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LXer: More on COVID Surveillance: Mobile Phone Location
Published at LXer: Previously I wrote about the use of mobile apps for COVID contact tracing. This idea has gotten a lot of attention in the tech press — probably because there are … Read...
Devuan oddity: package no longer known to apt after you remove it
Have set up a wifi hotspot with debian and would like to repeat with devuan and hopefully less ram. Wifi dongle needs nonfree drivers. Everything works fine without any driver additions in devuan....
LXer: How To Set or Change Timezone on Ubuntu 20.04
Published at LXer: Using the correct timezone is essential for many systems related tasks and processes. For example, the cron daemon uses the system’s timezone for executing cron jobs, and the...
Xfce display manager on ubuntu 18.04
Can someone tell me how I can run this? I have installed xfce4, but cannot figure out how to run it. I have tried several things that web pages have suggested, but none of them worked, my...
Run Local Script On Remote System via SSH
I have a script in my system. I want to run this script on the remote system which has SSH connection.
LXer: The Fairphone ethical smartphone is now available with the Google-less Android /e/OS operating system
Published at LXer: Do you want a phone you can repair yourself and comes with a privacy-first Android operating system? Then you want the Fairphone 3 with /e/OS. Read More......
[SOLVED] Updating from an old version of Fedora
I have a machine running Fedora 26 and I would like to ‘upgrade’ to Fedora 32. Now, I realise that I could have updated several times along the way and that it would probably have been very easy –...
LXer: Linux networking: ifconfig versus ip
Published at LXer: The ifconfig command has served us well, but now it's time to look to the future with its replacement, the ip command. Read More......
How to create a custom automated install with specific list of packages?
I want to create a custom unattended install so that when I setup a system I can automate all the base install stuff I would normally do on a new system like copy custom utility scripts that I use,...
LXer: Managing Git projects with submodules and subtrees
Published at LXer: If you are into open source development, you have probably worked with Git to manage source code. You might have come across projects with numerous dependencies and/or...
Introduction
Hi Everyone, New member but long time guest/reader. Not a Linux newbie, but will never call myself a guru. I tend to use my grey cells (or what remains of them) combined with Google and usually...
LXer: Install Kali Linux Tools Using Katoolin3 In Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
Published at LXer: Katoolin3 is a Python script that allows you to install Kali Linux tools in Ubuntu, Debian and other DEB-based systems like Linux Mint. Read More......
Display issues on Debian Buster
Hi everyone, First post here. Not exactly a newbie in linux, but I'll never call myself a specialist or guru. I usually work on machines without GUI. So... ok let's go. I'm installing a "new"...
How do I make sbopkg's bash-completion pick up the SBo-git repository (-current) rather than SBo?
I am trying to read /usr/share/bash-completion/completions/sbopkg , but don't seem to grasp it so far. Is there a way to make bash-completion suggest packages from Matteo's repository?
LXer: Customizing my open source PHP framework for web development
Published at LXer: PHP Codeignitor is an open source integrated development environment (IDE) providing business applications with the easy-to-use PHP programming language and powerful*tools for...
LXer: Speed up administration of Kubernetes clusters with k9s
Published at LXer: Usually, my articles about Kubernetes administration are full of*kubectl commands for administration for your clusters. Recently, however, someone pointed me to the*k9s*project...
Get zhumu conferencing software for Linux
I'm trying to install Zhumu conferencing software for Ubuntu. From here (https://www.zhumu.com/download) I download what I thought is an installer package, but it does not work. The alleged...
LXer: Raspberry Pi 4: Chronicling the Desktop Experience – Typeset beautifully with LyX – Week 28
Published at LXer: LyX is a document processor that encourages an approach to writing based on the structure of your documents (WYSIWYM) and not simply their appearance (WYSIWYG). How does it fare...
Ummm... new to all this but eager to swallow as much knowledge as possible
Hey ppl just wanna say what's up and introduce myself hello.
Mint update kills networking
I have Linux Mint 19.3 Tricia. I updated yesterday. When I booted today I have no networking. No wired. No wireless. Nothing appears in /var/log/syslog when I plug in the cable or enable...
Sleep/Suspend Problem on Acer V3-574G on KDE Neon
The suspend option on my Acer V3-574G laptop is not working on KDE neon. Whenever I click shut down, it just logs me out and the whole computer is awake with the lock screen showing. But, one thing I...
Problem on Linux Mint
I tried to install Chrome by downloading the debi package and then tried to install Opera the same way and got this error both times: org.freedesktop.DBus.Error.NoReply: etc I am running Linux Mint...
LXer: How to Get Started Using Virtual Machine Manager in Linux
Published at LXer: Virtual Machine Manager is one of the best hypervisors available for the Linux desktop. It takes virtualization on your Linux desktop to the next level. Read More......
LXer: How to Install Magento with Nginx on Debian 10
Published at LXer: In this tutorial, we will explain how to install Magento 2.3.2 on Debian 10 VPS with Nginx. Read More......
Linux Mint stuck on Boot (Ultra Newbie)
Hey everyone, this is my first post here. Just started using Linux for the first time a few days ago and so far I've spent many hours searching forums and discussions for troubleshooting advice with a...
How to partition an SSD Asus Vivobook X512F
Hello everyone, yesterday I received my new laptop, Asus Vivobook X512F i5 10210U SSD 512G. I would like to install Slackware 14.2, but I have a problem! This is my first installation on an ssd,...
