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"Lassie" page based on Puppy 3.02 Alpha latest code base
"Phoenix" page based on Puppy 2.14r (retro) maximum stability for older hardware

What are the goals?

* Easily install to USB, Zip or hard drive media.
* Booting from CD (or DVD), the CD drive is then free for other purposes.
* Booting from CD (or DVD), save everything back to the CD.
* Booting from USB Flash drive, minimize writes to extend the life indefinitely.
* Extremely friendly for Linux newbies.
* Boot up and run extraordinarily fast.
* Have all the applications needed for daily use.
* Will just work, no hassles.
* Will breathe new life into old PCs
* Load and run totally in RAM for diskless thin stations

What does Barry suggest?

"I stated awhile back that I would not forget the Puppy 3 series, so here is 3.02alpha1.

It has many features of Dingo back-ported.
I have very limited time right now as I have a lot of things
to do prior to my holiday (starting this coming Tuesday)
so alpha1 has had only basic testing and I have added
a small selection of the latest packages. Get it from here:

http://distro.ibiblio.org/pub/linux/distributions/puppylinux/test/puppy-3.02alpha1/∞ "
"If you find that it works and would like to work on it,
with a view to a final release version, I propose
that it be the basis of a Community Edition,
with the versions 3.02 - 3.09 being alpha
and beta releases, final being 3.10."
this is very much the goal of Lassie

How do I get involved?

We need artwork
The SFS installer needs a coder
Create, compile or edit applications ready to be put in TalkingStick (see TalkingStickIdeas)
Volunteer programming skills in other areas of the creation of Talking Stick
Work on wiki entries
Help create new offline webpage

What skills are required?

Optimised compiling, advanced Bash scripting and all sorts of programming skills.
HCI skills: Graphics, GUI design
Project Management
Distro packaging
Documentation
Testing
Maintenance and service packs

Are there any podcasts?

Feb 1 2008
Sorry about the size and crackles . . .
ogg format 804k
http://www.tmxxine.com/sound/Puppy.Linux.Pawedcast.2008.02.01.ogg∞

Introductory Podcast (right click and save as) - bit out of date 659k
http://media.libsyn.com/media/rafa1215/ts1.mp3∞

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