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Hi, I get this error when compiling xen-tools and I don't know why. My xen version is xen-4.1.4. I compiled the kernel. Linux-3.2.6 64bit. I have bcc, I don't use multilib. gcc...

I recently had some issues trying to run slackware64-14.2 on a intel NUC8i5BEH (released Q3 2018): it's not so new so I was quite surprised (and this issue probably also hits many other NUC owners...

Published at LXer: The Qt Company has followed up on its plan to make long-term support releases commercial-only by closing the source for 5.15 today, earning protests from open-source contributors...

OK, I know it's something you get automatically if you hang around here long enough. They call you a guru and hope that satisfies you and shuts you up. But I like it all the same. Delayed Christmas...

Published at LXer: Michael Boelen is very active in computer security. He is the author of the popular open source security tools Rootkit Hunter (rkhunter) and Lynis,*and he blogs*about Linux...

Hey all, I've finally been dedicatedly using Linux for a few months now and love it. I bought my first laptop—a bottom end Zenbook duo—sanitised it and installed Arch linux, sway, alacritty, and...

I recently installed -current and am currently testing it out for use as a work distro and daily driver. I have to do FTP-related stuff occasionally and found gFTP in the included packages. It looks...

I work in an organization that captures Clonezilla live images for delivery outside of our org. There are different Clonezilla images , on identical hardware, based on customer needs. The problem is...

Published at LXer: There’s a mighty powerful command that can save you lots of headaches when used in the right places; it’s called find. It walks through the file tree, starting from the provided...

I am following the instructions in the Linux From Scratch (http://www.linuxfromscratch.org) book. I'm working with my laptop connected to my desktop via ssh. Extracting tar files from binutlis...

Published at LXer: Java is a free, open-source, and most popular language used for developing mobile and desktop applications, and it can run on all major operating systems. There are different...

Published at LXer: As a response to the recent changes in CentOS strategy, CloudLinux announced a 1:1 binary compatible, community-driven fork of RHEL called Project Lenix. Can you tell us more...

I messed up some files on Ubuntu and thinking of reinstalling it. It is single boot 18.04 There was no "ReInstall Ubuntu" option so I'm going with the "Something Else" option. I'm confised with...

Hi there again, yestarday i am trying to open and test some ports on my Slackware, on my Router the ports are open. Short version : I want to Open & Test the ports : Code: --------- RDP ...

When I run pavucontrol, the only audio output it recognizes is HDMI, which I don't use. It recognizes the analog stereo input, responds when I talk. I use the analog output for every other purpose. ...

Published at LXer: Quite a few applications were updated recently, and this article covers the changes in these new releases. Read More......

Hello Everyone ! I'm new to here looking for more knowledge , now I'm struggling with my current position do the needful.

Hello, Is there a way using sed command to delete all menuentry title in grub. the section should be ---Quote--- menuentry title OS version ... { kernel and initial ramdisk parameter line1 ...

Published at LXer: Symbolic links (or Symlinks) are files that act as shortcuts or references to another file or directory. Although different, roughly speaking, we can think of symbolic links as...

Hello, My screen suddenly goes blank; it has a pink or purple hue, but it is blank. Sometimes there are multicolored horizontal lines over the entire screen, jumping fast for a few seconds. Then it...

Published at LXer: Love KDE? Here are the top 10 KDE Plasma tips for you to make you more productive in this awesome desktop environment. Read More......

Published at LXer: With a background in open source, open standards, and security, Recordon may be ideal for President Joe Biden's White House. Read More......

Published at LXer: Unlike HTTP that has no security measures to protect the data flowing from the client to the server, HTTPS has it covered. So HTTPS uses this thing called public-key cryptography...

*dd* instructions include using the bs=2048 and conv=noerror,sync options for optical media. Is the 2k block size option necessary for creating the .iso, writing it, or both?

Published at LXer: Huawei and Intel seem to be leading the code contribution ranking for Linux Kernel 5.10 development. Here's more about that. Read More......

