How To Install and Update Firefox on Puppy Linux XenialPup
This tutorial is going to show you how to install Firefox on XenialPup, which is the latest version of Puppy Linux. XenialPup is based on Ubuntu 16.04 Xenial Xerus.
Install Firefox on Xenialpup
First go to Menu > Setup > Puppy Package Manager and type in firefox in the search box then press Enter. There will be many search results. Scroll down to the bottom and select Firefox 57. Then click Do it! button to install it.
If you see the following error message, you can ignore it because these two libraries are actually in /opt/firefox/ directory.
After that, go to Menu > Internet and launch Firefox browser.
After Firefox is running, it tells you that “Your Firefox is out-of-date”. Please don’t click the update now button because it will download a tar.gz file from mozilla.
Instead, you should click the Firefox help menu and then About Firefox to check updates. Once the update is downloaded, restart Firefox to use the latest version.
That’s it! I hope this article help you install Firefox Web browser on Puppy Linux (XenialPup). Comments, questions and suggestions are always welcome.
Installing Firefox on Puppy Linux
Productivity Sauce
SeaMonkey, the default browser in Puppy Linux, is good, but what if you prefer Firefox? No problem, it takes only a few simple steps to install your favorite browser onto Puppy Linux.
Download the latest version of Firefox from Mozilla’s Web site. Use then the following command to unpack the downloaded archive into the root directory:
Launch then the Rxvt terminal and run the firefox command. Instead of launching Firefox from the command line, you can create a desktop shortcut. To do this, drag the firefox script in the firefox directory onto the desktop. To change the generic script icon, right-click on the shortcut, and choose File -> Set Icon. Drop then the desired icon onto the dialog window (you can find a large collection of ready-to-use icons in the /usr/local/lib/X11/pixmaps directory). That’s all there is to it.
Comments
installing ffx on linux
Linux is not for those guys who just wanna sit on a comfort seat and want everythin. Its only for those guys who like to work a bit and like their work being paid off.
I don’t like people with an attitude like u sit wherever u r, get something fully furnished and only get surprises for the rest of your life.
Its for those people who want to get started in programming if they are really interested in it.
I had worked with a dos os [win xp, vista, 7] and came to a conclusion that its pure eye candy and your world just revolves within windows. Just because of eye candy and increased graphic options, they have more game programmers attracted towards them.
To the guys who like to workin in windows — Linux brings u forward the to the real world and programming. Linux is developed by non-profit organizations unlike Microsoft[where the pure intention is profit]. U must try and appreciate their work and respect them unlike cursing them for any of their mistakes.
If u fail to do so, I’d say — just bug us off.
I appreciate the work done by the article writer for taking a part of his valuable time for writing this article and I surely encourage you to continue doing so to help the ones who are beginning to explore Puppy Linux.
And I do appreciate the work done by the Community in successfully creating a functional website to help the needy.
firefox install
the puppylinux install for firefox does not work.
just a small point that you would think that the would look at. but no.
what a complete and utter shambels it all this linux stuff is.
another thing is, when you expect people to enter a code, you should at least make it legible. A bunch of squiggles and other crap is displayed and you expect someone to enter some sort of code ?
What a completwe and utter joke, you guys are insane.
installing Firefox
You linux guys just dont get it do you.
»run this, rename that, move something else and then scratch your arse. »
Linux will ALWAYS be nothing because you cannot get it into your head that
all this command line stuff is BOLLOX.
You just live in a little world of your own with bits here and switches there. getting nowhere.
The rest of the world finds a file and clicks install. and (surprise, surprise) it is done.
The other joke was when I look for »instructions» to get a shortcut on the desktop.
Well I just fell about laughing at the »get this file, edit this instruction. move it somewhere else. »
WHAT A COMPLETE AND UTTER JOKE LINUX IS
SymLink
PET Packages
Another and maybe easier way would be to use the PET Package for Firefox. But the package is for Firefox 2.0.0.7 that is quite dated.
Puppy Linux от Larro
Puppy Linux is an operating system for computers. Other well-known operating systems are Microsoft Windows, Apple OSX, and MS-DOS. Puppy Linux is based on GNU/Linux. It is completely free and open source software.
Метаданные расширения
Используется
Сообщить о нарушении правил этим дополнением
Если вы считаете, что это дополнение нарушает политики Mozilla в отношении дополнений, или имеет проблемы с безопасностью или приватностью, сообщите об этих проблемах в Mozilla, используя эту форму.
Не используйте эту форму, чтобы сообщать об ошибках или запрашивать новые функции в дополнении; это сообщение будет отправлено в Mozilla, а не разработчику дополнения.
Дополнения
Браузеры
Продукты
За исключением случаев, описанных здесь, содержимое этого сайта лицензировано на условиях лицензии Creative Commons «Атрибуция — На тех же условиях» версии 3.0 или любой более поздней версии.
Firefox для puppy linux
Welcome to LinuxQuestions.org, a friendly and active Linux Community.
You are currently viewing LQ as a guest. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. Registration is quick, simple and absolutely free. Join our community today!
Note that registered members see fewer ads, and ContentLink is completely disabled once you log in.
Are you new to LinuxQuestions.org? Visit the following links:
Site Howto | Site FAQ | Sitemap | Register Now
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. If you need to reset your password, click here.
