specs on that gateway?
As far as the video is concerned it appears to be a regression issue that cropped up with the release of kernal 3.0, and has more or less been remedied in kernal 3.2. Queston, did you ever get to the bottom of that keyboard/touchpad lockup on your Toshiba? I have the exact same problem.
 
Old 02-09-2012, 10:43 AM   #25
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As far as the video is concerned it appears to be a regression issue that cropped up with the release of kernal 3.0, and has more or less been remedied in kernal 3.2. Queston, did you ever get to the bottom of that keyboard/touchpad lockup on your Toshiba? I have the exact same problem.
Not at all. Its still present in Ubuntu 12.04 alphas at the moment. At least the screen works. Now I have tried something that might be working or maybe just wishful thinking, but as it starts to boot I have been pressing Caps Lock continuously until it shows the mouse pointer.

After installing all the updates it seems to be fine so far. On Fedora 16 I have never had such lock ups. I just can't use gnome 3 as it crashes often with ATI drivers (not as much with the new 12.1, but still).

Hope that helps. I wish there was better support for this hardware. I have a Toshiba L775d-S7206 and have went back to Windows on some occasions.
 
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Not at all. Its still present in Ubuntu 12.04 alphas at the moment. At least the screen works. Now I have tried something that might be working or maybe just wishful thinking, but as it starts to boot I have been pressing Caps Lock continuously until it shows the mouse pointer.

After installing all the updates it seems to be fine so far. On Fedora 16 I have never had such lock ups. I just can't use gnome 3 as it crashes often with ATI drivers (not as much with the new 12.1, but still).

Hope that helps. I wish there was better support for this hardware. I have a Toshiba L775d-S7206 and have went back to Windows on some occasions.
Just to let you know, I have the exact make and model laptop as yourself. From what I've gleaned, you first have to install Ubuntu 11.04, followed by the proprietary ATI drivers(I think the package name is fglrx) and then perform a dist-upgrade to bring it up to 11.10. Look up bug 825777 on launchpad for details. The big issue I have is with the mouse and keyboard which the only workaround involves plugging in usb peripherals.

In light of what you're telling me I'm wondering if the same issues are present in Ubuntu running Gnome Shell, or Alternately, KDE. Keep in touch
 
Old 02-09-2012, 11:27 AM   #27
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Just to let you know, I have the exact make and model laptop as yourself. From what I've gleaned, you first have to install Ubuntu 11.04, followed by the proprietary ATI drivers(I think the package name is fglrx) and then perform a dist-upgrade to bring it up to 11.10. Look up bug 825777 on launchpad for details. The big issue I have is with the mouse and keyboard which the only workaround involves plugging in usb peripherals.

In light of what you're telling me I'm wondering if the same issues are present in Ubuntu running Gnome Shell, or Alternately, KDE. Keep in touch
I've installed that way and have bought USB devices for that also. With the ATI drivers from AMD's website I had a crash on gnome-shell that left it completely unusable until I rebooted. I want to get away from Windows, but I play WoW with some friends and it makes it difficult when I get crashes which I hear are caused by ATI/AMD slacking on their Linux video drivers.

Like I said, in Fedora 16, I have had no mouse/keyboard lock ups, but gnome-shell crashes with ATI's driver. Even from the RPMFusion repo. I'm going to try the new 12.1 drivers and see if that helps as it didn't on Ubuntu, but I've had some luck with Fedora over Ubuntu with this hardware.
 
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ubuntu 12.1 beta will probably work, or at the kernel/linux line of grub add
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ubuntu 12.1 beta will probably work, or at the kernel/linux line of grub add
Ubuntu 12.04 boots fine video wise, but we're having issues with the keyboard and mouse locking up on boot. Except for external USB mice/keyboard, our laptop touchoad and keyboard doesn't work. Except on a few occasions. Debian 6.0.3 worked fine, but its on the 2.6 kernel.
 
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Thus far, I think we're looking at two scenarios. First off, if gnome shell is working, albeit unreliably on Fedora without touchpad/keyboard lockups, it's possible that that specific bug is unique to ubuntu. I filed a bug on launchpad(number 930229) hopefully, we'll find a workaround there as well.

Now as for the ATI/AMD issue. From what I understand, GNOME and it's derivatives - Gnome Shell, Unity and Cinnamon do not play well with Radeon cards regardless of distro. This leads me to believe that we may need to step away from the GNOME paradign for a little bit, and possibly look at xfce, lxde or kde as desirable alternatives. Will keep you posted .

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