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Undelivered Mail Returned to Sender issue
I setup a postfix server and when I send an email out I get a bounce back stating: *553 5.1.8 Sender address domain does not exist (in reply to MAIL FROM command)* My...
Trying to understand booting
I'm pretty lost here and would like some pointers. I have an SSD (let's call it /dev/sdc) with both Windows 10 and Fedora 32 installed. Windows was not bootable since I installed Fedora because I...
Neofetch
I think it's preferable to run neofetch in a xterm window because in a bash terminal, some unwanted logs are added at the end of the fetch..
battery legit or Lenovo has a kill switch ?
I have a Lenovo T500 and have bought an extended battery pack 71WH from a seemingly reputable Amazon seller. It use to run for an hour, year old The laptop will charge [or reports to charge] the...
Using konsole
I am using Lubuntu, and am using Konsole. I noticed I am having some text view issues. It seems like text is being cut off when using zsh, and there is a lot of whitespace when interacting with the...
minimal boot environment
Hi Everyone, How to create a boot environment which can serve as minimal and be used for troubleshooting in case the current kernel is not booting for some reason ? This environment should provide...
Hello LQ members
Hello LQ members Inspired to join the forum after seeing a question about Warpinator. Responded with some advice which I hope will be useful. I have been using Linux for 8 years+. Currently own...
Remove a route using ioctl
I try to remove a route from iptable using ioctl in a opensuse machine. I open the socket fd . But when try to remove the rule the error that I get is the following No such process , Errno 3 Below...
Looking for Compiz alternative with window buttons on the left
Hello. I'm looking for windows manager that has nice effects but also ability to place window buttons on the left like in this image https://ibb.co/GVZKF5m Thank you in advance, I'm using Xfce...
Firefox Download Open Containing Folder launches Thunderbird
If I download a file in Firefox, then click on the download link (arrow pointing downwards near top right) and right mouse click and choose "Open Containing Folder" instead of getting PCManFM opening...
How to execute a command when GUI is loaded?
Hello All How do you run a command/script after the Linux is booted and GUI is loaded? I have this script that should run once after every boot when GUI is loaded Code: --------- $ cat...
SSH : server unexpectedly closed network connection
Hi I am using Ubuntu 18.04 and I started getting server unexpectedly closed network connection error while trying to connect using Putty. As this is hosted bare metal server I am not able to...
LXer: TUXEDO Computers Unveils the TUXEDO Pulse 15 Linux Ultrabook with AMD Ryzen 4000H Series
Published at LXer: German Linux computer manufacturer TUXEDO Computers have unveiled today the TUXEDO Pulse 15 Linux laptop with as their latest AMD-only ultrabook with powerful components. Read...
How-to get a wifi connection during installation?
In next Slint installer an at least partial net-installation will be provided, so that user get directly the most recent version of each package found in the repository, and also get the packages...
Bluetooth gamepad connects but not shown
Hi, I recently got an off-brand switch pro controller to use with my laptop. The gamepad connects through bluetooth using blueberry (blueman-manager just gives an "input/output error" message)....
Please suggest a workflow for working on a remote machine.
My organization has a very powerful machine that I use to run my ML models. It runs on some version of Ubuntu. Due to this ongoing pandemic, I have to work from home. This machine is not public facing...
LXer: Quick Tip: How to Enable OpenPGP Support in Mozilla Thunderbird 78
Published at LXer: With the release of Thunderbird 78, Mozilla implemented support for OpenPGP, the most widely used email encryption standard, but the functionality is disabled by default so with...
LXer: What is Grep Command in Linux? Why is it Used and How Does it Work?
Published at LXer: Grep is perhaps one of the most used commands in Linux. Learn why it was created and how it s used in this explainer article. Read More......
LXer: SCP user's migration guide to rsync
Published at LXer: As part of the 8.0 pre-release announcement, the OpenSSH project stated that they consider the scp protocol outdated, inflexible, and not readily fixed. They then go on to...
I'm unable to understand why my "/" is on 82% and /home on 4% (Bodhi Linux).
Filesystem Size Used Avail Use% Mounted on udev 960M 0 960M 0% /dev tmpfs 199M 1.2M 198M 1% /run /dev/sda5 9.4G 7.2G 1.7G 82% / tmpfs 992M ...
unable to map GSI to IRQ
Hell i am newbie, if i am not posting appropriate place, please move it to the correct place. Hi we are using Linux 5.6. We are working on adding PCIe error reporting using firmware-first method....
LXer: New Ubuntu Kernels Released to Fix Secure Boot Bypass and Other Flaws, Update Now
Published at LXer: Canonical published new Ubuntu kernels for all supported Ubuntu releases to address Secure Book bypass flaws and other security vulnerabilities. Read More......
File system running out of space
I have installed Linux Mint in my old laptop (2GB RAM,Intel Centrino, 380GB HDD). Along side i have installed WPS office and image editors. After using for couple of weeks, i get an error message...
LXer: An introduction to Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) in Linux
Published at LXer: Learn how Pluggable Authentication Modules are used to help applications make proper use of user accounts in Linux. Read More......
It's alive!! Slackware's Alive!
Hi, Lately I have seen a lot of threads that present a point that Slackware is dead or waning. Well, I have been using Slackware since PV released it and yes I feel that it is the best UNIX-like...
