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cant ssh getting permission denied error.
After changing password a user complained he cant able to login. He is getting " permission denied ,try after some time " error.Other user able to do ssh.failed user is a old user and can do ssh in...
LXer: Purism's Debian-Based PureOS Linux Goes Stable for Rock Solid Releases
Published at LXer: Purism, the hardware manufacturer known for building and shipping Linux-based laptops and phones, announced that they are releasing a stable version of their Debian-based PureOS...
LXer: How to Install Tiki Wiki with Apache and Let's encrypt SSL on Debian 10
Published at LXer: TikiWiki is a free and open-source content management system written in PHP language. TikiWiki comes with a rich set of features, including, Forums, Blog, Maps, Workspace,...
How to rename all the files in centos
I want to rename all the files ( I mean all the same files in different directories)in centos , please help me to fix.
[SOLVED] 'tail -1 *' doesn't work
I just discovered that Code: --------- tail -1 * --------- doesn't work. It returns ---Quote--- tail: option used in invalid context -- 1 ---End Quote--- I have to use
slackpkg download kernel*
I have looked around for this question but haven't found an answer. I ran the typical Code: --------- lackpkg update slackpkg install-new slackpkg upgrade-all --------- Therefore,...
LXer: How to use Terminator on Linux to run multiple terminals in one window
Published at LXer: If you’ve ever wished that you could line up multiple terminal windows and organize them in a single window frame, there's some good news. The Linux Terminator can do this for...
Epson Aculaser C1100 printer linux driver
Using Linux Mint 19. Trying to install Epson Aculaser C1100 printer on USB - tried different drivers but can not print a test page. Found this page:...
Ubuntu 18.04 Mate will not talk to Lexmark CS310dn printer
I am befuddled. This Lexmark CS310dn has been and still is a trooper. When I'm writing a new book it reliably prints over 800 duplex pages at a pop. I can print to it from every machine on my network....
buffering of perl linux is different from perl windows
Using SMTP on my Windows test server outputs line by line the sending of an email using: use IO::Handle; select STDOUT; STDOUT->autoflush(); $|=1; The same code on the Linux server buffers the...
LXer: For real this time, get your butt off Python 2: No updates, no nothing after 1 January 2020
Published at LXer: 'Let's not play games,' says lang dad Guido van Rossum. Python 2 will sunset on January 1st 2020 – however, many applications have not yet upgraded to version 3, causing the...
HDD recovery from Bad Superblock
I recently had a HDD failure in an LVM (ext4) array. After sorting out the array, I thought I'd stick the drive into a docking station to have a closer look. e2fsck reported a bad superblock...
LXer: Understanding Hard and Soft Links on Linux
Published at LXer: Standard files, directories, links, devices, sockets, Linux systems offer a wide variety of different file types. Today, we are focusing on links, and more specifically on hard...
xterm 256 colours after migration to terminfo in -current
I'm sorry to bother you all with this again. I can't find my terminal setup notes, and I've been fairly religious about keeping notes for years now. Although I'm not even sure I ever solved this...
LXer: Microsoft Confirms It's Working on Microsoft Teams for Linux, Release Imminent
Published at LXer: Microsoft has confirmed today that it is working on a Linux version for its acclaimed Microsoft Teams universal communications platform. Read More......
slackbuild dav1d , not build here under 14.2
I have a large number of extra packages , but i think , the problem is not mine , but not sure , error say nasm is low version than needed. Code: --------- meson.build:344:16: ERROR: Problem...
LXer: Ubuntu Yaru Theme Might Get A Full Light Version
Published at LXer: Yaru theme might get a full light theme (and a full dark theme that already exists, but with further refinements) instead of the mixed theme that's currently default in Ubuntu. ...
[SOLVED] loop sed to remove all strings in file
Hi , i want to use sed in a loop to remove directly all the lines containing the search variables , but in the end the file stays the same and i have no idea why . Heres the code Code:...
using rsync with files/folders using embedded blanks in names
How do I use *rsync* to read and write when the file and folder names use embedded blanks? DISCLAIMER -- This issues is typographically awkward. I'll try my best but please bear with me. I have...
LXer: LXLE 18.04.3 Linux OS Released for Old PCs, It's Based on Ubuntu 18.04.3 LTS
Published at LXer: The LXLE team announced the final version of LXLE 18.04.3, a new maintenance release of their Ubuntu-based computer operating system that brings latest updates and important...
LXer: Firefox 69 available in Fedora
Published at LXer: When you install the Fedora Workstation, you’ll find the world-renowned Firefox browser included. The Mozilla Foundation underwrites work on Firefox, as well as other projects...
Hello, pleased to meet you!
It's good to be here. I just recently installed Kubuntu and really like it. Linux rocks!
dnf Error
Hi I have been installing F30 recently and trying to understand the specifics of the 'dnf' package manager. I have been upgrading and have what appears to be a solid working system. When I use ...
LXer: vnStat – Monitor Network Bandwidth In Linux and BSD
Published at LXer: Monitor Network Bandwidth usage using vnStat network traffic monitor tool in Linux and Unix operating systems. Read More......
re-learning the command line commands
Hello everyone, I have used the command line in the past but only on a limited basis. my Granddaughter is studying Linux in college and is very new to this. I have helped her with file systems...
