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Parsing getopt (c). How to skip argument?
Code: --------- // return struct based on args REGCHECKS arg_process(int argc, char ** args) { // declare struct and initialize REGCHECKS t1;
Skype fo Linux in Slackware - no more?
Hi, It looks that since November, Skype for Linux comes only as a Snap package. As Snap needs systemd, that means that it will not be possible to use Skype in Slackware anymore? I already got a...
LXer: Automating Security Audits with Lynis on Linux Systems
Published at LXer: A paramount aspect of Linux administration is system security. Once we have a certain number of software packages, settings, and user accounts on our system, the task of securing...
Simple question (or it should be
I'm trying to install fetchmail 6.4.27 from a binary package. There's just one problem: it's missing libssl.so.3. So the (hopefully) simple question is, what security package contains libssl.so.3?...
LXer: Manjaro 24.0: Plasma 6, GNOME 46, LXQt 2.0, and More
Published at LXer: Manjaro 24.0 Wynsdey: Now with Plasma 6, Gnome 46, and LxQT 2.0. Over 8K updates, including Linux 6.9 Kernel. Here's more on that! Read More......
Tracking down cause of crash ?graphics driver
I am trying to track down the cause of crashes on a fairly new PC. Every couple of weeks there is an episode where the mouse cursor freezes, the computer becomes unresponsive and after a few seconds...
LXer: RCORE RK3588 Octa-Core CPU Module for Open Hardware MNT Reform Laptop
Published at LXer: RCORE RK3588 Octa-Core CPU Module for Open Hardware MNT Reform LaptopThe MNT Reform RCORE RK3588 Processor Module is a high-performance upgrade for the MNT Reform laptop,...
Sponsor Bodhi on Patreon for access to exclusive content
By popular demand, we're reinstating our Patreon presence for Bodhi. We invite you to consider sponsoring Bodhi Linux (https://www.patreon.com/bodhilinux) on Patreon to support the ongoing development...
LXer: How to check Raspberry Pi Java versions
Published at LXer: Java can be an important component of a Raspberry Pi system for users that need to run programs that have been compiled with Java, or for developers that wish to code...
flatpak madness
There is almost 105,000 files on my local home folder related to flatpaks. Is it supposed to be normal ? Manageable? Reasonable ? Code: --------- miguel$ find .local/share/flatpak | wc -l...
installed Kubuntu 24.04 on USB, grub needs USB inserted
I thought I'd try kubuntu 24.04 from USB before partitioning/installing on my Windows 11 Nuc. I booted from a live USB and installed on a second USB drive. All good to that point. I hadn't...
A new attempt at an old thread
My thread seems to have died so I will try to be succinct. My initial problem was bluetooth connectivity but searching came up with bugs and staleness in the kernel. Probably all connected is my...
LXer: Fixed "traceroute: command not found" in Linux
Published at LXer: In this article, you will learn how to solve the "traceroute: command not found" error on Linux by applying a simple solution. Read More......
Cursor freezes/disappears often. Mint 20.1
Hello, my system has been fine for a long time. Recently, the mouse cursor freezes or sometimes it disappears. It's getting almost unusable at times, then calms down a bit perhaps. I haven't been...
LXer: Linux 6.9 arrives, plus Torvalds indicates Arm64 will get a bit more love
Published at LXer: And the windows are opened to 6.10 in September or so. Linux kernel 6.9 is here, with many under-the-covers improvements that won't be very visible to users, but which tidy...
LXer: 10 Best Free and Open Source Continuous Delivery Systems
Published at LXer: Continuous delivery (CD) is a software engineering approach in which developers produce software in short cycles, ensuring that the software can be reliably released at any time...
Let me introduce you to a new method of pregnancy termination +27634900172
Are you stressing and worrying about a growing pregnancy inside you, your daughter or another woman that your lover/husband made pregnant, are you a married man that made another woman pregnant, do...
LXer: Firefox 126 Now Available for Download, Here�s What�s New
Published at LXer: Mozilla Firefox 126 web browser introduces a new dialog for clearer user data management and enhanced site data insights. Read More......
Why append to list is not the same as +=
The first method uses list comprehension, and appends the string in the array 'names' satisfying the given criteria. First code> Code: --------- names=['Jerry', 'Kramer', 'Elaine', 'George',...
Dual booting Linux on my MacBook air
Hi All! Have been away rom Linux for years and have since switched from Windows laptop to MacBook Air. I really miss working with Linux and was wondering if someone could point me to a guide so I...
LXer: Virtually All VPNs Are Vulnerable to Novel TunnelVision Attack
Published at LXer: A novel attack called TunnelVision has been discovered. It compromises the security of virtually all VPN apps, rendering their purpose useless. The attack manipulates the DHCP...
LXer: Rescuezilla 2.5 System Recovery Distro Is Out Now Based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Published at LXer: Rescuezilla 2.5 has been released today as the latest stable version of this Ubuntu-based iSwiss Army Knife of System Recoveryi distribution based on the popular Clonezilla...
[SOLVED] wget connection drops & restarts to slackware.nl , trying to acquire current-live iso
Hello All , I've been trying to acquire the current-live iso from two seperated home sites I have & both are producing the below output from wget . the sites are 3000miles apart and on differant...
LXer: Linux Kernel 6.9 Released with Critical Fixes & Upgrades
Published at LXer: The recently released Linux Kernel 6.9 brings forth a blend of crucial upgrades and enhancements, catering to the ever-evolving needs of the Linux ecosystem. Linus Torvalds, the...
dpkg errors
everytime I try to use apt to install something or simply update. It will fail and I'll get this error sudo apt-get full-upgrade Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree... Done...