Published at LXer: This brief guide explains how to create home directory for existing user in Linux and Unix-like operating systems using mkhomedir_helper command. Read More......

I have been a member since 2018 but this my first post. This is just to say hi! I switched to Xubuntu in November 2018 when Windows7 was being discontinued and have not regretted it!

Published at LXer: In 2020, I decided that I wanted to add some light gaming to my repertoire. I bought the most popular Logitech game controller on Amazon (the Logitech Gamepad F310), and I...

Published at LXer: Taking the labor out of labor-intensive tasks is what Ansible is all about. Learn the basics here. Read More......

i have a whole bunch of video files that i would like to find the geometry for. the "mplayer -identify" command can do this but it also still plays the video. using "-vo null" avoids the video...

Published at LXer: 2DayGeek: This quick article shows you how to convert media formats in Linux. Read More... (https://www.2daygeek.com/ffmpeg-convert-audio-video-formats-in-linux/)

After i installed Inkscape package, it changes my default open software (used to be dolphin file manager) May i know where to change it ? How to change it back to dolphin ? Attachment 35160...

I am thinking of rooting a kindle paperwhite, but I have a couple of questions. I've found a couple of methods online https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=335590, but I have a few...

Published at LXer: The KDE Project announced today the general availability of KDE Plasma 5.20.5 as the last maintenance update to the KDE Plasma 5.20 desktop environment series. Read More......

I need some help on installing opencv Code: --------- checking how to run the C preprocessor... gcc -E checking for grep that handles long lines and -e... /bin/grep checking for egrep......

debian has a package called "debsecan" that lists all of the installed packages with a CVE. has anyone thought about something similar for slackware?

Published at LXer: Sharing files between computers set-up across floors, cities, or states is difficult, with an increase in distance and traffic disrupting the flow. To address these concerns we...

I am setting up a new dhcp on rhel8, which is simple enough. Currently, my org has 2 dhcp servers that were both rhel 6. They were set up identical, with identical dhcpd.conf files. They maintain the...

After much trial and error, I have completed two builds of LFS 9.1. One of them can ping to another machine on the LAN, but no other networking actions are functioning. The other has a message during...

Hi, I just installed Minikube on a headless VM and have been running through some hello world type exercises. I hit an issue I'm sure is quite common, and I was curious how most individuals and...

Published at LXer: Sysadmins don't always follow a traditional career path, which is what makes these five stories inspiring in their own ways. Read More......

Hi guys, after instalation 4Mlinux v34.2 to PC hdd and restarts and setting root paswd and a few settings > then I've followed web-site original instructions to create standard new 'user' & paswd >...

Published at LXer: Torvalds, Linux[he]#039[/he]s creator, finds AMD[he]#039[/he]s processors deliver a much bigger bang for the buck than Intel[he]#039[/he]s CPUs. Read More......

Published at LXer: We’re going to be discussing the best Linux distros for Mac users. Read More... (https://linuxstans.com/best-linux-distros-for-mac-users/)

So one thing that always bothered me since i purchased a thinkpad x260 and put slackware -current on it is that it has always been running using the max frequency of 3ghz. Doing some research i...

Hello all, I was wondering if someone could help me with an odd problem... I have a Lenovo ThinkCentre M92P Desktop PC, which has an Intel Onboard LAN Card that doesn't want to initialize and I...

Published at LXer: Linux authentication is primarily handled with passwords and public keys. Find out how the passwd command fits into the user management process. Read More......

[EDIT] i'm using canon pixma mx320 [\EDIT] i have dual boot system of archlinux and gentoo. when i scan documents in archlinux (using simple scan) it scan all the documents from the feeder. but...

Here's my OpenBSD 6.8 base system theme for xcalc, xclock, xedit and xterm Dot files attached

I will explain to you how to install php package version 7.1 on Ubuntu distribution and we will make the necessary settings to make php compatible with Ubuntu distribution and work without problems....