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Hi,
I am able to use Klik to obtain the files, but when I try to run them I get a spinning hourglass.... then nothing happens. I have searched for suggestions, but could not find any. Anybody have any advice? Thanks a lot!
I am running the most recent Kanotix release.
I am looking forward to getting this working! Klik is great!
Perhaps you can try checking fstab to see that all seven of the /mnt/app entries are present.
Then, it is sometimes necessary to enter.....mkdir /mnt/app..... followed by ....chmod 777 /mnt/app.
The standard entries permit user run of applications.
In my system, I have enabled root to run the apps with appropriate changes to fstab.
Best of luck to you...
Thanks, lilsirecho!
That is one of the things I have tried. I made sure to add those seven entries when I first started trying out Klik. Would "tweeking" those seven entries, ie:
/mnt/app/1/image /mnt/app/1 auto user,noauto,ro, ..... etc. make any difference? Should I change something slightly? I am pretty new at this.... SO confused!
Thanks again for the help!
You probably shouldn't be changing anything in the fstab lines.
What you should do now is try running directly from a command line with "~/.zAppRun ~/Desktop/$FOOBAR.cmg" replacing $FOOBAR with the name of the package you downloaded. This will probably display an error which should help, if it doesn't post back here with your results.
Probono developed this system and says that each time you reboot you may have to re-run wget to reinstall the client.
When running klik and downloading .cmg files, the files appear in the directory /tmp/klik.
If you browse to that directory you may be able to get the .cmg files to run if you open the file in ...file manager. Usually you click on ..."wrapper". Normally, .cmg files can be initiated with a right click and select ...AppRun.
The system is designed to operate in KDE format. It has been reported that klik can be initiated in firefox format.
Some of the available .cmg are stored in the Home directory where they can be opened and enabled with "wrapper" selection.
Of course, some of the .cmg are incompatible with a given system for dependency problems.
Only certain knoppix LiveCD downloads work with klik according to the developers.
I have operated klik and .cmg files in Knoppix, PCLinuxOS, STUX, and archlinux(desktop).
I have five .cmg operating in this Knoppix3.7 download.
I don't recommend changing the fstab at this time since it is a necessary setup to initialize klik.
I mention all these factors to act as a review for you. You probably have read the forum data on the subject.
You call yourself a noobie...I was a noobie when I first tried klik and now I are one!!!!
I have my feet wet and am looking for more answers as well.
I have hopes of enabling more than one cramfs kernel config to further enhance the Live CD experience. The cramfs file system is used to compress the .cmg files and decode them on the fly.
Another check point in Knoppix, when it is installed, you will find in ..../home/devices....a listing of the "hard disc images" which the klik system mounts while running the .cmg file.
A possible command line exercise might help you...use...mount-t cramfs -o loop (paste the .cmg file ) /mnt/app.....
I have also created folders in /mnt/app (having full permissions) named 1 thru 7......to provide the destination for the selected .cmg files.
I find it necessary to create /mnt/app on each reboot as previously stated.
Why this is necessary for my system I do not know..
You may need to examine the kernel config in your kernel to see if cramfs is enabled.
Best of luck..
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Asking can get you knowwhere.....
Thank you to both of you for your thoughtful replies. When I get home (to my computer with Kanotix) I will give your suggestions a try and post back. Thanks again!
Hi there, I too am having problems getting a .cmg file to run:Quote:
Originally Posted by bfree
I tried running skype (that I previously d/l using klik) with "~/.zAppRun ~/Desktop/skype.cmg" as you suggested, and I get the following error message:
"/root/Desktop/sykpe.cmg does not appear to be either a squashfs, iso9660 or a cramfs file"
Any suggestions?
ps. I am running a HD Installed Knoppix Version 3.7 (Beginners Install)
Hi, can you paste the output of the two commands "ls -l /root/Desktop/skype.cmg" and "file /root/Desktop/skype.cmg" but I wonder why you are running as root? You should not login as root, you made another user during the installation who you should log in as instead.Quote:
Originally Posted by macsmith
My mistake, I was in root to check something else and forgot.Quote:
Originally Posted by bfree
I started my Console as a normal user and did: "~/.zAppRun ~/Desktop/skype.cmg" but nothing happend at all, not even an error.
mac@mac1:~/Desktop$ file skype.cmg
skype.cmg: Linux Compressed ROM File System data, little endian size 8937472 version #2 sorted_dirs CRC 0x766ddd21, edition 0, 2995 blocks, 54 files
Does that help you further?
Regards
Yes, I have seen similar errors too. Some systems seem to be unable to recognize the cramfs format on their own. You can try to mount manually:
If you get an error about "no free loop device", then you have tried already several times w/o success and need to reboot first.Code:su
mkdir /mnt/test
mount my.cmg /mnt/test -o loop -t cramfs
/mnt/test/wrapper
Greetings,
probono
The only way I can get /cmg to run in Arch is to
the fstab /mnt/app does not work because I do not have permissions (user may need be users) ....Code:mount -t cramfs -o loop $FOO.cmg /mnt/whatever (as root)
cd /mnt/whatever
./wrapper (as user)
Anyway using the above I can get some .cmg working
HTH
I was having similar trouble with the latest version of Kanaotix LiveCD and this worked:
[/code]Code:knoppix@2[opera]$ su
root@2[opera]# ./wrapper
opera: [java] Disabling java due to potential problems. If you know
what you are doing, you can set the environment variable
OPERA_FORCE_JAVA_ENABLED to '1' to override this.
Start Opera with '-debugjava' argument for more information.
regards
Or even
to get rid of the Java error.Code:export OPERA_FORCE_JAVA_ENABLED=1 ./wrapper
Greetings,
probono
ah thanks probono!Quote:
Originally Posted by probono
I've put an icon on the desktop now pointing to /ramdisk/var/tmp/klik/opera/wrapper, and it starts opera up fine.
Not sure how it will be after reboot tho' ;-)
Hopefully the persistent home will take care of it.
I'm experimenting with Kanotix at present, and will use Firefox to surf, perhaps Opera's M2 for mail..
regards
Edit: ref. opera.cmg icon on the desktop, can one move this somewhere with impunity?
Not a lot of success with the following...
Code:knoppix@3[opera]$ su
root@3[opera]# export OPERA_FORCE_JAVA_ENABLED=1 ./wrapper
bash: export: `./wrapper': not a valid identifier
export OPERA_FORCE_JAVA_ENABLED=1 ; ~/.zAppRun ~/Desktop/opera.cmg
should do it. (The ; was missing before.)
You can move cmg files anywhere you want w/o problems (e. g., burn to CD/DVD or copy to a memory stick). You can also put them in your home directory or a subdirectory of it.
Greetings,
probono