LXer: (Updated) Pimoroni's NVMe Base Duo Brings New Storage Options to Raspberry Pi 5
Published at LXer: This week, Pimoroni introduced the NVMe Base Duo, a new storage solution for Raspberry Pi 5 users. It accommodates either one or two M-key NVMe SSDs, ranging from sizes 2230 to...
How to speed up tar restores
I'm looking for suggestions -- maybe not doable. I have a 118G bz2 compressed tarfile on an external USB 2.0 drive. The uncompressed files use 450G. This took 4 hours to restore from the USB drive....
LXer: Advanced Firewall Management with nftables: Transitioning from iptables
Published at LXer: nftables is the successor to iptables on Linux systems, and has since become the default firewall. If you have not yet transitioned over to nftables, you are missing out on...
LXer: Linux Kernel 6.9 Officially Released, This Is What�s New
Published at LXer: Linus Torvalds announced today the release and general availability of Linux kernel 6.9, the latest stable version of the Linux kernel that introduces several new features and...
Rename mdadm device
I was having some trouble with the boot partition(s) of my RAID-1. My fstab has this as /dev/md2. When I booted from the DVD to check things, /proc/mdstat showed it as /dev/md125, not /dev/md2. I ran...
Can't set static IP on Linksys E900
Before I throw this router in the trash, maybe someone can help. My need is simple: set the router to a static IP. On the setup screen, on the drop-down menu for Internet Connection Type, the current...
LXer: W01 U2500 by 52Pi: High-Speed Networking and NVMe Expansion for Raspberry Pi 5
Published at LXer: W01 U2500 by 52Pi: High-Speed Networking and NVMe Expansion for Raspberry Pi 5The W01 U2500 by 52Pi is a versatile HAT designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi 5, offering a...
Ubuntu Desktop 22.04.4 LTS - error 13 (Permission denied) opening credential file /etc/cred_1
Hello! This is my first post so please forgive me if I forget something. I'm pretty new to linux, I installed my first instance (Ubuntu Desktop 22.04.4 LTS) on a mini PC to run a Plex and Torrent...
LXer: 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: May 12th, 2024
Published at LXer: The 187th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on May 12th, 2024, keeping you updated with the most important things happening in the Linux...
AMD ROCm 6.1 with build scripts
Hi all, I'm would like to sharing my repo https://www.ixip.net/rocm/ with most of necessary packages to using AMD ROCm 6.1 on Slackware 15 / current x86_64 with build scripts. In directory...
LXer: Rescuezilla 2.5 Launches with Enhanced BTRFS Support
Published at LXer: Rescuezilla 2.5 disk imaging app offers Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, 23.10, and 23.04 releases, improving BTRFS handling, experimental CLI, and more. Read More......
wifi firmware
my wifi firmware are missing any solution
Trying to edit Cinnamon theme
Hi, I am attempting to edit the Mint-Y theme in Linux Mint 21.3 Cinnamon. Supposedly, I can copy from /usr/share/themes over to ~/.themes. There, I've changed the name of the theme folder from...
When will my disused Hotmail.com account close down due to lack of use? An undead unwanted zombie!
Many years ago I used a Hotmail.com email account, but several years ago I stopped using it due to the huge amount of spam it received. I recall that originally if you did not use it for a few...
Question before i fully go to linux
i wanna go fully to linux my first tough was mint Cinnamon Edition i'm probably gonna use a window manager should i go for the Xfce Edition because i gonna use a window manager? or another...
How to check 2nd hand hardware does not contain malware?
I do like the idea of picking up bargains 2nd hand and bringing them back to life. I don't like the idea that none store bought hardware is more likely to be compromised. Are there ways to check...
How do I use virt-sysprep in Debian?
Hello, I have a Debian virtual machine and I use it as a web server. I need three more web servers and want to clone this virtual machine. I heard that I should use *virt-sysprep*, but I don't know...
Why does my mouse cursor drift?
I have noticed a tendency of my mouse cursor to gradually drift downwards, often to the point where a movement intended to scroll down text ends up on the panel and takes me to another desktop. It may...
[SOLVED] How install Wine 9.8
Hello :) I downloaded the Wine-9.8.tar.xz archive from here https://dl.winehq.org/wine/source/9.x/ Can you tell me how I can use it to install Wine ? i have Zorin OS 17.1 Thank you in...
LXer: PipeWire 1.0.6 Update Boosts Audio Stability
Published at LXer: PipeWire 1.0.6 audio server brings important bug fixes and memory leak resolutions for smoother multimedia handling. Read More......
LXer: Nmap 7.95 Released with New OS and Service Detection Signatures
Published at LXer: Nmap 7.95 introduces myriad enhancements, primarily focusing on OS and service detection signatures. This reflects the dedication of the Nmap community and the development team...
LXer: CachyOS�s May Release Adds Bcachefs File System Support
Published at LXer: Arch-based CachyOS's newest release brings Bcachefs integration, specialized AI SDK installations, and a handheld-focused Deckify Edition. Read More......
Audio software
I have some mp3 and mp4 videos where the audio has a lot of high frequency background noise which I'd like to try to filter. Any suggestions. I know another route would be a good sound card. Feel...
LXer: Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Apple iWork
Published at LXer: iWork is an office suite of applications created by Apple for its macOS, iPadOS, and iOS operating systems. iWork provides the word-processing and desktop-publishing application...
LXer: Jellyfin 10.9 Media Server Brings Tons of Improvements
Published at LXer: Jellyfin 10.9 is now available, bringing enhanced features, bug fixes, and important changes for a superior media experience. Here's what's new! Read More......
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