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I'm heartened that you are treating your cat well @donald . Did you give the server a tummy rub as well? I'm certain that helps sometimes. Statistics: Posted by sunrat — 2024-06-02 02:31 — Replies 17...
View ArticleDocs, HowTos, Tips & Tricks • [HowTo] Install a kernel from Backports
There are various Backports guides in random places but as the most common reason for Backports is to install a kernel more recent than the one in Stable for hardware support, here's a specific...
View ArticleGraphical Environments & Desktops • Labwc (Wayland Compositor) Fails to...
I've installed Labwc (labwc.github.io/getting-started.html - packages.debian.org/trixie/labwc) on a Debian 6.7.12-1 VirtualBox VM. The project's site labwc.github.io/getting-started.html...
View ArticleInstallation • RTL8821CU on Debian 12
The Linux kernel database shows this device is supported by the RTW88_8821CU driver since kernel 6.2 - https://cateee.net/lkddb/web-lkddb/RTW88_8821CU.html . Your solution may be as simple as...
View ArticleGeneral Questions • [Solved] synaptic Package Manager don't run
So I change shell properlyThank you for updating your topic @shahi. It would benefit others in the same situation if you described what exactly you did to change the shell. Thanks.Statistics: Posted...
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[HowTo] Install a kernel from Backports“There are various Backports guides in random places but as the most common reason for Backports is to install a kernel more recent than the one in Stable for...
View ArticleSystem and Network configuration • [Solved] Configuring service e-mail from...
Thanks for updating your topic @bobdrad. Please mark it as [Solved] by editing the title of your first post, e.g.[Solved] Configuring service e-mail from unattended applianceStatistics: Posted by...
View ArticleGraphical Environments & Desktops • [Solved] Windows Manager using less...
Hi oswaldkelso,I wish there were more options for wayland. I'd give CAT a go there.For your oldest PC take a look at PuppyLinux. I needed a completely offline system with no wireless hardware. I...
View ArticleGeneral Questions • [Software] How can I run a script just before xfce4...
I have a few things I want to get done before xfce4 starts. And a few more things I want to do before it quits. Is there some point at which I can add a script to the chain of execution?Statistics:...
View ArticleSystem and Network configuration • change log not available
The first command yield no details on the change loggst-plugins-base1.0 (1.22.0-3+deb12u1) bookworm-security; urgency=medium * GST-2023-0001 / GST-2023-0002This update is marked [security] so I was...
View ArticleGeneral Questions • [Solved] update-grub fails (use rEFInd instead!)
There are many paths through the forest. I like the Grub custom.cfg method; that's why I use it. rEFInd also works nicely, though, and has the virtue of being well documented in one place.To each his...
View ArticleTesting And Unstable • Labwc (Wayland Compositor) Fails to Start
......My understanding is Lxqt does not support wayland (wiki.debian.org/Wayland#Testing_Wayland). Did you install Labwc on a system running Lxqt/XORG and now have the ability to switch between Lxqt...
View ArticleGeneral Debian • [Off-Topic] Iterating an Immutable Bookworm for Dummies/Newbies
(In Taiwan attending Computex 2024*)No big deal. We (me & most forum members) have major differences in backgrounds and drives for using Debian/Linux. Totally expected. Really appreciate your...
View ArticleGeneral Questions • [Software][Solved] Failure to load kernel modules
I unfortunately confirm that the kernel 5.10.0-30-amd64 is having the same issue with respect to the nvidia modules:From /var/lib/dkms/nvidia-current/470.223.02/build/make.log:Code: stef@alucard:~$...
View ArticleInstallation • Cannot rebuild network-manager source package
Please use code tags for terminal text, not preformatted. Fixed for you this time.Statistics: Posted by sunrat — 2024-06-03 22:27 — Replies 1 — Views 58
View ArticleGeneral Questions • [Software] Cannot use xinput commands on startup
Thanks for the suggestion, though.This is wild, and it has my gears turning for sure.Statistics: Posted by wolfdaemon — 2024-06-04 01:17 — Replies 4 — Views 143
View ArticleHardware • Screen stays black on resume from suspend
The /sys/power/pm_async file controls the switch allowing the user space to enable or disable asynchronous suspend and resume of devices. If enabled, this feature will cause some device drivers'...
View ArticleBeginners Questions • [Software] [SOLVED] Is there a native 'bootable USB...
in terminal using 'dd'Ten. It took ten posts before dd even mentioned.I'm trying to remember what I even used before learning dd. Come to think of it, what was my first Linux bootable written with...
View ArticleTesting And Unstable • [Testing - Trixie] Downgrading from stable with t64...
Ride it out until Trixie enters freeze. <- lazy wayGather ~/home/ into the ark while you raze the Trixified landscape with a fresh Bookworm flood. <- not so lazy wayStatistics: Posted by Uptorn...
View ArticleGraphical Environments & Desktops • unable to mount encrypted volume in...
encrypted on sdb I installed this system with the debian netinstaller and full encryption.I know from experiencing some panicked moments of dm-crypt'd drive external file recovery that mounting the...
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