Widevine crashes qutebrowser or Falkon
Hi, I am using Slackware pkgtools as my package manager. I wanted to get the latest Widevine plugin for qutebrowser or Falkon so I tryied to follow a similar build for Widevine in Archlinux with...
LXer: UbuntuDDE 20.04 LTS Released: Fusion Of Ubuntu Linux And Deepin Desktop
Published at LXer: UbuntuDDE, a remix Linux distribution combining Ubuntu and Deepin desktop, has finally announced its first-ever stable release. UbuntuDDE 20.04 codenamed 'Focal Fossa,' is also...
LXer: Tails 4.6 Anonymous Linux OS Adds Support for U2F USB Security Keys
Published at LXer: Tails, the amnesic incognito live system based on Debian GNU/Linux, has been updated to version 4.6, a new release that brings several new features and security fixes. Read...
New Member
Just joined and wanted to introduce myself. I am retired and fool around with computers. Like to experiment with different distros. Hope you can help with some of my linux problems.
LXer: How To Install Jitsi Meet Video Conferencing Solution on Debian 10
Published at LXer: Jitsi Meet is a free and open-source video-conferencing application that can be used as a standalone application or embed in your web application. In this tutorial, we will show...
Reg sudo - finding user
Hi, I have a requirement to capture current user who runs a program. This program is run by a scheduler agent and that agent is spawned by a specific os user (tidaladm). That user internally run...
mozilla firefox browser
Hello there I am running the pre-installed mozilla firefox browser that came with my linux mint 1.9 distro OS Im just wondering is there a way to clear all data stored on it By that I mean I...
Setting up Slpkg for Slackware Current
I'm having a similar problem as described in this post: https://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/slackware-14/how-to-make-slpkg-install-slack-current-packages-4175664918/ I had a fresh install of...
LXer: The Linux 'Desktop Entry Specification' gets a way to automatically use a discrete GPU, merged into GNOME
Published at LXer: For some time now, the GNOME desktop has had the ability to launch specific games and applications using a more powerful GPU if you're in a multi-GPU environment and now it's...
ETA for OpenBSD 6.7
https://cvsweb.openbsd.org/cgi-bin/cvsweb/src/etc/root/root.mail.diff?r1=1.137&r2=1.138 ETA for OpenBSD 6.7. May 19, 2020.
LXer: Nervous, Adobe? It took 16 years, but open-source vector graphics editor Inkscape now works properly on macOS
Published at LXer: Happy 1.0 to the fruits of volunteer labourOpen-source, cross-platform vector drawing package Inkscape has reached its version 1.0 milestone after many years of development.… ...
Logrotate question
I have a logrotate config that I do not believe is actually doing its rotate as expected. This is in Centos 7.6 Code: --------- /path/to/file/test.log { weekly rotate 25
Looking for Tool
I am looking for a tool that can sweep a system (linux for now) that can find all of the binaries, ID their version info, and then report on if it's outdated and/or needs a patch. And, if the file has...
I'm looking for a good AV for Windows
Hi guys! Hope there some Windows users among you. I need your help. I'm looking for a good AV for my Windows PC. I've found a webpage https://bestantiviruspro.org/review/totalav/ . Do you know if...
AIX 5.3 TL07 - Replace FC card on P1-C2 (fcs3) with scsi card
The scsi card is to add an IBM 2104 DU3 disk array. I need to know how to swap the cards. I thought it was as simple as 1) rmdev -l fcs3 2) power off server 3) insert the scsi adapter...
What happened to backbox?
Hello first post here i joined Linux-questions to get my hands on a old copy of backbox 4.0 or less i ran that distro back in high-school for fun and trolling i miss it. I'm looking to re-setup the...
Slow Iperf3 speed between Centos server and Andriod/rpi devices.
Hello I am having a very slow transfer speed between my android box, rpi (different OS were tested) and my centos home server when I do perf3 test. the issue is only when android tv, andriod...
How to display a CSV file in a nice format?
I have a python program that issues the LINUX "gedit" command to open up a csv file for display. The gedit command opens up a window and displays the file, but the output is hard to read. Is...
Where does SciDAVis store .sciprj files ?
Does anyone know where does SciDAVis store .sciprj files in Windows 10, Macos (Mojave 10.14) and Linux (I am using Debian 10 when on Linux) ?
cannot recognize new HD
Adding a second hard drive (/dev/sdb) to Debian Stable I partitioned the new drive using parted. I have the following diagnostics: ---Quote--- root@geeves:~# parted -l Model:...
[SOLVED] wifi internet connecting program
I have slackware 14.2 installed, using xfce window manager. Can someone tell me the various programs that allow you to connect to wifi of internet. I would like to try running these various...
remove nameserver line from resolv.conf
Hello All, Following is an output of resolv.conf from CentOS 7.8 KVM guest. Code: --------- # cat /etc/resolv.conf # Generated by NetworkManager search kvmlab.lan cntnix.lan nameserver...
I have a nVidia GTX 650 2 GB
Hello, On OpenSuse tumbleweed, how can I make sure that the nVidia drivers are used? I have a nVidia GTX 650 2 GB. When I drag a window, there is tearing. Can v-sync be enabled?
anyone playing Ogame? multi player space/strategy browser game.
they made new server available 2 days ago. Ogame is space strategy game, online multiplayer one, about 200-300 players online and about 8k registered players on "universe pasiphae" new server : ...
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