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by vbrummond
2019-09-12 22:34
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Why isn't XFS a choice when setting up a new system?
Replies: 5
Views: 5311

Re: Why isn't XFS a choice when setting up a new system?

I have used xfs as my default filesystem for over ten years with no issues. I once had data corruption issues with ext4, nothing serious. It has been rock solid since. ext2/3 never gave me any problems.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
by vbrummond
2019-08-08 19:34
Forum: Installation
Topic: Is 40GB correct for root partition for long usage?
Replies: 4
Views: 4607

Re: Is 40GB correct for root partition for long usage?

40 is fine for software, but probably not for data.
by vbrummond
2019-08-08 02:27
Forum: Graphical Environments & Desktops
Topic: Debian 10, xfce4, Xorg at high load after logging to Xfce
Replies: 8
Views: 5080

Re: Debian 10, xfce4, Xorg at high load after logging to Xfc

Check:

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/var/log/Xorg.0.log
~/.xsession-errors
What is your graphics card?

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apt-get install mesa-utils
glxinfo | grep opengl
by vbrummond
2019-08-08 02:23
Forum: Graphical Environments & Desktops
Topic: [Solved] Debian 10 - No sound card available to Pulseaudio
Replies: 11
Views: 19620

Re: Debian 10 - Alsa missing

The command alsactl is in: alsa-utils
by vbrummond
2019-08-06 02:47
Forum: Beginners Questions
Topic: Best Distro For Old Computers
Replies: 17
Views: 11574

Re: Best Distro For Old Computers

Debian is good for old computers. 1) use 32 bit, it uses less memory. 2) simple file systems like ext4 3) look into compressed memory 4) use a light work space or window manager like Xfce/lxde 5) don’t install services you don’t need 6) 2gb of ram will be horrible on the modern web. You might have t...
by vbrummond
2019-08-06 01:14
Forum: Installation
Topic: Debian 10, compatibility problem
Replies: 10
Views: 7931

Re: Debian 10, compatibility problem

X is just crashing. What is your graphics hardware, and did you try the non free image?
by vbrummond
2019-08-01 15:24
Forum: General Questions
Topic: AMD or Intel for debian
Replies: 26
Views: 13091

Re: AMD or Intel for debian

Amd is less (or not?) vulnerable to the Spectre/meltdown vulnerabilities. Though for the workloads you are showing intel would probably be faster. All I can say is if I built a custom Linux box right now it would run Ryzen.
by vbrummond
2019-08-01 00:41
Forum: Installation
Topic: Non-free debian zoomed in!
Replies: 13
Views: 5963

Re: Non-free debian zoomed in!

Giving up so quickly is an attitude that won't bode well with Linux.
by vbrummond
2019-08-01 00:39
Forum: General Questions
Topic: AMD or Intel for debian
Replies: 26
Views: 13091

Re: AMD or Intel for debian

A lot of what you are asking here the answer is "it depends". If you have massively parallel workloads like video/compiling you want to go with AMD. Otherwise the stronger IPC of Intel will win for your workloads.

I don't particularly care for overclocking so I am not the one to answer.
by vbrummond
2019-07-31 22:43
Forum: General Debian
Topic: Debian 10, epxerience so far
Replies: 9
Views: 10204

Re: Debian 10, epxerience so far

Thanks for posting here please let us know if you have any more questions.
by vbrummond
2019-07-29 06:18
Forum: Graphical Environments & Desktops
Topic: "Eye of MATE" can't open large images.
Replies: 9
Views: 5004

Re: "Eye of MATE" can't open large images.

Check your ram usage when trying to open the image to make sure it’s not page thrashing. Opening large images can bring a system to its knees.
by vbrummond
2019-07-29 06:15
Forum: General Debian
Topic: Debian 10, epxerience so far
Replies: 9
Views: 10204

Re: Debian 10, epxerience so far

- no splash screen Set up Plymouth. https://wiki.debian.org/plymouth - too many pre install games Disk space is cheap? - synaptic package manager not supported I wouldn’t recommend using synaptic even if it was. The gnome packagekit based tool is better for simply installing apps. Apt from the comm...
by vbrummond
2019-07-29 06:03
Forum: General Debian
Topic: Debian 10...
Replies: 6
Views: 7004

Re: Debian 10...

I have always just used init 0 by habit. It’s definitely not the correct way under systemd.
by vbrummond
2019-07-26 00:01
Forum: Forum information, requests, and feedback.
Topic: New Admins, Mods and SpamHunters
Replies: 62
Views: 278318

Re: New Admins, Mods and SpamHunters

Hopefully he comes back. :)
by vbrummond
2019-07-14 22:43
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Remove Firefox without installing Chromium
Replies: 8
Views: 5726

Re: Remove Firefox without installing Chromium

Looks like the above is quite correct
by vbrummond
2019-07-14 22:39
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Remove Firefox without installing Chromium
Replies: 8
Views: 5726

Re: Remove Firefox without installing Chromium

Looks like you probably have a meta-package installed that wants a web browser installed. Will do some digging.
by vbrummond
2019-07-11 03:47
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: And when some members are just plain annoying
Replies: 2
Views: 4405

Re: And when some members are just plain annoying

Probably best to call it a night rather than worry about it.
by vbrummond
2019-07-11 03:36
Forum: Installation
Topic: Debian Installer Not Detecting Disk
Replies: 12
Views: 11496

Re: Debian Installer Not Detecting Disk

Yes, it appears there are severe problems with the device.
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/De ... 0)#Storage

You'll need to update the firmware.
by vbrummond
2019-07-11 03:34
Forum: Installation
Topic: Debian Installer Not Detecting Disk
Replies: 12
Views: 11496

Re: Debian Installer Not Detecting Disk

If you are sure it's not hardware, the next likely thing is that the hardware either has no driver or is blacklisted. I can look into it.
by vbrummond
2019-07-11 02:37
Forum: Installation
Topic: Debian Installer Not Detecting Disk
Replies: 12
Views: 11496

Re: Debian Installer Not Detecting Disk

Perhaps try another distribution with a newer kernel, such as fedora or suse. If the disk is detected by them, then we at least know it's possible. That would narrow down the problem to Debian's kernel version likely.