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I use I3 and type one handed so I am trying to figure out xkbset sticky keys. The man page shows two options twokey and latchlock. I am unsure of what the two options do. Anyone know? Thanks

Hello, I have a Dell PowerEdge R730xd server that is connected via SAS to 2 x Dell PowerVault MD1200 HDD disk enclosures. The server is using a PERC H330 Mini RAID card to configure 3 logical...

Published at LXer: Witnessing the ongoing global impact of COVID-19 is a profoundly affecting experience that continues to humble us all in ways we couldn't have anticipated. Technology...

I just installed RHEL 8.1 and trying to use AutoFS as well as trying to mount an NFS volume across my network. I've configured AutoFS correctly, I've confirmed the the configuration by...

I'm new to Bodhi. Just tried it for the first time with 5.1. Really liking it so far. The only thing I don't like is potentially something that is a deal killer for me though. I can't keep from...

Published at LXer: Zabbix is an open-source monitoring tool for network services, network hardware, servers and applications. In this tutorial, we show you how to install Zabbix 4.4 on the Ubuntu...

I made a snapshot of a clone zorin on vb. I clicked Restore snapshot then click Start, and all I see is this: BusyBox v1.22.1 (ubuntu 1:1.22.0-15ubuntu1) built-in shell (ash) Enter 'help' for a...

Published at LXer: System engineers are often required to check memory stats in their day to day tasks. In this article, we will discuss how you can check how much RAM is installed and used on your...

I have created a PHP program to generate INSERT queries. However the code to actually insert the record into the database will not work. Attached is the full process. The query produced works just...

Published at LXer: When formatting a hard disk to install your Linux system, you want to use the best Linux filesystem. EXT4 is the most popular, but is it the best? Read More......

I installed wine binaries for slackware from wine official website. Code: --------- ~ % ll /usr/bin/wine -rwxr-xr-x 1 root root 9.5K Apr 11 18:45 /usr/bin/wine --------- The binary exists. ...

I have made another attempt to install antiX (this time with version 19.2) on my Samsung N220 netbook with 2GB of RAM. Previously I tried to install version 17.4, here:...

Published at LXer: The first thing we usually do after waking up in the morning is to check our cellphone to see if there are important messages from our colleagues and friends. Whether or not it's...

Published at LXer: You may be tempted to junk that ancient laptop or desktop, but if it was created any time in the last decade, you'd be surprised by how much life you can get out of it. Read...

Published at LXer: The Panfrost project building a free, Open Source graphics driver for modern Mali GPUs has reached a new milestone: the first 3D render, including basic texture support, on a...

Backup or Timeshift what can I do? I want to recreate my Fedore 31 cinnamon onto another drive. There is no Timeshift can I install Timeshift? If not what can I do to recreate my Febora on another...

Published at LXer: With the Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) release out the door, many users will consider upgrading their systems from a either Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver) or Ubuntu 19.10...

Hello, Since I updated my Debian distro to v10 I get Shotwell autolaunching each time I insert my camera, and I cannot manage to cancel this, neither within Shotwell prefs nor via the control center....

Published at LXer: Vivaldi Technologies released today Vivaldi 3.0, a new major version of their cross-platform, Chromium-based and free web browser that introduces several new features and lost of...

Hi, i have successfully build LFS systemd-9.1 then BLFS Lxde Desktop in virtualbox. But mouse integration not working. please help me. Attachment 33064...

Published at LXer: I’m a big fan of Firefox. But I’ve been disappointed with the performance of this web browser on the Raspberry Pi 4. Does the latest version in the Raspbian repositories change...

Published at LXer: WireGuard VPN, more Snap, and hints about a GUI for Windows Subsystem for LinuxCanonical has unleashed Ubuntu 20.04, the first LTS (Long term support) release since 18.04, Bionic...

I'm just here to find out which is better, Linux or Windows. I don't think anyone has ever discussed that on the internet before. -dustyweasel

Hi LinuxQuestions members, I'm writing to you from sunny and clear San Diego, California ! I use Debian GNU Linux, 10.3.0, and have used other distros in the past like SUSE, Red Hat, Ubuntu and...

