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How to Install vterm in Emacs?
Say, I was watching that old rascal DT. And he mentioned vterm in Emacs. How do I install vterm in Emacs? Tx, David
No longer able to login via GUI
We had a power outage and after that I have no longer been able to do a GUI login at the console. The screen goes blank for a few seconds, then comes back to the login screen. Other users have no...
LXer: Debian spices up APT package manager with a dash of color, squishes ancient bug
Published at LXer: 2.9 gives a taste of what's to comeMajor updates to Debian's Advanced Packaging Tool don't come along very often, but APT 2.9 is here with a significant facelift.i Read...
question about `su` and `su -l`
What is the the best way to check someone if he is in full root mode "su -l" or not like "su" in a Slackware system? thank you. EDIT:EXAMPLE Code: --------- Thu Apr-4 10:06:59pm)-(CPU...
LXer: Create Your Custom Linux Distribution Based on Ubuntu
Published at LXer: The process of building a customized Linux distribution, as we will see, is not as hard as it sounds. Instead, there are special programs and tools that we can use to fulfill...
Connect to IKEv2/IPSEC MSCHAPv2 Windows Server?
I'm trying to connect to a Windows server that uses IKEv2/IPSEC MSCHAPv2 with no certificate. It's simply username and password. From Windows client this works fine, but I'd really like to be able to...
LXer: How to Fix: Too Many Levels of Symbolic Links Error
Published at LXer: The error iToo many levels of symbolic linksi typically indicates a problem where a symbolic link points back to itself directly or indirectly, creating an infinite loop. This...
Why would changing hostname trash icon theme?
OS: Vanilla Arch Kernel: 6.8.6-arch1-1 WM: awesomewm (X11) On a machine at work that was just standing there powered off for years I decided to install arch so it would be useful. After...
It's happened! My Brother laser printer no longer works in Slackware
It used to work perfectly well using Brother's proprietary driver. Cups has been warning for some time that old usb printers are going to stop working and that seems to have happened now. What...
Really weird issue with new SD cards
This is not exactly a Linux issue, as Windows can't even detect these cards at all... but hoping someone has any ideas, this is a really strange one. So someone asked me to copy a bunch of data...
Send snort alerts to web page
In order to understand what I'm trying to do I explain it more detailed: I have 2 VMs with CentOS 7, I installed and set up snort-2.9.16 in one and I configured rules for detect HTTP, ICMP, FTP and...
Any suggestions to auto-install the kernel into the EFI?
What are some good ways on upgrade to automatically install the kernel into the EFI? The Arch linux wiki (https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/EFI_system_partition#Alternative_mount_points) describes a...
Autostart applications on Fedora.
Hello, Can somebody tell me how to start applications on startup Fedora KDE Plasma 39 ? Please "step-by-step" : I am not an expert ! Thanks in advance for your reply. Best regards.
VRRP mastership results in arp cache flush
Hello, When a VRRP backup becomes master and becomes owner of the VIP/VMAC on an interface, I notice that the arp cache is flushed. Why is this done? In net/core/dev.c: NETDEV_CHANGEADDR: ...
LXer: Gentoo Council Implements Ban on AI-Assisted Contributions
Published at LXer: Gentoo Council forbids AI-generated content from being made in contributions due to copyright and quality concerns. Read More......
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Dragora GNU/Linux-libre fails partially to boot and enters busybox sleep 3323
Hello. I have successfully wrote a Dragora ISO image to an USB pen using Rufus, but, when I try to boot it, at first all processes start normally, then this error appears: Code: --------- mount:...
KDE Plasma is loading blueman-applet when it shouldn't
So after a long while using mate desktop environment, I decided to install plasma and see how has kde been doing in all these years. The problem is plasma is loading blueman-applet, when it...
LXer: Fedora Chat: Your Gateway to Matrix
Published at LXer: What is Matrix? Matrix is an open protocol for decentralized, secure communications built on the principles of interoperability and decentralization. You can create an account on...
ARP flush
Hello folks, Need help.. I want to know the background/history of doing the neighbor flush for the interface Mac address change. void neigh_changeaddr(struct neigh_table *tbl, struct...
Dolphin won't show any previews.
I'm using Debian Sid, i installed plasma manually instead of via tasksel, but i did attempt to install the kdegraphics-thumbnailers and ffmpegthumbs packages, which didn't solve the problem even after...
LXer: NetBSD 10 proves old tech can still kick apps and take names three decades later
Published at LXer: Proper old-school Unix, not like those lazy, decadent Linux typesFOSDEM 2024 NetBSD 10 marks a new level of maturity for this venerable open source Unix system, which somehow...
antiX Linux can't booting
i got some problem, it's my first time using linux, 1st. i try to print the documet with Epson L1110. printer is conected, but i can't set up paper size and print quality, so, i try to repair it,...
Fallout New Vegas issues
Hi all I am using POP OS 22.04 with a Nvidia RTX 4060. I am running Fallout New Vegas from Steam, I have tried multiple Proton versions but I cant get past the launcher. The launcher opens,...
LXer: New ODROID-H4 SBC Series Features N97 and N305 Intel Processors
Published at LXer: New ODROID-H4 SBC Series Features N97 and N305 Intel ProcessorsHardkernel's latest addition to the single-board computer market, the ODROID-H4 series, integrates Intel's Alder...