[SOLVED] keyboard stopped working in xfce gui with 4.3 kernel
another fresh install of 14.2, well, it has an old kernel but is new anyway. i installed on an hp laptop and had everything working, updated through slackpkg, installed wicd for wifi, and ran...
LXer: How to use Ansible Galaxy
Published at LXer: Ansible Galaxy is a repository for Ansible Roles that are available to drop directly into your Playbooks to streamline your automation projects. Read More......
modifying /etc/xdg/openbox/rc.xml
Hi everyone, in order to change the position where a GUI should be placed on the desktop upon opening an application (in my case the terminal) I need to change the *rc.xml-file* (...
usb_modeswitch not working on Huawei E3531 dongle.
Hi, there's probably something very simple i'm missing here but i'm stuck. I am using a Samsung chromebook 2 with Ubuntu 14.04 core (no desktop environment), and am trying to connect to a Huawei...
WiFi on laptop connects like it's working but isn't (Linux Mint 19.1 Cinnamon)
This only happens sometimes when i'm initially connecting to my router, so if i turn off wifi somehow like when i boot up or wake from sleep mode (or just turn the wifi off) it will say i'm connected...
The script will print rpm packages with same version and different version
Hello Guys i wanted The script will print rpm packages with same version and different version in fedora as well as rhel8
LXer: 4 to-do list managers for the Linux desktop
Published at LXer: Ah, the humble to-do list. When used badly, it becomes a source of stress and a trigger for procrastination. When used well, the to-do list can help you focus on what you need to...
Just read about Manjaro on Forbes website
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2019/09/08/manjaro-linux-just-made-a-massive-announcement-about-its-future/#7af051d636f9 ---Quote--- This move may be met with derision by some, but I...
full RAM size not recognized after applying rt patch
I use 32bit powerpc with the linux 4.1.8 kernel and just applied the full rt patch which turned off the CONFIG_HIGHMEM configuration in menuconfig. Following that my RAM size halved. the kernel...
Program worked one day, but after the weekend and a reboot it broke.
So I currently have PHP program using PHP serial to send a TAP protocol message to a paging system. The PHP program calls a python program in order to get information from another serial port. This...
How do you update Linux on an offline computer?
I was thinking of running it in a virtual machine on a PC that is connected to the Internet, updating it through the apt-get commands and then copying the updated files to the offline computer? How...
Scared to format my computer hard drive
Hello everyone, I am working on a computer with a 500GB local hard drive. I try to mount a new external hard drive with the same size of 500GB. As this hard drive has not been recognised, I try...
LXer: Musicalypse – audio player and server built with Web technologies
Published at LXer: Continuing my series, here’s a further graphical music player. Bearing the handle Musicalypse, it’s cross-platform software that offers both an audio player and server...
Internet disrupts ever 2-3 minutes causing me to have to disconnect/reconnect for service
OS is Parrot The connection itself maintains but my I cannot get a connection without disconnecting and reconnecting. This happens every 2-3 minutes. I'm lost as to what could be causing this but...
LXer: Getting started with the Linux tac command
Published at LXer: The tac command is essentially the cat command, but its purpose is to concatenate files in reverse. Like cat, it has a convenient fallback mode to print to standard output...
cursor in Linux C
I would like to know how to set cursor in C linux. I cannot use printf.
Moving from VirtualBox to read HDD and lilo
Hi! I've been messing around with BasicLinux to prepare it to work on my 486 system. Long-story-short: I have 16MB working (converted from VDI to RAW) disk image which I've dd'ed on sda (on other...
Slackware for Raspberry Pi zero W?
Greetings! I have a Raspberry Pi zero W that I would like to install Slackware onto. Debian just doesn't do it for me. I was looking at SARPi but it doesn't support installation on the RPi zero...
New Drive
How do you put Linux mint on a new hard drive Is it the same as putting it on with Windows , not sure? Need some help.
Boot problem with grub and Linux Mint/Windows
So here's my problem. I have a system with Linux Mint 19.2 on a M.2 NVME drive, and Windows 10 on a SATA-3 SSD. Everything was working stunningly, and when I started the system I get a menu asking if...
cursor in Linux C
I would like to know how to set cursor in C linux. I cannot use printf.
Using Linux PC as M-Bus Master
Hello, I'm trying to communicate with sensor meter over the RS-485 interface, without any prior knowledge of M-BUS. Sensor meter : http://www.sanyoutech.com/En/ShowProduct.asp?ArticleID=80 ...
LXer: How to use GNOME Boxes snapshot capability
Published at LXer: In the first article in this series about GNOME Boxes, I explained how to get started with the virtualization application, and in the second article, I described GNOME...
replace text in html with links from xml files
Hey all, I'm trying to write a bash script using some tools such as find & xargs and grep, sed etc I'll try to give as many details as possible I have a lots of html files where I need to replace...
Hello From The Land Down Under.
Currently a Windows 7 user and looking to convert to Linux Mint but given my lack of knowledge in these matters I am quite nervous about making the move. Will browse through the various topics and...
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