Hello, I'm not a guru on linux but I try to learn it and try to succeed. I have installed Fedora 31 without any further reason. I have been googling for the size of the different...

Hello, I'd like to convert PDFs to HTML, and then on to EPUB for use on my e-reader more conveniently (e-readers often have issues reading PDFs). I tried the famous poppler...

When I try to start GPARTED from the desktop it shows the spinning circle for several seconds & then stops. No messages no nothing. When I go to terminal & use sudo gparted I get the following...

Published at LXer: Did you know there are keyboard shortcuts in Bash you can use to edit or tweak your commands quickly and avoid having to retype everything? Read More......

I ask because the key Compose is used by default to trigger running a script by the Fenrir screen reader. On my laptop's keyboard it's the "right window key" between AltGr and Ctrl on the right of...

Published at LXer: Apart from releasing the major Vivaldi 3.0 web browser, Vivaldi Technologies also took the wraps off the first stable version of their Vivaldi for Android mobile web browser. ...

I am trying to work on the IIO driver by doing what is said here (https://kernelnewbies.org/IIO_tasks), which is a collection of starter tasks for those new to kernel development. Anyway, so I begin...

Published at LXer: Git is the standard source code repository manager for open source projects and many closed source projects. This article shows new Git users how to do something slightly...

Hi, I just updated slackware 14.2 on my compaq laptop. After booting I have graphic prompt to user access but xsession never starts. In xorg log I find something about this: /usr/libexec/Xorg...

Seems the "stay at home" mandate has ignited this again. Getting 15 year dormant threads reactivated for no sane reason is just nuts. Time for a re-appraisal maybe.

Published at LXer: Oslo outfit also unveils first stable release for Android. Chromium-based browser maker Vivaldi might have stirred a hornets' nest thanks to inbuilt ad blocking for both its...

I'm a recent convert to Linux. I installed Linux Mint 19,3 Cinnamon on my Samsung laptop and it works fine. I have a Canon TS 6140 wifi printer/scanner. It prints perfectly, but Simple Scan cannot...

Hi All: Looking for advice for my personal use and a (or several) very detailed How-To/s. I hope I am posting in the correct forum. I know this is a big broad question but here goes. My...

Hello - good day to all Using Slackware 14.2 64 (full install). When trying to build CLisp from the 'current', it builds fine seemingly, however once running, an error message (see bottom) is...

Published at LXer: Installing, patching, and removing software packages on Linux machines is one of the common tasks every sysadmin has to do. Here is how to get started with Linux package...

Hello friends, I love linux. I made the switch from Windows a few years ago. Love the fact I dont have to worry about upgrades or buying a new OS later on. Can constanly update packages etc and stay...

All right, for some background information, there's a bit of confusion around the Lubuntu circles as well as the LXQT scene in general, as the websites for LXQT and LXDE both have been down a week...

Published at LXer: The upcoming Linux Lite 5.0 distribution now has a Release Candidate that you can test on your personal computer and get an early taste of the new features and changes. Read...

I am having some problems setting the root device in grub configuration. I have the following grub configuration: Code: --------- menuentry 'Slack' { insmod gzio insmod part_gpt

Published at LXer: Will things like digital contact tracing leave a legacy of better privacy norms, or worse ones? The conversation about privacy and the pandemic — and about the idea of digital … ...

Published at LXer: In this tutorial, you will learn how to install FreeOffice 2018 in Linux distros like Ubuntu, Mint, Debian, CentOS and RHEL Read More......

Hello, I am simply seeking some advice on password managers. Ideally, whatever solution we use it would be nice if it supports multiple users and has the ability to also manage SSH keys. I so...

Published at LXer: Buttons hewn from battleship-grey stone the way they should be, right? From the department of Just Because You Could Doesn't Mean You Should comes the arrival of a CSS library...

Published at LXer: The only thing worse than virtual machine sprawl is dealing with virtual machine storage sprawl. Read More... (https://www.redhat.com/sysadmin/vm-storage-sprawl)

Published at LXer: NetApp is introducing an enterprise-class data service for stateful, cloud-native applications, which can work with any Kubernetes distribution. Read More......