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by gsthompson277
12 Mar 2011, 13:10
Forum: General chat
Topic: [SOLVED]firefox-4.0rc1.tar
Replies: 4
Views: 3476

Re: firefox-4.0rc1.tar

Hands down this is the best forum I have ever been a member of. I am getting all teary eyed and stuff just thinking about it. I love porteus. :Yahoo!: Now here is the question what are the differences between the two files and methods of install? Okay the above instructions worked just great with on...
by gsthompson277
12 Mar 2011, 01:31
Forum: General chat
Topic: [SOLVED]firefox-4.0rc1.tar
Replies: 4
Views: 3476

[SOLVED]firefox-4.0rc1.tar

Okay I want to installed this new version of firefox in Porteus. I am simply using this as a learning exercise. This is the file I have now can someone point me to a step by step article or provide me with step by step instructions on what to do next.
by gsthompson277
11 Mar 2011, 20:44
Forum: General chat
Topic: [SOLVED]Converting SLAX modules to PORTEUS Modules
Replies: 1
Views: 2560

[SOLVED]Converting SLAX modules to PORTEUS Modules

Could someone give me a run down on how to convert the the older SLAX modules to PORTEUS modules within Porteus.
by gsthompson277
11 Mar 2011, 13:26
Forum: General chat
Topic: Site Suggestions
Replies: 48
Views: 33950

Re: Site Suggestions

I would like to recommend that the site provide a custom build feature as found on the SLAX site. This would make using PORTEUS on CD and DVD much smoother for newbies like me and other impatient people.
by gsthompson277
10 Mar 2011, 22:30
Forum: General chat
Topic: [SOLVED] SLAX Modules
Replies: 26
Views: 18681

Re: SLAX Modules

Yes my apologies also. I am a schmuck. Posted after 10 minutes 32 seconds: For the record I could kiss you guys. For the record I am posting this for the first time from the firefox browser withing Porteus. I am live so now growing will be much easier. okay I am off to explore. Now I need to study a...
by gsthompson277
10 Mar 2011, 14:27
Forum: General chat
Topic: [SOLVED] SLAX Modules
Replies: 26
Views: 18681

Re: SLAX Modules

Okay gentlemen here are the screen shots from everything so this should help you to help me. I hope. Again the wifi indicator light on my keyboard now says my wifi is turned on. okay I will add more screenshots to the next post. Posted after 1 minute 21 second: More post 2 of 3 Posted after 1 minute...
by gsthompson277
09 Mar 2011, 22:03
Forum: General chat
Topic: [SOLVED] SLAX Modules
Replies: 26
Views: 18681

Re: SLAX Modules

My wifi now shows as enabled on my keyboard. I do get an error message though "could not get status from WPA-Supplicant." The scan never finds any networks. This is progress though so I am happy.
by gsthompson277
09 Mar 2011, 14:47
Forum: General chat
Topic: [SOLVED] SLAX Modules
Replies: 26
Views: 18681

Re: SLAX Modules

okay its sounds good please keep me posted on where to download the module, where to download and how to install. Thank you for all your help.
by gsthompson277
09 Mar 2011, 02:14
Forum: General chat
Topic: [SOLVED] SLAX Modules
Replies: 26
Views: 18681

Re: SLAX Modules

:wall: Okay not to sound like a total retard, but do I have to create those direcotires but I cannot find them on my flash drive I have two directories boot and porteus I have explored both folders no lib anywhere.
So yes I need more help Sorry.
by gsthompson277
08 Mar 2011, 19:38
Forum: General chat
Topic: [SOLVED] SLAX Modules
Replies: 26
Views: 18681

Re: SLAX Modules

Okay well I have the drivers from realtek for Linux in a .tar file so where do I go from there?
by gsthompson277
08 Mar 2011, 13:16
Forum: General chat
Topic: [SOLVED] SLAX Modules
Replies: 26
Views: 18681

Re: SLAX Modules

Thank you very much I have received more help and info in 48 hours here than I have in 2 months with SLAX. Alright I'll be working on and keep you posted on my progress.
by gsthompson277
07 Mar 2011, 23:26
Forum: General chat
Topic: [SOLVED] SLAX Modules
Replies: 26
Views: 18681

Re: SLAX Modules

Yes I am currently running .9 on 64 bit system. I will run the two commands and then post my results and let you know. Thank you very much for your support. Posted after 2 hours 19 minutes 1 second: I met with no success under the pns-tool. My keyboard display shows that my wifi is disabled and I co...
by gsthompson277
07 Mar 2011, 20:20
Forum: General chat
Topic: [SOLVED] SLAX Modules
Replies: 26
Views: 18681

[SOLVED] SLAX Modules

Can I load SLAX modules in PORTEUS and if so how? I am a fresh install on a new HP Laptop testing it. I also need to know how to manually install drivers. I have my wifi drivers from the manufacturer now what do I do with them. I am a total newbie so be gentle.