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LXer: KVM Vs. VirtualBox - Selecting the Ideal Virtualization Solution for Your Linux System
Published at LXer: Virtualization has become a fundamental technology in the world of computing, allowing organizations and individuals alike to maximize their hardware resources, improve...
If you use a program often enough does linux on its own accord create an shortcut icon for it at bottom of screen?
There's an icon at the bottom left of my kde screen for a program that I use often (tor) I never asked for it to be created so that got me wondering does the desktop know intuitively to, to make it...
Can't tell if tor has been removed as still see two tor icons on Ubuntu at the bottom
I am trying to uninstall and reinstall tor browser because it wouldn't connect intially, tor has worked in past though. To uninstall I used these commands: Code: --------- sudo apt-get...
QT 6.5.3 Slackware 15.0
So, has anyone else tried to compile version 6.5.3 on 15.0 x64? I keep running into this at the end: Code: --------- -- Up-to-date: /tmp/SBo/package-qt6/usr/lib64/libQt6WebView.prl --...
LXer: GNOME 46 Alpha Desktop Released for Public Testing, Here�s What�s New
Published at LXer: The GNOME Project released today the alpha version of the upcoming GNOME 46 iKathmandui desktop environment series for early adopters, application developers, and Linux...
Radicale CalDaV and Thunderbird client, All calendars are currently disabled
Since upgrading to Radicale 3.1.8 on my Linux Slackware 15.0 server, I cannot connect to it properly from my Thunderbird 115.6.0 Linux client. On Thunderbird, my calendar is marked with a triangle...
Problem with script; How to do it
Hi, I am a newbie and I found that script but I need some helps about it. the first script, I create a back up and encrypted it; Code: --------- ####savesettings
LXer: OpenSSH Announces Plan to Phase Out DSA Keys
Published at LXer: OpenSSH will disable DSA keys by default starting June 2024, with a complete removal slated for 2025. Here's more on that! Read More......
how to create a domain server and join pc to that domain
hi there, As i am new to linux and trying different things, Im wondering how in linux that we can create a domain server and how just like in windows you can join computers to that domain. Im...
tool or command to backup system and files
hi there, I am relatively new to linux, i am using rocky, centos and ubuntu for me to familiarize and know those system. Since i am doing some testing and running some commands and sometimes im...
LXer: How to Install GitLab on Debian 11
Published at LXer: Installing GitLab on Debian 11 is a straightforward task thanks to our easy-to-follow guide. Get started in a just a few steps! Read More......
DNF update error "nothing to do" on RHEL8
Relatively new Linux guy here. I ran a Nessus scan on a RH8 machine and I see it needs updates. So I try to run dnf update but it comes back and says "nothing to do". I ran 'dnf clean all' and tried...
[SOLVED] Would you like a safe all (no exception) timestamps supported setter on your Linux?
For Linux there is "touch" for modified and accessed times. Some systems support created at times and/or changed at times. I know "debugfs" with "set_inode_field" is a common way to set those...
[SOLVED] Sound in an HP laptop not working with an AMD 5500U processor
Just an FYI. Yesterday I received an HP 15.6 FHD Laptop with a AMD Ryzen 5-5500U processor by UPS from Walmart. Has 32GB RAM, 2 TB SSD, and AMD Radeon Graphics. Of course, I immediately wiped...
LXer: Your pacemaker should be running open source software
Published at LXer: Using embedded medical technology, such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, or insulin pump? What's running inside is a complete mysteryOpinion Software Freedom Conservancy's (SFC)...
Entire Drive Read Only SSD
While working today, my mouse froze, everything else still worked. I simply used my keyboard to navigate over and reboot the system. Didn't think anything of it, as there is an occasional glitch with...
LXer: GNU/Linux Majority OS in West Africa, Says statCounter
Published at LXer: GNU/Linux (excluding ChromeOS) is measured at 6.19% of desktops/laptops in Turkey, 6.29% of desktops/laptops in Luxembourg, 8.04% of desktops/laptops in Lebanon, 8.44% of...
LXer: How to Install TIG Stack (Telegraf, InfluxDB, and Grafana) on Debian 12
Published at LXer: The TIG (Telegraf, InfluxDB, and Grafana) Stack is an acronym for a platform of open-source tools to make the collection, storage, graphing, and alerting of system metrics...
LXer: Libreboot Open-Source Firmware Now Supports HP EliteBook 820 G2 Laptops
Published at LXer: The developers of the Libreboot open-source and free BIOS/UEFI firmware announced support for a new laptop, namely the HP EliteBook 820 G2, which can even be ordered with...
I'm putting fun back into computing by making an AI focused distribution!
Well, the title may seem a little click baity but to be honest, I needed this. Actually I loved to this for a few reasons. First I saw how most of the proprietary operating systems are coming with AI...
Laptop Charger broken and replacement option?
My Dell Latitude E7250 is not charging and I think it is the power pack, it no longer lights up, but does not overheat. I have a spare old Dell charger with the same connector size, so it fits my...
/usr/bin/run-parts from current seems buggy
Hi, It seems I have issues with cron mail in current. With crontab like below, cron should send mail only when jobs exit with error. But it doesn't, no mails are sent. Code: --------- 47 *...
LXer: Min 1.31 Released as a New Bug Fix Update for Lightweight Browser
Published at LXer: Min 1.31 (Lightweight Browser) introduces the ability to select and manage multiple tabs seamlessly, improved userscript customization experience and more. Read More......
I2C restart condition implementation in linux without bitbanging
Hi, I need to implement i2c restart condition in linux platform .Since am using write and read method start and read ,stop condition start condition will take care by driver. but what about...