POP OS - Pop Shop updates and terminal command differences
Hi all I am using POP OS 22.04, I am sure I am making a basic error here but, when I run sudo apt update and then sudo apt upgrade, I basically get told there is nothing to update. Yet from...
why is /usr/sbin not in root's path?
I've been using debian bullseye for a while now and noticed that /usr/sbin is not by default in root's path, contrary to other distros. This leads some (third-party) scripts to fail, for instance...
Waydroid not working "OSError: container failed to start" Fedora Linux 40
*Hi.* I wonder if anyone got app-containers/waydroid working. Any hints on how to get it working are welcome. [10:35:14] Starting waydroid session [10:35:25] OSError: container failed to start ...
LXer: Create Your Own Minecraft Server Controller in Linux with Crafty
Published at LXer: Crafty is a powerful controller platform for Minecraft servers. Install and deploy this versatile control panel on your Ubuntu server. Read More......
LXer: Volla Tablet Launches on Kickstarter with Support for Ubuntu Touch
Published at LXer: Volla, the maker of the Volla Phone smartphones, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for their first tablet device, the Volla Tablet, which will also support the...
Is everything OK with python-3.11.9 package in -current?
Hi! Yesterday after upgrade to latest Slackware64-current all my scripts suddenly stopped working. This way I noticed version python version upgrade. OK, no problems, lets install the required...
LXer: AlmaLinux�s New Beta Releases Return Support for Devices Dropped by RHEL
Published at LXer: After recently patching a security bug that Red Hat decided not to patch, the RHEL clone AlamaLinux has now returned support for many devices that are no longer supported by RHEL...
LXer: LXQt 2.0 Desktop Environment Released, Here�s What�s New
Published at LXer: The latest LXQt 2.0 is here with dual Qt5 & Qt6 support, optimized for Wayland, a new Fancy Menu, and more. Read More... (https://linuxiac.com/lxqt-2-0-desktop-environment/)
Hyperlinks not working.
I must have done something in setup and can't recall how to get back there, but all hyperlinks refuse to open now in the browser?
LXer: Lubuntu 24.04 LTS to Include Snap Installation Monitor for a Smoother Experience
Published at LXer: Lubuntu developer Simon Quigley tells me that the upcoming Lubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) release will include a new tool he wrote to monitor the installation of Snap packages...
LXer: Understanding Backup and Disaster Planning Solutions for Linux
Published at LXer: In today's digital age, the reliability and integrity of computer systems are more critical than ever. For Linux systems, which are widely used in servers and critical...
Why fdisk & gparted disk types do not match?
/dev/sda1 (partition) output from *fdisk*: Code: --------- Disklabel type: dos --------- *gparted* gui indicates a gpt disk. Are not all partitions on a physical volume the same partition...
Hyperlinks not working.
I must have done something in setup and can't recall how to get back there, but all hyperlinks refuse to open now in the browser?
LXer: AlmaLinux 9.4 beta prepares to tread where RHEL dares not
Published at LXer: CIQ also has an alternative approach to compatible kernels with RockyLinux. The bigger RHELatives continue to diverge slightly from Red Hat, with additional drivers and newer...
Interested In DualBooting
I've just done a fresh install of SlackWare on my Work Station and was wondering if anyone has successfully Dual-boot between SlackWare. and and or SlackWare and NetBSD?
LXer: xz-style Attacks Continue to Target Open-Source Maintainers
Published at LXer: Open Source maintainers and developers have been warned about the continued wave of attacks aimed at project maintainers similar to those recently targeting the Linux xz data...
KDE disappeared from the login options.
I've been trying to get sound working once again following a transition from Leap 15.3 to TW. One problem that I immediately ran into was that the audio function on the motherboard -- which I want to...
LXer: How to Disable Unattended Upgrades on Ubuntu
Published at LXer: Unattended upgrades can be a double-edged sword. While they keep your system up to date automatically, they might also unexpectedly change the systemis state or introduce new...
LXer: 6 Best Free and Open Source Web Application Firewalls
Published at LXer: A web application firewall (WAF) is a type of application firewall that lets you see and analyze HTTP traffic to and from a web application. It has the objective of preventing...
LXer: High Priority PuTTY Vulnerability Threatens Server Access Security
Published at LXer: PuTTY's security flaw (CVE2024-31497) in ECDSA P521 keys risks private data exposure. Urgent update is needed. Read More......
RAM
Hi all, how can I resolve ram modes? I have mobo MSI x99 sli plus, intel I7 processor with 32 GB of ram (corsair vengeance 8GB X4 modules), please help with this treat :) Thank you
Pipewire allowable sample rates per device: Is it possible?
So the global pipewire configuration file has a property that allows you to set allowable sample rates, and it works fine in general. However, I also have an external DAC that supports higher sample...
LXer: KDE Plasma 6.0.4 Is Out to Improve Plasma Wayland, System Monitor, and More
Published at LXer: The KDE Project released today KDE Plasma 6.0.4 as the fourth of five maintenance updates to the latest KDE Plasma 6 desktop environment series bringing fixes for bugs and...
LXer: Calamares 3.3.6 Linux Installer Improves Support for Plymouth Splash Screens
Published at LXer: Adriaan de Groot released today Calamares 3.3.6 as a new maintenance update in the latest Calamares 3.3 series of this popular graphical installer for Linux-based operating...
[SOLVED] how do i convert Month to Seconds and Days are based on Month
hi, i'm writing an AWK script in which i need to convert one of my data field to total seconds. the data field is written in the file as Code: --------- `day-month-2024 hour:minutes:seconds...
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