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============================================================================================================================================================================================================DebianDog project started asIt is not Puppy linux and it has nothing to do with Puppy based on Debian.Downloading DebianDog be ready to learn different package manager and different system setup in Debian manner.Both systemd and sysvinit included with choice to boot the init you prefer.If you need to edit the boot code keep in mind adding init=/bin/systemd will boot with systemd. Removing init=/bin/systemd will boot with sysvinit.DebianDog is very small Debian Wheezy Live CD shaped to look like Puppy and act like Puppy. Debian structure and Debian behaviour are untouched and Debian documentation is 100% valid for DebianDog. You have access to all debian repositories using apt-get or synaptic.To test DebianDog for first time you need to burn it on CD and boot from it, or use DebianDog-installer (included in the iso and working from most linux systems) to make frugal install to HDD or USB, or to extract /live folder on top of a partition or USB and edit grub menu.lst.DebianDog is set to autologin as root. If you like to use it as multiuser system it is recommended to start XDM login manager (available only in Jwm version). Just type in terminaland reboot.will reverse back autologin as root.In OpenBox version you can installpackage and use menu System -> Start/Stop Slim display-manager.If you like to change the default autologin as root to autologin as userLogin details:with passwordwith passwordTwo versions are available for download:1.- 119 Mb (kernel 3.2.0-4-486 for older PC).-141 Mb (kernel 3.16.0-4-686-pae for modern multi-core PC. You can try addingboot parameter to boot this iso on PC without SMP support).Default WM - JWM with option to switch to IceWM.Default File Manager - XFE with option to use Rox.Default Internet Browser - Dillo.2.- 159 Mb (from Fred) - (kernel 3.2.0.4-486 for older PC).- 180 Mb (from Fred) - (kernel 3.16.0-4-686-pae for modern multi-core PC. You can try addingboot parameter to boot this iso on PC without SMP support).Default WM - OpenBox with XFCE.Default File Manager - Thunar with option to use Rox or XFE.Default Internet Browser - Firefox.DebianDog-Wheezy is avalable with kernel 3.2.0-4-486 (for older machines) and kernel 3.16.0-4-686-pae (for modern multi-core machines).In case you like to experiment with other kernelhow to boot easy with different kernel module.We have 3 different initrd files included which gives 3 different boot and save file options. I will explain them proper in the next post.Please, read alsofor boot options.After testing the boot methods and save file options and decide which one is best for you, just remove 2 initrd files to save 15 Mb system space.Both versions have a lot in common as boot and save file options. The difference is in the WM and applications choice.To keep the size small as possible all /usr/share/locale files for the included packages are moved in separate squashfs module (00-locale-files-openbox_xfce.squashfs and 00-locale-files-jwm-icewm.squashfs ) available for download fromorIn case you like to change the localization installand load the module or place it inside /live/image/live to be loaded at boot time.You can also install localepurge and copy only the language files you need from the squashfs module in /usr/share/locale directory to save space in the future.Includedfrom Fred with localisation support (the default menu displays categories and menu entries only in English). In case you like to change the localisation type menu-openbox in terminal or start it from System -> Menu Openbox.More information about changing localization readandIn post five on this page you will find information how to install packages in Debian with Synaptic (GUI) or apt-get (CLI).DebianDog has tools similar to Puppy. You can create easy separate squashfs modules and remaster the system with all personal changes.You can even use/convert pet packages and sfs files from Puppy butif you like to keep well working apt-get/Synaptic package manager (which is the main advantage using DebianDog).I like to give my Thanks to Smokey and KazzaMozz for hosting DebianDog projectto Debian team for keeping Debian such flexible system,to this forum for the opportunity to work on a project different from puppy linux,to our forum members working on DebianDog development: Fred (fredx181), Terry (sunburnt), William (mcewanw), Sergey (sklimkin),and for the valuable advices to: jbv, sfs, catsezmoo, big_bass, emil, dancytron, anikin from our forumand dzz from www.debianuserforums.org And to Sickgut for his original idea that made possible DebianDog to exist.==============================================================================================================================================================================================================================================

Both DebianDog iso replaced with new versions. List of changes read here

Edit: 23.07.2014 - DebianDog changed to stable version. List of changes you can find here.

Edit: 11.08.2014: New version Porteus-Wheezy-3.13.6-openbox.iso with systemd boot enabled, kernel 3.13.6 from Porteus and modules extension changed to .xzm (like in Porteus).