Oi Oi
Heloo all, Been browsing here for a few years now. I'm partial to the odd scripting challenge and seeing the many, many ways to to the same thing. Logic isn't just 1s and 0s it's an artform.
pkgsrc and Slackware 14.2
In the train wreck thread I.G.O.R. asked me a more or less a legitimate question about whether I think pkgsrc is a good way of getting some newer software onto a 14.2 system. I'm pretty new to pkgsrc,...
Failed to update and unable to install any packages!
when i am running the command"Sudo apt-get update" getting the error- Err http://packages.bosslinux.in anoop InRelease ...
LXer: Datasheet: Mini-ITX and Pico-ITX SBCs
Published at LXer: (Circuit Cellar article) Based on the small-sized versions of the ITX motherboard form factor, Mini-ITX and Pico-ITX keep growing in popularity and in embedded market share. This...
Video drivers...STILL???
Hello. Still trying to ditch windoze once and for all, I installed Ubuntu when it came out. Couldn't adjust/scale my desktop to read words. No nvidea drivers available...Lately I tried Mint cinnamon...
LXer: Student Linux club refurbishes computers to support distance learning
Published at LXer: This article is co-written by Cam Citrowske, a member of the Penguin Corps.read more Read More... (https://opensource.com/article/20/7/donate-linux)
[ANN] ph - a package history tool
Hi all. I wrote this simple script to save typing. `ph', short for `package history', takes a few arguments, and saves having to type `/var/log/packages' many times. Note: to work properly, it...
Network Connections
My question is this: Using Linux Mint 19.2, clicking on the network connection icon in the panel, and "edit connections" presents a window showing my last network connection as 8 minutes ago. Does...
Soma FM Awesomeness
So when I first started using Slackware years ago I found this neat little script called 'soma' that let me listen to SomaFM in the terminal. I only recently realized that that script still exists!...
[SOLVED] Knoppix issue - Kernel option added in syslinux.cfg does not get used
Currently I am having an issue with Knoppix 8.6.1. I am trying to set the screen resolution to 1360x768 (works through display settings and kernel option) however I do not want to type in the kernel...
LXer: 6 ways to contribute to an open source alternative to Slack
Published at LXer: Mattermost is a messaging platform built in Go and React for DevOps teams. You can discuss topics in channels, private groups, or one-to-one with rich Markdown formatting and...
Is there a way to check the thealth condition of the hard disk?
I use Kubuntu. Is there any way for me to tell it is time to get a new hard disk? I am aware hard disks must be replaced because they do not last forever. I better replace it before it becomes...
Using LiveCDs
I had always heard that LiveCD mode leaves nothing behind, and makes no changes to the PC. I recently discovered that use of Linux Mint in LiveCD mode is changing the time clock on my PC by about five...
LXer: Meet the First KDE Slimbook Linux Ultrabook with AMD Ryzen 4000 Series CPUs
Published at LXer: The KDE Project and Slimbook unveiled today the third generation of the KDE Slimbook Linux laptop featuring the newest AMD Ryzen 4000 series CPUs and a refreshed design. Read...
Debian10 hang up at "Started GNOME Display Manager" with "PCI RADEON R7 430"
Hello, during the boot of Debian10 on a HP PRODESK with PCI RADEON R7 430, it hangs up at the HNOME Manager (whatever I do: connecting to the hdmi of the board or connecting direct to the RADEON)....
Umask cron/rsync/sh
I have a cron job that executes a shell script to rsync data from a remote server to a local drive. Even though I've added "umask 002" to /etc/profile and the cron job owner's .bashrc, when rsync...
4MLinux ~ Do I have to set locale time after each system power off?
I am running 4Mlinux 33.0 I have to go to MENU > Settings > Locale > Locale time after each system shut down to set time correctly. Is there any like "autostart" setting for the system time...
LXer: Server-Oriented Omarine 7.0 Linux OS Released with Enhanced Security
Published at LXer: The Omarine 7.0 Linux-based operating system for servers arrives today with enhanced security and up-to-date components for those who fancy using the RPM package management...
Please recommend a USB WiFi adapter
Please what usb wifi adapter do you recommend? and what adapter are you using ? it would be perfect if monitor mode is supported
Two gateways on two different subnets on the same interface
I am about to switch from my current ISP to a new ISP. I have some servers and routers in my network and want to keep the network up and running while switching ISP. Of course, I must change the IP...
UltimateCD diagnostic software
I am trying to make a bootable flash drive with this downloadable diagnostic software: UltimateCD. Even know it says "CD" instructions say that it can be loaded to a flash drive. However, when I...
LXer: Red Hat Insights: Vulnerability management
Published at LXer: A look into the Vulnerability service on your Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems to assess and monitor the status of security vulnerabilities. Read More......
install fail on z87-gd65; AHCI unavailable
Has anyone succeeded in installing any of the newer Linux distros on an MSI z87-gd65 gaming motherboard? All the versions (ubuntu, Xubuntu, Mint, KDE and Deepin) I've tried fail with the same error...
Celluloid can't open with x11 backend, Gtk-WARNING **: cannot open display:
I'm running Fedora Workstation 32 with Gnome. Just out of the blue Celluloid quit working on my main PC which runs Xorg, but continued to work on my other desktop and laptop which use Wayland. When...
LXer: GUADEC 2020 Kicks Off Today as GNOME’s First Virtual Conference
Published at LXer: The GUADEC 2020 (GNOME Users And Developers European Conference) event kicks off today until July 28th as GNOME’s first online conference in the coronavirus era. Read More......
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