Having a problem logging in? Please visit this page to clear all LQ-related cookies.
 | Introduction to Linux — A Hands on Guide This guide was created as an overview of the Linux Operating System, geared toward new users as an exploration tour and getting started guide, with exercises at the end of each chapter. For more advanced trainees it can be a desktop reference, and a collection of the base knowledge needed to proceed with system and network administration. This book contains many real life examples derived from the author’s experience as a Linux system and network administrator, trainer and consultant. They hope these examples will help you to get a better understanding of the Linux system and that you feel encouraged to try out things on your own. Click Here to receive this Complete Guide absolutely free. |
I’m new to Linux and I want to install the latest version of Firefox on Puppy Linux. I downloaded and extracted the files but now what? The package I downloaded doesn’t have an installer. How do I install it? I also found this article about needing «required libraries»(?) or Firefox wouldn’t run at all(?)
Don’t know if I have these or how to find out. I even tried installing an older version using the Puppy Package Manager and hoped to update it to the newest version thereafter but the old version won’t even launch! Makes me think the libraries I need are NOT installed. I hope all packages aren’t this hard to install. I just wanted to install a freakin’ browser! Ridiculous.
I suggest BrowserLinux 355 which is a puppy 4.31 I think?
http://www.browserlinux.com/
ask puppymartin in browserlinux forum about how to get firefox in other versions too
Download the firefox .pet from the link below and click on it. This will initiate the install process. The link will ask you for login and password which is puppy and linux.
Firefox для puppy linux
This forum can also be accessed as http://oldforum.puppylinux.com
It is now read-only and serves only as archives.
Please register over the NEW forum https://forum.puppylinux.com
and continue your work there. Thank you.
| FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups |
| Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in |
| The time now is Mon 21 Sep 2020, 08:23 All times are UTC — 4 |
| Forum index » Advanced Topics » Additional Software (PETs, n’ stuff) » Browsers and Internet |
| light-49.0 mozilla browser for 32-bit Puppies as sfs or pet |
 | View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Page 1 of 6 [82 Posts] | Goto page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Next |
| Author | Message | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| musher0 Joined: 04 Jan 2009 |
Hello all. This «light» firefox/mozilla was discovered and suggested by Geoffrey There are a couple other positive comments about this «light firefox» on This sfs was created from the original for 32-bit linux version of «light», Changes: You (un)mount the sfs with sfs_load, as usual. Or use the PPM (petget) by — Requirements for Light on GNU/Linux (from author’s site): — Please find attached a tree of this sfs/pet archive. (This list will be completed as needed and as time allows.)
_________________ «You want it darker? We kill the flame.» (L. Cohen) Last edited by musher0 on Thu 19 Jan 2017, 14:08; edited 8 times in total | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Back to top | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sailor Enceladus Joined: 22 Feb 2016 |
Oh yeah, Geoffrey is cool, but I first discovered it on May 9th, 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Back to top | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| musher0 Joined: 04 Jan 2009 |
Many thanks and hats off to you, then, Sailor Enceladus! «You want it darker? We kill the flame.» (L. Cohen) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Back to top | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
peebee  Joined: 21 Sep 2008 |
Light-48 has been the built-in browser in LxPupSc for some time now. There has been no activity on the Sourceforge pages since Oct 2016 so I rather suspect the project is moribund. There are GTK2 versions available although a bit well hidden. 49 only ever got to RC status. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Back to top | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| musher0 Joined: 04 Jan 2009 |
Thanks for the additional info, peebee. «You want it darker? We kill the flame.» (L. Cohen) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Back to top | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geoffrey  Joined: 30 May 2010 |
Everybody’s cool, Light is in rg66’s X-Tahr, so rg66 is cooler | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Back to top | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Geoffrey Joined: 30 May 2010 |
This will repackage Light as a pet with the files in a place that’s not /usr/local. I found EDLN sometime ago and finally found a use for it to change the symlink in the Light rpm package after I move things around, For the 32bit version.
_________________ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Back to top | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| musher0 Joined: 04 Jan 2009 |
Hello all. I hope I’m not stepping on anyone’s toes, here. First, thanks to Geoffrey for his script above. But a few words of caution to all, if I may: Hopefully this will not lead to any confusion. In an effort to avoid any Best regards. «You want it darker? We kill the flame.» (L. Cohen) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Back to top | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pelo Joined: 10 Sep 2011 |
Browser will run asap with my Puppies, SFS downloaded for a try, or several. light: error while loading shared libraries: libatomic.so.1: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory Atomic lib missing. Translation of here above english speech to find a solution. search unsucessful wtih google.. I must try with another Puppy Linux | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Back to top | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pelo Joined: 10 Sep 2011 |
Tested succesfully with LXpup version Xenial | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Back to top | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| musher0 Joined: 04 Jan 2009 |
Thanks, pelo. «You want it darker? We kill the flame.» (L. Cohen) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Back to top | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| peebee Joined: 21 Sep 2008 |
Hi @musher0 I think you’ve constructed these .pet/.sfs using the version of Light that requires GTK3 libraries — that’s certainly where the link in your first post points at. this will explain why they only work on some Pups. Not exactly easy to find, but the 232 means GTK2 32 bit My testing of Light-49RC shows problems with both Youtube and BBC iPlayer while Light-48 seems to have less problems (although still not 100% perfect). Cheers | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Back to top | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| musher0 Joined: 04 Jan 2009 |
Thanks for the report, peebee. I should be able to produce archives of this Gtk2 version of Light shortly. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