Both DebianDog iso replaced with new versions. List of changes read here

Both DebianDog iso replaced with new versions. List of changes read here

Edit: 04.09.2015 - New iso images uploaded. List of changes read here

My thanks to Daniel Baumann! DebianDog wouldn't exist without his work.

According to this post the thread stays open as a community project:

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Three boot methods available for DebianDog:Click on the links for more information.1.- porteusmade for debian kernel and firmware.Chose this one if you are familiar with Porteus or Puppy linux.Available option for encrypted save file.2.- debiancreated with initramfs-tools-v2.x.Chose this one if you are familiar with Debian-Squeeze save file options.No encrypted save file option yet3.- debiancreated with initramfs-tools-v3.x.Chose this one if you are familiar with Debian-Wheezy save file options.Available option for encrypted save file or encrypted save partition.Make your boot choice and you can delete 2 initrd files to save 15 Mb space from the system size.==================================

Never use the same /live folder name for more DebianDog frugall install on different partitions. Use different folder name for more DebianDog frugal install. You will find information and example boot codes in the links below for each boot method.

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- You needto use it. Also debian package available for download.- if you use printing seldom and prefer not to install it.- testing reports about this module welcome.- more information- 5,4Mb - Abiword-2.8.6, Gnumeric-1.10.13, Inkscapelite, ssconvert, ssgrep, ssindex. Converted from Lupu module. Compatible with DebianDog-Wheezy and Squeeze versions.

More information and direct download links (use right click Save link as):- DEVX compiling programs module for DebianDog. It is easy to apt-get all needed but we have separate module for faster use.- all man, info and doc files in DebianDog are zero-sized to save space. This module has all man, info and doc files. Load it with SFS loader or place it in /live and reboot.- DebianDog has only english localization. If you like to use other localization load this module. It has all /usr/share/locale files for all installed in DebianDog-jwm-icewm programs. To save space you can simply copy/paste only the language files you need. Otherwise the module adds 22Mb to the system size.- all /usr/share/locale files for all installed in DebianDog-openbox-xfce programs.- Firmware from Porteus. Use it in case some device does not work. It might fix the problem.- create portable CD/DVD repository with debian packages of your choice.- this is actually forth boot method similar to porteus-boot. More informationBuilded from Fred and uploaded in case someone like to use it. Here is example boot code:

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- (not available from Debian repository) and first boot settings programs.- installer for frugall/full USB/HDD using grub4dos/syslinux with option to install from iso or directory.- edit /usr/share/applications/*.desktop files.- generated from /usr/share/applications/*.desktop files according FreeDesktop.org standard- will reverse back the standard Debian menu generated from /usr/share/menu files but with less submenus setup.- create separate squashfs (SFS) module with system last session changes only.- remaster DebianDog with all your changes in new main file system module.- run it only if you do not have sound on boot.- run it only if you do not have working internet connection on boot. Added menu entry to replace Frisbee with Simple_Network_Setup from local deb package without need of working internet connection.- script to create small ffmpeg.sfs instead installing.- add different keyboard layout.- run it to setup your time zone. It will setup date and time automatic.- changing the links for default programs.- stops/starts wallpapers, desktop drive icons and taskbar icons for frisbee and volume-icon. Saves around 8-10 Mb RAM for very limited Ram machines.- change and setup different wallpapers for each desktop.- create sfs module from apt-get downloaded programs without installing them.- create save (encrypted save) file for any boot method (live-rw, persistence, changes.dat).- load SFS (squashfs) modules. There is also right click load/unload option for Rox, XFE, Thunar.- create executable script to run (load/unload) SFS module as NoInstallApp.- scrot-dlg screenshot program.- audio/video player and sound recorder.- drag and drop resize pictures utility.- drag and drop archive/extract utility.- extract, edit and repack deb packages:- start and stop auto-mount all drives on boot.- resize save file script.- startup services manager frontend for rcconf.- aoto-create initramfs for each boot method in case different kerenel is installed.- Convert pet packages scripts with right click option in Rox, Xfe, Thunar.- save in gz compressed file option for live-boot-2x.Pburn, Pfind, Frisbee, MultyCopy/Paste for Rox, Transmission 2.31, desktop-drive-icons, pup-volume-monitor, Obshutdown, FFconvert, SNS, Precord, Pavrecord, DoMyFile, DoMyCommand, PeasyGlue, MenuMaker, filemnt...Not included ():

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