LXer: Linux Mint 21.3 "Virginia" Is Now Available for Download, This Is What's New
Published at LXer: The highly anticipated Linux Mint 21.3 iVirginia" distribution is now available for download from the multitude of mirrors around the world of the Linux Mint project, ahead of...
getting binary packages started to fail
I'm following the new instructions to get binary packages (n86 (x86, 64- bit)) which mostly worked yesterday but today (despite nothing changed) failed. I do the following root command and get...
How to run gparted through ssh -X not root user
I already have a simple workaround (simply unplug the computer and move it to where I have a monitor), but I'm curious if there's some simple thing I'm missing. I have a computer without a monitor,...
is UEFI required?
My PC is set to classic BIOS mode but capable of UEFI... is this why booting Fedora GNU/Linux 39 crashes? I've been told contradicting things by different people (and maybe same will happen here)...
LXer: Steps to Install Remmina on Manjaro Linux
Published at LXer: Quick guide to install Remmina Remote Desktop on Manjaro Linux with the command-line terminal and the AUR. Read More......
RaspEx Ubuntu 20.04 LXDE - no wifi
I have installed RaspEx Ubuntu 20.04 LXDE on my Raspberry Pi 3B. It has no wifi installed. I followed this url...
Cannot apply fractional scaling
I am connecting GNOME desktop of Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS in a remote server through TigerVNC. If I turn on Fractional Scaling in Display Settings and select a fractional scale, say 150%, this fractional...
Does debugfs with set_inode_field for timestamps work?
For created at: sudo debugfs -w -R 'set_inode_field crtime '$formatted_time'' "$device" Also like this for changed at time: sudo debugfs -w -R 'set_inode_field ctime...
Cannot apply fractional scaling
I am connecting GNOME desktop of Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS in a remote server through TigerVNC. If I turn on Fractional Scaling in Display Settings and select a fractional scale, say 150%, this fractional...
LXer: Linux Kernel 4.14 Reaches End of Life After More Than Six Years of Maintenance
Published at LXer: Originally released on November 12th, 2017, the long-term supported (LTS) Linux 4.14 kernel series has now reached its end of supported life after being maintained for more than...
LXer: Kernel 6.7: New year, new Linux!
Published at LXer: 2024 is here, and with it comes a brand new Linux kernel release. Collabora's kernel team made a number of key contributions including a new kselftest for verifying driver probe...
$variable broken with tab completion into \$variable
paths are fictionalized but accurate in my .bashrc I have environment variables such as: Code: --------- shortcut="/home/me/startdir/" --------- In Vi I can do the following and tab...
Spectacle opening Dolphin as root
Hi I am new here, but not new to Linux, been using various distros for 15 years. Now I am using Tuxedo OS, with the KDE plasma desktop. When I hit Print Screen it brings up Spectacle for a screen...
LXer: PipeWire Camera Support Is Coming to OBS Studio for Linux Desktops
Published at LXer: GNOME developer Georges Stavracas has merged today the PipeWire Camera support into the master branch of the popular OBS Studio open-source screencasting and streaming app. ...
Hiccups after updating current (64 bits)
Hello Folks, Recently, my slackware64-current was updated with slackpkg (bot multilibs and slackpkgplus are installed). For most part, everything is working fine with few hiccups. For...
Intermittent Black Screen on LVDS Display With gma500_gfx Driver On Atom N2600
My device containing the Atom N2600 processor sometimes boots to a black display just before displaying an xfce desktop. When this problem occurs, I see the BIOS screen and startup text for grub and...
LXer: FireBeetle 2 Upgraded with RISC-V Based ESP32-C6 SoC Featuring Zigbee 3.0 and Thread 1.3 Connectivity
Published at LXer: DFRobot has announced the launch of the updated FireBeetle 2, now incorporating the latest ESP32-C6 System-on-Chip from Espressif Systems. This enhanced development board...
how do i install star trek fleet command
I am still relativity brand new to linux. i have used linux primarily like i would windows but i have come across the problem of how do i install programs. especially i want to install star trek...
Desktop Sharing
Hello; I have installed the Rocky Linux 9.2 and I enabled the Screen Sharing in the Gnome. Only one user can log in! Is there any way to make multiple users connect to the Desktop simultaneously?
I can't download AMD Ryzen 5 3400G video drivers on Ubuntu (Vegas 11)
Hey guys, so I'm a new Linux user and I intend to invest time and dedication in the kernel. This year, 2024, I abandoned Windows and want to do well on Linux, but I've already spent 3 days racking...
Is it safe to invoke rcu_dereference() outside RCU critical sections in the kernel?
Hi all, I have been reading the Linux kernel's RCU API documentation (https://www.kernel.org/doc/html/next/RCU/whatisRCU.html#id1), and the docs seem to indicate that it is incorrect to call...
__dirname syntax
Hello I have the following line in my code to point to a file myFile: `${process.cwd()}/${filePath}`, - this is used along with a relative path specified in another file which should reference the...
The serious but stupid question of the day.
What is the point of the power management preference menu? It seems to do absolutely nothing. I have it set to never put my computer to sleep and a blank screen when the laptop lid is closed and to...
LXer: What are File Descriptors in Linux
Published at LXer: In this article, you will learn everything about file descriptors, like their uses in Linux, what a file descriptor table is, how to view the file descriptors under a specific...
[nftables] how to use blocklist.txt file as a source for blacklisted ip-addresses ?
hello all. i have been writing a perl script that parses suricata logs and provides me with ip-addresses that are behind [Priority: 1-2] rated alerts. i would like to use blacklist.txt file that...
Network Share - Can create / delete files, but not copy
Dear fellow Linux Users, I have a very strange problem which I cannot really pin down. I use Debian12 System which mounts a cifs share via pam mount. On logon of a user these directories are...
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